This research aims to develop interactive multimedia (web-based) to improve students’ Reading score of Test of Standard English (TOSE). This research was conducted at the FITK IAIN Surakarta on Reading class with 30 students. The data for the research were gathered by questionnaires, interviews, and observations. The data analysis used qualitative descriptive method. This study used research and development (R & D) assigning TOSE Students and the lecturer in the program. The stages of R & D devised by Bord & Gall (2003) were implemented in the study, covering exploration and development of prototype. Exploration stages commenced from needs analysis and development of prototype. The development of prototype began with devising reading materials in interactive multimedia. The prototype was evaluated based upon expert judgment. The findings show that the interactive multimedia provide chat room, hyperlinks, TOSE exercises, and interesting materials.

<p><em>The research and development of Self Access Library for English Studets (SALE) is aimed at increasing the quality of educational tools as mandated by Permenristekdikti RI No. 44 2015 and its change Permenristekdikti RI No. 50  2018 about National Standard of Higher Education (SN Dikti). It is conducted based on the need of students of PBI IAIN Surakarta for comprehensive, accurate, easily accessible and inexpensive learning sources. Thus, SALE is initiated as an online library providing 126 English e-books classified based on the syllabus of PBI, covering the topics on English education, linguistics ang literature so the students can find appropriate learning sources easily. SALE also gives the students connections to some experts so they can meet virtual consultants or discussion partners to confirm their reading comprehension on the issues concerned. The research and development include some steps; observing potential problems, collecting data, designing SALE, validating the product by experts, first revision, small group trial, second revision, user trial, packaging, and final product. The score of validation by the experts and small group trial shows that SALE is categorized very good and eligible. It means SALE is ready to be an alternative learning source provider with qualified long distance service. The use of SALE by the students causes the improvement on students’ tasks quality as the result of an easy access to some important references appropriate with their majors. Therefore, SALE has become an evidence of the efforts to improve the quality of educational toools at IAIN Surakarta, particularly at PBI department</em></p>

Learning media innovation is important to support student learning success, one of which is the development of Powtoon media. This study aims to develop distance learning media in the form of animated Powtoon videos that will be used to visualize linguistic phenomena in society in linguistic learning and examine the level of feasibility. Research and Development is carried out using the ADDIE model which consists of stages of analysis, design, development and implementation, stage I revision, and evaluation. This activity was carried out by testing on 30 respondents with the aim of testing the revised product according to expert input to test the readiness of the product to be used in learning Linguistics in distance classes. This research and development resulted in 13 animated videos which were used as Linguistics learning media. Aspects of material, visual communication, accessibility and benefits were assessed as Very Appropriate by material experts, media experts, and respondents in small group and large group trials, with an achievement value of 95.2%. This value is obtained from the calculation of the results of the questionnaire which is then compared with the product feasibility table which is used as a guide for the final results in this research and development.

This study seeks to characterize digital literacy competency development management for educators and teaching staff at State Madrasah Aliyah in Surakarta. This study employs a qualitative descriptive methodology. Interviews, observations, and documentation studies were used to collect data. Data analysis techniques incorporated interactive analytical techniques, such as data collection, reduction, presentation, and conclusion. Method triangulation is implemented in data validity standards. According to the findings of this research project, there are three conclusions: First, the management of digital literacy competency development for educators and educational staff at Madrasah Aliyah Surakarta includes: (a) the implementation of planning with work meetings by formulating goals that are in line with the madrasah vision, mission, goals, and programs activity (b) organizing includes determining the madrasah digital literacy team's organizational structure, task distribution, and personnel. (c) the development of digital literacy competencies is implemented through informal programs and formal programs, such as workshops, training, seminars, and MGMP, which are designed to equip digital knowledge and skills, digital culture, digital ethics, and digital security. d) The Madrasah's head conducts internal evaluation and surveillance. Second, the supporting factors include assistance from the madrasah in the form of complete facilities, madrasah DIPA funds, and additional learning support in the form of scholarships that increase digital competence. Third, the nature of human resources (some educators are unaware of digital literacy, and participants are less enthusiastic about participating in development activities) hinders management development.

This study aims to analyze the implementation of school management to improve students' English literacy at SMP Islam Al Abidin Surakarta. This study uses a qualitative approach with a phenomenological method. The process of seeking and finding information related to English literacy improvement management is carried out through the 5W + 1H process. The study results showed that the implemented school management consisted of steps that supported English literacy starting from planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating activities. 1) The planning steps is related to determining goals, objectives, designing literacy activity programs, 2) organizing the resource, 3) implementing related to English literacy is through the following programs: (a) English Development Program, such as: English Camp, English Festival, Saturday Performance, Every day is English day, and Five Minutes Presentation (b) Literacy Programs, such as: Reading, Listening, Speaking Time and 4) controlling of implementing English literacy.