Significant language development differences occur in preschoolers, resolving these differences is a key objective of preschool education because young children's language abilities at the start of school, particularly their vocabulary abilities, are a strong predictor of later academic ability. Storytelling is one of the methods used to teach English, it makes the learning environment more interesting, energetic, and conversational. This study aims to examine storytelling in increasing children's vocabulary. The research method is a case study that uses observation, interviews, and documentation as data collection tools. The participants are an English teacher and seven children aged 4-5 years. Although, many early childhoods English teachers state that one of the weaknesses of children in learning English is a lack of vocabulary mastery because it can hamper the learning process. The findings show that storytelling is effective in increasing children's vocabulary. 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This study aims to determine the readiness and the challenges of human resources in implementing the MBKM program, using a qualitative descriptive method as a guide in this research process. This study involved several lecturers, teachers participants being observed, filling out questionnaires, and interviewing for data collection needs. It was done in the Education Institution in Kotamobagu, one of the regencies in the North of Sulawesi. The data findings indicate that several lecturers and teachers are ready to implement the MBKM program for several reasons. One of them is an independent system or freedom for students and lecturers or teachers to study and pursue experience in different disciplines and even other universities or schools, likewise with lecturers who can share knowledge in various departments. The problems and challenges found only occur at the beginning of learning, but it provides significant benefits at the end of education.

The learning model applied today still uses conventional methods. Whereas today's students are those born and lived in the era of technological development, meaning they are the Gen-Z generation. Therefore, this study aims to develop a mind mapping-based English e-module that suits students' needs to improve their understanding of English lessons. The research method refers to Research and Development using 4D model development. Participants in this study were class VII students. Data collection techniques were carried out using observation, questionnaires, and interviews. Data analysis techniques using qualitative and quantitative descriptive analysis. The results showed that the English e-module product received a score of 4.00 from the material expert and a score of 3.60 from the media expert, which means that this product is feasible to use. This English e-module has also been tested on students and is proven to increase their understanding of learning English through their average score of 89. Thus, this English e-module provides benefits in an English-based learning model. Technology for Generation Z because of its effectiveness and practicality.