Exploring Local History Yogyakarta: A Case Study in Digital Storytelling to Enhance 4C Skill

This study aims to analyze the implementation of history learning using the digital storytelling Project-Based Learning model through local history vlogs in Yogyakarta and its implications for students’ 4C skills, including critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication. This study employed a case study method. Data collection techniques were carried out through non-participatory observation, in-depth interviews, document analysis, and literature review. The sampling technique was carried out using purposive sampling, considering exclusion and inclusion criteria involving several informants, such as history teachers and student representatives from class X of SMA Negeri 9 Yogyakarta. Data validity and reliability were obtained through source and technique triangulation and analyze using an interactive model. The findings showed that the implementation of the digital storytelling Project-Based Learning model through local history vlogs can improve students’ 4C skills, including critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication. In addition to improving students’ communication skills in conveying education about local historical heritage in Yogyakarta, the digital storytelling Project-Based Learning model through local history vlogs also has the potential to improve critical thinking skills in exploring and verifying information; the division of various job descriptions as an effort to improve collaboration skills and creativity can be seen from the students’ ability to compile historical vlog outputs aesthetically without reducing their essence. In short, the digital storytelling method through the production of local history vlogs not only has the potential to improve 4C skills, but also provides valuable experiences, strengthens historical awareness, and appreciation for their cultural heritage.