Student’s Perceptions in Learning English Via Microsoft Teams in COVID-19 Pandemic Era

Abstract

The objective of the research is to find out the students’ perceptions after using Microsoft Teams in English online learning. This research used quantitative method. The subject of this research was the eleventh grade of SMA N 1 Gubug in the academic year 2021/2022. The researcher observed one class called XI Science 8 with 36 students. The data of this research were collected by using questionnaires. The questionnaire consisted of 30 items. The researcher categorizes the results of the questionnaire into four indicators: accessibility, student perception, material and assignment delivery, and learning activity using Microsoft Teams. The findings of this research indicate that students’ perception after using Microsoft Teams in English online learning is positive. The students have a positive perception of learning activities as well as material and assignment delivery. Microsoft Teams app is suitable and effective for distance learning English because it has full features. Its full features make it easier for students to join video meeting, receive materials and collect assignments in only one application. Those results can be a suggestion for the next researcher to examine teachers' perceptions on how to optimize teaching and learning strategies via Microsoft Teams. Microsoft Teams can be an alternative for other teachers and lecturers to use Microsoft Teams to teach their students online learning. It can also help the students submit their assignments without face-to-face learning.

Keywords: perception, Microsoft Teams, online learning.