Journal of Educational Sciences
Vol. 10 No. 7 (2026): Journal of Educational Sciences

The Use of Explainer Video and Instagram in Improving Students’ Writing Skills

Dewang Dewani Nila Kandi (English Language Education, Riau University, Pekanbaru, 28293, Indonesia)
Afrianto Afrianto (English Language Education, Riau University, Pekanbaru, 28293, Indonesia)
Supriusman Supriusman (English Language Education, Riau University, Pekanbaru, 28293, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Jul 2026

Abstract

This research is a mixed method research including both qualitative and quantitative data. The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is a significant effect of explainer video and Instagram in improving students' skills to write recount texts, whether the use of explainer videos increases students' interest in learning recount texts and exploring whether students’ experiences in learning recount text by using Instagram are improved. This study uses primary data obtained from assessing the results of students’ writing tests, questionnaires of students’ interests and interview of students’ experiences. Data analysis uses a paired sample t-test and validity test for writing test and questionnaire with one-on-one interview. The results of this study found that there were differences in the skills to write recount texts between the experimental class and the control class after being given treatment through Instagram social media and explainer videos with questionnaire show that students' perceptions regarding the use of explainer videos in class generally have a perception of "high" that the use of videos via YouTube can improve students' writing skills in recount texts. Students’ experiences by using Instagram are beneficial mostly in term of features and obstacle in internet connection.

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Journal Info

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JES

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Religion Humanities Education Library & Information Science Other

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JES publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring regionally and internationally in the educational sciences with the aim to advance our knowledge both in term of theory and practice. Moreover, this journal also covers the issues concerned with the following special sections: ...