scholarly journals Investigating EFL Teachers’ Barriers of Using Internet Application at University Level

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-65
Author(s):  
Dian Novita Dewi ◽  
Dini Kurnia Irmawati ◽  
Tri Mega Asri
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Classroom Context ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Millennial Students ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Training Activities ◽  
Internet Application ◽  
Sampling Procedures

This study examines  perceived  barriers  of  using  internet  application  in higher education level. Quantitative data were collected by using questionnaires. A total of 16 participants assigned to teach English were randomly selected from 3 faculties using both simple random and purposive sampling procedures. Data were analyzed both descriptively and statistically and were presented in tables and percentages. Microsoft excel was used in the descriptive statistics The study found several barriers of using internet application for teaching and learning which include: lack of personal’s ICT competency, lack of consistent technical support, lack of  training on how to use internet application for teaching and learning, and poor internet connectivity. This study recommends to the management of the institution to facilitate and support the teachers actively with many training activities to improve the academic performance of the teachers so that can fulfill the millennial students’ learning needs.   HIGHLIGHTS: English teachers have strong intention for the integration of ICT into classroom context, but they encountered many barriers to implement it. The major barriers faced in this study were lack of facilities or infrastructure, training, and time constraint. The presence of ICT competency increases technology integration in learning and teaching process.   

scholarly journals PEMANFAATAN TEKNOLOGI KOMPUTER DALAM PENGOLAHAN NILAI SISWA BAGI GURU-GURU SMP NEGERI 2 SIMPANG EMPAT

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-47
Author(s):  
Risnawati Risnawati ◽  
Edi Kurniawan ◽  
Nasrun Marpaung ◽  
Masitah Handayani ◽  
Abdul Karim Syahputra
Keyword(s):  
Community Service ◽  
Computer Technology ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
The World ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Training Activities ◽  
Improve Student Learning

Abstract: Community Service Activities in the form of training utilization of computer technology for teachers in the processing of student value aims to provide knowledge and skills, which’s expected to result in changes in knowledge, skills and attitudes of teachers and students so that  process of learning and teaching can run smoothly and easily . Target audience in this Community Service activity’s all teachers of SMPN 2 S.Empat which amounts to 30 people. Training activities utilization of computer technology in the world of education’s presented by lecture methods, demonstrations and frequently asked questions. Lecture method’s used to explain the concept of the application used is M.Excell. A demonstration method to demonstrate a process of work’s the stages of each activity and practice it, while the question and answer method to give the participants the opportunity to consult in overcoming the constraints that occur in the processing of values manually. The benefits derived from this activity include improving the knowledge of teachers to be more professional in carrying out teaching and learning process either inside or outside school, can improve student learning activities through IPTEKS satisfaction, can simplify the process of calculating student value computerized with the help of M. Excell . Keywords :Utilization of Computer Technology, Microsoft Excel, Input Value Data.  Abstrak: Kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat berupa pelatihan pemanfaatan teknologi komputer bagi guru-guru dalam pengolahan nilai siswa ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pengetahuan dan keterampilan, yang diharapkan dapat menghasilkan perubahan pengetahuan, keterampilan dan sikap dari guru maupun siswa sehingga proses belajar dan mengajar dapat berjalan dengan lancar dan mudah.Khalayak sasaran dalam kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini adalah seluruh guru SMP Negeri 2 Simpang Empat yang berjumlah 30 orang. Kegiatan pelatihan pemanfaatan teknologi komputer dalam dunia pendidikan ini disajikan dengan metode ceramah, demonstrasi dan tanya jawab. Metode ceramah digunakan untuk menjelaskan konsep tentang aplikasi yang digunakan yaitu Microsoft Excell. Metode demonstrasi untuk menunjukkan suatu proses kerja yaitu tahapan-tahapan dari setiap kegiatan dan mempraktikkannya, sementara metode tanya jawab untuk memberi kesempatan para peserta berkonsultasi dalam mengatasi kendala yang terjadi dalam pengolahan nilai secara manual.Manfaat yang diperoleh dari kegiatan ini antara lain dapatmeningkatkan pengetahuan para guru agar lebih profesional dalam melaksanakan proses belajar mengajar baik didalam atau diluar sekolah, dapat meningkatkan aktifitas pembelajaran siswa melalui penguasan IPTEKS, dapat mempermudah proses perhitungan nilai siswa secara komputerisasi dengan bantuan Microsoft Excell. Kata Kunci : Pemanfaatan Teknologi Komputer, Microsoft Excel, Penginputan Data Nilai.

Empowering Students in Computer-Supported Education

2012 ◽  
pp. 198-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongming Shi ◽  
Si Fan ◽  
Yun Yue
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Theories ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Individualized Learning ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Learner Centred Learning ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Supported Education

In the past two decades, computers and web-based technologies have created a computer-based focus in the field of education. The computer-supported teaching and learning has revolutionised the concept of education around the world, which creates both opportunities and challenges in the field of education. It is believed that computer-based technologies have developed to augment the traditional learning and teaching at all educational levels. Computer-supported education empowers learners by promoting the notions of learner-centred learning approach, encouraging interactions among students or between students and lecturer, and addressing the individualized learning needs. This chapter explains some important concepts in computer-supported education, and presents the learning theories that underpin this area. Furthermore, it discusses the benefits of web-based technologies for students at various levels and issues that require further research.

How Can EFL Teachers Help EFL Learners Improve Their English Pronunciation?

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 967 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abbas Pourhosein Gilakjani ◽  
Narjes Banou Sabouri
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
English Pronunciation ◽  
And Performance

One of the important parts of foreign language teaching and learning is English pronunciation because it impacts learners' communicative competence and performance. Lack of pronunciation skills reduces learners’ self-confidence and limit their social interactions. EFL teachers can help their learners obtain the necessary skills of pronunciation they need for effective communication. In this paper, the researchers define the term pronunciation, explain the importance of pronunciation, declare the goals of English pronunciation, state the aspects of English pronunciation, elaborate the reason of integrating pronunciation in EFL classes, express techniques for teaching English pronunciation, and mention implications for the learning and teaching of English pronunciation. The review of literature indicates that EFL teachers play a vital role in improving the learners’ pronunciation skill.

scholarly journals Impelementasi Media Daring Dalam Mendukung Pembelajaran di Masa Pendemi

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (03) ◽  
pp. 110-115
Author(s):  
Ubaidillah Kamal Faseh ◽  
Septi Gumiandari
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Online Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Minimum Data ◽  
Library Research ◽  
E Learning

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused many activities to stop, including activities teaching and learning conventionally. Until a solver or deep solution is needed respond to these problems. Teaching and learning activities carried out online is a way to overcome that problem. Destination The research was to determine the use of online learning e-learning media for students at a university in Indramayu. The research instrument carried out on the collection of information and data is by means of questionnaires and library research. As a result of this research shows that online learning has been implemented well, and takes advantage of various learning media such as WhatsApp, Google Classroom, Zoom and Google Meet so learning becomes more varied and makes students not bored quickly and understand faster material delivered. There are several obstacles faced in implementation of online teaching and learning activities, namely the internet network that is not stable, lacking maximum availability of physical references and minimum data quota Internet. Online learning needs to be used as best as possible in activities learning and teaching because it is an innovation in learning so that students and lecturers can conduct lectures efficiently and effectively.

scholarly journals Dental students’ perceptions and feedback on teaching and learning pharmacology

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 2250
Author(s):  
Amit P. Patel ◽  
Savitri Katlam
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
General Pharmacology ◽  
Standard Text ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Method Of Evaluation

Background: There is a shift in the teaching learning process with the advent of newer methodologies. The present study was conducted to obtain feedback from 2 year dental students regarding teaching and learning methodology and their perception about pharmacology.Methods: This was an observational, cross-sectional questionnaire based survey. A self-designed questionnaire containing 10 questions with 4-6 options regarding the teaching and learning methodology was given to 2nd year dental students. Responses was collected and data was compiled in Microsoft excel and statistically analyzed.Results: A total of 97 students participated in this survey. Students opinion revealed that, Gastrointestinal followed by general pharmacology and cardiovascular system were the most favorite topics. Majority preferred studying from “standard text books” and method of learning was “understanding” of the subject rather mugging. Majority of the students said that preferred lectures taken via LCD projectors and rated viva and MCQ as preferred method of evaluation university exams. Interactive classes and tutorials were the most preferred techniques.Conclusions: The study concluded that interactive classes and overhead /LCD based lectures should be inculcated in routine learning and teaching program of pharmacology. There is a need to qualitatively assess the various teaching and learning methods, so as to understand students views and their perception for improving teaching and learning pharmacology. The outcome will help us to modify and improve quality of under graduate dental pharmacology teaching and learning.

The Misunderstanding of Music-Technology-Education: A Meta Perspective

2012 ◽  
pp. 432-456 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evangelos Himonides
Keyword(s):  
Informal Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Music Technology ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Active Engagement ◽  
Prior Learning ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Policy Frameworks ◽  
Recent Position ◽  
Primary Focus

This article explores the concept of “technology” within the wider contexts of music and education. It draws upon a recent position paper by Himonides and Purves (2010), which argues that technology should not be viewed as a solution for the music educator to apply in the classroom. “Music technology” should be treated like any other tool that supports learning and teaching; helps us engage with valued forms of knowledge; celebrates and recognizes the importance of prior learning and experience; requires the teacher to scaffold learning; needs assessment to be congruent with learning; promotes the active engagement of the learner; fosters both individual and social processes and outcomes; recognizes the significance of informal learning; depends on teacher learning; and, finally, demands consistent policy frameworks with support for teaching and learning as the primary focus.

scholarly journals DEVELOPING ICT MATERIAL TO ENHANCE EFL TEACHERS PERFORMANCE IN ELT CLASSROOM

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siswandi Siswandi
Keyword(s):  
Student Teachers ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
New Literacies ◽  
English Curriculum ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Critical Awareness ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
The Future ◽  
Traditional Approaches

This paper has identified an exciting future in which the nature of English as a subject is radically changed, embracing new literacies as a focus and a means for learning and teaching. It has also discussed the factors that impede progress. However, this does not mean that our training of future teachers should present the role of ICT in the teaching of English as limited to that of enhancement, providing a tool to support traditional approaches to the teaching and learning of English. On the contrary, it is essential that we encourage student, teachers to appreciate the powerful impact of ICT on English as a subject, the diversity of texts, uses of literacy and means to facilitate teaching and learning it provides. It is therefore essential that student teachers are aware of their potential to transform learning in their classrooms. By supporting them in gaining the knowledge, confidence and critical awareness to recognize the potential of ICT, we may enable them to provide a vibrant and dynamic English curriculum and embrace further change in the future.

scholarly journals Teachers’ and Learners’ Perceptions Towards Digital Game-Based Learning in ESL Classroom

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 166
Author(s):  
Amal Abdullah Alhebshi ◽  
Maha Saeed Halabi
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Digital Game ◽  
Classroom Context ◽  
Game Based Learning ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Teachers And Students

Technology is being used in teaching environments to engage students and teachers effectively in the classroom context and building their interest to explore the versatile phenomenon of learning. Digital game-based learning has become a new learning experience that enhances students’ and teachers’ motivation to achieve competencies. The present research explores the perceptions of teachers and students about digital game-based learning in ESL classrooms. The researcher draws on the relevant literature to demonstrate and support the study's findings. The research is investigated quantitatively by administering a questionnaire to measure the perspectives of ESL teachers and the foundation-year students at King Abdulaziz University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The quantitative data gathered from students and teachers were analyzed through SPSS software. The findings indicate that a significant number of respondents prefer using technological devices for better outcomes in the teaching and learning process. It also shows that using digital games had positive impact in relation to three main variables; engagement with learning and teaching, acceptance of DGBL and the effects of DGBL to learn the English language. This also helps participants to gain learning experience in their environment at any time and from anywhere.

scholarly journals Teachers’ Use of Code Switching in An English as a Foreign Language Context in Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
Lingga Agustina Suganda ◽  
Bambang A Loeneto ◽  
Zuraida Zuraida
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Classroom Observation ◽  
Code Switching ◽  
Medium Of Instruction ◽  
Classroom Context ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
English Competence ◽  
Language Context

This study proposed to investigate the phenomena of code switching which refers to the use of English and Indonesian as a medium of instruction used by the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers in their classroom discourse. It depicted the attitudes of EFL teachers and their students towards the patterns, functions, and influence of code switching in two EFL classes in Indonesia. The data were collected from classroom observation, interview, and questionnaire which explored the occurrence of code switching during the teaching and learning process as well as the teachers and students’ perception on its use in the classroom context. The results indicated that the switching between English and Indonesian in the EFL classrooms was very natural since it also became a tool to show the cultural, social, and communicative aspects of each language despite the amount of its use which varied greatly from teacher to teacher due to their students’ English competence.

Teaching in a Makerspace

2020 ◽  
pp. 26-51
Author(s):  
Catherine Otieno
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Knowledge Base ◽  
Teaching Practices ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Learning Goals ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Learner Centered ◽  
Depth Study

This chapter provides an in-depth study of the teaching practices of instructors who primarily guide and facilitate learning in a makespace. With a close look at the pedagogical practices that govern teaching and learning in the maker classroom, this study presents instructors who modeled these frameworks. In addition to their own knowledge base and expertise, they were able to efficiently and effectively integrate multi-resources in a unique learning environment while helping learners succeed and adopt the maker mindset. Makerspaces are changing how we perceive learning and teaching. Instructors highlighted in this chapter put forth activities and learning goals that were learner centered and interesting to various learning needs. They designed and created a learning environment that safeguarded learners and allowed them to experiment with ideas and materials, creating different iterations of learning and redefining what success and failure means.

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