In recent decades, the integration of multimedia applications into educational contexts has transformed how teachers approach the teaching of literature, especially fairy tales. These applications provide multisensory experiences that combine text, images, audio, and interactive activities, offering opportunities to deepen comprehension and engagement among students. This paper examines the role of multimedia tools in teaching fairy tales, emphasizing their potential to enhance literacy skills, cultural awareness, and imagination. Through a review of existing literature and discussion of pedagogical practices, this study highlights both the opportunities and challenges associated with multimedia-based fairy tale instruction. The results suggest that multimedia applications not only increase motivation and participation but also foster critical thinking, creativity, and cultural literacy when integrated into classroom practice effectively.  

Multimedia applications, fairy tales, digital storytelling

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