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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competency for developing higher-order thinking, yet many classrooms, particularly in East Kalimantan, still rely on outdated, passive methods.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
Co-Authors Abdul Rohman Abdul Rohman Akhmad Anwar Dani Akhmad Anwar Dani Al Hasan, Layya Aisah Aldy Rialdy Atmadja Aldy Rialdy Atmadja Alfarizsy, Farhan Alsendia, Ibtisam Fairusy Annisa Rohmah Anshori , Sakut Arbain Arbain Arbain Arbain Arbain Arbain Arbain Arbain, Arbain Arif Zainudin Arifin, Nurdin Ariyanti Ariyanti Ariyanti Ariyanti Asep Erlan Maulana Asep Erlan Maulana Astry Fajria, Astry Aswad , Muhammad Auliasari, Yasmin Bali Geroda , Godefridus Busro, B. Dila, Hildatiana Doh Dzul Rachman, Dzul Edom, Arnita Eko Pramudya Laksana Eko Pramudya Laksana Erza Praditha Farhan Alfarizsy Farma Pasaribu, Indah Geroda, Godefridus Bali Godefridus Bali Geroda Heriyadi, Akhmad Hiping, Maria Goretti Adella Kornelia Yulianti Ibtisam Fairusy Alsendia Ikhwan Arief Ismail, Nurhijrah Jamilah Jamilah Jawan, Maria Prasedis Kidi Jayanti, Indriani Jessy Gracella Kornelia Yulianti Hiping , Maria Goretti Adella Kristina Rustanto Lestari, Febby Anggi Lucky Zamzami Mahadani , Gilang Maharani, Yosieka Maharani Meiramova , Saltanat A. MG. Adella kornelia Yulianti. H MG. Adella kornelia Yulianti. H Mochammad Tanzil Multazam Mochammad Tanzil Multazam Mohammad Fauziddin Much. Fuad Saifuddin Muh. Firyal Akbar Muh. Firyal Akbar Muhamad Ratodi Muhamad Ratodi Muhammand Fajri Hidayatullah Nina Widyaningsih Nur Hidayati, Ratri Nurhijrah Ismail Nurkhasanah, Nadia Pane, Widi Syahtia Pasaribu, Indah Farma Pratomo Widodo Rachman , Dzul Rani Herning Puspita Rinda Fitriana Rinda Mitriana Rismayanti Rohmah , Annisa Rohmah, Annisa Sastradwija Putra Perkasa Shorea Helminasari Siti Aminah Sue, Veronika Anjeli Apriani Sukaena Sukaena Sukaena Sukaena Sukaena, Sukaena Sunarti Syahtia Pane, Widi Syamdianita Syamdianita, Syamdianita Utama Alan Deta Viona, Elisabeth Widi Syahtia Pane Yosieka Maharani Yosieka Maharani Maharani Yosyie Azharia Winimurti Yunita, Anastasia Yusro, Andista Candra Zulkarnain, Elva Nadia