Digital technology supporting English learning among Indonesian university students.

Area of Science:

• Educational Technology
• Applied Linguistics

Background:

• Information technology is integral to daily life globally, including in Indonesia.
• Online learning is increasingly utilized for education in Indonesia.
• This study focuses on young Indonesian students' online English learning experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the experiences of young Indonesian students in online learning environments.
• To evaluate the potential of online platforms for English language acquisition.
• To identify factors influencing the effectiveness of online English learning.

Main Methods:

• A survey was conducted with 496 university students in Jakarta.
• Data collected focused on online activities, digital skills, and perceived usefulness.
• Statistical analysis explored correlations between these factors and learning experiences.

Main Results:

• Online activities, digital skills, and perceived usefulness positively correlated with online English learning experiences.
• Perceived usefulness of the internet and digital device proficiency showed a strong link to enhanced learning benefits.
• Student engagement and perceived value are key to successful online English education.

Conclusions:

• Online learning offers significant potential for English language acquisition among Indonesian youth.
• Recommendations include enhancing instructors' technological skills and integrating technology into teacher preparation programs.
• Stakeholder support is crucial for optimizing technology-enhanced English language teaching in Indonesia.