Students' Perceptions in English Learning using 3 Online Media Applications as a Learning Media in Pandemic Period

Abstract

Since the increase of Indonesian people exposed to Covid-19 was massively reported, our government has tried to find best solution to overcome this situation, one of them is conducting online learning for the students. At STIA Nusa, English learning which was originally done offline, was changed to online with the obligation to use several online media applications such as Zoom, Edmodo and Whatssap. The purpose of this study was to look at the students’ perception and ask the results of their English skills as well as offline learning. This research used qualitative, with data collection techniques are interviews with 128 students. The research results showed that 1). Zoom presents a new learning model even though most of them still say the lack of interaction, 2). The use of Edmodo for  them is more interactive because they are able to repeat lessons and discuss with friends if there is a lack of understanding about learning and its user friendly features such as Facebook 3) the use of WhatsApp groups makes it easier for them to ask questions with the lecturer and through the voice note feature the lecturer can provide feedback what they need and through this application students can be rewarded so that it gives them the motivation to learn more during the pandemic.