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Exploring the Transformative Impact of Technological Advancements on English Teachers in Rural Areas Hajar, Ibnu; Helmiyadi, Helmiyadi; Mawardi, Mawardi; Muntazar, T.
JELITA Vol 6 No 2 (2025): Journal of English Language Teaching and Literature (JELITA)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Barru

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56185/jelita.v6i2.898

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Teachers in urban areas are typically the only ones who can employ such advancements. Fortunately, some English teachers in rural areas in North Aceh, Indonesia, make an unusual effort to integrate technology into their lessons. This fact has not attracted much attention from researchers. This study then attempted to look into how those teachers transform themselves by utilizing technology in the instructional process. This study sheds light on how rural teachers-despite limited resources-adapt and transform their teaching practices through technology. By examining their strategies and challenges, this study provides valuable insights into grassroots-level educational innovation in underserved regions, filling a critical gap in the literature on technology integration in rural contexts. Seven English teachers at six junior high schools in the area participated in this study. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The collected data were then analyzed using descriptive qualitative approaches, including data collection, data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion. Data analysis showed that teachers transform themselves through online and offline training, self-directed learning, preparing online learning materials and media, and collaborating with parents, community members, and stakeholders. This study highlights the need for professional development for rural teachers, policy recommendations for improved infrastructure, funding, incentives, and community engagement to bridge the digital divide in education.
TRAINING ON THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) TO IMPROVE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILLS IN THE DIGITAL ERA Mawardi, Mawardi; Rifki, Rifki; Helmiyadi, Helmiyadi; Fauzar, Fauzar; Farras Chanira, Siti; Khair, Nisaul; Ramadhana, Muhammad
Martabe : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol 8, No 11 (2025): MARTABE : JURNAL PENGABDIAN KEPADA MASYARAKAT
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Tapanuli Selatan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31604/jpm.v8i11.4471-4478

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This study investigates the effectiveness of an AI-assisted writing training program in improving junior high school students’ writing skills in a rural context. The program was conducted at SMP Negeri 2 Matangkuli, North Aceh, involving 40 students from Grades VII to IX over two months (October–November 2025). A quasi-experimental one-group pretest. Posttest design was applied. Students participated in structured writing workshops integrating AI tools such as Grammarly, QuillBot, and ChatGPT. The results showed a significant improvement in students’ writing performance, with the mean score increasing from 62.45 in the pre-test to 74.10 in the post-test (p 0.05). The most notable progress was observed in grammar and vocabulary use. In addition, students demonstrated higher engagement, confidence, and digital literacy in using AI responsibly. The findings indicate that AI-assisted writing instruction can effectively enhance EFL writing skills and support digital learning in rural schools when implemented with proper guidance and supervision.