THE USE OF WIFI IN ENGLISH TEACHING AND LEARNING AT SMAN 7 MALANG
THE USE OF WIFI IN ENGLISH TEACHING AND
LEARNING AT SMAN 7 MALANG
THESIS
By:
TITIA RISNI DEWI
201110100311266
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH MALANG
2015
THE USE OF WIFI IN ENGLISH TEACHING AND
LEARNING AT SMAN 7 MALANG
THESIS
This thesis is submitted to meet one of the requirements to
achieve Sarjana Degree in English Education
By:
TITIA RISNI DEWI
201110100311266
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH MALANG
2015
ORIGINALITY DECLARATION
The undersigned:
Name
: Titia Risni Dewi
Student ID number
: 201110100311266
Program of Study
: English Department
Faculty
: Faculty of Teacher Training and Education
I declare that the work presented in this thesis was carried out by myself and does
not incorporate without acknowledgement any material previously submitted for a
degree or diploma in any university. To the best of my knowledge this thesis does
not contain any materials previously publish or written by another person except
where due reference is made in text.
Malang, August 21, 2015
Titia Risni Dewi
MOTTO AND DEDICATION
ᅸDo not walk proudly on the
earth; your feet cannot tear
apart the earth nor are you as
tall as the mountain.ᅹ
-Quran(17:37)
I dedicate this thesis for:
My beloved mom
My best father
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Alhamdulillah, praise be to Allah, the Merciful and Charitable. Because of
the guidance, blessing and affection, the writer finally can finish this thesis
entitled “The use of Wi-Fi as teaching learning English at SMAN 7 Malang”
completely and as well as possible. Also may shalawat and salam always be given
to the last messenger Rasulullah Muhammad SAW who had guiding us from the
darkness to the lightness.
The writer would like to express her deepest gratitude to Drs. Soeparto, M.Pd
as his first advisor and Dr. Sri Hartiningsih, M.M. as her second advisor, for their
suggestions, invaluable guidance and advice during the consultation period and their
comments and corrections during the completion of this thesis.
Her deepest and sincerest thanks addressed to her beloved mother, Marni,
and her best stepfather, Suharto, for their encouragement, love, and care, so that
she can finish this thesis. They thought the writer how to be a good person.
The writer would like to say thank you to Drs. Supriyono, M.Si as
headmaster of SMAN 7 Malang who give the writer an opportunity and
permission to conduct a research there. And also to Misianto, M.Pd, as English
teacher of SMAN 7 Malang who help the researcher conducted the research.
Next, her great thanks are extended to her best partner for 4 years (Rahmat
Fatoni), her best friend (Anna Ulfatu Zuhro, Novita Febriana, Pepeb, Adityo,
Anas Syahir, Rizki Mashuri, Ahjumma Nopha, Santi dyah, Udin, Rizal, Jefri,
Mel, mbak Hita, Alfa, Anik, Fika, Fitri, Windi, Meily), and her students of SMAN
7 Malang (XI IIS-4, XI MIA-5, XI IBBU) for their encouragement, support, love,
care and pray so that she can finish this thesis.
She knows that this thesis has not been perfect yet. But she hopes that this
thesis will be beneficial for the readers.
The Writer,
Titia Risni Dewi
TABLE OF CONTENTS
APPROVAL ................................................................................................................ i
LEGALIZATION ...................................................................................................... ii
ORIGINALITY DECLARATION ......................................................................... iii
MOTTO AND DEDICATION ................................................................................. iv
ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................ v
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ........................................................................................ vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................................... vii
I. CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of Study ......................................................................................... 1
1.2 Research Problem .............................................................................................. 4
1.3 Purpose of The Research ................................................................................... 5
1.4 Significance of The research ............................................................................. 5
1.5 Scope and Limitation ........................................................................................ 5
1.6 Definition of Key Terms ................................................................................... 6
II. CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 Wifi ................................................................................................................. 7
2.2 The Role of Wifi in Education ........................................................................ 9
2.3 Teaching Learning in 21st Century............................................................... 10
2.4 Teaching English in 21st Century ................................................................. 12
2.5 Teaching English at Senior High School ...................................................... 14
2.5.1 Media of Teaching English for Senior High School ........................... 14
2.5.1.1 Laptop ........................................................................................ 15
2.5.1.2 Mobile Phone ............................................................................. 16
2.5.1.3 LCD Projector ............................................................................ 17
III. CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Design .............................................................................................. 18
3.2 Population and Sample .................................................................................... 19
3.3 Research Instrument ........................................................................................ 19
3.3.1 Observation.......................................................................................... 20
3.3.2 Interview .............................................................................................. 20
3.4 Data Collection ................................................................................................ 22
3.5 Data Analysis .................................................................................................. 22
IV. CHAPTER IV: RESEARCH FINDING AND DISCUSSION
4.1 Findings ........................................................................................................... 23
4.1.1 The Application of Wi-Fi .................................................................... 23
4.1.2 The Problems Faced by Students and Teacher in Applying Wi-Fi ..... 28
4.1.3 The Solution ........................................................................................ 29
4.2 Discussion ....................................................................................................... 30
V. CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTIONS
5.1 Conclusion ....................................................................................................... 32
5.2 Suggestion ....................................................................................................... 33
REFERENCESS
APPENDIXES
REFERENCES
Ary, Donald et. al. 2010. Introduction to Research in Education Eight Edition.
Canada: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning
Boyd, Natalie. 2003. Types of Measurement: Direct, Indirect & Constructs.
Accessed from http://study.com/academy/lesson/types-of-measurementdirect-indirect-constructs.html
Brown, H. Douglas. 2007. Principles of Language Learning and Teaching Fifth
Edition. New York: Pearson Education
Cohen, D and Crabtree, B. 2006. Qualitative Research Guidelines Project.
Accessed from http://www.qualres.org/HomeFocu-3647.html
Dr. Shin, Joan Kang. 2014. Keys to be English Teacher in The 21st Century.
Accessed from http://www.americalearningmedia.net/edicion-005/276-news
Emzir, Siti Hikmah. 2013. Teaching English for Senior High School in Cahaya
Madani Banten Boarding School in Banten Province. Jakarta State
University
Fried, Carrie B. 2006. In-Class Laptop Use and Its Effect on Students
Learning.Winona State University
Graddol, David. 2000. The Future of English?. UK: The British Council
Hall, Graham. 2011. Exploring English Language Teaching, Language in Action.
UK: Routledge
Hamel, Gregory. 2008. What are The Benefit of Laptop in School?. Accessed
from http://classroom.synonym.com/benefits-laptops-school-2552.html
Harmer, Jeremy. 2007. The Practice of English Language Teaching Fourth
Edition. Longman ELT
Havas, Dr. Magda. 2004. Wifi is not Safe for Kids. UK
Holm, Theodorade. 2011. Benefit of Projector in The Classroom. University of
Sussex
Karaoğlu, Özge. 2009. 21st Century Students. UK: British Council
Kvale, Stainer. 1996. Inter Views: An introduction to qualitative research
interviewing. US: SAGE Publications, Inc; 1 edition
Lu, Yong. 2004. How are College Students Using Wireless Internet to Facilitate
Learning?. Kent State University
Mathews, J.B. 2005. Why are Wireless Services Important to State and Education
Leader?. Atlanta: www.sreb.org
Ming, Thang Siew. 2010. The Use of Wireless Technology in UKM:Challenges
Faced and Its Impact on English Language Learning. The Southeast Asian
Journal of English Language Studies, Vol 18(1): 129-143. Universiti
Kebangsaan Malaysia
Palfrey, John and Gasser, URS. 2008. Born Digital “Understanding The First
Generation of Digital Native”. New York: Basic Book
Rajesh. 2009. Advantages and Dis-advantages of Having Wireless(Wi-Fi)as
primary network. Accessed from http://www.excitingip.com
Rucynski, J. 2011. Using the Simpsons in EFL classes. English Teaching Forum
(49) 1: 8-17
Sarkar, Nurul.I. 2006. Tools for Teaching Computer Networking and Hardware
concept. New Zealand: Information Science Publishing
Taylor, Ellen. 1996. Collecting Evaluation Data:Direct Observation. University
of Wisconsin-Extension
Thoman, E. 2003. Media Literacy: A guided Tour of The best Resources for
Teaching. The Clearing House 76 (6): 278-83. Accessed from
www.jstor.org/stable/30189851
Viera, Inggrid. 2007. Commitment to the Role of The Teacher as a Facilitator of
Learning. Accessed from
http://www.onu.edu/ats/cte/knowledge/facilitator.shtml
Woodford, Chris. 2014. Wireless Internet
Wu, Hung-Lan and Volker, Deborah L. 2009. The use of theory in qualitative
approaches to research: application in end-of-life studies. UK: Blackwell
Publishing Ltd
Wulystan. 2012. Using Mobile Phone for Teaching and Learning Purposes in
Higher Learning Institution: The Case of Sokoine University of Agriculture
in Tanzania. Sokoine University of Agriculture
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
This chapter discuses about background of the study, research problems,
purposes of the study, significance of the research, scope and limitation, and the
definition of the key terms.
1.1 Background of Study
Wi-Fi is the name of a popular wireless networking technology that uses radio
waves to provide wireless high-speed internet and network connections. A
common misconception is that the term of Wi-Fi is short for "wireless fidelity,"
however this is not the case. Wi-Fi is one of the technology systems that can
connect computer, laptop, or mobile phone to the internet. People can ask about
anything if they already have connected to Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi has been famous after
1980 (Woodford, 2014).
According to Palfrey and Gasser (2008), people who were born after 1980 use
Usenet and bulletin board systems, came online when they conduct social digital
technologies or known as Digital Native. The Digital Natives have the access to
networked digital technologies and mastering the skills needed for those
technologies (except for the baby but the baby will learn soon enough as a part of
the nativity). For example, they are able to operate PowerPoint in order to present
some materials in modern way. Besides, they are also able to operate Photoshop
in order to edit any photo or even turned it into the perfect birthday card. Or they
1
make a funny video and uploaded on YouTube. As we have known in today’s
reality, teenagers are awfully close to digital technology as well as Wi-Fi. We
usually find teenagers brings their phone cell or laptop everywhere and coming to
the place which provides Wi-Fi connection. They commonly operate their social
media in order to gain any information. So that is why, in this recent era Wi-Fi is
the important needs for every people especially teenagers.
Nowadays, Wi-Fi possess function in every setting involves educational
setting. The function of Wi-Fi in educational setting is to motivate the learning
activities by providing the ease of access to the students. The other use of
connecting technology such as Wi-Fi is a direct access to the information needed
for teaching and learning activity. Furthermore, by using Wi-Fi teachers are
greatly aided by internet to upgrade their method of teaching. The phenomenon of
the use of Wi-Fi in educational setting also happened in Indonesia.
In almost Indonesia schools, the teaching learning activity has followed the
development of the existing technology as well as Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi does not only
used in IT subject but also all of subjects involves English subject. Malang is one
of city in Indonesia which provides Wi-Fi connection in some educational setting
particularly senior high school. During the learning process especially English
subject, students are permitted to carry a laptop or mobile phone. The function is
to facilitate the learning process. They can look for a lot of examples from around
the world that have been uploaded on internet. They also can send tasks via email.
They can search anything and facilitate for learning.
2
The information above is based on the theoretical consideration. Empirically,
the studies about Wi-Fi have been carried by some researchers such as Ming
(2010), Fried (2006) and Lu (2004).
According to Ming (2010), the challenges faced and its impact on English
language learning are represented as follows: (1) The usage of wireless
technology can provide new learning opportunities to the learners by increasing
their interest in education and enabling them to overcome physical barriers. (2)
Wireless technology has led to direct learning of English through accessing
English language learning websites and online dictionaries, communicating
socially online for learning purposes, to incidental learning through involvement
in social networking and entertainment activities.
Fried (2006) states, the use of laptop in classroom and the effect on student
learning is that students who used laptops in class spent considerable time
multitasking and that the laptop use posed a significant distraction to both users
and fellow students. Most importantly, the level of laptop use was negatively
related to several measures of student learning, including self-reported
understanding of course material and overall course performance.
Futhermore, the similar research also investigate the use of wireless internet to
facilitate learning in college student enviroment. The research found that wireless
Internet can promote student-centered learning by providing a choice of location,
better learning environment, flexibility of time, easy involvement in group
projects, and improved communication with instructors and other learners. New
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teaching strategies and models need to be developed to take full advantage of
wireless technology (Lu, 2004).
Based on the information above, the researcher is interested to carry out a
research entitled “The use of Wi-Fi in English teaching and learning at SMAN 7
Malang”. The researcher chose this senior high school as the object of her study
since she has joined PPL 2 there. Beside, SMAN 7 Malang is one of senior high
school which supports the use of Wi-Fi in teaching learning activity. It can be
proven that the school provides Wi-Fi connection in all of areas of the school. The
students and teacher are allowed to bring cell phone or even laptop during
teaching learning process. Furthermore, both teacher and students are awfully
allowed to use Wi-Fi as long as used to enrich their knowledge.
1.2 Research Problem
Based on the explanation above, the research problems are formulated as follows :
1. How is the application of Wi-Fi in English teaching and learning at SMAN
7 Malang?
2. What are the problems faced by students and teacher in applying Wi-Fi in
English teaching and learning at SMAN 7 Malang?
3. What solutions are found to solve the student’s and teacher’s problem in
the use of Wi-Fi in English teaching and learning at SMAN 7 Malang?
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1.3 Purpose of The Research
Based on the research problems above, the purpose of the research are :
1. To explain the application of Wi-Fi in English teaching and learning at
SMAN 7 Malang.
2. To investigate the problems faced by students and teacher in applying WiFi in English teaching and learning at SMAN 7 Malang.
3. To find out the solutions to solve the student’s and teacher’s problem in
the use of Wi-Fi in English teaching and learning at SMAN 7 Malang.
1.4 Significance of The Research
Theoritically, the significance of this research is to discover the
application of Wi-Fi as technology in teaching learning English. Practically, it is
expected to give contribution to English teacher and students. For English teacher,
they are expected to enrich teaching material by using another sources especially
internet which is connected by Wi-Fi.
1.5 Scope and Limitation
The scope in this research is the use of Wi-Fi in teaching learning English
at SMAN 7 Malang. The limitation of this research consists of one science class,
one social class and one language class students who are in eleventh grade at
SMAN 7 Malang, because the students who are in eleventh grade has already
using Wi-Fi for 2 years. They have more experience and benefit with using Wi-Fi.
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1.6 Definition of Key Term
To avoid misunderstanding and misinterpretation in this study, there are
several key terms that are considered essential to define:
1. Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that allows computers and other
devices to communicate over a wireless signal.
2. Teaching is showing or helping someone to learn how to do something,
giving instruction, guinding in the study of something, providing with
knowledge and causing to know or understand. (Brown, 2007)
3. Learning is acquiring or getting of knowledge of a subject or a skill by
study experience, or instruction. (Brown, 2007)
4. English is a subject of learning to educate on the English language in
general and to aid in the understanding and employment of the language.
(Hobby, 2011)
5. SMAN 7 Malang is located in the road Cengger ayam street I/14,
Tulusrejo, Lowokwaru District, Malang.
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LEARNING AT SMAN 7 MALANG
THESIS
By:
TITIA RISNI DEWI
201110100311266
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH MALANG
2015
THE USE OF WIFI IN ENGLISH TEACHING AND
LEARNING AT SMAN 7 MALANG
THESIS
This thesis is submitted to meet one of the requirements to
achieve Sarjana Degree in English Education
By:
TITIA RISNI DEWI
201110100311266
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH MALANG
2015
ORIGINALITY DECLARATION
The undersigned:
Name
: Titia Risni Dewi
Student ID number
: 201110100311266
Program of Study
: English Department
Faculty
: Faculty of Teacher Training and Education
I declare that the work presented in this thesis was carried out by myself and does
not incorporate without acknowledgement any material previously submitted for a
degree or diploma in any university. To the best of my knowledge this thesis does
not contain any materials previously publish or written by another person except
where due reference is made in text.
Malang, August 21, 2015
Titia Risni Dewi
MOTTO AND DEDICATION
ᅸDo not walk proudly on the
earth; your feet cannot tear
apart the earth nor are you as
tall as the mountain.ᅹ
-Quran(17:37)
I dedicate this thesis for:
My beloved mom
My best father
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Alhamdulillah, praise be to Allah, the Merciful and Charitable. Because of
the guidance, blessing and affection, the writer finally can finish this thesis
entitled “The use of Wi-Fi as teaching learning English at SMAN 7 Malang”
completely and as well as possible. Also may shalawat and salam always be given
to the last messenger Rasulullah Muhammad SAW who had guiding us from the
darkness to the lightness.
The writer would like to express her deepest gratitude to Drs. Soeparto, M.Pd
as his first advisor and Dr. Sri Hartiningsih, M.M. as her second advisor, for their
suggestions, invaluable guidance and advice during the consultation period and their
comments and corrections during the completion of this thesis.
Her deepest and sincerest thanks addressed to her beloved mother, Marni,
and her best stepfather, Suharto, for their encouragement, love, and care, so that
she can finish this thesis. They thought the writer how to be a good person.
The writer would like to say thank you to Drs. Supriyono, M.Si as
headmaster of SMAN 7 Malang who give the writer an opportunity and
permission to conduct a research there. And also to Misianto, M.Pd, as English
teacher of SMAN 7 Malang who help the researcher conducted the research.
Next, her great thanks are extended to her best partner for 4 years (Rahmat
Fatoni), her best friend (Anna Ulfatu Zuhro, Novita Febriana, Pepeb, Adityo,
Anas Syahir, Rizki Mashuri, Ahjumma Nopha, Santi dyah, Udin, Rizal, Jefri,
Mel, mbak Hita, Alfa, Anik, Fika, Fitri, Windi, Meily), and her students of SMAN
7 Malang (XI IIS-4, XI MIA-5, XI IBBU) for their encouragement, support, love,
care and pray so that she can finish this thesis.
She knows that this thesis has not been perfect yet. But she hopes that this
thesis will be beneficial for the readers.
The Writer,
Titia Risni Dewi
TABLE OF CONTENTS
APPROVAL ................................................................................................................ i
LEGALIZATION ...................................................................................................... ii
ORIGINALITY DECLARATION ......................................................................... iii
MOTTO AND DEDICATION ................................................................................. iv
ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................ v
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ........................................................................................ vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................................... vii
I. CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of Study ......................................................................................... 1
1.2 Research Problem .............................................................................................. 4
1.3 Purpose of The Research ................................................................................... 5
1.4 Significance of The research ............................................................................. 5
1.5 Scope and Limitation ........................................................................................ 5
1.6 Definition of Key Terms ................................................................................... 6
II. CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 Wifi ................................................................................................................. 7
2.2 The Role of Wifi in Education ........................................................................ 9
2.3 Teaching Learning in 21st Century............................................................... 10
2.4 Teaching English in 21st Century ................................................................. 12
2.5 Teaching English at Senior High School ...................................................... 14
2.5.1 Media of Teaching English for Senior High School ........................... 14
2.5.1.1 Laptop ........................................................................................ 15
2.5.1.2 Mobile Phone ............................................................................. 16
2.5.1.3 LCD Projector ............................................................................ 17
III. CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Design .............................................................................................. 18
3.2 Population and Sample .................................................................................... 19
3.3 Research Instrument ........................................................................................ 19
3.3.1 Observation.......................................................................................... 20
3.3.2 Interview .............................................................................................. 20
3.4 Data Collection ................................................................................................ 22
3.5 Data Analysis .................................................................................................. 22
IV. CHAPTER IV: RESEARCH FINDING AND DISCUSSION
4.1 Findings ........................................................................................................... 23
4.1.1 The Application of Wi-Fi .................................................................... 23
4.1.2 The Problems Faced by Students and Teacher in Applying Wi-Fi ..... 28
4.1.3 The Solution ........................................................................................ 29
4.2 Discussion ....................................................................................................... 30
V. CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTIONS
5.1 Conclusion ....................................................................................................... 32
5.2 Suggestion ....................................................................................................... 33
REFERENCESS
APPENDIXES
REFERENCES
Ary, Donald et. al. 2010. Introduction to Research in Education Eight Edition.
Canada: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning
Boyd, Natalie. 2003. Types of Measurement: Direct, Indirect & Constructs.
Accessed from http://study.com/academy/lesson/types-of-measurementdirect-indirect-constructs.html
Brown, H. Douglas. 2007. Principles of Language Learning and Teaching Fifth
Edition. New York: Pearson Education
Cohen, D and Crabtree, B. 2006. Qualitative Research Guidelines Project.
Accessed from http://www.qualres.org/HomeFocu-3647.html
Dr. Shin, Joan Kang. 2014. Keys to be English Teacher in The 21st Century.
Accessed from http://www.americalearningmedia.net/edicion-005/276-news
Emzir, Siti Hikmah. 2013. Teaching English for Senior High School in Cahaya
Madani Banten Boarding School in Banten Province. Jakarta State
University
Fried, Carrie B. 2006. In-Class Laptop Use and Its Effect on Students
Learning.Winona State University
Graddol, David. 2000. The Future of English?. UK: The British Council
Hall, Graham. 2011. Exploring English Language Teaching, Language in Action.
UK: Routledge
Hamel, Gregory. 2008. What are The Benefit of Laptop in School?. Accessed
from http://classroom.synonym.com/benefits-laptops-school-2552.html
Harmer, Jeremy. 2007. The Practice of English Language Teaching Fourth
Edition. Longman ELT
Havas, Dr. Magda. 2004. Wifi is not Safe for Kids. UK
Holm, Theodorade. 2011. Benefit of Projector in The Classroom. University of
Sussex
Karaoğlu, Özge. 2009. 21st Century Students. UK: British Council
Kvale, Stainer. 1996. Inter Views: An introduction to qualitative research
interviewing. US: SAGE Publications, Inc; 1 edition
Lu, Yong. 2004. How are College Students Using Wireless Internet to Facilitate
Learning?. Kent State University
Mathews, J.B. 2005. Why are Wireless Services Important to State and Education
Leader?. Atlanta: www.sreb.org
Ming, Thang Siew. 2010. The Use of Wireless Technology in UKM:Challenges
Faced and Its Impact on English Language Learning. The Southeast Asian
Journal of English Language Studies, Vol 18(1): 129-143. Universiti
Kebangsaan Malaysia
Palfrey, John and Gasser, URS. 2008. Born Digital “Understanding The First
Generation of Digital Native”. New York: Basic Book
Rajesh. 2009. Advantages and Dis-advantages of Having Wireless(Wi-Fi)as
primary network. Accessed from http://www.excitingip.com
Rucynski, J. 2011. Using the Simpsons in EFL classes. English Teaching Forum
(49) 1: 8-17
Sarkar, Nurul.I. 2006. Tools for Teaching Computer Networking and Hardware
concept. New Zealand: Information Science Publishing
Taylor, Ellen. 1996. Collecting Evaluation Data:Direct Observation. University
of Wisconsin-Extension
Thoman, E. 2003. Media Literacy: A guided Tour of The best Resources for
Teaching. The Clearing House 76 (6): 278-83. Accessed from
www.jstor.org/stable/30189851
Viera, Inggrid. 2007. Commitment to the Role of The Teacher as a Facilitator of
Learning. Accessed from
http://www.onu.edu/ats/cte/knowledge/facilitator.shtml
Woodford, Chris. 2014. Wireless Internet
Wu, Hung-Lan and Volker, Deborah L. 2009. The use of theory in qualitative
approaches to research: application in end-of-life studies. UK: Blackwell
Publishing Ltd
Wulystan. 2012. Using Mobile Phone for Teaching and Learning Purposes in
Higher Learning Institution: The Case of Sokoine University of Agriculture
in Tanzania. Sokoine University of Agriculture
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
This chapter discuses about background of the study, research problems,
purposes of the study, significance of the research, scope and limitation, and the
definition of the key terms.
1.1 Background of Study
Wi-Fi is the name of a popular wireless networking technology that uses radio
waves to provide wireless high-speed internet and network connections. A
common misconception is that the term of Wi-Fi is short for "wireless fidelity,"
however this is not the case. Wi-Fi is one of the technology systems that can
connect computer, laptop, or mobile phone to the internet. People can ask about
anything if they already have connected to Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi has been famous after
1980 (Woodford, 2014).
According to Palfrey and Gasser (2008), people who were born after 1980 use
Usenet and bulletin board systems, came online when they conduct social digital
technologies or known as Digital Native. The Digital Natives have the access to
networked digital technologies and mastering the skills needed for those
technologies (except for the baby but the baby will learn soon enough as a part of
the nativity). For example, they are able to operate PowerPoint in order to present
some materials in modern way. Besides, they are also able to operate Photoshop
in order to edit any photo or even turned it into the perfect birthday card. Or they
1
make a funny video and uploaded on YouTube. As we have known in today’s
reality, teenagers are awfully close to digital technology as well as Wi-Fi. We
usually find teenagers brings their phone cell or laptop everywhere and coming to
the place which provides Wi-Fi connection. They commonly operate their social
media in order to gain any information. So that is why, in this recent era Wi-Fi is
the important needs for every people especially teenagers.
Nowadays, Wi-Fi possess function in every setting involves educational
setting. The function of Wi-Fi in educational setting is to motivate the learning
activities by providing the ease of access to the students. The other use of
connecting technology such as Wi-Fi is a direct access to the information needed
for teaching and learning activity. Furthermore, by using Wi-Fi teachers are
greatly aided by internet to upgrade their method of teaching. The phenomenon of
the use of Wi-Fi in educational setting also happened in Indonesia.
In almost Indonesia schools, the teaching learning activity has followed the
development of the existing technology as well as Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi does not only
used in IT subject but also all of subjects involves English subject. Malang is one
of city in Indonesia which provides Wi-Fi connection in some educational setting
particularly senior high school. During the learning process especially English
subject, students are permitted to carry a laptop or mobile phone. The function is
to facilitate the learning process. They can look for a lot of examples from around
the world that have been uploaded on internet. They also can send tasks via email.
They can search anything and facilitate for learning.
2
The information above is based on the theoretical consideration. Empirically,
the studies about Wi-Fi have been carried by some researchers such as Ming
(2010), Fried (2006) and Lu (2004).
According to Ming (2010), the challenges faced and its impact on English
language learning are represented as follows: (1) The usage of wireless
technology can provide new learning opportunities to the learners by increasing
their interest in education and enabling them to overcome physical barriers. (2)
Wireless technology has led to direct learning of English through accessing
English language learning websites and online dictionaries, communicating
socially online for learning purposes, to incidental learning through involvement
in social networking and entertainment activities.
Fried (2006) states, the use of laptop in classroom and the effect on student
learning is that students who used laptops in class spent considerable time
multitasking and that the laptop use posed a significant distraction to both users
and fellow students. Most importantly, the level of laptop use was negatively
related to several measures of student learning, including self-reported
understanding of course material and overall course performance.
Futhermore, the similar research also investigate the use of wireless internet to
facilitate learning in college student enviroment. The research found that wireless
Internet can promote student-centered learning by providing a choice of location,
better learning environment, flexibility of time, easy involvement in group
projects, and improved communication with instructors and other learners. New
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teaching strategies and models need to be developed to take full advantage of
wireless technology (Lu, 2004).
Based on the information above, the researcher is interested to carry out a
research entitled “The use of Wi-Fi in English teaching and learning at SMAN 7
Malang”. The researcher chose this senior high school as the object of her study
since she has joined PPL 2 there. Beside, SMAN 7 Malang is one of senior high
school which supports the use of Wi-Fi in teaching learning activity. It can be
proven that the school provides Wi-Fi connection in all of areas of the school. The
students and teacher are allowed to bring cell phone or even laptop during
teaching learning process. Furthermore, both teacher and students are awfully
allowed to use Wi-Fi as long as used to enrich their knowledge.
1.2 Research Problem
Based on the explanation above, the research problems are formulated as follows :
1. How is the application of Wi-Fi in English teaching and learning at SMAN
7 Malang?
2. What are the problems faced by students and teacher in applying Wi-Fi in
English teaching and learning at SMAN 7 Malang?
3. What solutions are found to solve the student’s and teacher’s problem in
the use of Wi-Fi in English teaching and learning at SMAN 7 Malang?
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1.3 Purpose of The Research
Based on the research problems above, the purpose of the research are :
1. To explain the application of Wi-Fi in English teaching and learning at
SMAN 7 Malang.
2. To investigate the problems faced by students and teacher in applying WiFi in English teaching and learning at SMAN 7 Malang.
3. To find out the solutions to solve the student’s and teacher’s problem in
the use of Wi-Fi in English teaching and learning at SMAN 7 Malang.
1.4 Significance of The Research
Theoritically, the significance of this research is to discover the
application of Wi-Fi as technology in teaching learning English. Practically, it is
expected to give contribution to English teacher and students. For English teacher,
they are expected to enrich teaching material by using another sources especially
internet which is connected by Wi-Fi.
1.5 Scope and Limitation
The scope in this research is the use of Wi-Fi in teaching learning English
at SMAN 7 Malang. The limitation of this research consists of one science class,
one social class and one language class students who are in eleventh grade at
SMAN 7 Malang, because the students who are in eleventh grade has already
using Wi-Fi for 2 years. They have more experience and benefit with using Wi-Fi.
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1.6 Definition of Key Term
To avoid misunderstanding and misinterpretation in this study, there are
several key terms that are considered essential to define:
1. Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that allows computers and other
devices to communicate over a wireless signal.
2. Teaching is showing or helping someone to learn how to do something,
giving instruction, guinding in the study of something, providing with
knowledge and causing to know or understand. (Brown, 2007)
3. Learning is acquiring or getting of knowledge of a subject or a skill by
study experience, or instruction. (Brown, 2007)
4. English is a subject of learning to educate on the English language in
general and to aid in the understanding and employment of the language.
(Hobby, 2011)
5. SMAN 7 Malang is located in the road Cengger ayam street I/14,
Tulusrejo, Lowokwaru District, Malang.
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