USING GOOGLE CLASROOM AS MEDIA FOR LEARNING ENGLISH: STUDENTS

PERSPECTIVE IN ENGLISH CLASROOM DURING PANDEMIC

ABSTRACT

This research investigates about students’ perspective of using Google Classroom as media for
learning English. The aim of this research is to investigate the students’ perspective of using
Google classroom as media for English Learning. In this research used quantitative research in
the form of a survey. In this research involved five classes which consist 30 of the student each
class, but the researcher take 15 students each one class. The research will collecting the data
using Google form for the student to filling it. Based on the result, the researcher found that the
students satisfy with the Google Classroom’s tool that were introduced in the class where all
ratios are above averages. In particular, comparative performance is good in the areas of ease of
access, perceived usefulness, communication and interaction, instruction delivery and students’
satisfaction towards the Google Classroom’s learning activities.

Key Words: Perception, Google Classroom, E-Learning

1. INTRODUCTION

Since the discovery of covid-19, the system in various fields has changed from offline to online,
include in education system. Therefore, the Indonesian ministry of education and culture has
issued circular letter number 4 of 2020 concerning implementation emergency education that is
E-learning. (Chandra, 2020).

E-learning has been recognized as an effective way to improve the quality of learning in schools
because of its variety in increasing student satisfaction, student interaction, and student
motivation. There are many kinds of platform that supported E learning such as zoom, Google
meet, edmodo even Google Classroom.(Arora, 2020). Google Classroom is to offer a platform of
blended learning in schools in order to simplify creating assignment and getting the grade out to
the students in a paperless way (Donald Yates, 2017). Google Classroom helps teachers and
students to communicate and can be used to organize and manage assignments, to go paperless,
for collaboration between students and between teachers, and so on. Google Classroom aims to
provide a platform for blended learning in schools to simplify the creation of assignments, and
ensure that students receive grades in a paperless manner. It is a popular Web 2.0 tool that comes
with lots of unique features and applications.
Form previous research has not presented more detailed and in depth studies on a specific
medium such as zoom meet, Google met etc. In this study will carried out Google Classroom to
fill the gap with the previous study.

The aim of this research is find out the perspective the using of Google classroom as media for
learning English and find out the difficulties of Using Google classroom as Media in Learning
English, it can find out what obstacles have arisen and can be fixed for further learning. At this
time we are entering the 4.0 era, which does not close the possibility that someday e-learning has
become a policy. It is therefore very important to carry out this research.

The expected results in this study are to help the online learning process to find out how students'
perspective the using Google Classroom as media for English learning. After knowing students’
perspective, its hope the teacher will find their stragies and method that suitable to teach
students thorugh e-learning.
2. LITERATURE REVIEW

There have been many research papers on e-learning, online learning, and blended learning;
however, the number of research papers on Google Classroom as a learning tool is still limited.
(Firouz, 2004) reported that eLearning platforms and make recommendations on how to improve
their effectiveness and efficiency. In order to more interaction between the educator and the
student is required to enable student involvement in a more active learning style. (e learnig
Platform jurnal). Related with other research, the study was carried out at the Faculty of
Technical Sciences at the University of Novi Sad in Serbia that involved 42 students from two
courses. The findings show a significant relationship between student performance and the use of
digital educational resources from the e-learning platform. As a result, the results revealed that
the best students are located in the network's core, as measured by eigenvector centrality.
Furthermore, the trend of the analyzed data indicates that students with similar performance are
in the same cluster and that the intensity of resource use correlates with the achieved scores.
(international) Therefore, in other words e learning can carried positive impact for learning
process.
One of the platforms to support e learning is Google Classroom. Based on the research of (Izwan
Jastini and Sarah 2017) that conducted the research about Google Classroom as tools teaching
and learning, who analyzed data from 100 students showed that the majority of students are
pleased with the Google Classroom tool that was introduced in class, with all ratios being above
average, In particular, comparative performance is good in the areas. (gc as teaching and learning). In
this research one way with (Rana and Mostafa 2018) research that talking about Students acceptance of
Google Classroom. Following analysis of the results of 337 students of Al Buraimi University
College (BUC) in Oman. It was found that The findings show that all of the factors have a
significant impact on both behavioral intention and actual use of Google Classrooms. As critical
features of Google Classroom, the emphasis is placed on familiarity, usefulness, and ease of use.
As Google Classroom serves as a facilitator to develop their learning activities, these two
features have a significant impact on the chosen sample of undergraduates' intentions. (studets
accepyence). Therefore, the using Google Classroom be can effectively to teching students
through E learning.

The benefit of Google Classroom, according to Lynch (2018) benefits of Google

Classroom as follows:

a. Accessibility

Google Classroom can be accessed from any computer via Google Chrome or from any

mobile device regardless of platform

b. Paperless

Teachers and student can complete assignment and assessment directly through Google

Classroom and their work is also save to drive

c. Time Saver

Google classroom can be access anywhere, teachers will have more free time to complete

other task. Google classroom can be accessed from a mobile device, teachers and

students can participate through their phones or tablets.

d. Communication
 Teachers and students can send emails, post to the stream, send private comments or

assignment and provide comments or assignment, and provide feedback on work.

Teacher have full control over student and posts. They also communicate with parents

through individual emails or through classroom email summaries.

e. Feedback

Providing meaningful feedback to students is a valuable part of all learning. Teachers can

send feedback to each student on assignment.

3. METHODHOLOGY

This research uses a quantitative in the form of a survey. According Nazir (2005) survey

research can be defined as an investigation to obtain facts from existing phenomena and seek

factual information, whether about the social, economic, or political institution of a group or an

individual. According to Margono (2005), thus survey research method is a critical investigation

to obtain clear and good information on a particular area. This research involved 75 students of

five class from SMAN 4 Kota Serang. The research data are obtained using close ended

questionnaires. To collecting data, the researcher will use Google Form to gathering the data.

Descriptive statistical analysis intended to find a general description of the research data.

According to (Hasan 2001) explains that descriptive statistic are part of statistic that study how

to collect data and present data. Descriptive statistic function to explain the condition, symptom,

or problem.

Table of Interpretation Score

No. Mean Score Interpretation

1 0% - 19,99% Strongly Disagree
2 20% - 39,99% Disagree
3 40% - 59,99% Neutral
4 60% - 79,99% Agree
5 80% - 100% Strongly Agree

Mean Score Interpretation of Mean Score Mean Range

1.00 – 1.80 Very Low Strongly Disagree
1.81 – 2.60 Low Disagree
2.61 – 3.20 Medium Neutral
3.21 – 4.20 High Agree
4.21 – 5.00 Very High Strongly Agree

Result and Discussion

Table 1 shows that percentage of the students Easy to use of Google Classroom

Table 1 Easy to Use

SA A N D SD Total Score Mean tcr Category

Google Classroom
27 47 10 6 0 Strongly
makes you easy to 90 365 4.06 81.1
30% 52,2% 11,1% 6,7% 0% Agree
sign
Google Classroom 1
20 47 12 10
makes you easy to 1,1 90 345 3.83 76.7 Agree
22,2% 52,2% 13,3% 11,1%
access materials %
Google Classroom
2
makes you easy to 27 50 6 5 Strongly
2,2 90 365 4.06 81.1
send and receive 30% 55,6% 6,7% 5,6% Agree
%
assignment
Google Classroom 2
9 49 16 14
makes you easy to 2,2 90 319 3.54 70.9 Agree
10% 54,5% 17,8% 16,6%
operate %
Google Classroom
3
makes you easy to 8 37 21 21
3,3 90 296 3.29 65.8 Agree
understand the 8,9% 41,1% 23,3% 23,3%
%
system
Strongly
Total 1690 3.76 81.1
Agree
Based on the table 1, with the highest mean score of 4.06 and TCR of 81.1%, the students
admitted that Google Classroom makes easy them easy to sign and easy to send and receive
assignment. According to Janzen, M 2014 stated that . Google Classroom is extremely simple to set
up and use. All available features are integrated here. When a new course space is created, the instructor
is presented with three options. On the same page, he or she will notice a plus sign at the bottom of the
right side. When the instructor clicks it, four new tabs will open, titled reuse post, create question, create
assignment, and create announcement. A teacher can save all files in Google Drive. He or she can grade,
attach a YouTube video, or any other link for educational purposes. A teacher can send email to all
students at once from Google Classroom. (Janzen, M. 2014).. In beside that, The many services
provided by Google will make it much easier for instructors and teachers to carry out learning
practices. The desired learning is not just in class, but also outside of the class, because students
can learn anywhere and anytime when they access Google classroom online. On the other hand,
the lowest mean score was seen in the statement “Google Classroom make them easy to
understand the system”. The statement have score 3.29 and TCR 65.8%”. According to This app
is easily accessible and usable by instructors and learners in both face-to-face and fully online
learning environments. This allows educators to more easily experiment with and influence
"flipped instructional methods, as well as automate and organize the distribution and collection
of assignments and communications in multiple instructional milieus." (Mary, 2014). Therefore,
Google Classroom can easy to sign and receive assignment to support e learning.

Table 2 shows that percentage of the students Perceived Usefulness of Google Classroom.

SA A N D SD Total Score Mean Tcr Category

Google Classroom
2
platforms is 9 48 19 12
2,2 90 320 3.56 71.1 Agree
excellent learning 10% 53,3% 21,1% 13,3%
%
activity
Google Classroom
1
platforms is 7 41 19 22
1,1 90 301 3.34 66.9 Agree
excellent medium 7,8% 45,6% 21,1% 24,2%
%
for social interaction
Google Classroom
1
platforms is punctual 13 47 16 13
1,1 90 328 3.64 72.9 Agree
assignment 14,4% 52,5% 17,8% 14,4%
%
submission
Google Classroom
2
platforms is 6 49 20 13
2,2 90 314 3.49 69.8 Agree
productive course 6,7% 54,4% 22,2% 14,4%
%
activities
Google Classroom
2
platforms is useful 10 52 19 6
2,2 90 329 3.66 73.1 Agree
feedback by the 11,1% 58,9% 21,1% 6,7%
%
teacher Platform
Total 1592 3.54 70.8 Agree
Based on the table 2, with the highest mean score is 3.66 and TCR is 73.1%. The students
admitted that Google Classroom platform is useful feedback by the teacher Platform. The
researcher agrees that Google classroom easy to use. According to Crawford, A. R. ( 2015) states
that Google Classroom facilitates collaborative learning. Here teacher can upload materials and
can give feedback to students .Students also can upload materials..and make personal comment.
Moreover, students can collaborate with each other. On the other hand, the lowest mean score is
3.34 and TCR is 66.9%. It was seen in the statement “Google Classroom platforms is excellent
medium for social interaction”. According to Google Classroom facilitates communication
between teachers and students and can be used to organize and manage assignments, go
paperless, collaborate between students and teachers, and so on! It's similar to iTunes U,
Showbie, and other online learning platforms. Therefore, Google Classroom is useful feedback
and collaborative learning.

Table 3 shows that percentage of the students Communication and interaction through
Google Classroom.

SA A N D SD Total Score Mean Tcr category

Google Classroom
platform is 5 1
50 16 18
comfortable 5,6 1,1 90 310 3.44 68.9 Agree
55,6% 17,8% 20%
communication % %
channel
Google Classroom
platform are 5 3
38 19 25
engaging students 5,6 3,3 90 287 3.19 63.8 Agree
42,2% 21,1% 27,8%
and productive % %
discussion
Google Classroom
5 1
platform is co- 44 17 23
5,6 1,1 90 299 3.32 66.4 Agree
sharing in discussion 48,9% 18,9% 25,6%
% %
forum
Google Classroom
8 1
platform are friendly 50 19 12
8,9 1,1 90 322 3.58 71.6 Agree
and approachable 55,6% 21,1% 13,3%
% %
lectures
Google Classroom
platform is 5
49 19 16 1,1
comfortable 5,6 90 311 3.46 69.1 Agree
54,4% 21,1% 17,8% %
interaction among %
participant
Total 1529 3.40 68.0 Agree
Based on the table 3, with the highest mean score is 3.58 and TCR is 71.6%. The students
admitted that Google classroom platform are friendly and approachable lectures. According to
Using Goggle Classroom directly can provide significant advantages to both lecturers and
students. For example, if the task consists of multiple choices, the lecturer no longer needs to
correct each one individually on a sheet of paper; instead, with Google Classroom, the value will
automatically exit on the spot. It also aids in determining which discussions are not being
understood by the majority of students, allowing the majority of lessons to be replicated more
effectively. On the other hand, The lowest mean score is 3.19 and TCR is 63,8%. It was seen in
the statemen “Google Classroom platform are engaging students and productive discussion.
Accordng to Google Classroom can be elevated to become a pedagogical/cognitive tool to assist
in shifting the focus of the classroom from teacher-centered and controlled to learner-centered
and open to inquiry, dialogue, and creative thinking on the part of learners as active participants.
Therefore, Google Classroom is platform friendly and approachable lectures.

Table 4 shows that percentage of the students Students satisfaction with Google Classroom.

SA A N D SD Total Score Mean tcr Category

 Google Classroom
make you feel be
2
enjoy during 8 38 21 21
2,2 90 299 3.32 66.4 Agree
learning English 8,9% 42,2% 23,3% 23,3%
%
using Google
classroom
You don’t have a
3
problem about the 5 53 16 13
3,3 90 314 3.49 69.8 Agree
features of Google 5,6% 58,9% 17,8% 14,4%
%
Classroom Platform
Features on Google
1
classroom is 7 42 21 19
1,1 90 305 3.39 67.8 Agree
enough completed 7,8% 46,7% 23,3% 21,1%
%
for learning English
Google Classroom
make you
5
comfortable 10 34 16 25
5,6 90 289 3.21 64.2 Agree
because it is not 11,1% 37,8% 17,8% 27,8%
%
need quota very
much
Google Classroom
Platforms Is 3
5 38 27 17
Preferable 3,3 90 295 3.28 65.6 Agree
5,6% 42,2% 30% 18,9%
platforms To Every %
Subject
 Total 1502 3.34 66.4 Agree

Based on the table 1, with the highest mean score is 3.49 and TCR is 69.8% of the students
admitted that You don’t have a problem about the features of Google Classroom Platform.
According to Chehayeb, A. (2015), Google Classroom Software Engineer mentions that they
built classroom " to save time". He claims that Google is launching some features like export
grades to Google Sheets, easier to update grade point scale ,keyboard navigation for entering
grades, sort by name on grading page etc to save teachers' timeOn the other hand, the lowest
mean score is 3.21 and TCR is 64.2. It was seen in the statement “Google Classroom make you
comfortable because it is not need quota very much”. According to phonix Google Classroom is
a free application that allows students and teachers to communicate, form teams, organize and
manage homework, complete assignments without using paper, and much more. Therefore,
Google Classroom is easy features.

Conclusion

Based on the research, perception of the student during learning process that using Google
Classroom is positive perception. It reported such aspects of GC access, usefulness, communication and
satisfaction. The study suggest that the student had no problem to access any facilitate the using of
Google Classroom. They can get feedback, easy to sign, can discussion easily. Overall the students have
positive perception with Google Classroom.

Suggestion

Based on the conclusion that have been stated above, the learning process can still be carried out
even though it is not face to face but in online system through Google Classroom. With it is known that
goole classroom is quite effective in using E learning. Then, for futher researcher, it is hoped that they can
continue research on the use of Google Classroom in online learning using other indicators.
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