Enhancing EFL Learning Through MyELT LMS: Evaluating the Impact of a Blended Learning Model at a Vietnamese Public University

Authors

  • Binh Nguyen Giang

    Faculty of Foreign Languages, Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Phuc Tran Huu

    University of Foreign Language Studies, The University of Da Nang, Da Nang, Vietnam
  • Nghi Tran Tin

    Faculty of Foreign Languages, Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i3.8723
Received: 12 February 2025 | Revised: 11 March 2025 | Accepted: 18 March 2025 | Published Online: 19 March 2025

Abstract

This study investigates the effectiveness of the MyELT Learning Management System (LMS) in a blended learning
environment at Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade, Vietnam, targeting General English courses. It aims
to enhance student performance by integrating technology with traditional teaching methods. Adopting a mixed-method
approach, it analyzes academic performance records of 2,000 students, divided into MyELT users and non-users, alongside
qualitative data from surveys and interviews with 200 students and 20 lecturers. Quantitative results demonstrate that
MyELT users outperformed non-users, with mean process scores of 8.259 versus 7.818 and final exam scores of 7.647
versus 7.185, supported by T-tests indicating statistical significance (p < 0.001). Qualitatively, students valued the system’s
flexibility and multimedia resources, while lecturers appreciated its workload reduction, though technical difficulties and the
need for sustained training emerged as challenges. A notable correlation between LMS engagement and increased student
interaction underscores MyELT’s role in fostering dynamic learning experiences. The study highlights the pivotal role
of LMS integration in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education, offering actionable recommendations to mitigate
technical issues and enhance educator training. These improvements aim to optimize MyELT’s functionality and scalability,
contributing to elevated educational quality in Vietnam and comparable settings. This research provides a robust foundation
for advancing blended learning strategies in EFL contexts.

Keywords:

Blended Learning; Learning Management System (LMS); MyELT; English as a Foreign Language (EFL); Higher Education; Vietnam

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Nguyen Giang, B., Tran Huu, P., & Tran Tin, N. (2025). Enhancing EFL Learning Through MyELT LMS: Evaluating the Impact of a Blended Learning Model at a Vietnamese Public University. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 7(3), 942–961. https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i3.8723

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