Abstract
Many research findings have stated that the use of technology in EFL classroom results invaluable achievements and develops positive attitudes. Technology may integrate sounds, pictures, motions, and colors that figure out a natural picture of real life. The aim of the study was to enhance the students’ attitude toward learning English by using technology of internet that used as the data-finding resources while computer software used as an instrument to do the assigned project. The instruction was performed in a project simulating business meeting, done in a group of seven members. The study was an action research using a total of 52 students from Accounting Department of State Polytechnic of Malang in the year of 2015/2016. The study took 12 meetings, with 90 minutes for each meeting. The data were collected through interviews, questionnaire, and direct observation, pre-test and post-test. Result of the study showed that by using technology, the students’ positive attitude toward learning English was promoted.
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Background of the StudyLearning a second and a foreign language always requires a serious effort
Many research findings have stated that the use of technology in EFL classroom results invaluable achievements and develops positive attitudes
The study was an action research using a total of 52 students from Accounting Department of State Polytechnic of Malang in the year of 2015/2016
Summary
Learning a second and a foreign language always requires a serious effort. Fatigue and boredom can come to every student. Technology can be used as a media to give an impact on students’ attitude positively. The most effective technology tool in the process of learning is a computer and internet. Internet has vast realistic and authentic resources. It is a cheap tool to be used as a source of data. The teacher-researcher intended to enhance the students’ attitude in learning English by using technology
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