Exploring EFL Students’ Perception on Using Zoom during Learning from Home Period

Nafisatul Mu’awanah, Sumardi Sumardi, Suparno Suparno

Abstract


Online learning as a result of Learning from Home policy became a new alternative for most schools during Covid-19 pandemic. Zoom is one of popular applications to support online learning through video conference. This study aimed to explore EFL students’ perception on using Zoom during Learning from Home period. This study used qualitative study with narrative inquiry design. The participants were junior high school students that were sampled purposively. The data were collected through online interview using Whatsapp voice call. They were validated by triangulation and analyzed by following the interactive model analysis. The result of the study revealed that EFL with supporting online learning facilities showed their positive perception on using Zoom. They believed that Zoom help them get better understanding on English learning material, support interactive communication, improve students’ active participation, and facilitate helpful features that support learning activities. Meanwhile, EFL students with poor online learning facilities showed their negative perception on using Zoom. They were left behind since they could not join the virtual class well due to poor internet access, inadequate devices, and unsupported environment at home. In this case, government should provide solution to support the new educational life by developing facilities for people, particularly in small and rural cities.

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