EDMODO IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING: A REVIEW OF RECENT STUDIES

• Main Author: Azizatul Mahfida Mahfida Inayati (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, 2019-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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• Notes: 1979-6668; 10.30595/jkp.v12i2.4291
• Keywords: Education; L; Social Sciences; H
• Source: Khazanah Pendidikan, Vol 12, Iss 2 (2019)

ABSTRACT Many dynamic approaches have emerged due to computer technology in facilitating language learning. The use of Computer Assisted Language Learning in the teaching and learning becomes essential. Learning platform is used in the learning process as a tool that is considered capable of attracting students' attention and increasing their motivation. It is then that underlies the number of researchers who are interested to raise the theme into the realm of both theoretical and empirical research. This study reviewed fourteen journal articles to determine the effect of presentation software, initially focused on Edmodo which is a free and secure learning platform which is free of advertisements, games and other distractions used to provide a simple way for teachers to create and manage online classroom, and enable students to connect with teacher and other students anywhere and anytime. Eight of them are empirical and others are theoretical. The constant comparative method proposed by Lincoln and Gub (1985) used to analyse each article. As the results, this study found that learning platform, especially Edmodo, greatly support teaching and learning activities. It will be very helpful for every person in the field of education such as students, teachers, and researchers in order to adopt this innovative technology for language learning and teaching. Keywords: Edmodo, learning platform, pedagogy