TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION IN BIPA LEARNING: BENEFITS, CHALLENGES, AND PERSPECTIVES FROM TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

  • Maya Marsevani Universitas Internasional Batam
  • Raswita Raswita Universitas Internasional Batam
  • Tetti Tetti Universitas Internasional Batam
  • Arya Putra Lievi Darwan Universitas Internasional Batam
  • Iffani Junita Tambunan Universitas Internasional Batam
  • Theodesia Lady Pratiwi Universitas Internasional Batam
Keywords: BIPA Instruction, Technology Integration, Cultural Exposure, Digital Pedagogy

Abstract

Despite the increasing incorporation of digital tools in BIPA (Bahasa Indonesia bagi Penutur Asing) instruction, few studies had addressed how teachers and students experienced and responded to this integration. This study was conducted to explore how both groups understood the advantages, obstacles, and implementation strategies of using technology in BIPA classrooms. A qualitative method was applied, utilizing classroom observations and semi-structured interviews with two BIPA teachers and three international students from Thailand and Ghana at a university in Batam. The findings revealed that technology enhanced vocabulary learning, supported cultural exposure, and improved student engagement, but also brought challenges such as overdependence on translation applications, limited concentration, and unequal access to digital infrastructure. The study concluded that successful technology use in BIPA required a balanced combination of digital media and interactive, communicative teaching. Practical implications highlighted the importance of equipping teachers with appropriate digital training, encouraging students to engage critically and independently with technology, and ensuring that institutions provide inclusive access, infrastructure, and policies to support meaningful technology-enhanced learning.

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Published
2026-01-02
How to Cite
Maya Marsevani, Raswita, R., Tetti, T., Arya Putra Lievi Darwan, Iffani Junita Tambunan, & Theodesia Lady Pratiwi. (2026). TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION IN BIPA LEARNING: BENEFITS, CHALLENGES, AND PERSPECTIVES FROM TEACHERS AND STUDENTS. Journal of Research on Language Education, 6(2), 33-47. https://doi.org/10.33365/jorle.v6i2.912