Abstract
This study was carried out to explore students’ motivation and problem toward the use of Zoom platform in teaching and learning English at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) 1 Banda Aceh. The methods used in this research were quantitative and qualitative in nature. The instruments used were a set of questionnaire and interview. The data collected from the questionnaire were analyzed by using descriptive statistic in Microsoft Excel tool. Meanwhile, the data collected from the interview were analyzed by using words to describe the problem and solution because of teaching and learning through Zoom platform during Covid-19 pandemic. The result of this research found that the students relatively disagree with the use of Zoom platform in teaching and learning English. The percentage of students disagree was found 65% and the students’ agreement indication was found 35%. The dominant problem that faced by the students during teaching and learning using Zoom platform are related to the internet connection, misunderstanding material, nervousness, and eye strain. It can be resolved based on students’ solution related to the situations such as taking note and promoting a group discussion.
Highlights
Globalization has ushered in significant advancements in information and communication technology, notably in the sphere of education
ENGLISH EDUCATION JOURNAL (EEJ), 12(4), 613-630, October 2021 use of the Internet is becoming a critical part of the education system
There are two major solutions to help students in solve their problems when teaching and learning English using Zoom platform from the interview. They are taking a note and making a group discussion. This disscussion focuses on the three key question of this research: students’ motivation toward the use of Zoom platform in teaching and learning English during Covid-19 pandemic; students’ obstacles in the use of Zoom platform in teaching and learning English during Covid-19 pandemic; and the strategies used by students to resolve the obstacles
Summary
Globalization has ushered in significant advancements in information and communication technology, notably in the sphere of education. The Internet is one of the many products of information and communication technology that can be useful in the classroom. The pandemic of Covid-19 has spread rapidly worldwide, impacting human life, including the education system. The education system in Indonesia has changed as part of the Covid-19 pandemic. As part of the effort to curb the spread of the Covid-19 public spaces, classrooms, colleges, and offices are shutting down so that people can remain at home and avoid further spread. Closing schools and offices means that individuals can reduce their contacts with others and delays the spread of the virus as the pandemic is coped with by the healthcare system. This involves the use of online resources that allow teachers and students to meet and conduct classes over the Internet, such as group video programs
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