Abdimas Pedagogi: Jurnal Ilmiah Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat
Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026)

Asynchronous Online Community Engagement for Developing Intensive Reading Skills Using a Prototype LMS and Adapted Literary Texts

Dedi Rahman Nur (Universitas Widya Gama Mahakam Samarinda)
Arbain Arbain (Universitas Widya Gama Mahakam Samarinda)
Godefridus Bali Geroda (Universitas Widya Gama Mahakam Samarinda)
Hanita Hanita (Universitas Widya Gama Mahakam Samarinda)
Sukaena Sukaena (Universitas Widya Gama Mahakam Samarinda)
Akhmad Heriyadi (Universitas Widya Gama Mahakam Samarinda)
Indah Farma Pasaribu (Universitas Widya Gama Mahakam Samarinda)
Maria Goretti Adella Kornelia Yulianti Hiping (Universitas Widya Gama Mahakam Samarinda)
Yasmin Auliasari (Universitas Widya Gama Mahakam Samarinda)
Annisa Rohmah (Universitas Widya Gama Mahakam Samarinda)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Feb 2026

Abstract

This community service initiative investigated the implementation of an asynchronous Learning Management System to enhance intensive reading abilities in English language learners. The platform, available at https://publicmodul.my.canva.site/checkreading1 , was developed as a prototype Learning Management System (LMS) to evaluate instructional viability, learner engagement, and the effectiveness of modular delivery in a flexible online setting. The program took place from January 2026 and was structured into six consecutive modules addressing skimming, scanning, primary concept identification, cohesiveness, inference, and tone analysis. Participants engaged in self-directed learning activities, contributed to asynchronous discussion forums, and assembled documentation of their progress via organized reading portfolios. The evaluation utilized LMS activity logs, task completion trends, and qualitative reflections submitted by participants during the training. The results indicate a progressive transformation in reading habits. Numerous learners seemed to diminish word-by-word processing and commenced utilizing more deliberate tactics, especially in skimming and scanning activities. Enhancements in cohesion awareness were also seen in subsequent entries. Inference and tone interpretation continued to be challenging, while portfolio entries suggest developing progress backed by textual rationale. The LMS operated dependably as a prototype for pilot use, although it exposed multiple opportunities for usability enhancement. The results suggest that an asynchronous, community-focused paradigm demonstrates potential for facilitating flexible reading development, while specific enhancements are necessary prior to broader implementation.

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pedagogi

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Abdimas Pedagogi: Jurnal Ilmiah Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat focuses on the publication of community service activities that are based on academic knowledge, research, innovation, and sustainable collaboration between universities and local communities. The journal aims to disseminate practical ...