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Journal : ELT Worldwide: Journal of English Language Teaching

Utilizing Facebook And Instagram (Facegram) To Create A Digital Learning Program For Integrated English Skills Mahmud, Murni; Burhamzah, Muftihaturrahmah; Amin, Fatimah Hidayahni
ELT Worldwide: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 10, No 2 (2023)
Publisher : Pascasarjana Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/eltww.v10i2.53645

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The objective of this study is the development of a digital educational tool for English language instruction by utilising social media platforms, specifically Facebook and Instagram. The ADDIE (Analyse, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate) paradigm, developed by Gagne et al. in 2005, was employed in the research and development (R&D) project under consideration. The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate the process of creating a digital learning module for Integrated English Skills (IIC) education by utilising social media posts from Facebook and Instagram (FaceGram). Facebook and Instagram, because to their nature as social media platforms, are perceived as attractive resources for the purpose of facilitating Integrated English Skills instruction. The utilisation of Facebook and Instagram as platforms for English language training is anticipated to undergo a transformative process, resulting in a pedagogical approach that is both intellectually stimulating and distinctively innovative. This study aims to enhance the four English language skills, namely writing, speaking, reading, and listening, through the utilisation of Facebook and Instagram posts as educational resources. This study aims to provide several illustrative instances of information sourced from Facebook and Instagram that can be effectively utilised for the purpose of instructing Integrated English Skills within the context of digital learning. The present study employed a survey methodology within the English Literature Programme at Universitas Negeri Makassar. The participants consisted of students enrolled in the Integrated English Skills course. The findings of this study could serve as a valuable resource for educators of English as a second language, enabling them to develop engaging and distinctive instructional materials.
From Directives to Dialogic Voice: Mapping Upward–Downward Communication and Its Barriers in an Indonesian Automotive Marketing Division Amin, Fatimah Hidayahni; Mulfi, Muhammad Naufal Putra Audy; Sunusi, Seny Luhriyani; Hanafie, Nurharsya Khaer; Sakkir, Geminastiti
ELT Worldwide: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 12, No 1: April
Publisher : Pascasarjana Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/eltww.v12i1.73745

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This study analyzed upward and downward communication between employers and employees at PT Bosowa Berlian Motor Makassar. It focused on the phrases and barriers affecting the effective communication. This study employed qualitative research, gathering data through observations with audio recordings and interviews. The subjects were the employers and employees in PT. Bosowa Berlian Motor who were selected purposively considering their availability in the office.  The findings reveal that the phrases in terms of the language functions differ in upward and downward communication. For upward communication typically involved suggestions, performance reports, and problem disclosures, while downward communication contained instructions, feedback, and socialization. Key communication barriers were perceptual, emotional, and language obstacles, which were found to hinder message clarity and efficiency. Enhancing openness and consistency of feedback was suggested as a way to improve organizational communication.
Using the Free Fire Game in Building A Bonding Intercultural Social Network Among Players Asmira, Dewi; Sunusi, Seny Luhriyani; Amin, Fatimah Hidayahni
ELT Worldwide: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 12, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Pascasarjana Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/eltww.v12i2.76814

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This research explores using the Free Fire game in building a bonding intercultural social network among its players. In an era marked by rapid technological advancement and globalization, the internet has become a platform for diverse cultural interactions, with online games playing a central role. Free Fire, a popular mobile battle royale game, offers a unique environment for players from different cultural backgrounds to connect, collaborate and form social networks. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive research design to investigate language use and the supporting and inhibiting factors in the formation of intercultural social networks through the Free Fire game. Data were collected through participant observation, interviews, and document analysis, focusing on how players use language to interact, communication strategies, and develop friendships. The results show that the importance of effective communication and collaboration in fostering social relationships, with supporting factors such as accessibility, teamwork, and a diverse community of players, as well as hindering factors such as language barriers, cultural differences, and in-game toxicity. This research contributes to the understanding of online gaming as a platform for intercultural exchange and provides insights into how gaming environments such as Free Fire facilitate the creation of cultural social networks.
Co-Authors A. Muliati Abdul Wahid Adys, Himala Praptami Ali, Diana Fitri Amir, Rahma Melati Amirullah -, Amirullah Andini, Andi Nurul Ansari Abdillah Aprianar, Elda Arifa, Arifa Ariyani, Amra Asfah, Indrawaty Ashabul Kahfi Susanto Asmira, Dewi Asrat, Nurul Astaina Aswati, Dewi Athyah, Andi Ummy Awwaliyah, Andi Astri Bahrun, St. Rahmaniah Burhamzah, Muftihaturrahmah Fadillah, Strahayu Faiqah, Afifah Fauzan, Surya Fitriani Fortuna, Nurkhaira Ariendita Geminastiti Sakkir Hajar, Andi Hamzah, Harniwati Hanafie, Nurharsya Khaer Hanafie, Nurharsyah Khaer Haryanto Atmowardoyo, Haryanto Heni Pujiastuti Heriyanti Himaya Praptani Adys Humairah, Andi Ananda Irfan, Luthfia Nurhanisa Ismail, Ishafiuddin Isna Humaera, Isna Jafar, Muhammad Basri Jaya, Muhammad Fahri Jefry, Riny Jufri, Ismubaraqah Kala'allo, Teresia Octavia Kamila, Athiya Karim, Try Saputra Kisman Salija, Kisman M. Jufrianto, M. Jufrianto M. Tahir Maemuna Muhayyang Mandan, Tree Wahyuni Mansur, Musdalifah Masthurah, Nur Mohamad, Andi Riswan Muhammad Syukri Muhammad Tahir Mulfi, Muhammad Naufal Putra Audy Murni Mahmud Mustari, Ichwan Mytra, Prima Nasrullah Nasrullah Nasta, Mardiayanah Nawir, HJ Nurdiana Nawir, Hj. Nurdiana Nawir, Nurdiana Noni, Nurdin Novia, Lely NUR AENI Nurdzizati, Ainun Nurlailah Nurlailah, Nurlailah Patak, Andi Anto Putriani, Putriani Rachmadi, Nisa Amalia Rahman, Kurnia Rahmat, Nur Ainun Ramdani, Amaliah Reskyani, Reskyani Riny Jefri, Riny Rosi, Saparuddin Ryan Rayhana Sofyan, Ryan Rayhana Safaitri, Citra Dwi Sahril Nur Sattar, Muhammad Sembiring, Surya Anantatama Seny Luhriyani Sunusi Shalihah, Andi Musfiqah Sri Wahyuni Sudding, Muhammad Fahri Jaya Sukardi Weda, Sukardi Syarifuddin Dollah Ulpa, Sulistiana Ulwiah, Pitrah Umar, Nur Fadhilah Usman, Misnawaty Wahyuni, Ika Yuli Zalsabilla, Fira Rizky Suciana