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A. Findings
The findings cover data about what kinds of information and communication technology (ICT) are implemented by the teachers in teaching English and teachers' perspectives on implementing information and communication technology (ICT) in English language activities. The participants were three English teachers' at SMPN 3 SUNGGUMINASA.
1. The teachers implement kinds of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in English Language Teaching in the Seventh and Eighth grades of SMPN 3 SUNGGUMINASA
Table 4.1 Kinds of Information and Communication Technology are implementation by teachers in English Language Teaching
No Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) Hardwere and Softwere
Teacher 1 (VIII A)
Teacher 2 (VII K)
Teacher 3 (VII I)
1 Computer/Laptop
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2 LCD
3 Speaker
4 Mobile Phone
5 Ms. Word
6 PowerPoint
7 E-book
8 Internet 9 E-mail 10 Social Media
11 YouTube
12 Blog
13 Google Classroom 14 WhatsApp
a. LCD
Teachers use LCD or projected media to display computer- generated content such as images, video, or data. That is done based on observations made in the classroom. Since teachers prefer LCD to write on the board when teaching, LCD makes it possible to visually provide a wide range of content to all pupils. Furthermore, it is more efficient and helps pupils get more comfortable with technology. Students' enthusiasm for learning increased when teachers used LCD in the classroom, as evidenced by classroom observations.
27 b. Computer/Laptop
Teachers utilize computers and laptops to help students learn English by implementing (ICT) in the classroom. Connecting the LCD through a laptop makes it easy to see the content.
c. Mobile phone
In the classroom, mobile phones in implementing (ICT) in teaching English help students open E-books or YouTube links provided by the teacher through WhatsApp groups on students’ mobile phones.
d. Microsoft word
Data can be processed with Microsoft Word. Observations in the classroom show that the teacher uses Microsoft Office tools to present information and conducts quizzes. Friends can observe the teacher and students correctly if students type in incorrect responses on the teacher's laptops, which the students do directly.
e. E-Book
Electronic books or e-books are book publications that are available in digital form. Established on the observation in the classroom, students used e-books classroom because textbooks at the school are very limited. Therefore, the teacher gives instructions to open students’ mobile phones to open E-books by looking for the material to be studied.
28 f. Power point
Based on observations, the teachers used PowerPoint during the teaching process. Presenting and displaying text and video information is currently the most popular medium for students to employ for efficient message communication.
g. YouTube
An online video-sharing platform, YouTube, was founded in 2006.
According to what we saw, both teachers and students utilized YouTube to disseminate information and practice their pronunciation through educational videos.
2. Teachers’ perspectives on the implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in English language teaching
At SMPN 3 SUNGGUMINASA, this element was designed to gather teachers' perspectives on implementing information and communication technology (ICT). To collect the data, the researcher interviewed three English teachers. The researcher found seven indications of the views of English language teachers on the implementation of information and communication technology.
When the researcher talked to English teachers about their thoughts on using ICT in the classroom for language instruction, they revealed that they have a wide range of opinions on the subject.
29 1. ICT Improves students’ interest
Extract 01
―ICT is a technology or information tool that teachers can use to increase student interest in learning such as using a learning platform.‖
Information and communication technology (ICT) is already well understood by teachers (ICT). They already have a basic understanding of ICT and have used it in the classroom to boost student learning and enthusiasm for education, and they are eager to share their knowledge.
2. The students are enthusiastic with ICT Extract 01
―Yes, usually students are very enthusiastic when I use ICT in the English learning process.‖
Extract 02
―Yes, they are more enthusiastic when I use ICT, especially because it is digital, so students are more enthusiastic.‖
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Based on the extract above, the teachers perceived that if teachers used ICT in the English language, teaching the students would be more enthusiastic if the teacher uses ICT. the teacher also said that now is the digital era, so students are no strangers to technology, therefore, students are more enthusiastic if teachers use ICT rather than not using it.
3. ICT makes it easy for the students to understand the material Extract 01
―Yes, students are elementary and quickly understand the lesson. Students also enjoy it because the material is interesting using ICT.‖
Based on the extract above, the teacher perceived that the students evolve easier to understand lessons with ICT and are more motivated if given materials produced as attractive as achievable. By implementing these, students can quickly summarize the learning provided by the teacher.
4. The students are more motivated to learn with ICT Extract 01
―Of course, for students to be entertainment and motivate students to learn and students are also very excited, especially when I display interesting material using PowerPoint and LCD.‖
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Based on the extract above, the teacher perceived that ICT is not only current as a mechanism in the learning process but can also be used by teachers to entertain students while studying so that learning materials become interesting. Students are not quickly bored in obtaining class lessons, let alone using LCD.
5. ICT make it happy the students to study English Extract 01
―Students are pleased and excited because they use ICT, they are very interested, especially if we use interesting material shown through videos from YouTube according to the material being studied, students are pleased.‖
Based on the extract above, the teacher perceived that with ICT, students are pleased with learning. Because with ICT, their interest in learning increases, and they get many conveniences to access information about engaging lessons or learning videos from the YouTube media platform.
6. Improve students working a task Extract 01
"Yes, of the course, students are more excited about doing assignments than before if they do not use ICT."
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Based on the extract above, compared to classrooms where teachers do not implement information and communication technology (ICT), the teacher perceived that students’ do better on tasks when using ICT. As a result of ICT implementation, students are more committed, spirited, and reserved to completing the assignments set forth by their teachers.
7. ICT help the Teachers to teach English Extract 01
―In my opinion, the benefits are many, such as if I use the LCD students are easier to see the material displayed by the teacher and it also makes it easier for me to give practice questions, I can directly give instructions to students who want to answer the practice questions that I give and answer them directly on the laptop by typing the answers themselves and can be corrected directly with other students.‖
Extract 02
―In my opinion, the benefits of ICT are many in the learning process, especially now that the era of globalization is all technological and learning is also accompanied by ICT.‖
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Based on the extract above, the teachers perceived that the benefits of using ICT make it easier for teachers to become tools for taking daily grades by providing practice questions via laptops and LCDs. Students can directly type the answer and can be corrected directly together with other students. Currently, ICT has become an uncommon thing for learning because the average teacher and student are already literate in Information Technology and Technology (ICT).