Students' Perceptual Beliefs About The Information Technology For Language Learning

Main Authors: Suratno, Antonius, MURNIATI, CECILIA TITIEK, AYDAWATI, EMILIA NINIK
Format: Proceeding PeerReviewed Book
Bahasa: eng
Terbitan: , 2014
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Online Access: http://repository.unika.ac.id/21610/1/58119962002014G1_Presenter%20TEFLIN%20Solo.pdf
http://repository.unika.ac.id/21610/
https://eprints.uns.ac.id/26064/
Daftar Isi:
  • Abstract: Research indicates that human perception about technologies determines the attitudes towards them (Aviram & Tami, 2004). Thus, prior to attempting to make use of the technology for teaching, understanding of users’ perceptions or beliefs about ICTs is crucial to be established. The purpose of this study is to understand how technologies are used and perceived by the students and how much the technological gadgets have been used for English-skill-related activities. The study employs descriptive quantitative method by which data were collected through questionnaire surveys. This paper will discuss the preliminary findings of an on-going study on the above issues. Implication that this study informs EFL in Indonesia in that technologies indeed have a significant role in school environment and may be optimized for learning purposes will be discussed.