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Engaging Students in English Writing via Instagram: An Action Research on Digital Literacy in High School Marpaung, Syafaruddin
English Journal Antartika Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): December 2024
Publisher : Media Antartika Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70052/eja.v2i2.600

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This study investigates using Instagram to improve English writing skills and enhance digital literacy among high school students. Using Classroom Action Research (CAR) over three cycles, this mixed-methods study involved 34 11th-grade students from SMA Negeri 2 Kota Tanjungbalai. The research focused on assessing improvements in writing skills such as grammar, creativity, and vocabulary through Instagram-based tasks. Results indicated significant improvements in student writing, with average scores increasing from 60 in Cycle 1 to 80 in Cycle 3. Instagram fostered student engagement, encouraged creativity, and provided a collaborative platform for peer feedback, making the learning process more relevant and enjoyable for Generation Z students. The study concludes that Instagram effectively integrates writing instruction with digital literacy, offering an engaging alternative to traditional methods. Further research is recommended to explore the application of social media in different educational contexts.
ENHANCING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND READING IN NARRATIVE LITERACY WITH QUICK MAKER Marpaung, Syafaruddin
SEAQIL Journal of Language Education Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): SEAQIL Journal of Language Education (SJLE)
Publisher : SEAMEO QITEP in Language

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This Classroom Action Research (CAR) study investigates the impact of the Quick Maker method (Quizizz Cara Kertas Memakai Atribut Kemerdekaan dan Stiker) on student engagement and narrative text literacy. Conducted with 34 students from one class at a senior high school in Tanjungbalai, data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, and observations. The research followed Stringer's (2007) "spiral of action research" framework, incorporating two cycles of intervention. In the first cycle, the average student engagement score increased from 3.2 to 3.7 on a 5-point scale, with the percentage of students who felt highly engaged rising from 25% to 40%. After adjustments and improvements in the second cycle, the engagement score further increased to 4.1, with 60% of students reporting high engagement. Similarly, narrative text test scores improved from an average of 70 before the intervention, to 77 after the first cycle, and 85 following the second cycle. The method involved incorporating independence-themed attributes, such as hats to instill a sense of nationalism, while motivational stickers were awarded to the top 15 students in both cycles. This student-centered approach effectively increased student participation, fostered peer learning, and enhanced narrative text literacy. The results demonstrate that integrating interactive technology with motivational tools can significantly improve student engagement and performance in reading literacy.
Boosting High School Students' Speaking Proficiency with Gemini AI Marpaung, Syafaruddin
English Journal Antartika Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): June 2024
Publisher : Media Antartika Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70052/eja.v2i1.543

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Abstract: This study investigates the impact of Gemini AI on improving speaking proficiency among 30 high school students using Classroom Action Research (CAR) with a mixed-methods approach. The study observed progressive improvements in speaking proficiency over three iterative cycles, with students’ average scores rising from 65 in the first cycle to 85 by the third cycle. These gains were reflected in enhanced fluency, vocabulary, and confidence. Gemini AI provided personalized speaking practice and real-time feedback, leading to increased engagement and adaptive learning. The study concludes that integrating AI into speaking classes can enhance language proficiency through iterative feedback and adaptation. Keywords: Boosting, High School Students, Speaking Proficiency, Gemini AI
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