Abstract
The development of English teaching and learning is also influenced by rapid changes in technology as we enter the industry of 4.0. Education and teaching-related field areas such as pedagogy, teaching media, the courses, etc. are the subjects which have been impacted by technology. Meanwhile, the lack of motivation is one of the obstacles that students faced. In this research, the researcher used one online-gamification tool called 'Kahoot!' in a senior high school to promote their engagement and motivation. The case study and questionnaire were used for the method of data collection. The data collection process was conducted for two months on campus. The meaningful gamification concept was applied through Kahoot! at the end of the meeting, and the last session they answered the questionnaires. Thirty-five students participated in this study, and the result of the study showed students’ responses which are discussed under two main topics; Students’ engagement and motivation, and learning outcomes.
Highlights
The development of technology brings a new concept for educators in carrying out the learning activity
This study has revealed the result of students' perception toward the implementation of Kahoot! as online meaningful gamification in the classroom
There is a need for deeper insights around the effectiveness of this tool, and for older students. We addressed this gap and conducted interviews with students to understand Kahoot! further, including how this technology informs learning, and the conditions under which it provides the most value to teachers and students
Summary
The development of technology brings a new concept for educators in carrying out the learning activity. Young learners can get information share or update their activity through social media, they spend a lot of time playing games online. This technology addiction cannot lead the learners to be successful in the classroom and sometimes it creates challenges in creating a good learning environment. Most senior high school students who attend an English course are not interested in English because they might find English classes difficult and boring Their difficulties in the learning process might be caused by the lack of vocabularies, low ability in grammar and spelling (Farooq & Uzair-ul-hassan, 2012), unsupportive classroom environment (Khan & Khan, 2016), and lack of motivation to study (Lo & Hyland, 2007)
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