Computers, the world-wide-web, software applications have been found in every sector of human life. They are useful devices that make work productive and efficient in this 21st century. Therefore, language teachers should also consider blending these digital tools or platforms to improve the language proficiency of their students. Numerous studies on online reading have been conducted and most of them have found that there is a significant influence of the use of digital tools on readers' comprehension, inferences, and motivation. The present study aims to implement a digital mind map tool (Mindmeister) to improve academic reading and explore its influence on the summary writing skill of first-year students pursuing their Bachelor of Engineering in Power Engineering at Jigme Namgyel Engineering College, Bhutan. The research methodology employed both qualitative and quantitative approaches and data was collected via survey questionnaire, interviews, classroom observation, administration of pre-test, post-test, intervention task, and a five-dimensional rubric for assessment. The comparative result of the pre-test and post-test showed a significant improvement in learners' academic reading and summary writing ability. It is concluded that as learners improve in reading comprehension, they are able to distinguish main ideas from minor points, and produce effective summaries of the original text.
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