Irpan Apandi Batubara
Universitas Muslim Nusantara Al-Washliyah

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Collaboration in Blended Learning: An EFL Students’ Perspectives Irpan Apandi Batubara
International Journal of English and Applied Linguistics (IJEAL) Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): Inpress: Volume 4 Nomor 2 Agustus 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47709/ijeal.v4i2.4497

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Blended learning becomes very popular in the EFL context after the adoption of technology into language teaching and learning. This study aimed to explore EFL students’ perspectives of collaboration in blended learning. This study applied qualitative study in a private university in North Sumatra, Indonesia. The data collection was conducted through semi-structured interviews that involved 12 EFL students from a private university in Medan, Indonesia. The data were analysed using inductive approach. The raw data were condensed and coded into several categories. The findings revealed students’ perceptions on the comparison between face to face and online learning, the urgency of students’ collaboration in blended learning, and the factors that affected students’ blended learning collaboration. The students’ perspective figured out students’ experience in doing collaboration in face to face and online setting. Furthermore, the factors that affected the collaboration in blended learning were identified. The findings of this study contributes to the improvement of EFL teaching practice in blended learning settings.
Exploring University Students' Perceptions of AI: Insights from Indonesia Irpan Apandi Batubara; Wariyati Wariyati; Yugi Diraga Prawiyata
Edu Cendikia: Jurnal Ilmiah Kependidikan Vol. 4 No. 03 (2024): Research Articles, December 2024
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming education massively. As AI increasingly integrates into a learning environment, understanding students' opinions is crucial for optimizing its usage in higher education contexts. This study explores the perceptions and experiences of first-semester university students in Indonesia regarding artificial intelligence within the context of higher education. This research investigates students' views on their motivation to use AI and its perceived advantages and disadvantages. Through a case study approach, this study used semi-structured interviews with 50 first-semester students at a private university In Indonesia. The study reveals a complex insight. This study uncovers students' experience trying AI for their learning and their enthusiasm for re-using it. This study also uncovers students' motivation to use AI. Students recognize AI's potential to enhance learning, simplify academic tasks, and foster lifelong learning. However, they also express concerns about AI's accuracy, the potential for diminished critical thinking skills, ethical implications, and accessibility issues. The findings underscore the need for comprehensive AI literacy education in Indonesian universities, emphasizing technical skills, ethical considerations, critical thinking, and responsible AI usage. Moreover, this contributes to the growing body of knowledge on AI in education and provides valuable insights for educators and policymakers seeking to integrate AI into higher education in Indonesia effectively.