Students’ Responses Toward the Use of Technology Learning Media in Mathematics

Abstract

Technology learning media has been used in learning mathematics in junior high school. The aim of this study is to describe the responses of junior high school students toward the use of technology learning media. This type of research is a survey study. Participants were 100 junior high school students. Data collection techniques using open-ended questionnaires. Data were analysed using descriptive quantitative method. The gathered data were classified into advantages and disadvantages category to explain how the participants react to their experience in using technology learning media in mathematics classroom. The results showed that the students gave positive responses towards the use of learning media in mathematics classroom since it is interesting, helpful and increased the technology literacy of the students. However, some also reported that the use of media could be difficult, especially the one which asking for internet access, decrease the use of textbook and limit their interaction with classmate. Also, looking too long to the screen can be dangerous for the eye’s health. The findings indicate that their learning style influenced students’ responses. Different styles lead to varying perceptions of the use of learning media in studying mathematics.