Perception and Acceptance of Padlet as a Microblogging Platform for Writing Skills

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M. Kharis, Cut Nyak Dameria, Martin Ebner

2020 International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies Vol. 14 Issue 13 Article Cited by 3 Quartile

Abstract

This research is intended to answer the question, how are the students’ perceptions of internet technology in learning and how is the acceptanceof Padletas a microblogging platform for writing skills in German language level A2-B1 CEFR standards for the student. In summary, 21 students within the range of 19-22 years participated, whichconsisted of 2 males and 19 females- data obtained through opened and closed questionnaires. The results of data analysis showed that students had positive perceptions using internet technology in learning. However, students cannot accept Padlet as a microblogging platform in learning German writing skills due to several factors that influence it. This research has an essential finding: before conducting online learning, lecturers have to consider internet availability and the adequacy of reviews to their smartphones as a learning infrastructure. © 2020

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Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia; Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria