STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF DIGITAL OUTCOME TASKS USING BOOK CREATOR IN AN INTERNATIONAL EFL CLASSROOM

Several prior studies have primarily examined teachers' perceptions regarding digital multimedia effectiveness through the Book Creator platform. However, how learners perceive specific digital outcome tasks using Book Creator within English language learning frameworks remains underexplored. Under an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) framework, the instructional process prioritizes measurable learning competencies demonstrated through authentic student performances. This study aimed to investigate English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students' perceptions of digital outcome tasks using Book Creator within an OBE curriculum. This qualitative descriptive study involved 19 international class students enrolled in an Active English course who completed digital book projects. Thematic analysis revealed that integrating Book Creator strengthened students' academic responsibility, digital literacy, intrinsic motivation, and active learning engagement, although learners encountered technical limitations and time management constraints. ABSTRAK Beberapa penelitian sebelumnya telah mengkaji persepsi pengajar terhadap efektivitas multimedia digital melalui platform Book Creator. Namun, kajian mengenai persepsi siswa terhadap penugasan luaran digital (digital outcome tasks) berbasis Book Creator dalam kerangka pembelajaran bahasa Inggris masih sangat terbatas. Dalam kerangka Outcome-Based Education (OBE), proses pembelajaran menitikberatkan pada pencapaian kompetensi terukur melalui unjuk kerja autentik siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis persepsi siswa English as a Foreign Language (EFL) terhadap implementasi tugas luaran digital menggunakan Book Creator dalam kerangka OBE. Penelitian kualitatif deskriptif ini melibatkan 19 mahasiswa kelas internasional pada mata kuliah Active English yang menyelesaikan proyek pembuatan buku digital. Hasil analisis tematik menunjukkan bahwa integrasi Book Creator berhasil memperkuat tanggung jawab akademik, literasi digital, motivasi intrinsik, serta keterlibatan aktif siswa, meskipun mereka menghadapi kendala manajemen waktu dan keterbatasan fitur teknis aplikasi.