5 better picture on the use of the Internet especially for English teaching-
learning in Indonesia. c.
It will stimulate other English teachers in Indonesia to use the Internet into their teaching-learning process.
2. SMA Negeri 2 Yogykarta and other students in Indonesia:
a. This research will help the students of SMA Negeri 2 Yogyakarta improve
their learning through the Internet. b.
Expectantly, it will encourage other students to use the Internet into their learning process.
3. University student
The results of the research are to help university students who are interested in conducting research on learning English using Internet:
a. They can conduct or develop similar research related to the use of the Internet
in learning English. b.
Other researcher can also enrich the existing research and provide further discussion on the use of the Internet.
F. Definition of terms
1. Perception
Gibson, Ivancevich, and Donnelly 2009 define perception as the process by which an individual gives meaning to the environment. It involves acquiring
specific knowledge about objects or events at any particular moment. Perception in this research refers to the way the second grade of Senior High School students
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whether it can fulfill their need or not, whether it can motivate them or not, and whether it can improve their English or not.
2. Internet
Internet or interconnected-networking is a network of people and information, linked together by telephone lines and connected to computers
Teeler and Grey, 2000:1. 3.
Authenticity According to
Warshcauer, Shetzer, and Meloni 2000, authenticity means internet provides interesting authentic materials in meaningful contexts that can be
accessed twenty four hours a day. 4.
Literacy According to Warscuaer et.al 2000, literacy means internet provides the
ability to read, write, communicate, research, and publish. 5.
Interaction According to Warscuaer et.al 2000, Interaction means internet provides
opportunities for students to interact 24 hours a day with native and nonnative speakers from around the world.
6. Vitality
According to Warscuaer et.al 2000, vitality means internet can motivate students. Also, it is a medium that is flexible, multimodal, constantly changing,
and connected to their real-life needs.
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Empowerment According to Warscuaer et.al 2000, empowerment means mastery of the
Internet increases the personal power of teacher and students; it allows them become autonomous lifelong learners.
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CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
