Students’ Insights on the Effectiveness of ICT in Junior High School English Learning
Keywords:
Information and Communication Technology, English Language Learning, Student Perception, Secondary Education, Time ManagementAbstract
The use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in secondary education is increasing along with the development of technology during 21st century learning. This study aims to examine students' perceptions of the use of ICT in English learning at SMPN 6 Pekanbaru. Using quantitative method with survey design, this study involved 350 students as respondents selected through Simple Random Sampling technique. Data were collected using a questionnaire based on a Likert scale of 1-5 and analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques with the SPSS version 25 program. The results showed that students' perceptions of ICT use were in the moderate to high category with an average score of 3.30. In the aspect of time management, students find it helpful in organizing study schedules and completing assignments on time. In terms of confidence, students feel comfortable in communicating and learning through ICT platforms, although there are still doubts about the effectiveness of fully online learning. In addition, the benefits indicator shows that students appreciate easy access to learning resources, collaboration opportunities in group tasks, and interactive learning experience. This study concludes that although the use of ICT provides significant benefits in English language learning, steps are still needed to optimize its use.References
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