This study implemented the integration of technology in language learning especially reading comprehension learning. The common term of integrating
technology in language teaching and learning is also known as Computer-Assisted Language Learning CALL. Levy 1997 describes in CALL students can search
for and study of any information that supports language learning through computer as the media.
This study is intended to overcome the problem trough designing learning media for reading comprehension learning with technology using Interactive
PowerPoint. The implementation of Interactive PowerPoint in language learning environment supports students’ learning autonomy. It is called Interactive since it
enables the students to interact with the technology themselves. This learning media is intended for the students to explore their ability of thinking, decision-
making, and problem solving in language learning process. In addition, it is expected that Interactive PowerPoint Application can improve students’
motivation, attitude, and interest in learning thus their academic performance is improved.
B. Problem Limitation
The focus of this study is on English material design, specifically the reading comprehension skill learning for students of SMP Pangudi Luhur
Yogyakarta grade seven. The researcher considered reading comprehension skill since reading skill takes an important role in language learning especially in
building knowledge.
The limitation of this study is the use of PowerPoint presentation as the exposures to reading comprehension skill and reading exercise presented in
Interactive PowerPoint. In the exercise, it is provided direct feedback which
shows the correct and incorrect answers. Therefore, when doing the exercises, students quickly know which one is correct and incorrect. The learning model
implemented in exercise section was designed by Dwijatmoko 2015.The researcher limited the designed learning model in the content material. Some
PowerPoint templates that were designed by Dwijatmoko 2015 were developed by the researcher and the content materials were adjusted so that they coped the
reading material for junior high school level grade seven.
C. Research Questions
The following are the research questions that are addressed in this study: 1. What does the effective Interactive PowerPoint Application learning
model for reading in Junior High School look like? 2. What CALL pedagogical aspects are dominant in the Interactive
PowerPoint Application learning model?
D. Research Goals
The goal of this research is mainly to present the reading comprehension learning design utilizing technology, namely Interactive PowerPoint Application.
Interactivity is highlighted in the learning media to engage the interaction between students and the learning media.
In addition, this study also intends to describe the experts’ and students’ opinion on the use of Interactive PowerPoint Application as the learning media to
learn reading comprehension skill. The opinion measures whether the designed learning model contains of eight pedagogical aspects by Egbert Hanson-smith
or not. It is expected that this design would provide positive contribution to reading comprehension learning in Junior High School.
E. Research Benefits
