The STUDENT’S ATTITUDE TOWARD DIGITAL MEDIA FOR LEARNING

Abstract

This survey research aims to determine students' perceptions of the use of Digital Media. This research focuses on "How do students perceive the use of Digital Media in the learning process? This quantitative research was conducted on 5th semester students of English Education Department, Faculty of Education and Vocational Studies. Data was collected from thirty respondents using a questionnaire (Flew, 2008, pp. 2- 3) which consisted of three indicators namely perceived use, benefits and barriers. Descriptive statistics (Mean and Standard Deviation) were used to analyze the students' questionnaire scores. This research revealed that the first indicator; students' perception towards the use of Digital Media Support was categorized as "Moderate" (M=3.84).The second indicator, "Students’ Attitude towards Technology was "High" (M=4.03).The third indicator, "Students' Perception towards Understanding of the Assignment, was "Moderate" (M=3.96).The fourth indicator "Knowledge Construction", was ”High” (M=4.05). in general Student's Attitude Toward Digital Media For Learning is categorized as "Moderate". Overall, the perception of Student's Attitude Toward Digital Media For Learning falls into the Moderate category (M=3.97). In short, English students' perceptions towards the use of digital media in the learning process implies that students are already using digital media in the learning process. Future research can further explore what students think and do about digital media.