Promoting the Development of Instructional Design by Integrating Technology in Language Learning

Language teachers are constantly creating, adapting, and evaluating teaching materials to create an instructional design that meets the needs of their learners. Developing instructional designs based on needs that engage learners in an effective and affective manner is crucial in improving the teaching and learning processes. One of the ways to develop the instructional design is through action research. This study attempted to illustrate how technology integration can promote instructional design development. The researcher used observations, interviews, and surveys to collect the qualitative data. Meanwhile, pre-and post-test was used to collect quantitative data. The qualitative data analysis employed the Interactive Model. On the other hand, the quantitative data analysis process was performed through the mean score comparison. The results showed some improvements in the learners’ English competencies. Furthermore, the researcher developed a novel instructional design in collaboration with learners, who were vigorously engaged in the process by providing feedback on daily reflection forms. Findings included the improvement of learner engagement and participation in learning. Furthermore, this study discovered the learners’ preferences regarding learning activities, online platforms, and topics for discussion. Finally, the study examined the implications of integrating technology in the learning process to develop a needs-based instructional design.