Indonesian Journal of Community Services
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): May

Teaching integrated skills through the BookWidgets web

Kelvin Rahmana Jaya Mendrofa (English Language Education Study Program, Nias University, Indonesia)
Dirman Yanto Zamago (English Language Education Study Program, Nias University, Indonesia)
Syukur Pebriman Gulo (English Language Education Study Program, Nias University, Indonesia)
Joel Kristiawan Gea (English Language Education Study Program, Nias University, Indonesia)
Fersi Gea (English Language Education Study Program, Nias University, Indonesia)
Ryan Memories Harefa (English Language Education Study Program, Nias University, Indonesia)
Indi Yarnila Nazara (English Language Education Study Program, Nias University, Indonesia)
Yasminar Amaerita Telaumbanua (English Language Education Study Program, Nias University, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 May 2026

Abstract

The rapid development of educational technology requires pre-service English teachers to possess digital pedagogical competencies that support the implementation of technology-enhanced learning. However, many students are still unfamiliar with digital learning platforms such as BookWidgets and have limited experience in designing integrated English language learning activities. This community service program aimed to introduce the BookWidgets platform and improve participants' ability to develop integrated English learning activities involving reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. The program was conducted on June 8, 2026, involving ten students from the English Language Education Study Program at Universitas Nias. The implementation consisted of platform demonstrations, guided hands-on practice, observation, documentation, and evaluation through a post-training questionnaire. The findings showed that most participants successfully designed integrated language learning activities using BookWidgets for English language teaching. Although several technical challenges, including unstable internet connectivity and Gmail account access issues, were encountered, these obstacles were successfully addressed through direct facilitation and continuous guidance. The program demonstrates that practical training using BookWidgets effectively strengthens the digital pedagogical competence of pre-service English teachers and supports the integration of technology into English language teaching.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijcs

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Library & Information Science Medicine & Pharmacology Social Sciences

Description

Aim Indonesian Journal of Community Services is a journal that presents articles on the service activities of lecturers and practitioners. In addition, this journal also accepts research articles on the topics of social services, social welfare, and social development. Scope The main focus of ...