Developing a Multimodal Electronic Module for English Structure Learning at Higher Education

Abstract

The increasing demand for technology-enhanced learning in higher education has prompted the development of multimodal electronic modules aimed at improving students' understanding of English structure in higher education. This study focuses on the design and the validation process of a multimodal e-module designed for English Structure Learning, involving both material and media experts. In terms of the design, the e-module covers five topics of the structure lesson: Conditional Sentences, Gerunds, Infinitives, Complex Sentences, and Relative Pronouns.Each lesson contains multi-modal texts such as written description, video explanation, images, and interactive quizzes. The validation covered three key aspects for the material (content, linguistics, presentation) and five aspects for media (screen design, ease of use, consistency, functionality, and graphics). Based on expert feedback, the material aspects received an average score of 3.97, indicating a "very valid" interpretation, while the media aspects achieved a score of 3.44, also categorized as "very valid." Key strengths of the module include its content presentation and ease of use, with high scores for clear instructions and the effective design of interactive multimedia elements. However, minor revisions were suggested to improve the consistency of font usage and layout. Overall, the results demonstrate the e-module's potential to significantly enhance students' engagement and understanding of complex English grammatical structures. The integration of multiple media types, including text, video, and interactive quizzes, has proven effective in catering to diverse learning styles and facilitating independent learning. This study highlights the value of multimodal approaches in higher education, offering insights into the development of similar educational tools that could be adapted for various language learning contexts.