UTILIZING “BAAMBOOZLE” TO INCREASE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN EMI CLASSES

Abstract

In recent days, the use of information technology in teaching has been widely popularized in various educational contexts, especially in English medium of
instruction (EMI) classes. Among the many software and information technology tools applied in education, the “Baamboozle” platform is known to be able to
support teachers in promoting students’ interest in learning and student engagement in lessons. The current study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of
using “Baamboozle” in enhancing student participation in EMI classes at a public university in Vietnam. Specifically, this study was conducted over ten weeks
and used research tools including a questionnaire survey of 50 students and classroom observation. This study provides important reference information for
those educators, researchers, and teachers who are searching for or interested in utilizing information technology applications in language teaching in particular
and in education in general, especially for those teaching EMI subjects.