Teaching Multimodal Texts in an ESP Class Using Interacty and Padlet: Pengajaran Teks Multimodal dalam Kelas ESP Menggunakan Interacty dan Padlet

Arienta Kurniawati; Zuliati Rohmah

doi:10.33102/sainsinsani.vol9no2.634

Authors

Arienta Kurniawati Department of Languages and Literature, Universitas Brawijaya, 65145 Malang, Indonesia. https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1655-1199
Zuliati Rohmah Department of Languages and Literature, Universitas Brawijaya, 65145 Malang, Indonesia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33102/sainsinsani.vol9no2.634

Keywords:

multimodal texts, ESP, Interacty, Padlet

Abstract

Abstract: The utilization of multimodal texts and interactive technology has gained significant popularity. However, the existing research on multimodal texts for English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is less comprehensive. Therefore, the current study explores the potential of Interacty and Padlet to improve ESP teaching and learning in a virtual setting, their implementation in the classroom, and students’ outcomes following the application of the two apps. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach through participant observation to collect data. Thematic Analysis was applied to analyse the fieldnotes and the accompanying transcribed data. The implementation of Interacty and Padlet in ESP courses has proven to be adaptable and effective tools to enhance the language learning through various interactive formats, quizzes, and games to promote meaningful activities. The overall success of the implementation suggests that the use of these platforms has the potential to enhance engagement, motivation, and comprehension in ESP classrooms while adding an element of fun to the learning process. This study adds to the existing research on online teaching by offering findings regarding the use of Interacty and Padlet in ESP which enables the instructor to promote students’ comprehension, meaningful learning, and joyful activities.

Abstrak: Penggunaan teks multimodal dan teknologi interaktif telah mendapat populariti yang ketara. Walau bagaimanapun, penyelidikan sedia ada mengenai teks multimodal untuk English for Specific Purposes (ESP) adalah kurang menyeluruh. Oleh itu, kajian semasa meneroka potensi Interacty dan Padlet untuk menambah baik pengajaran dan pembelajaran ESP dalam persekitaran maya, pelaksanaannya di dalam bilik darjah, dan hasil pelajar berikutan penggunaan kedua-dua aplikasi tersebut. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif melalui pemerhatian peserta untuk mengumpul data. Analisis Tematik telah digunakan untuk menganalisis nota lapangan dan data transkripsi yang disertakan. Pelaksanaan Interacty dan Padlet dalam kursus ESP telah terbukti sebagai alat yang boleh disesuaikan dan berkesan untuk meningkatkan pembelajaran bahasa melalui pelbagai format interaktif, kuiz, dan permainan untuk mempromosikan aktiviti yang bermakna. Kejayaan keseluruhan pelaksanaan menunjukkan bahawa penggunaan platform ini berpotensi untuk meningkatkan penglibatan, motivasi dan kefahaman dalam bilik darjah ESP sambil menambah unsur keseronokan kepada proses pembelajaran. Kajian ini menambah kepada penyelidikan sedia ada tentang pengajaran dalam talian dengan menawarkan penemuan berkenaan penggunaan Interacty dan Padlet dalam ESP yang membolehkan pengajar mempromosikan kefahaman pelajar, pembelajaran bermakna dan aktiviti yang menggembirakan.

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Author Biographies

Arienta Kurniawati, Department of Languages and Literature, Universitas Brawijaya, 65145 Malang, Indonesia.

Arienta Eka Kurniawati is a magister student at Language Department, Faculty of Cultural Studies, Brawijaya University. Her research interests include language education, sociolinguistics, and linguistic landscape.

Zuliati Rohmah, Department of Languages and Literature, Universitas Brawijaya, 65145 Malang, Indonesia.

Zuliati Rohmah is a professor at the Language Department, Faculty of Cultural Studies, Brawijaya University. Multimodal literacy is one of her research interests in addition to language and gender, linguistic landscape, and teacher professional development.

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