Patterns for Utilizing ICT in Learning of Writing in Public Senior High School in Buleleng District

Abstract

This study aims (1) to find out the pattern of ICT utilization in learning of writing in public high schools in Buleleng Regency and (2) to know the effectiveness of its application. The study used a developmental research design. One class was chosen at SMAN 1 Singaraja and at SMAN 3 Singaraja as the subjects of the study. It was found that the utilization pattern of ICT in learning writing was (1) the teacher uploading the text, (2) students reading the text to see its structure and linguistic characteristics, (3) the teacher uploading the theory about the text, (4) the students downloading the material to write, (5) the students writing the draft and uploading it, (6) giving comments in pairs, (7) revising the draft and uploading it, and (8) giving comments and scores by the teacher. The teacher did all this by utilizing the Schoology application. The pattern proved effective in learning writing.