Improving Quality of English Learning in Higher Education Through idREN

Abstract

In this digital era, information and technology come into almost every single aspect of education in various levels including higher education in which researchbased activities are carried out. Indonesian government responded to the aforementioned condition by having idREN (Indonesia Research and Education Network) as a platform for highereducation practitioners to share research and learning materials one another, to have collaborative research, as well as to develop research-based activities for various disciplines. Since idREN is multidisciplinary, it is highly possible and beneficial to use it in order to improve the quality of English learning in higher education. It is important to realize that English is an important subject, the competency of which higher-education students need to have. Therefore, this conceptual paper will describe domains dealing with how idREN can improve the quality of English learning in higher education context as a response and utilization of the platform that Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education has launched. The exploration will emphasize on aspects of English learning which idREN can be engaged, including learning methods, materials, assessment, and other aspects. Hence, it is expected that idREN can be optimally used in higher education institutions dealing with English learning for its quality improvement and also sustainable development.