Reading research articles in English will be a special challenge for those students who speak English as a foreign language (EFL). EFL graduate students will require a specific method for helping them to cope with the articles they have... more
Reading research articles in English will be a special challenge for those students who speak English as a foreign language (EFL). EFL graduate students will require a specific method for helping them to cope with the articles they have to read. This study tries to offer a method for helping them to read, understand, and analyze English articles easier. This study employs evaluation and trialing. It is accompanied by pre and post surveys that will give information about the condition of the students before and after the method is implemented. This study involved graduate students majoring in Information Systems at Satya Wacana Christian University. It is expected that the method proposed will help the students to know exactly what they need to read and focus on when they read a research article so that they can use their time more efficiently and effectively.
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The massive growth of and access to information technology (IT) has enabled the integration of technology into classrooms. One such integration is the use of WebQuests as an instructional tool in teaching targeted learning activities such... more
The massive growth of and access to information technology (IT) has enabled the integration of technology into classrooms. One such integration is the use of WebQuests as an instructional tool in teaching targeted learning activities such as writing abstracts of research articles in English for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. In the academic world, writing an abstract of a research paper or final project in English can be challenging for EFL students. This article presents an action research project on the process and outcomes of using a WebQuest designed to help 20 Indonesian university IT students write a research article’s abstract in English. Findings reveal that despite positive feedback, changes need to be made to make the WebQuest a
more effective instructional tool for the purpose it was designed.
more effective instructional tool for the purpose it was designed.
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Maximizing students’ ability and potential in the teaching learning process will likely be the goal of a teacher. This will give the chance for the students to employ all the skills and knowledge they have obtained throughout the learning... more
Maximizing students’ ability and potential in the teaching learning process will likely be the goal of a teacher. This will give the chance for the students to employ all the skills and knowledge they have obtained throughout the learning process. One-way for utilizing
this idea is by implementing a particular method called
digital storytelling. This paper tries to investigate the
impact of integrating technology in students’ learning
process - especially English - using existing technology.
It also investigates what the students get from the implementation of digital storytelling in their learning.
This employs a survey method to gather the information
from students before the implementation of digital
storytelling. It involves 15 students taking English for
Specific Purposes at the Faculty of Information Technology, Satya Wacana Christian University Salatiga. It employs practical implementation of digital storytelling to answer the two objectives set previously. The students involved in the study reported that it was a good way of implementing all the skills they had learned during the class. They needed to employ their reading, speaking, and writing skills to carry out their project. They mentioned that it improved their
productive skills in English and gave them opportunities to explore and try new applications in producing the intended video. This method is a simple way of integrating technology into classroom activity that can maximize students’ possible potential to develop. This also gives them a sense of enjoyment and satisfaction as they have their end product that they can refer to at any time
this idea is by implementing a particular method called
digital storytelling. This paper tries to investigate the
impact of integrating technology in students’ learning
process - especially English - using existing technology.
It also investigates what the students get from the implementation of digital storytelling in their learning.
This employs a survey method to gather the information
from students before the implementation of digital
storytelling. It involves 15 students taking English for
Specific Purposes at the Faculty of Information Technology, Satya Wacana Christian University Salatiga. It employs practical implementation of digital storytelling to answer the two objectives set previously. The students involved in the study reported that it was a good way of implementing all the skills they had learned during the class. They needed to employ their reading, speaking, and writing skills to carry out their project. They mentioned that it improved their
productive skills in English and gave them opportunities to explore and try new applications in producing the intended video. This method is a simple way of integrating technology into classroom activity that can maximize students’ possible potential to develop. This also gives them a sense of enjoyment and satisfaction as they have their end product that they can refer to at any time