DEVELOPING MULTIMODAL ENGLISH LEARNING MEDIA FOR RURAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS USING ANIMAKER

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15408/ijee.v13i1.48793

Keywords:

Animaker application;, Design-Based Research;, English learning media;, Multimodal Approach

Abstract

This study purposes to design and develop multimodal English learning media using Animaker for junior high school students at a rural area in Lebak regency, Banten province. In this study, Design-Based Research (DBR) method was applied, the population of the study was 121, with 32 junior high school students participating. The data were obtained from questionnaires, interviews, document analysis, and focus group discussions (FGD). Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, whereeas qualitative data were interpreted thematically. The finding revealed that students were excited to have a multimodal English learning media, it showed from their positive responses as 89.07%. In addition to the result of experts’ judgment who gave 87.16 % for the appropriateness of this multimodal English learning media to be used by students and teacher. Thus, the findings of this study highlight that English multimodal media can foster learning engagement, and excitement especially for students in underdeveloped area, considering the suitability and appropriateness of the material with the needs and local environment of students. Hence, it is suggested for further development and teacher training in the use of digital multimodal literacies.

Author Biographies

  • Nurul Afiyattena, Universitas La Tansa Mashiro

    Nurul Afiyattena is a Lecturer in the Department of English Education at La Tansa Mashiro University, Indonesia. Her research interests focus on English Language Teaching (ELT), English speaking instruction, technology-enhanced language learning, and English learning media development. More recently, she has concentrated on multimodal learning media and the integration of Augmented Reality (AR) technology into language education. In this study, she led the research design and conceptualization, developed the multimodal e-book prototype, organized the research methodology and data analysis, interpreted the findings, and prepared and revised the manuscript throughout the peer-review process.

  • Siti Hanna Sumedi, Universitas La Tansa Mashiro

    Siti Hanna Sumedi is a Lecturer in the Department of English Education at La Tansa Mashiro University, Indonesia. Her research interests include English language teaching, language instruction, TPACK, ICT integration in language education, and interactive approaches to language learning. She is also an active freelance writer with a strong interest in fostering meaningful teacher–student interaction. In this study, she contributed to the conceptualization of the research framework, developed the introduction and literature review, and participated in drafting, revising, and refining the manuscript throughout the publication process.

  • Nadilla Dwi Haerani, Universitas La Tansa Mashiro

    Nadila Dwi Haerani is an English Education graduate from La Tansa Mashiro University, Indonesia. Her interests focus on digital learning media development, educational technology, and English language teaching. She has experience designing instructional media using digital platforms such as Canva, Animaker, Wordwall, and Quizizz, and has participated in international academic conferences and collaborative educational research. In this study, she developed the multimedia prototype, managed citations and references in APA 7th edition, assisted with data collection, prepared the manuscript according to the journal template, conducted language editing, and revised the manuscript based on reviewers’ and peer-review feedback.

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2026-06-26

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Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026): IJEE (INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION)| VOL. 13 | NO. 1 | 2026

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DEVELOPING MULTIMODAL ENGLISH LEARNING MEDIA FOR RURAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS USING ANIMAKER. (2026). IJEE (Indonesian Journal of English Education), 13(1). https://doi.org/10.15408/ijee.v13i1.48793