EXPLORING EFL STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON CLOUDX ONLINE LEARNING MEDIA OF ELEVENTH GRADE AT SMK NEGERI 1 TANJUNG SELOR

Abstract

This study aims to describe the perception of EFL students towards the online
learning media CloudX class XI at SMK Negeri 1 Tanjung Selor. This study uses a
quantitative descriptive approach. Samples were taken as many as 70 respondents
from class XI SMK Negeri 1 Tanjung Selor. Data collection techniques are using
questionnaires and interview guidelines. The results of the questionnaire were
analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis and interview results as supporting
information. The results of this study indicate that EFL students provide perceptions
of CloudX online learning media from the positive and negative sides. On the
positive side, students are helped to take distance learning at home through virtual
meetings using the CloudX application. In addition, there are several features such
as audio, video, chat rooms, and share screens to support students and teachers in
discussing and communicating in the online learning process. Therefore, students
can easily understand the learning topic because the teacher can share and explain
the material at the same time. Furthermore, the CloudX app also provides a positive
experience with students. For example, students can know how to use technology (eg
CloudX). However, EFL students also gave negative perceptions of online learning
through CloudX. Based on the results of the study, sometimes online learning
through CloudX is not effective because there are several obstacles such as students
not having a good internet connection and not all students having adequate facilities
(such as smartphones or laptops) as supporting devices to attend virtual meetings
through CloudX. On the other hand, most students prefer to share and discuss ideas
with peers and colleagues, responding to online discussions in traditional face-toface
classes
as
in
normal
situations
before
distance
education
was
implemented.