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The Efficacy of Process-Tracing Technologies for Supporting Academic Writing Instruction: A Lesson Learned from Vietnam Wang, Huang Yen; Dolba, Sammy Q.; Zamorano, Alex
Journal of Language and Literature Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): November
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat (LITPAM)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/jolls.v3i2.1343

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Writing-process research has undergone a transformative shift from relying on methods that were impractical for classroom settings, such as direct or video-based observations and concurrent verbal reports, to adopting less-obtrusive techniques like keystroke logging and eye tracking. The latter methods have become increasingly feasible due to the resolution of software and cost-related concerns, making them more accessible for pedagogical applications. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the efficacy of process-tracing technology for supporting academic writing instruction at a middle school in Vietnam. To carry out the research process, the researchers applied qualitative study. The participants in this study comprise a group of learners attending a middle school in Vietnam. Their involvement in the research revolves around the meticulous tracing of their writing process as they engage in the production of argumentative texts, with a particular focus on the utilization of technology during this endeavor. Data collection involved the application of both interviews and observations to gather comprehensive insights into the phenomenon under investigation. The findings of the study showed that process-tracing technology is able to help teachers and learners to control their academic writing achievement. The conclusion showed that the integration of process-tracing technology, combining keystroke logging and eye tracking, has proven to be a highly effective and valuable tool for supporting academic writing.
Designing English Speaking Materials Based on EFL Students’ Learning Needs: A Needs Analysis at Vocational Schools Sipayung, Kammer; Tampubolon, Sahlan; Pasaribu, Arsen Nahum; Fadhila, Fara; Zamorano, Alex
Journal of Language and Literature Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): March 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/jolls.v5i1.2639

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The English Day program is an extracurricular program and an alternative process to improve students ability on speaking. English day able to amuse students and teacher to learn English.  The objectives of this research were to describe the students’ need for speaking materials and to design a Syllabus For the English Day Program at SMK Negeri 1 Satuatap.  The researchers used qualitative research design by using some instruments like questionnaires, observation, and interviews. The data of this study are information from these instruments; in other words, sources of data are the result of interviews, questionnaires, and observation.  The research respondents or sample of this study were 10 students, 10 teachers who guided the English Day Program, and 1 English Supervisor from the Education Department at Nias Barat to validate the syllabus design for the English Day Program. The findings showed that the students needed materials for speaking that were attractive and interesting, with a score 2,6 on the scale 1-4, and based on their daily and social life context, most students need speaking practice. The product of this study was a syllabus and supplementary speaking materials for the English Day Program. The contextual teaching and learning supplementary book consisted of three units. The result of the data computation of the book evaluation from the expert showed that the developed contextual teaching and learning speaking materials were categorized as good. The implication of this study, the English teacher must add more speaking practice in the English day materials.
The Effectiveness of the Duolingo Application in Learning English Vocabulary for High School Students Silalahi, Dumaris; Sirait, Eka Uchi Monica; Purba, Igna Mariana; Panjaitan, Anita; Zamorano, Alex
JETAL: Journal of English Teaching & Applied Linguistic Vol 6 No 2 (2025): April In Progress
Publisher : English Education Department at FKIP Nommensen University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36655/jetal.v6i2.1802

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The use of learning media is one of the important things in the era of increasingly rapid technological development. It makes learning interesting and effective. An effective English language and teaching media in this new era is Duolingo. It provides methods of learning while playing games, which certainly attracts the attention of language learners. The effective use of Duolingo application is described based on the result of pretest and posttest comparison. The research method is quantitative based on the participants’ scores. The test is vocabulary test which addressed into the students of class XII SMA N 1 PERUMNAS BATU 6 as the participants. Data analysis indicate that Duolingo application is an effective English language and teaching media. The average score in pretes is 64. 53 and it becomes 91.13. This research concluded that Dulingo help the participants to improve English vocabulary knowledge.
Co-Authors Arsen Nahum Pasaribu Dolba, Sammy Q. Dumaris, Atri Fadhila, Fara Kammer Tuahman Sipayung Panjaitan, Anita Purba, Igna Mariana Sahlan Tampubolon Sirait, Eka Uchi Monica Wang, Huang Yen