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Journal : EDUVELOP (Journal of English Education and Development)

Optimization of Online Learning Method Application through Google Classroom in English Education Department of Sulawesi Barat University Andi Mega Januarti Putri
EDUVELOP Vol 4 No 1 (2020): Eduvelop: Journal of English Education and Development
Publisher : Universitas Sulawesi Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31605/eduvelop.v4i1.754

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Abstract: This research aims to describe the optimization of online learning method through the application of Google Classroom to the students and to find out their responses after using Google Classroom as online learning method. This research had taken participant from English Education Department undergraduate students of 2017 and 2018 which consist of 4 classes that never experienced online learning method before, specifically 101 participants. This research used descriptive qualitative method. Technique of collecting data used in this research is through observation and questionnaire. The result of this research shows that after applying Google Classroom to the students in sharing information or materials, communicating and discussing, submitting assignment, quiz and mid-test, researcher found out that majority of the students in English Education department of Sulawesi Barat University were helped and satisfied with Google Classroom application as online learning method specifically, in assignment submission which were considered simple and paperless. .
Innovative Approaches to Teach English Speaking for Tourism: The Impact of AI and Social Media Putri, Andi Mega Januarti; Nurul Imansari; Asdar
Eduvelop: Journal of English Education and Development Vol 8 No 1 (2024): Eduvelop: Journal of English Education and Development
Publisher : Universitas Sulawesi Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31605/eduvelop.v8i1.4095

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As a region with rich cultural heritage and maritime beauty, Majene required efforts and community involvement to maximize its tourism potential. This included the enhancement and training of English language skills among the community and its human resources for the dissemination of information and to attract international tourists. This study aimed to assess the impact of using technologies such as AI (Fully Fluent) and social media (Instagram) in developing English-speaking skills for tourism at Universitas Sulawesi Barat. This research was a descriptive quantitative study, in which a Likert scale questionnaire based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) was administered to 25 English Education students at Universitas Sulawesi Barat. The findings revealed that the average mean score obtained from the questionnaire was 3.408, which falls under the 'very high' category. Among the TAM components, 'Perceived Ease of Use' had the highest mean score, followed by 'Perceived Usefulness,' 'Behavioral Intention to Use,' and 'Attitude toward Use,' all of which were categorized as 'very high,' while 'Actual System Use' ranked last in the 'high' category. These results indicated that the use of AI and social media was perceived as having a very positive impact on the students of Universitas Sulawesi Barat, particularly in terms of the ease and effectiveness which implied that it is applicable for English speaking practice for specific purpose included tourism. Contribution : this study can serve as a relevant reference and guide in the field of English education, particularly in the area of English for specific purposes, with a focus on speaking skills.