The Use of Edmodo in Esp Classroom: A Study on Students’ Perception and Classroom Activities

Abstract

This study was aimed at investigating the use of Edmodo, an online learning platform in a Garuda Maintenance Facility class in Electronic Engineering study program of State Polytechnic of Malang. In addition, students’ perception toward the use of Edmodo was also explored to find out the advantages and disadvantages of the implementation of Edmodo. This study also investigated teacher’s activities that have been done via Edmodo. The activities done by students via Edmodo are presented in the result of this study to inspire other teachers about how to use Edmodo effectively. This study was a case study since it described and analyzed a group in a classroom setting to gain understanding through activities done in the classroom. Survey and interviews were used to collect the data about students’ perception and the description of classroom activities. The results showed that students had positive perceptions towards the use of Edmodo since it accomodated their need to apply technology in their learning. In addition, it could also encourage shy students who tended to be discouraged when interacted and participated without the aid of online tool in the classroom. Students also mentioned some obstacles encountered during the use of Edmodo such as slow internet connection and limited data package that was needed to connect to the internet. However, it can be concluded that the implementation of Edmodo in GMF class gained positive response. In addition, students also appreciated various activities conducted via Edmodo. It can be added that Edmodo as a learning platform is not only used to replace lecturer’s absence, but it can accomodate various learning activities that can increase communication skills in English.

Facilitating a Web-Based Extensive Reading Course With “Edmodo” to Promote Students’ Profiency in Reading

“…Learning outcomes are achieved according to the criteria and students and lecturers can still use gadgets and the internet for learning. This is in accordance with the statement of (Hoesny et al, 2020;jefri marzal, 2014;Muhajir et al, 2019;Ompusunggu & Sari, 2019;Rohatillah & Achadiyah, 2019;Shofiyani & Rahmawati, 2019;Yuniarti & Ifadah, 2018) that presenting technology (Edmodo) in the classroom by utilizing the internet and one's habits in social networking can be used as a supporting learning facility.…”

“…In addition, it could also encourage shy students who tended to be discouraged when interacted and participated without the aid of an online tool in the classroom. It can be added that Edmodo as a learning platform is not only used to replace the lecturer's absence, but it can accommodate various learning activities that can increase communication skills in English (Hoesny et al, 2020).…”

Dampak Edmodo berbantuan Laboratorium Virtual terhadap Motivasi dan Kemandirian Belajar Siswa

“…The use of the Edmodo learning application has a significant or positive effect on student learning motivation (Vania et al, 2018;Hikmawan et al, 2018;Kamal et al, 2021). The online activities contained in Edmodo help motivate students in learning the subjects being taught (Hoesny et al, 2020). By increasing student motivation in learning, it will have an impact on increasing student learning outcomes as well (Wajdi et al, 2021).…”

“…this is supported by Basori (2013) which states that Edmodo is very supportive for learning activities. Edmodo also supports teaching and face-to-face interactions between students and teachers, provides students with many references available online, and is easy to use in discussions (Hoesny et al, 2020). Edmodo also helps teachers to communicate with students, learn students' thoughts, opinions and expectations about class, provides opportunities for students to be involved in the decision-making process on assignments given by teachers which increases student independence, and is able to express their opinions in online classes (Eguz, 2020).…”

The Activities of E-Learning in English Foreign Language Classroom

“…These codes are given to the students and are required to join the group. Edmodo is a highly user-friendly application for educational purposes, and its access is limited to students and teachers who are registered [7]. The latest, Edmodo is providing security services by implementing SQL injection protection to prevent unauthorized access to website and database resources.…”