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Student Perspective in Using Social Media As a Tool in English Language Learning iSMAIL, SYOFIANIS; Ahmad, Marhamah; Zaim, Muhammad; Mukhaiyar, Mukhaiyar; Gistituati, Nurhizrah
J-SHMIC : Journal of English for Academic Vol 6 No 1 (2019): J-SHMIC (Journal of English for Academic)
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FKIP UIR

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25299/jshmic.2019.vol6(1).2603

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Abstract—Learning a foreign language by using social media at the University level is very important because social media has great potential to support student-centered learning as they are flexible, interactive, and resource–rich in nature. One of its drawbacks is the quality of online instruction that lead to unfavorable perception and perspective of the students. The objectives of this research are to analyze the students’ perceptions and perspectives in using Social Media as a tool in English Language learning. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected from the students of the English Study Program, Faculty of Education, the Islamic University of Riau. Research finding revealed that social media is very practical and useful for getting general information, knowledge and to increase their language competency. Keywords — social media, perspective, language
Teaching Writing by Using Social Media for High School Students in Indonesia Ismail, Syofianis; Zaim, M.; Gistituanti, Nurhizrah
J-SHMIC : Journal of English for Academic Vol 5 No 1 (2018): J-SHMIC(Journal of English for Academic)
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FKIP UIR

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25299/jshmic.2018.vol5(1).1160

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The purpose of the research is to find out the students’ ability in writing, especially writing recount text by using Facebook as a medium of discussion. In the classroom students set up their Cellphone to write and discuss a recount text. The research question is “Is there any significant effect on students writing recount text by using face book as medium for discussion on Senior High School students?” In the preliminary study it was found that the students’ writing ability was low. Hence, the writer is interested in trying to solve the students’ problem by using Facebook as a medium of discussion. The design of this research was an experimental research. The sample for this research consisted of 25 students. The result of this research found that Facebook as medium for discussion significantly affect the students writing ability. Keywords: facebook, recount text, and medium