103 the classroom. Even though the experts stated that e-talk is good, the writer still
needs to revise the application.
f. The Revision of the Application
After conducting the material and media validation, the writer summarized the feedbacks, comments and suggestions from both experts.
The experts‟ feedbacks, comments and the suggestions about the application are elaborated in
the table below.
Table 4.15 The Comments and Suggestions from the Experts No.
Aspects Comments
Suggestions 1.
Design
Some of the font colors are not readable
Use light color to make it readable
2. Materials
Limited exercises Add some more exercises
3. Layout
Some layouts are confusing
Make the layouts clearer for the users
4. Font
Some of the fonts are too small
Resize the font to make it bigger and readable
5. Navigation
Some of “back” button goes to „home” screen
Make sure all the navigation goes to the
right screen
6. Feature
Add a video recorder in the application
Add an instruction to upload the video into
YouTube
All of the feedbacks, comments, suggestions from both material and media experts were used as the main material of the revision. Since there were six things
that need to be considered, the writer divided the revision into six parts. First, the writer revised some of the font colors in the application. Second, the writer
revised the materials in the application by adding some exercises to make the application more challenging for the students. Third, the writer revised the layout
of the application. The writer added and omitted some unimportant things in the PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI
104 application to make the layout clearer for the students. Fourth, the writer revised
the font size used in some screen of the application. The writer made the font bigger in order to make all the contents readable for the students. Fifth, the writer
revised the navigation of the application since the experts stated that some of the navigation is unclear because sometimes when a button is clicked, it goes to the
wrong screen. The writer revised the navigation as the experts suggested in order to make the navigation clearer and more comprehensible for the students. At last,
the experts stated that the writer needs to add a feature that enables the students to upload their video to YouTube by adding an instruction in the project of the
application.
4. Implementation
After conducting the application revision, the writer implemented the application to grade X3 of 3 Bantul Senior High School. In the need analysis, it
was known that there were 23 students in the classroom but there were only 16 students provided with Android with jellybean or above version. Therefore, the
implementation was only focused on those students because they can use the application both inside and outside the classroom. However, the rest of the
students also joined the implementation process by sharing with those who have the gadgets. After the students got the application, the writer gave a short
explanation about how to use the application. After getting a short explanation, the students tried the application.
In the implementation, the students tried to use all of the features provided in the application. In the vocabulary feature, the students tried the pronunciation
105 drill. The students seemed enjoy the pronunciation drill because they can check
whether they pronouce a word correctly or not. The students also tried the vocabulary quiz provided in the application. In the grammar feature, the students
were provided with some grammar explanations and quiz. Here, the students tried the quiz provided in the feature. The students were motivated because they could
see the feedback after doing the quiz. In the expression feature, the students learned how to pronounce the commonly used expressions. This feature was
designed similar to the vocabulary feature but it is provided with some commonly used expressions so that the students could learn the expressions and how to
pronounce them. The conversation feature was the most favorite feature because the students thought that it is the most challenging activity in the application
because they can practice their speaking as if they are talking to their mobile phone. At last, the students were asked to create their own video and upload it on
YouTube. Because of the limited time, the students were asked to do it at home and once they have done with their project, they inform the teacher by giving the
link of their video. The implementation went well. However, there were 7 students who were
not provided with Android with jelly bean or above version. In fact, those students could install the application in their mobile phone. They could still access the
grammar feature; however, they could not access the features that work with text to speech and speech recognizer. Since the application was designed to improve
the students‟ speaking skill, the features are mainly designed with text to speech and speech recognizer. As a result, the writer asked those students to join with
106 those who has the jellybean version or above; including in the conversation video
making activity. At the end of the implementation, the writer conducted the user validation
by distributing questionnaires and conducting interviews to the students. Both of the questionnaires and interviews were to obtain the feedbacks and suggestions to
develop the final product of the application. The closed questions of the questionnaire results were analyzed based on the conversion score stated by Best
1970 presented in table 3.5 in the previous chapter. In addition, the open ended questions and the interview results were described in written form. The writer
divided the user validation into three aspects; materials, media and the use of the application in learning speaking. The table below shows the statistic description of
the students‟ opinion about the materials of the application.
Table 4.16 The Students’ Opinion about the Materials
No. Statements
N Total
Mean Category
1. The quality of the audio is good
13 11
0.8 Good
2. The material of the audio is clear
13 11
0.8 Good
3. The audio material in the application
is understandable 13
13 1
Good
4. E-talk provides understandable
materials 13
16 1.2
Very Good
5. E-talk uses materials that are
appropriate with my needs 13
14 1.1
Good Based on the questionnaire results, the students stated that the application
is provided with good quality of audio materials. It can be seen from the table above that statement 1 and 2 which describe about the audio were scored 0.8
which is indicated as good. Besides providing good quality of audio materials, the PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI
107 students stated that the audio provided in the application is understandable which
can be seen from statement 4 which is scored 1.2 and indicated as good. From the data, it can be seen that the students also stated that the materials in the
application is appropriate with their needs. This is proved by statement 5 which was scored 1.1 and indicated as good. Generally, the students stated that the
materials provided in the application are good and appropriate with their needs. Another user validation was conducted to know
about the students‟ opinion about the application. In this aspect of validation, the students were asked
to give their opinion on the layout and the navigation and the accessibility of the application. The table below shows the statistic description about the layout and
navigation of the application.
Table 4.17 The Students’ Opinion about the Media
No. Statements
N Total
Mean Category
1. E-talk‟s layout is simple
13 21
1.6 Very Good
2. E-talk‟s layout is interesting
13 16
1.2 Very Good
3. The font used in the application is
clear 13
20 1.5
Very Good 4.
The font used in the application is readable
13 21
1.6 Very Good
5. The paragraph in the application is
neat 13
15 1.2
Very Good 6.
Each feature is separated clearly 13
15 1.2
Very Good 7.
The symbols and colors used consistently especially those that
show the same purposes 13
13 1
Good 8.
The instructions provided are clear 13 16
1.2 Very Good
9. The navigations used are clear
13 14
1.1 Good
10. The symbols in the application are
used to make the instruction clearer
13 14
1.1 Good
11. The pictures used in the
application are used to give more information about the content
13 18
1.4 Very Good
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No. Statements
N Total
Mean Category
12. E-talk is designed based on my
needs 13
13 1
Good 13.
E-talk is an English learning application which can be installed
in Android hand phones or tablets 13
24 1.8
Very Good
14. E-talk can be accessed easily
using Android hand phones or tablets
13 22
1.7 Very Good
15. E-talk is an English learning
application which can be used easily
13 22
1.7 Very Good
From the table above, it can be seen that the application can be installed and accessed easily in Android smartphones or tablets. In addition, most of the
statements related to the layout of the application were scored more than 1.2 which means that it is categorized as very good. Whereas, the statements related
to the instructions and navigation were indicated as good. From the collected data, it can be inferred that the students agree that the layout, instruction and navigation
of the application are considered as very good, comprehensible and clear for the students.
At last, the user validation was conducted to gain the information on the students‟ opinion about the use of the application to practice speaking. The table
below shows the statistic description of the effectiveness of the application in speaking practice.
Table 4.18 The Students’ Opinion about the Use of e-talk to Practice
Speaking No.
Statements N
Total Mean
Category
1. E-talk supports me to learn how to
create both simple and complex sentences
13 16
1.2 Very Good
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No. Statements
N Total
Mean Category
2. E-talk helps me recognize my own
mistakes 13
14 1.1
Good 3.
E-talk helps me create sentences contextually
13 13
1 Good
4. E-talk helps me arrange
understandable sentences 13
15 1.2
Very Good 5.
E-talk helps me increase their grammatical understanding
13 21
1.6 Very Good
6. E-talk eases speaking practice
13 20
1.5 Very Good
7. E-talk increases speaking fluency
13 20
1.5 Very Good
8. E-talk trains me to interact with the
real speaking situation 13
16 1.2
Very Good 9.
E-talk provides useful explanations and feedback for me
13 19
1.5 Very Good
The data in the table shows that most of the students agreed that the application can ease them to practice their speaking and help them increase their
speaking fluency. It is proved by the statement 6 and 7 which were scored 1.5 and categorized as very good. Furthermore, statement 5 which is related to the
students‟ grammatical skill was scored 1.6.which indicated as very good. It can be seen that most students stated that the application can help them increase
grammatical skill. In summary, the students stated that the application can help them develop their speaking skill through the activities provided in the
application. The
students‟ opinions from the closed questions were supported by the students‟ suggestions mentioned in the open ended questionnaire and interviews.
In general, the students stated that they like the application because it is simple and handy. They stated that the application can help those who want to learn
English simply. PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI
110 ... e-talk is an application which is handy and simple, we can bring it
everywhere because nowadays the youth like simple things.Appendix 11, S2
The students also stated that the application can promote independent learning because the application provided with the vocabulary learned at school.
... e-talk is good to practice speaking independently because it is simple. Appendix, 11, S4
Besides giving opinion for the application in general, the students also mentioned the strengths and weaknesses of the application. Most students stated
that the simplicity is the strength of the application. However, there are three other strengths stated by the students. First, the application is provided with automatic
feedback which makes the students recognize their own mistakes. .. e-talk is provided with automatic feedback to check whether our
pronunciation is correct or not so that we know how to pronounce the words better. Appendix 11, S1
Second, the students stated that e-talk is an appropriate tool to enhance the students‟ speaking skill. The students stated that the application is provided with
useful features to facilitate them to learn speaking. ... the conversation feature provides some examples of conversation and it
is provided with automatic feedback and it is more interactive.Appendix 11, S2
At last, the students stated that e-talk can motivate them to practice their speaking skill. They stated that e-talk is like one stop speaking application
because they can find many features that are useful for the students to practice their speaking skill.
111 ... yes, because it provides vocabulary learned in the classroom if we want
to study, we just simply open the application. We can search the vocabulary that we do not know. We can also find the grammatical rules there. The
application is provided with automatic feedbacks so we can check whether we pronounce words correctly or not. So, we are motivated to learn English
better. Appendix 11, S1
On the other hand, the students also mentioned the weaknesses of the application. Most of the students mentioned that the speech recognizer does not
work well and some of the students still unsatisfied with the design of the application. In spite of the speech recognizer and the design, the students are
satisfied with the application because the application helped them practice their speaking skill both inside and outside the classroom.
5. Evaluation
