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The Dark Side of Dependency: Negative Consequences of EFL Students' Use of ChatGPT for Academic Writing Marisa, Sonia; Rachman, Dzul; Puspita, Rani Herning; Rahmawati, Yeni
Borneo Educational Journal (Borju) Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): August
Publisher : Teacher Training and Education Faculty, Widya Gama Mahakam Samarinda University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24903/bej.v7i2.2069

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The need for artificial intelligence-based tools like ChatGPT is rising among EFL students in scientific writing, as these technologies enhance the efficiency and clarity of their written work. This study underscores the detrimental effects of over dependence on these tools, particularly regarding students' critical thinking skills, creativity, and academic integrity. Data was acquired by successively implementing a mixed-methods strategy, which involved delivering questionnaires to 60 students from the English Education program, followed by semi-structured interviews with chosen responders. Quantitative results indicate that although ChatGPT assists in generating ideas and enhancing grammar, its utilization frequently diminishes analytical depth, undermines the writer's authentic voice, and heightens the likelihood of plagiarism. Qualitative findings validated these results, as students articulated apprehensions regarding diminished creativity, drive to learn, and independent thought. This study finds that although ChatGPT might serve as a valuable resource, excessive dependence on it may impede the cultivation of students' intellectual faculties and ethical standards. Consequently, educational institutions must to establish explicit norms and promote the utilization of technology in a critical and ethical fashion. This study addresses a research deficiency by highlighting the adverse effects of AI utilization on EFL students' academic writing, a topic that has not been extensively explored previously.
The Impact of YouTube Digital Storytelling on Students’ English Retelling Skills Rabi'ah Al-Adawiyah; Dzul Rachman; Ade Ismail Ramadhan Hamid
Borneo Educational Journal (Borju) Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): August
Publisher : Teacher Training and Education Faculty, Widya Gama Mahakam Samarinda University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24903/bej.v7i2.2089

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This study investigates the impact of YouTube-based digital storytelling on students' English retelling skills in an EFL context. The research was motivated by students' common struggles with vocabulary retention, speaking fluency, and confidence when retelling stories in English. Utilizing a mixed-method approach, the study involved 55 students from the English Education Program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur. Data were collected through a Likert-scale questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS to obtain mean scores and descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were examined using thematic analysis. The findings revealed that digital storytelling significantly improved students' vocabulary, fluency, and confidence. Interview responses supported these results, highlighting how visual and audio elements in YouTube storytelling helped students recall new words, understand narrative structure, and express ideas with greater ease. The study concludes that YouTube digital storytelling is an effective, engaging, and accessible tool for enhancing retelling skills in EFL learners. The originality of this study lies in its focus on integrating multimodal digital input with narrative learning, offering pedagogical insights into low-resource and tech-friendly learning strategies for speaking development.
Students’ Perception of using Instagram to Vocabulary Mastery in University Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur Danung Cipta Wardana; Dzul Rachman; Ibrahim
Borneo Educational Journal (Borju) Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): August
Publisher : Teacher Training and Education Faculty, Widya Gama Mahakam Samarinda University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24903/bej.v7i2.2098

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The integration of social media into education in the contemporary digital era has created novel avenues for engaging students in language acquisition. This research delivers to look at the usage of Instagram as a supplement to promote vocabulary mastery among students at a University Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur. Although vocabulary is important in language competency, traditional techniques may fail to engage kids. Instagram, which is frequently used by teenagers for visual communication, gives an opportunity for contextual and interactive vocabulary development. This qualitative descriptive study will involve watching classroom activities and conducting semi-structured interviews to investigate students' involvement, reactions, and vocabulary growth using Instagram-based tasks. The study intends to evaluate the efficacy of Instagram in enhancing vocabulary acquisition, investigate its implementation in the classroom, and comprehend students'perspectives of its utility as an educational resource.
Exploring Student Perceptions on Ai Integration in Academic English Writing Skill Development Harfiza, Junisa Harfiza; Rachman, Dzul; Rahmawati, Yeni
Borneo Educational Journal (Borju) Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): August
Publisher : Teacher Training and Education Faculty, Widya Gama Mahakam Samarinda University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24903/bej.v7i2.2104

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This study explores university students’ perceptions of AI integration in academic English writing using a mixed-methods approach grounded in the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Conducted at Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur, it involved 65 questionnaire respondents and five interviewees. Findings revealed that students found AI tools useful for grammar correction, idea generation, and efficiency. However, concerns emerged regarding over-reliance, reduced critical thinking, and limited motivational impact. The study highlights that while AI tools are perceived as beneficial, their adoption lacks affective engagement, especially in contexts with minimal digital literacy training. Originality lies in combining TAM with students’ emotional and contextual experiences in Indonesia, a perspective underrepresented in existing literature. The study recommends structured, reflective pedagogy to support ethical and autonomous AI use in writing.
Multimedia and Interactive Tools Foster Engagement in English as a Foreign Language Critical Reading Rahman Nur, Dedi; Rohman, Abdul; Geroda, Godefridus Bali; Pane, Widi Syahtia; Rachman, Dzul; Pasaribu, Indah Farma; Auliasari, Yasmin; Hiping, Maria Goretti Adella Kornelia Yulianti; Rohmah, Annisa
Academia Open Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): December
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.10.2025.11118

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General Background: In English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education, critical reading is a core competency for developing higher-order thinking, yet many classrooms, particularly in East Kalimantan, still rely on outdated, passive methods. Specific Background: While multimedia and interactive tools offer potential for enhancing engagement, their integration into EFL critical reading remains inconsistent and often misaligned with learning goals. Knowledge Gap: Limited empirical studies apply the Triple E Framework—Engage, Enhance, Extend—in under-resourced, culturally diverse, and large EFL classrooms to specifically foster critical reading skills. Aims: This study investigates how multimedia and interactive tools, guided by the Triple E Framework, influence engagement, comprehension, and motivation in EFL critical reading. Results: Using a mixed-methods approach with 32 students, findings show that over half of the observed lecturers achieved an “exceptional connection” between learning goals and technology use, leading to improved focus, comprehension, and extended learning beyond class. Novelty: This research offers empirical validation of the Triple E Framework in large, diverse EFL contexts, linking teacher digital literacy to effective critical reading instruction. Implications: Results highlight the need for targeted professional development to equip educators with the skills to integrate technology purposefully, ultimately enhancing students’ readiness for academic and global communication. Highlights: Empirical validation of Triple E Framework in large, diverse EFL classrooms. Teacher digital literacy as a key factor for effective technology integration. Multimedia tools boost engagement, comprehension, and learning extension. Keywords: Triple E Framework, EFL, Critical Reading, Multimedia Tools, Student Engagement
Dampak implementasi media audiobook terhadap motivasi dan hasil belajar: Studi evaluasi di MTs SLB/A Yaketunis Wahyono, Joko; Rachman, Dzul
Teacher in Educational Research Vol. 5 No. 1 (2023)
Publisher : Research and Social Study Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33292/ter.v5i1.495

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Penelitian ini mengevaluasi keberhasilan pelaksanaan media audiobook pada pembelajaran di MTs SLB/A Yaketunis Yogyakarta dengan menggunakan kerangka empat level Kirkpatrick (reaksi, proses/pembelajaran, perilaku, dan hasil/dampak). Desain penelitian berupa evaluasi program dengan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif melalui kuesioner, observasi, dan wawancara terstruktur kepada peserta didik dan pendidik. Hasil menunjukkan (1) reaksi peserta didik sangat positif (97%), menandakan penerimaan dan kenyamanan penggunaan yang tinggi; (2) pada level proses/pembelajaran, keterlibatan dan pemahaman materi meningkat dengan kategori cukup–sangat berhasil (dilaporkan 99%); (3) perubahan perilaku belajar seperti kemandirian dan partisipasi kelas teridentifikasi pada kategori berhasil (100%); (4) dampak/hasil pembelajaran menunjukkan keberhasilan umum (95%); namun (5) motivasi dan hasil belajar belum menunjukkan peningkatan yang konsisten. Faktor pembatas meliputi kesiapan pendidik dalam desain instruksional berbasis audiobook, ketersediaan sarana bantu, serta kesesuaian konten dengan karakteristik peserta didik berkebutuhan khusus. Implikasi praktis merekomendasikan penyesuaian desain pembelajaran, pelatihan pendidik, kurasi materi yang ramah akses, dan pemantauan berkelanjutan agar implementasi lebih berdampak pada motivasi dan capaian belajar. Secara keseluruhan, media audiobook diterima baik dan mendukung proses belajar, tetapi memerlukan penguatan praktik implementasi untuk menghasilkan peningkatan motivasi dan hasil belajar yang terukur.   The impact of audiobook implementation on motivation and learning outcomes: An evaluation study at MTs SLB/A Yaketunis   Abstract: This study evaluates the implementation of audiobook media in instruction at MTs SLB/A Yaketunis, Yogyakarta, using the four-level Kirkpatrick framework (reaction, learning/process, behavior, and results). A program-evaluation design with a qualitative descriptive approach was employed, drawing on questionnaires, observations, and structured interviews with students and teachers. The findings indicate highly positive reactions (97%), reflecting strong acceptability and comfort of use; at the learning/process level, engagement and content comprehension improved, reported within the fairly to highly successful range (99%); behavioral indicators such as independence and classroom participation improved (100%); and results showed general success (95%). However, improvements in motivation and learning outcomes were not consistently observed. Limiting factors include teachers’ readiness for audiobook-based instructional design, availability of assistive infrastructure, and alignment of materials with the characteristics of learners with special needs. Practical implications recommend refining instructional design, providing targeted teacher training, curating accessible content, and instituting ongoing monitoring to achieve measurable gains in motivation and attainment. Overall, audiobook media is well received and supports learning processes; nevertheless, stronger implementation practices are required to translate acceptance and process gains into consistent improvements in motivation and learning outcomes.
Mind Mapping vs Semantic Mapping: Which Technique Gives EFL Learners more Benefits in Reading Comprehension? Pemetaan Pikiran vs Pemetaan Semantik: Teknik Mana yang Memberi Lebih Banyak Manfaat bagi Pembelajar EFL dalam Pemahaman Membaca? Rachman, Dzul; Khatimah, Khusnul
JEES (Journal of English Educators Society) Vol 3 No 2 (2018): October
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/jees.v3i2.1498

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This research aimed at comparing mind mapping technique and semantic mapping technique in teaching reading comprehension. It was intended to find out which technique (mind mapping or semantic mapping) was more effective to strengthen the reading comprehension and which technique was more interesting in learning process to the second graders of SMAN 5 Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It was an experimental research. There are two classes taken as sample, XI IPA1as experimental 1 class, and XI IPA2 as experimental 2 class. Researcher collected the data through reading test and questionnaire as research instrument. The result revealed that (1) students obtained higher score after being taught under mind mapping technique as opposed to those who studied under semantic mapping technique (2) students who studied narrative text under mind mapping technique showed great reading interest.
Investigating EFL Learners' Views on Applying KAHOOT to Stimulate Learning Rachman, Dzul; Syarief Fajaruddin
JELLT (Journal of English Language and Language Teaching) Vol 8 No 1 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36597/jellt.v8i1.16060

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Integration of technology into the teaching and learning process is one strategy for increasing the efficiency of the learning process for both students and instructors. Numerous academic work studies have been conducted to evaluate the effects of integrating the Kahoot application into educational settings, with a focus on the academic achievement of students and their subjective evaluations of this technology. Our research objective to fill a vacuum in the literature by examining learners' perspectives of using Kahoot as a learning motivation tool in the English department of a private institution in East Kalimantan. This investigation is of the quantitative research variety. Twenty male and forty-two female participants completed questionnaires as part of this study. This analysis examines the effects, benefits, and challenges associated with the use of Kahoot, as observed through the authors' personal experiences. The participants conveyed their enjoyment and enthusiasm for the activities, perceiving them as a way to improve the classroom environment and make learning more enjoyable. There is a growing interest in determining how the motivation and engagement of learners influence their learning.
The Impact of Digital Game-Based Learning on Children's Self-Efficacy and Reading Success Mahayanti, Ni Wayan Surya; Kusuma, I putu Indra; Ashadi, Ashadi; Rachman, Dzul
VELES Voices of English Language Education Society Vol 8 No 1 (2024): April 2024
Publisher : Universitas Hamzanwadi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29408/veles.v8i1.25325

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Numerous studies have indicated that digital games offer a valuable learning experience for young language learners by fostering self-efficacy in English acquisition. Despite this, there remains a dearth of research investigating the impact of digital games on children's self-efficacy and reading achievements. The current study aims to fill this gap by examining (1) the impact of digital games on children's self-efficacy and (2) the effect of digital games on children's reading achievements. An exploratory sequential design was employed, integrating both quantitative and qualitative methods. The study involved 144 young learners in Indonesia who participated in eight treatment sessions using digital games as a learning tool. After these sessions, participants completed a post-test comprising 20 reading items to assess their reading achievements. Observations during the treatment sessions explored the implementation of digital games and their impact on self-efficacy, supplemented by interviews with 15 children to gain deeper insights into their experiences and perceptions. The findings revealed that digital games foster self-efficacy through four mechanisms: mastery experience, vicarious experience, verbal persuasion, and emotional state. These mechanisms are integrated into the game's content, levels, feedback, and challenging activities. The implications suggest that carefully designed digital games can significantly enhance self-efficacy and reading achievements among young learners, offering educators a valuable tool for improving educational outcomes. Future research should explore the long-term effects of digital game-based learning and identify the most effective game features, while also addressing challenges such as equitable access to technology and balancing screen time with other activities.
Ramadan Courses at Islamic High School Samarinda (Virtues and Practices in the Month of Ramadan): Pesantren Ramadhan di SMA Islam Samarinda (Keutamaan dan Amaliyah di Bulan Ramadhan) Fuad Fansuri; Siti Sagirah; Mutmainnah; Miftahul Ramadhani; M.Yusuf Qardawi; Dzul Rachman
Journal of Empowerment and Community Service (JECSR) Vol. 2 No. 02 (2023): January 2023
Publisher : Wadah Inovasi Indonesia

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Ramadan courses at Samarinda High School is an effort of community service aimed at strengthening spirituality and togetherness during the holy month of Ramadan. In this context, the pesantren activities are not only acts of worship but also means to strengthen Islamic values and social care. This article describes the virtues of the month of Ramadan in Islamic teachings and the implementation of religious activities within the pesantren, such as prayers and fasting, moral development, distribution of iftar meals, collective iftar, religious studies, and religious lectures. Through these activities, the Ramadan Pesantren at Samarinda High School has successfully had positive impacts such as improving the quality of worship, enhancing social relationships, increasing social awareness, and fostering moral development among participants and the surrounding community. Thus, the Ramadan Pesantren at Samarinda High School serves not only as a place of worship but also as a means to strengthen faith, togetherness, and compassion towards others during the blessed month of Ramadan.
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