Evaluating the Validity and Practicality of a Technology-Based E-Learning for Language Research Methods in Higher Education

Authors

  • Ermanto

    Department of Indonesian Language and Literature, Faculty of Language and Arts, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang 25131, Indonesia
  • Vicno Triwira Dhika JR

    Department of Language Teaching Science, Faculty of Language and Arts, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang 25131, Indonesia
  • Havid Ardi

    Department of English Language and Literature, Faculty of Language and Arts, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang 25131, Indonesia
  • Novia Juita

    Department of Indonesian Language and Literature, Faculty of Language and Arts, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang 25131, Indonesia
  • Ridha Hasnul Ulya

    Department of Indonesian Language and Literature, Faculty of Language and Arts, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang 25131, Indonesia
  • Aditya Rachman

    Department of Indonesian Language and Literature, Faculty of Language and Arts, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang 25131, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i8.10793
Received: 28 June 2025 | Revised: 3 July 2025 | Accepted: 8 July 2025 | Published Online: 6 August 2025

Abstract

This study evaluates the validity and practicality of a novel technology-based e-learning system developed explicitly for language research methods in higher education. Recognizing the promising potential of integrating e-learning with corpus linguistics principles, the research focused on designing and assessing tools for teaching corpus linguistics-based language research. Validity was determined by examining the alignment of the e-learning content with fundamental corpus linguistic principles and established research methodologies. Practicality was assessed based on the platform's usability,accessibility, and the overall feasibility of its tools for both educators and students. Observations revealed positive adaptation from both instructors and learners, with lecturers effectively integrating diverse features and students actively utilizing the platform to access materials, collaborate, and interact. The findings confirm the success of this approach, evidenced by positive feedback regarding content clarity, relevance, and applicability. Furthermore, the e-learning media demonstrated high practicality, as indicated by both teacher and student responses. Overall, these results indicate significant potential for this e-learning system to enhance learning effectiveness, particularly in language research methods, thereby advancing empirical language studies within digital environments. This research contributes to the growing body of literature on effective technology integration in linguistics education.

Keywords:

E-Learning; Validity; Practicality; Language Learning

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Ermanto, Dhika JR, V. T., Ardi, H., Juita, N., Ulya, R. H., & Rachman, A. (2025). Evaluating the Validity and Practicality of a Technology-Based E-Learning for Language Research Methods in Higher Education. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 7(8), 583–598. https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i8.10793

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