Research Problems Research Objectives Significance of the problem

10 2. The content development of learning media in Lectora can be published in a variety of output such as HTML , single file executable , CD -ROM, as well as e - learning standards such as SCORM and AICC . 3. Lectora is compatible with a variety of Learning Management System LMS 4. Lectora is very easy to use User Friendly 5. Lectora has many features that can be used for the development of media in accordance with requirements 6. Lectora has plenty of templates and other supporting facilities : Snagit , Camtasia , flypaper . 7. Lectora can create kinds of test easily. That is why the writer chooses Lectora as a learning media in teaching learning activity. Then the researcher’s expectation by giving media is the students are able to continue to learn and more often to practice writing and reading in English at home.

B. Research Problems

Based on the existing problems, research problems can be formulated as follows: 1. Can the use of Lecfenco improve the English reading comprehension of Junior High School in the 2015-2016 academic year? 2. How can the use of Lecfenco improve the English reading comprehension of Junior High School in the 2015-2016 academic year?

C. Research Objectives

Based on the problem formulation above, the objectives of the study are as follows: 11 1. Identifying whether Lecfenco as a medium to improve the English reading comprehension of JHS students grade IX. 2. Applying Lecfenco in teaching learning activities, the improvement of students’ English reading comprehension can be achieved. It works because the contents of Lecfenco and the steps that the writer has done in teaching learning activity can lead the students to the improvement of English reading comprehension.

D. Significance of the problem

The research result if expected to be able to give some benefits for teachers, students, readers and school. 1. Theoretically This research is an innovation using Lectora program in improving English material to match students’ need and obstruction so that it is significant as it contributes to the development of theories especially the theory on strategy of teaching English as a Second language in Junior High School. 2. Practically This research is significant for the Teacher-researcher as it is able to solve the problems in hisher class; especially in Junior High School. It also takes advantage of students’ need in using a media which matches to the situation and condition nowadays that they face difficulties in all aspects. Moreover, it is important to the other English teacher since it informs about an innovative strategy for learning English in or out of class and on line Internet or offline CD or PowerPoint like. 12

CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW