Abdul Karim
Universitas Negeri Makassar

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STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES IN USING GOOGLE SITES E-PORTOFOLIO FOR LEARNING ACCOUNTING VOCABULARY Musdalifah; Abdul Karim; Chaerul Fadlan Saud
J-Shelves of Indragiri (JSI) Vol 7 No 2 (2025): J-Shelves of Indragiri (JSI)
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61672/jsi.v7i2.3334

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Digital learning innovations have increasingly transformed English for Specific Purposes (ESP), particularly in promoting learner autonomy, engagement, and reflection. Among these innovations, e-portofolios have been recognised as powerful tools for integrating language learning with professional skills. However, previous research has primarily focused on e-portofolios in writing and general English context, while limited attention has been given to their use in teaching accounting vocabulary, where learners often struggle to understand and retain specific terminology. This gap between theoretical expectations and classroom realities highlights the need to explore how e-portfolios can facilitate vocabulary learning in ESP courses.  This study aims to investigate student’s experience with Google Sites e-portofolios for learning accounting vocabulary in an English for Accounting course at Bahasa Inggris Program Sarjana Terapan Study Program, Universitas Negeri Makassar. Employing a qualitative descriptive design, the data were gathered from eight students through semi-structured interviews and analysed thematically. The findings revealed that students' first impressions were characterised by enthusiasm, curiosity, and a motivation to use Google Sites as an innovative learning platform. The process of creating and managing e-portfolios fostered creativity, organisation, and digital literacy, as students designed pages and linked vocabulary items to authentic accounting materials. Students perceived several benefits, including improved understanding and retention of accounting terms, enhanced confidence, and a stronger connection between academic learning and professional application. Despite minor challenges such as technical issues and time constraints, participants regarded e-portfolios as engaging and valuable learning tools. The study concludes that Google Sites e-portfolios effectively promote learner autonomy, reflection, and engagement in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) context. It is recommended that future ESP instruction provide technical orientation and continuous support to maximise the benefits of e-portfolios in language learning.
Academic Digital Reading Frequency and Orientation and Their Associations with EFL Students’ Reading Comprehension Munir Munir; Chaerul Fadlan Saud; Abdul Karim
ELT Worldwide: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 13, No 2 (2026)
Publisher : Pascasarjana Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/eltww.v13i2.90222

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Frequent access to digital texts does not necessarily indicate academically oriented reading or stronger comprehension. This study examined the separate and joint associations of logged digital reading frequency and academic digital reading orientation with reading comprehension among Indonesian EFL undergraduates. A quantitative correlational design involved 116 English Education students at Universitas Negeri Makassar, retained from 122 recruits after screening. Measures comprised a four-week self-reported reading log, an academic-orientation coding rubric, and a researcher-developed 30-item comprehension test. Students logged a mean of 6.50 qualifying English digital reading sessions; the mean participant-level academic-session proportion was 37.94%. Reading comprehension was positively associated with frequency (Spearman’s ρ = .455, p < .001) and academic orientation (ρ = .377, p < .001). The two-predictor regression was significant, F (2,113) = 30.925, p < .001, accounting for 35.4% of observed score variance. These findings identify complementary associations within the selected sample, rather than causal effects of changing reading habits. Session-linked logs may support more specific descriptions of digital reading, although self-report, coding uncertainty, restricted sampling, and unmeasured proficiency and motivation limit interpretation. Guided reading activities warrant further evaluation rather than being regarded as interventions validated by this study.