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Enhancing EFL students’ reading comprehension through Instagram: A quasi-experimental study Sudiran, Sudiran; Taufiq, Wahyu; Adi, A.B. Prabowo Kusumo
JEES (Journal of English Educators Society) Vol 10 No 2 (2025): October
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/jees.v10i2.1957

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The rapid development of digital technology has reshaped students’ learning preferences, particularly in accessing reading materials. Despite the abundance of digital resources, many students still struggle to develop sufficient English reading skills, indicating a need for innovative media that align with their learning habits. While several studies have investigated social media as a supplementary learning tool, limited research has specifically examined the systematic use of Instagram in enhancing students’ reading comprehension. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the implementation of Instagram as a learning medium to improve students’ reading skills and to measure its effectiveness in classroom practice. A quasi-experimental design was employed with 28 university students, who were taught with Instagram-based reading materials. Reading materials were selected from authentic Instagram posts and delivered during eight instructional sessions over eight weeks. Data were collected through validated and reliable reading comprehension tests administered as a pretest and post-test. In addition, a student reading test was used to capture learners’ skills in Instagram-based reading activities. The findings revealed that students’ post-test scores significantly outperformed their pre-test scores, with a notable increase in their mean post-test scores (M = 69.00) compared to the pretest scores (M = 59.60). Independent samples T-test analysis confirmed a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05), indicating that Instagram effectively supports reading comprehension improvement. Moreover, students reported higher motivation and engagement when learning through Instagram. These results suggest that Instagram can serve as an innovative and authentic medium to enhance reading skills in EFL contexts.
Roblox as Media for Students’ Language Output in Daily Conversation Sari, Novita Kartika; Adi, A.B. Prabowo Kusumo; Andini, Sukma Nur
International Journal of Research in Education Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Issued in January 2026
Publisher : LPPM Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/ijre.v6i1.2985

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This study investigates the use of Roblox as a medium to enhance students’ language output in daily conversation classes. The research was conducted at BBC Semarang with six students from the Dynamic Conversation class who had no prior experience using Roblox. Employing a mixed-methods design, the study combined quantitative assessment of speaking performance—covering content, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar—with qualitative insights from classroom observations, questionnaires, and interviews. The findings demonstrate that Roblox-based activities effectively improved students’ motivation, confidence, vocabulary, fluency, and collaboration. The interactive and task-based design of Roblox scenarios facilitated contextual language use. It supported real-time communication, aligning with the principles of the Interaction Hypothesis and Task-Based Language Teaching. Despite initial technical challenges, students reported positive experiences and increased willingness to communicate. These results highlight the potential of immersive game-based environments in supporting EFL learners’ speaking development.
Co-Authors Andini, Sukma Nur Sari, Novita Kartika Sudiran Sudiran Wahyu Taufiq