The Production of Video Animation on Ramayana, Episode Narai Prab Nonthok

Abstract

This study is based on the problem that secondary school students have an attitude of disliking the study of Thai literature. As a result, learning lacks interest and low engagement. Therefore, the objectives of this research were (1) produce a digital animation video media titled the ramayana, episode Narai Prab Nonthok, (2) evaluate the quality of the animation video media, and (3) examine the learners’ satisfaction after viewing the media. The research used research and development (R&D) methodology with a study group of 38 second-year secondary students at Pomnakornrach Sawatyanon School. The research tools include (1) four animated video episodes with an average length of 7 minutes each, (2) an expert media quality assessment, and (3) a learner satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed using percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The results showed that the quality of the content was high (x̄ = 4.45, S.D. = 0.26) and the quality of media production was high (x̄= 4.54, S.D. = 0.54), and the satisfaction of learners with the animation video media was high (x̄ = 3.57, S.D. = 0.18). The results suggest that the developed animation video media can generate interest and enhance learners' participation in learning Thai literature.