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PERSPECTIVE OF THE STUDENTS TOWARDS THE USE OF DIGITAL
VIDEO IN LEARNING SIMPLE PAST TENSE
Dilla Agusta Varisa
Abstract
The digital video has been known as one of the examples of technology development that
is applicable and commonly used as a tool supporting language learning. For decades, video has
been debated of its advantages and disadvantages as a tool in supporting English as a Foreign
Language (EFL) learning. Some previous studies confirm that the digital video as a tool in
supporting EFL learning can increase the students’ motivation, enhance the students’ ability to
memorize the materials, and provide the authentic materials to the students. This study aimed to
explore the students’ perspective towards the use of digital video in English Language classroom
especially in learning simple past tense material. The participants of this study were 10 students in
the first grade of Vocational High School 2 Salatiga. The questionnaire was distributed to the
students to get the data about their perspectives. The results of this study showed that most of the
students had positive responses towards the use of digital video to learn simple past tense.
Keywords: Digital Video, Students’ Perspectives, English Language Teaching (ELT)