Abstract

Teaching and learning in the 21st century require students to become active thinkers in using technology to learn, innovate, communicate, and discover new knowledge. Instagram media was a great tool to showcase learning in an innovative learning environment where students took ownership of their learning and ideas. It could be used as hands-on training and build local and professional communities' knowledge. The sample for this study was 15 students from Tritech Informatika High School located in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Data was collected through interviews and related literature. Data analysis was analyzed using open coding methods that examined classified, tabulated, or combined evidence to solve the original research problem. Qualitative analysis that was conducted showed that Instagram media was the most used social media platform among participants, preferring to use it for educational and language learning purposes. This showed that social learning positively affected learning material research, motivation, academic and academic achievement satisfaction, and cooperative learning.

Highlights

  • Instagram media, Writing skill, Storytelling environment, Digital era Teaching and learning in the 21st century require students to become active thinkers in using technology to learn, innovate, communicate, and discover new knowledge

  • Qualitative analysis that was conducted showed that Instagram media was the most used social media platform among participants, preferring to use it for educational and language learning purposes

  • 4.1 The Activities in Teaching and Learning Instagram Media There are several activities found by teachers and students when registering to teach and learn via Instagram: 1. Capture travel trip memories Students love to take a photo and post it on their Instagram account most of the time

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Introduction

Instagram media, Writing skill, Storytelling environment, Digital era Teaching and learning in the 21st century require students to become active thinkers in using technology to learn, innovate, communicate, and discover new knowledge. Instagram media was a great tool to showcase learning in an innovative learning environment where students took ownership of their learning and ideas It could be used as hands-on training and build local and professional communities' knowledge. Qualitative analysis that was conducted showed that Instagram media was the most used social media platform among participants, preferring to use it for educational and language learning purposes. This showed that social learning positively affected learning material research, motivation, academic and academic achievement satisfaction, and cooperative learning. Based on preliminary research at Trictech Informatika Senior High School in North Sumatra-Indonesia, the writer found some students' problems and difficulties in writing a text. The result is often loss of self-awareness in English use and not all students fully comprehend the English genre

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