Title: Indonesian High Schoolers’ Perceptions of Ruangguru in English Online Learning
Stream: Design, Implementation & Assessment of Innovative Technologies in Education
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Authors:
Fadhil Ramadhani, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia
Abstract:
The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a shift into online learning, including in English language learning. One of the popular online learning platforms in Indonesia is Ruangguru, which provides students with opportunities to learn English using videos and question exercises. This platform allows students to access English learning materials anytime and anywhere. This study aims to find out Indonesian high-school students’ perceptions of Ruangguru as an English online learning tool. A questionnaire was used to get the quantitative data for this research and it was distributed to 100 respondents that consisted of Indonesian high-schoolers in Indonesia who use Ruangguru to learn English. Furthermore, guided interviews were used to get the qualitative data by interviewing six of the questionnaire respondents who were selected based on their grade level at schools. The data were analyzed using a mixed-methods approach using descriptive statistics and qualitative analysis. The results indicate that Ruangguru is positively perceived by online English learners, namely because its videos give clear instructions that can motivate the students into becoming autonomous learners. However, some learners still encounter problems regarding the constraints posed by online learning and digital gaps. Regardless, most of them see Ruangguru as a helpful English learning tool during the online education era. The results of the study were expected to become a reference for other educational technology platforms and the international audience to develop English online learning tools that are up-to-date with current technological standards while also paying attention to the students’ needs.
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