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D. Definition of Terms
There are some terms used in this research, which should be defined and clarified. They are interest, motivation, engagement, digital learning, English as
foreign language, and S
ocrative App
.
1. Interest
The terms of interest that the researcher uses in this study is the attention that students show in their learning activity inside the clasroom. Cropanzano, et al.
2005 states that the original definition of self-interest was understood based on what a person was trying to accomplish. In this extended definition, only the
presence of a personal desire is sufficient to render an act of self-interested. Additionally, saying
about interest is roughly the same as saying someone‟s act based on their own willingness.
2. Motivation
In this study, motivation means the desire to achieve the goal. According to Harmer 2001 something which can motivate the students can occur from the
intrinsic and extrinsic aspects of motivation. Intrinsic motivation could be affected by the individual himherself, and extrinsic motivation can occur from the
environment, situation, and atmosphere.
3. Engagement
In this study, the meaning to be engaged is to be self-motivated to learn. According to Abas 2015, to be engaged in learning means a situation where the
instructor encourages learners to take an active role in their own learning by giving the practical tasks that will promote information processing and
7 understanding of concepts. To be engaged in learning also means to be actively
involved in all learning activities through interacting with instructor, peers, web, and learning material.
4. Digital Learning Facilitation
The definition of digital learning facilitation is defined by Stockley 2006 as a delivery program of learning, training, or education which is integrated into
electronic tool such as computer or other facilities in order to give training, education, or learning material. According to DeGennaro 2008, digital learning
means relating todays‟ learner with their everyday electronic tools as the media to learn inside the clas. For example making use of the tablet, laptop, smartphone,
etc.
5. EFL English as a Foreign Language