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Journal : IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature

Investigating the Influence of Kahoot on Students’ Vocabulary Acquisition in an EFL Context Marinda, Aulia Bela; Zakaria; Hariadi Syam; Suryadi, Ray; Abin, Rais
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v13i2.8154

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Vocabulary learning remains a central yet challenging component of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction, particularly in contexts where classroom learning serves as the primary source of language exposure. Traditional teaching approaches often rely on memorization and translation, which may not effectively promote active learning or long-term retention. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of the Kahoot gamified learning platform on students’ vocabulary acquisition in an EFL context. A quasi-experimental pretest–posttest design was conducted with two intact tenth-grade classes at SMK Negeri 2 Kolaka, consisting of 30 students in the experimental group and 30 in the control group. The treatment was implemented over six meetings using a 25-item multiple-choice vocabulary test with high reliability (Cronbach’s α = 0.940). T-tests for independent and paired samples were used to analyze the data, identifying within-group improvements and between-group differences. The findings indicated that the experimental group taught through Kahoot achieved significantly higher post-test scores than the control group (p < 0.05). The results suggest that integrating Kahoot as a gamified learning platform can enhance students’ vocabulary mastery, increase engagement, and foster a more interactive learning environment in EFL classrooms. These results underscore the capability of Kahoot-based instruction to extend current understanding of digital gamification in EFL vocabulary teaching by demonstrating measurable gains in learner outcomes.
Transformation of English Language Teaching: Educator and Technology Integration at University Hariadi Syam; La Sunra; Dollah, Syarifuddin
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v14i1.8552

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This study investigates how English Language Teaching (ELT) at Universitas Sembilanbelas November Kolaka is transforming through the integration of technology in lecturers’ instructional practices. The research addresses the need for digitalized and culturally relevant pedagogy in post-pandemic higher education and aims to analyze lecturers’ technological integration, challenges, and its impact on learning. Using a qualitative descriptive design, data were gathered through interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis involving seven lecturers and thirty students. The findings show that lecturers increasingly adopt digital tools to support interactive learning and develop stronger technological–pedagogical competence. Technology-enabled activities such as collaborative writing, multimedia tasks, and AI-assisted feedback enhanced classroom engagement. The study also reveals that incorporating local cultural content into digital lessons significantly improves student motivation, demonstrating the importance of culturally responsive approaches in technology-mediated ELT. These results highlight the need for institutional support to sustain meaningful digital transformation in higher education.