Web-Based Learning Web-based Grammar Practice

C. Web-based Grammar Practice

The development and revolution of technology that have developed with incredible speed have significant role in education field. Technology has been used in education over the decades. The use of technology in learning is called e- learning. As proposed by Masie et al. 2000, e-learning relates to both electronic media and internet Munir 2009. It incorporates the use of CALL Computer Assisted Language Learning and online internet. Similarly, Jenkins Hanson 2003 and Waller 2003 also proposed that e-learning is a learning process that is supported and facilitated by the use of information and communication technology, including electronic or digitalized media and internet Munir 2009. In this era of information and communication technology, e-learning offers abundant benefits in education field. E-learning is a very crucial media utilized in conducting learning process currently. It is employed in creating learning materials, assignments, and evaluations. Internet provides abundant sources in obtaining knowledge. Hence, accessing information and knowledge with the use of internet is easy and quick. Kakasevski et al. 2009 emphasize that the benefit of e-learning is due to its capability in making learning process free of time and location or place.

1. Web-Based Learning

The implementation of e-learning in education is carried out with the use of Learning Management System Newby et al. 2011. Learning Management System LMS enables asynchronous and synchronous e-learning class for learners. It means that LMS can be used by the teacher and the students in the same time with different place asynchronous and different time with different place asynchronous. It provides communication media for the teachers and the PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI learners in transferring and obtaining the knowledge easily. In LMS, learners must log in with an ID and a password so that only those who are enrolled in the class can access the information in the course. LMS enables the teachers to deliver course content as well as to track the learners‟ progress at the same time Kakasevski et al. , 2008. One of the most widely used types of LMS is Moodle. Moodle stands for Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment . It is used to create an informational website or an interactive learning environment online. It is an online application that can be used both for synchronous simulations, web-based data collection and asynchronous e-mail, threaded discussions e-learning technology. The features in Moodle are communication tools, student collaboration, 24-hour access, studentteacher interaction, online learning, digital tools, discussion board, and assessment tools. Therefore, it combines and integrates applications including websites, chat, messaging, blogs, and forums. The use of e-learning using Moodle opens up more opportunities for the learners to be more active, independent, self-reflected, and collaborative participants Kakasevski et al. , 2008. Taber 2006 suggests that learning is something that is conducted by the learner, and that learning cannot be imposed Sjoberg2007. In this study, the users are university students. Harmer 2007 suggests that university students are adult learners who have expectations about the learning process and already have their own set patterns of learning and a clear understanding of why they are learning and what they want to get out of it. It shows that university students are PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI able to develop and control their own learning, and they are responsible for their learning progress.

2. Autonomous and Collaborative Learning