Between Innovation and Limitation: A Critical Look at Edpuzzle’s Role in Enhancing Student Engagement

  

    Technology is becoming increasingly important in the English classroom. Many studies say that technology can help students learn better. One tool that teachers can employ is Edpuzzle. In short, Edpuzzle is Interactive tools to assist students more actively due to the fact that Edpuzzle allows teachers to use videos and add questions or voice notes to assist students to understand better. Learning as described, supports English listening and comprehension skills.

    As described, Edpuzzle have become game-changers in EFL classrooms. This interactive platform lets teachers turn regular videos into engaging lessons by adding questions, voice notes, and other interactive elements. Research shows that Edpuzzle really helps students improve their vocabulary, reading, writing, and listening skills. But how exactly does it work, and what makes it so effective?

   

 In the beginning, Edpuzzle provided voice-overs or audio notes that are useful for explaining difficult vocabulary, grammar, or ideas. Instead of students only watching a video, they are able to understand the teacher’s personal guidance, which can assist them understand the content clearly.

    In a similar way, This feature supports students’ listening skills and makes the learning experience feel more interactive and personal, similar to a real classroom. For example, a teacher can pause the video and explain a cultural reference, summarize a key point, or give a question in spoken English to improve comprehension. It is helpful for English learners who benefit from hearing explanations in a simple way. The question can be provided in the form of multiple-choice or open-ended into the video. Afterward, students have to answer them before moving on, which keeps them actively thinking and helps reinforce what they are learning.

    

    Another valuable feature of Edpuzzle is that teachers can control how students interact with the video content. In particular, students cannot advance or skip sections of the video. This ensures that they watch the lesson in the desired order, from start to finish. The feature is called a real-time report system, which helps teachers know how students are learning. When students watch a video on Edpuzzle, the system automatically records important information. For example, it shows who watched the video, how long they watched, which parts they repeated, and how they answered the questions. It supports teachers to give a clear picture of each student’s progress. As a result, students will be more likely to stay attentive throughout the video and absorb all the important information presented.

    This function is particularly useful for encouraging active engagement. In many cases, students may be tempted to rush through the video or skip parts that they consider less important. With playback control, teachers can prevent this and ensure that students receive the full instructional experience. This feature also encourages stronger focus and discipline during self-paced learning.

    Additionally, this feature helps teachers manage lessons more effectively, even in asynchronous settings. They can feel confident that all students are engaging with the same material in the same way.

    

    The other primary advantage of employing Edpuzzle is teachers are able to provide immediate feedback, which plays an important role in enhancing student learning. The teachers can provide several questions. For instance multiple-choice or true/false questions during the video, they will receive immediate feedback telling them whether their answer is correct or incorrect. This immediate response supports students to increase their understanding of their mistakes immediately. Furthermore, they can learn from them and improve their understanding without having to wait for the teacher to check their work.

    This type of feedback encourages active learning and helps build students' confidence. They can correct their mistakes while the material is still fresh in their minds. In this way, Edpuzzle supports formative assessment, where learning is monitored and adjusted throughout the process, not just at the end.

    One of the biggest advantages is the automatic tracking and grading. The point is Edpuzzle records who watched the video, how long they spent on it, and how they answered the questions. The teachers are able to provide instant feedback without extra work. This makes it easier to see where students might be struggling and adjust lessons accordingly.

    So why do teachers love Edpuzzle? For starters, it keeps students engaged by making learning interactive and fun. It also supports independent study, letting students learn at their own pace while still getting instant feedback. The platform is especially helpful for listening and reading practice, since videos often include subtitles, helping learners connect words with sounds. And because teachers can use real-world videos like TED Talks or news clips. Students also gather the  experience in learning English in a more natural and meaningful way.

    Although the use of Edpuzzle in learning has brought many benefits, it also provides various challenges for both teachers and students. In my opinion, if discussed in the context of Indonesia where there are still some areas that do not have reliable internet. In a further situation, the use of Edpuzzle too often or with too many questions can reduce learning motivation. Students feel that it is ‘too controlled’ and boring if not varied with other learning methods. There were also complaints about technical issues such as videos being blocked by the school network or the system being slow to use. From the teachers' side, challenges arose in the form of additional workload and demands for digital skills. In addition, teachers have to spend extra time selecting, editing and inserting questions into the videos that are relevant to the learning objectives.

Di Cesare, D. M., Kaczorowski, T., & Hashey, A. (2021). A piece of the (Ed)puzzle: Using the Edpuzzle interactive video platform to facilitate explicit instruction. Journal of Special Education Technology, 36(2), 77–83. https://doi.org/10.1177/0162643421994266

Mayang, G. C., Efendi, A., & Prakisya, N. P. T. (2021). The effectiveness of problem-based learning assisted by Edpuzzle on students' critical thinking skills. Indonesian Journal of Informatics Education, 5(1), 10–18.

Mischel, L. J. (2019). Watch and learn? Using EDpuzzle to enhance the use of online videos. Management Teaching Review, 4(3), 283–289. https://doi.org/10.1177/2379298118773418

Sulak, S., Akdoğdu, E., Demir, M. C., & Aksu-Dünya, B. (2022). Impact of EDpuzzle use on the assessment and measurement course achievement. HAYEF: Journal of Education, 19(1), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.5152/hayef.2021.21045

Click, Watch, Answer: Exploring How Edpuzzle Shapes Teaching Strategies and Student Engagement

    

    Technology is becoming increasingly important in the English classroom. Many studies say that technology can help students learn better. One tool that teachers can employ is Edpuzzle. In short, Edpuzzle is Interactive tools to assist students more actively due to the fact that Edpuzzle allows teachers to use videos and add questions or voice notes to assist students to understand better. Learning as described, supports English listening and comprehension skills.

    As described, Edpuzzle have become game-changers in EFL classrooms. This interactive platform lets teachers turn regular videos into engaging lessons by adding questions, voice notes, and other interactive elements. Research shows that Edpuzzle really helps students improve their vocabulary, reading, writing, and listening skills. But how exactly does it work, and what makes it so effective?

   

 In the beginning, Edpuzzle provided voice-overs or audio notes that are useful for explaining difficult vocabulary, grammar, or ideas. Instead of students only watching a video, they are able to understand the teacher’s personal guidance, which can assist them understand the content clearly.

    In a similar way, This feature supports students’ listening skills and makes the learning experience feel more interactive and personal, similar to a real classroom. For example, a teacher can pause the video and explain a cultural reference, summarize a key point, or give a question in spoken English to improve comprehension. It is helpful for English learners who benefit from hearing explanations in a simple way. The question can be provided in the form of multiple-choice or open-ended into the video. Afterward, students have to answer them before moving on, which keeps them actively thinking and helps reinforce what they are learning.

    

    Another valuable feature of Edpuzzle is that teachers can control how students interact with the video content. In particular, students cannot advance or skip sections of the video. This ensures that they watch the lesson in the desired order, from start to finish. The feature is called a real-time report system, which helps teachers know how students are learning. When students watch a video on Edpuzzle, the system automatically records important information. For example, it shows who watched the video, how long they watched, which parts they repeated, and how they answered the questions. It supports teachers to give a clear picture of each student’s progress. As a result, students will be more likely to stay attentive throughout the video and absorb all the important information presented.

    This function is particularly useful for encouraging active engagement. In many cases, students may be tempted to rush through the video or skip parts that they consider less important. With playback control, teachers can prevent this and ensure that students receive the full instructional experience. This feature also encourages stronger focus and discipline during self-paced learning.

    Additionally, this feature helps teachers manage lessons more effectively, even in asynchronous settings. They can feel confident that all students are engaging with the same material in the same way.

    

    The other primary advantage of employing Edpuzzle is teachers are able to provide immediate feedback, which plays an important role in enhancing student learning. The teachers can provide several questions. For instance multiple-choice or true/false questions during the video, they will receive immediate feedback telling them whether their answer is correct or incorrect. This immediate response supports students to increase their understanding of their mistakes immediately. Furthermore, they can learn from them and improve their understanding without having to wait for the teacher to check their work.

    This type of feedback encourages active learning and helps build students' confidence. They can correct their mistakes while the material is still fresh in their minds. In this way, Edpuzzle supports formative assessment, where learning is monitored and adjusted throughout the process, not just at the end.

    One of the biggest advantages is the automatic tracking and grading. The point is Edpuzzle records who watched the video, how long they spent on it, and how they answered the questions. The teachers are able to provide instant feedback without extra work. This makes it easier to see where students might be struggling and adjust lessons accordingly.

    So why do teachers love Edpuzzle? For starters, it keeps students engaged by making learning interactive and fun. It also supports independent study, letting students learn at their own pace while still getting instant feedback. The platform is especially helpful for listening and reading practice, since videos often include subtitles, helping learners connect words with sounds. And because teachers can use real-world videos like TED Talks or news clips. Students also gather the  experience in learning English in a more natural and meaningful way.

Di Cesare, D. M., Kaczorowski, T., & Hashey, A. (2021). A piece of the (Ed)puzzle: Using the Edpuzzle interactive video platform to facilitate explicit instruction. Journal of Special Education Technology, 36(2), 77–83. https://doi.org/10.1177/0162643421994266

Mayang, G. C., Efendi, A., & Prakisya, N. P. T. (2021). The effectiveness of problem-based learning assisted by Edpuzzle on students' critical thinking skills. Indonesian Journal of Informatics Education, 5(1), 10–18.

Mischel, L. J. (2019). Watch and learn? Using EDpuzzle to enhance the use of online videos. Management Teaching Review, 4(3), 283–289. https://doi.org/10.1177/2379298118773418

Sulak, S., Akdoğdu, E., Demir, M. C., & Aksu-Dünya, B. (2022). Impact of EDpuzzle use on the assessment and measurement course achievement. HAYEF: Journal of Education, 19(1), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.5152/hayef.2021.21045

Click, Watch, Answer: Exploring How Edpuzzle Shapes Teaching Strategies and Student Engagement

    

    Technology is becoming increasingly important in the English classroom. Many studies say that technology can help students learn better. One tool that teachers can employ is Edpuzzle. In short, Edpuzzle is Interactive tools to assist students more actively due to the fact that Edpuzzle allows teachers to use videos and add questions or voice notes to assist students to understand better. Learning as described, supports English listening and comprehension skills.

  As described, Edpuzzle have become game-changers in EFL classrooms. This interactive platform lets teachers turn regular videos into engaging lessons by adding questions, voice notes, and other interactive elements. Research shows that Edpuzzle really helps students improve their vocabulary, reading, writing, and listening skills. But how exactly does it work, and what makes it so effective?

    In the beginning, Edpuzzle provided voice-overs or audio notes that are useful for explaining difficult vocabulary, grammar, or ideas. Instead of students only watching a video, they are able to understand the teacher’s personal guidance, which can assist them understand the content clearly.

    In a similar way, This feature supports students’ listening skills and makes the learning experience feel more interactive and personal, similar to a real classroom. For example, a teacher can pause the video and explain a cultural reference, summarize a key point, or give a question in spoken English to improve comprehension. It is helpful for English learners who benefit from hearing explanations in a simple way. The question can be provided in the form of multiple-choice or open-ended into the video. Afterward, students have to answer them before moving on, which keeps them actively thinking and helps reinforce what they are learning.

    Another valuable feature of Edpuzzle is that teachers can control how students interact with the video content. In particular, students cannot advance or skip sections of the video. This ensures that they watch the lesson in the desired order, from start to finish. The feature is called a real-time report system, which helps teachers know how students are learning. When students watch a video on Edpuzzle, the system automatically records important information. For example, it shows who watched the video, how long they watched, which parts they repeated, and how they answered the questions. It supports teachers to give a clear picture of each student’s progress. As a result, students will be more likely to stay attentive throughout the video and absorb all the important information presented.

    This function is particularly useful for encouraging active engagement. In many cases, students may be tempted to rush through the video or skip parts that they consider less important. With playback control, teachers can prevent this and ensure that students receive the full instructional experience. This feature also encourages stronger focus and discipline during self-paced learning.

Additionally, this feature helps teachers manage lessons more effectively, even in asynchronous settings. They can feel confident that all students are engaging with the same material in the same way.

    The other primary advantage of employing Edpuzzle is teachers are able to provide immediate feedback, which plays an important role in enhancing student learning. The teachers can provide several questions. For instance multiple-choice or true/false questions during the video, they will receive immediate feedback telling them whether their answer is correct or incorrect. This immediate response supports students to increase their understanding of their mistakes immediately. Furthermore, they can learn from them and improve their understanding without having to wait for the teacher to check their work.

    This type of feedback encourages active learning and helps build students' confidence. They can correct their mistakes while the material is still fresh in their minds. In this way, Edpuzzle supports formative assessment, where learning is monitored and adjusted throughout the process, not just at the end.

    One of the biggest advantages is the automatic tracking and grading. The point is Edpuzzle records who watched the video, how long they spent on it, and how they answered the questions. The teachers are able to provide instant feedback without extra work. This makes it easier to see where students might be struggling and adjust lessons accordingly.

    So why do teachers love Edpuzzle? For starters, it keeps students engaged by making learning interactive and fun. It also supports independent study, letting students learn at their own pace while still getting instant feedback. The platform is especially helpful for listening and reading practice, since videos often include subtitles, helping learners connect words with sounds. And because teachers can use real-world videos like TED Talks or news clips. Students also gather the  experience in learning English in a more natural and meaningful way.

Di Cesare, D. M., Kaczorowski, T., & Hashey, A. (2021). A piece of the (Ed)puzzle: Using the Edpuzzle interactive video platform to facilitate explicit instruction. Journal of Special Education Technology, 36(2), 77–83. https://doi.org/10.1177/0162643421994266

Mayang, G. C., Efendi, A., & Prakisya, N. P. T. (2021). The effectiveness of problem-based learning assisted by Edpuzzle on students' critical thinking skills. Indonesian Journal of Informatics Education, 5(1), 10–18.

Mischel, L. J. (2019). Watch and learn? Using EDpuzzle to enhance the use of online videos. Management Teaching Review, 4(3), 283–289. https://doi.org/10.1177/2379298118773418

Sulak, S., Akdoğdu, E., Demir, M. C., & Aksu-Dünya, B. (2022). Impact of EDpuzzle use on the assessment and measurement course achievement. HAYEF: Journal of Education, 19(1), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.5152/hayef.2021.21045

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Speaking for the Planet: Integrating Climate Change and English Language Learning to Drive Positive Change

 

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Climate change is caused by two things, starting with natural causes, which refer to long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns including major volcanic activity or eruptions. In addition, climate change is also caused by daily human activities, which are the main cause, including the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas.

Simply put, climate change can be defined as long-term shifts in the Earth's average temperature and weather conditions. The rapid warming of the earth about 100 years ago has led to changing weather patterns. The Earth's temperature has been increasing year by year. The 1980s was the year when the earth was hotter than the previous year. In fact, in 2024 the world recorded the hottest year caused by climate change with warming exceeding 1.5C compared to pre-industrial levels.

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges we face today, and it’s affecting how we live and survive. That’s why the UN is pushing for a wide-ranging approach to tackle it, starting with education. They’ve made it a priority to teach students about climate change and how to fight it. The idea is simple: if we educate young people now, they’ll be better prepared to protect the planet in the future.

UNESCO’s Education for Sustainable Development Goals is all about helping countries teach climate change at every level of education. This means using creative teaching methods, focusing on what students need to learn, and making sure they understand how their actions can make a difference. It’s not just about memorizing facts—it’s about changing how we think and act.

And this isn’t just for science class. Climate change education can fit into any subject, even English or social studies. It’s about creating a mindset where everyone, no matter what they’re studying, understands the importance of taking care of our planet. By teaching students early, we’re giving them the tools to build a better, greener future for all of us.

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In English Language Teaching, students have capability to enhance their skills which is Listening, Reading, Writing, and  Speaking. Teachers provide the activities for the students. For instance read articles, essays, or novels that explore environmental themes, write persuasive pieces on sustainability, or practice debating climate-related issues. This not only improves their language skills but also helps them articulate the urgency of the climate crisis

In the context of improving students' language skills. Teachers can utilize ICT in language learning such as Google arts which can be accessed for free https://artsandculture.google.com/story/ngVxeq0lUiGTMw 

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For example, students could explore the role of kelp in combating climate change through their readings and discussions. Kelp forests are incredible natural carbon sinks, absorbing large amounts of CO2 from the atmosphere and helping to mitigate the effects of global warming. By writing essays or debating about the importance of preserving and restoring kelp ecosystems, students can highlight how protecting these underwater forests is a vital part of the climate solution.

Through this process, they not only enhance their ability to communicate effectively but also gain a deeper understanding of how nature-based solutions, like kelp conservation, play a critical role in addressing environmental challenges. This knowledge empowers them to advocate for innovative and sustainable strategies to protect our planet, making their learning both impactful and relevant to real-world issues.

Kelp forests have the ability to pull carbon from the atmosphere. Additionally, kelp forest also can emit oxygen, and help reduce nutrient pollution in our oceans including enhancing biodiversity and ultimately helping the planet combat climate change. Kelp forests have the ability to draw carbon from the atmosphere. In addition, kelp forests can also emit oxygen, and help reduce nutrient pollution in the oceans including increasing biodiversity and ultimately helping the planet combat climate change. In addition to benefiting human life, kelp is also beneficial to biodiversity.

As teachers, we should be able to provide the activities By exploring real-world issues such as climate change and kelp forests, students see the relevance of their learning to global challenges. They begin to understand that their education is not limited to the classroom, but extends to addressing pressing environmental issues that affect the entire planet. Furthermore, through activities such as reading about the role of kelp forests in carbon sequestration, writing persuasive essays on marine conservation or debating climate solutions, students realize the power of their language skills. They learn to articulate complex ideas, advocate sustainable practices and inspire others to take action. This connection between language learning and real-world issues empowers students to use their voices as tools for positive change, fostering a sense of responsibility and hope for a greener, more sustainable future.

https://only.one/pages/explainer-kelp-seaweed-splendor

https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/what-is-climate-change

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-24021772

Putri, C., Silvhiany, S., & Inderawati, R. (2024). Empowering young learners: Integrating climate change education with bilingual picture books in ELT. English Review: Journal of English Education, 12(2), 601-616.

Content Writing is No Longer a Dream: A Beginner's Guide

            

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Content writing is described as the process of writing in some web content such as Blog Post, Product Page, About Us Page, Infographic, FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions Page) to achieve a particular goal. 

The example of content:

1. Blog post

2. Case studies

3. Checklist

4. E-books

5. Copyrights. 

The difference between content writing and copy writing is determined by the purpose of the writing . The purpose of copy writing is to sell something. While in content writing we create information related to education.

To engage with reader intention, writers require the ability to develop content strategy including writing useful ideas through great content. Great content itself is a mix of empathy, can be utilized in real life, and capable of establishing reader inspiration. 

Content writers should have the confidence to convey empathy in their content. They can put themselves in the eyes of the reader. Incorporates goals, experiences, emotions, demographics, and psychology. To catch up information related to empathy such as demographic or behavioral data, writers can conduct primary research through questionnaires, or google analytics. 

On the contrary, they can also retake existing data. specifically study competitor reviews to gather the data of demographics and dislike. Social media is also a place where the writer can find information. such as trends and interest. Afterwards the content should be practical for the reader. The writer can put detail of the step by step and instruction to guide the reader do or make something required.

I originally learned this material in my 5th-semester Content Writing for Creative Industry course, and I've since refined it with my personal understanding. Therefore, you might notice some overlap in wording with my lecturer