The Urgency of Using Audiobook in General Course Learning

Abstract

Audiobook is one of the alternative media that can provide material in the form of sound recordings made to attract concentration, facilitate learners, and provide a creative platform in learning. The lack of use of audiobooks in learning is one of the toughest challenges for teachers to achieve the existing learning objectives, especially in university. This study descriptively explored the urgency of using audiobooks in general course learning as a form of distance learning manifestation. A total of 294 respondents filled out the questionnaire by selecting the sample using purposive sampling. The results showed that most respondents thought that the use of audiobooks in learning was a positive breakthrough that could arouse their interest and interest in being active in learning. In addition, respondents also agreed that the use of this audiobook must be strengthened by various essential elements such as the material to be delivered, the chosen voice actor, and the duration of time that will be used. Thus, the results of this study illustrate the importance of using audiobooks in learning.Keyword: Audiobook, Distance Learning, Learning Media