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Exploring Visually Impaired Students' Experiences with NVDA in Learning English: A Case Study in Inclusive Education Kusumaningtyas, Lintang; Rochmahwati, Pryla
FOSTER: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): FOSTER JELT
Publisher : Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of UIN Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/foster-jelt.v7i1.314

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This study aimed to examine the experiences of visually impaired students in utilizing Non-Visual Desktop Access (NVDA) as a medium for English language learning in an inclusive classroom at SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Ponorogo, Indonesia. This research used a qualitative method with a case study approach. Three visually impaired students were sampled for the study. Data collection was conducted through an interview and observation method. The data was analyzed qualitatively with the help of thematic analysis. The research was also guided by the Technology Acceptance Model and the Constructivist Learning Theory. The study found that NVDA is an effective medium for English language learning for visually impaired students. It helps the students access English language texts easily. NVDA also helps the students to be independent and build confidence in completing English language learning tasks. However, the research also found that NVDA has some limitations. It cannot handle non-text and multimodal content such as images, tables, graphs, and visually dense presentation materials. The research concluded that NVDA is not only an assistive technology but also a pedagogical support for English language learners.
Students’ Perceived Benefits and Challenges on the Integration of Digital Tools into Undergraduate Thesis Writing in Islamic Higher Education Rochmahwati, Pryla; Prastikawati, Entika Fani; Ma'mun, Nadiah
Journal of English Teaching and Learning Issues Vol 8, No 1 (2025): June
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21043/jetli.v8i1.31785

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This study examines the role of digital tools in fostering undergraduate students' thesis writing process. While digital tools are now widely applied in academia, limited studies have focused on how these tools impact the quality of students' theses and the challenges they encounter. The qualitative case study design involving 7th-semester students from the English Education Department at an Islamic higher education institution in Ponorogo was employed to explore their perceptions of digital tools through questionnaires, observations, and in-depth interviews. The findings indicated that students use various digital tools, including word processors, reference management software, and data analysis programs. The result of thematic analysis revealed that students perceived digital tools to facilitate the quality, effectiveness, organization of thesis work, and motivation. Although some students faced technical difficulties, unfamiliarity with advanced software features, and resource constraints, they believed learning with digital tools positively influenced their academic performance. The study contributes valuable insights for educators and institutions, informing strategies to optimize the use of digital tools in thesis writing.