The Application of Padlet in Teaching and Learning of Writing Recount Text at Senior High School in Palu City

Abstract

Writing skill is one of the essential skill in English language skills that should be mastered by Senior High school students. Meanwhile, writing is perceived as one of the most challenging and less attractive skills to be learned. The application of Padlet as a learning media is an alternative strategy for motivating and promoting students to write. Therefore, this study attempted to provide transparent information of the integration technology in teaching and learning English writing skills, particularly in writing recount text using Padlet, and how the student's response and attitude toward the use of Padlet in the writing process. This research applied a case study and conducted at Grade Eleventh, Madani Senior High School. The data were collected through observation, interviews obtained from the teacher, and questionnaires for the students. The researcher employed a Qualitative approach in analyzing the data. The findings show that students accepted the application of Padlet in conducting the teaching and learning process, it gives a positive effect on the students learning performance: 1. it was about 85% student can do the task collaboratively and `cooperatively, 2. students were motivating and participating actively in-class activities. These findings suggest that the use of Padlet can be implemented at other schools in Palu City.

efficacy of integrating Padlet-mediated feedback into writing lessons: A case of low-proficiency students

“…Moreover, Jong and Tan's (2021) findings were inconsistent with the previous studies, as they realized that the benefits of Padlet were hindered by various obstacles, including students' lack of devices, stable internet, and digital literacy. In contrast, Mulyadi et al (2021) reported that students did not encounter any difficulty while using Padlet due to its simple accessibility.…”

“…In literature, Rashid et al (2019) found that using Padlet encouraged the students to check and edit punctuation and grammar errors, as well as the accuracy of their vocabulary, before posting online, as it would be reviewed by the teacher. Mulyadi et al (2021) and Silas (2022) comparably found that Padlet increased the students' confidence to write and submit their work due to its simplicity and the feasibility feature of anonymity, which reduced students' fear of being judged by the teacher or friends. Padlet is a real-time participatory technology and hence the study focuses on how it provides the students equal chances to share their ideas and allows teachers to 'hear' all students' views.…”

“…It can be used as a formative assessment tool as it provides prompt feedback for both the students and the teacher (Chen, 2022). In a case study, Mulyadi et al (2021) found that integrating Padlet into teaching writing improved the students' learning outcomes as it allowed teachers and students to be more accessible to exchange information and deliver and receive guidance. Similarly, in their quasi-experimental study, Sehuddin et al (2021) found that Padlet was an effective pedagogical tool as it significantly improved the EFL students' writing achievements in the aspects of content, organization, vocabulary, and mechanics.…”

Evaluating Online Applications in Teaching and Learning English for Mechanical Engineering Students at Hanoi University of Industry during COVID-19 Period

“…First of all, Padlet encourages collaborative learning in class, particularly in writing and speaking. According to Mulyadi et al (2021), writing assignments is considered easier for both teachers and students, as they can post their products directly to the wall, and other classmates are likely to leave comments or feedback. By this method, students could learn from each other without feeling reluctant to be exposed to the whole class.…”

Factors Affecting Learners’ Participation through the Integration of Padlet in a Tertiary ESL Classroom

“…For example, the usage of Padlet as a platform for the educators and learners to be engaged, particularly during class sessions are resulting in a positive outcome with the learners' participation in the lesson. Based on the findings obtained from a study conducted by Mulyadi, Naniwarsih, Omolu, Manangkari, and Amiati (2021), the findings show that with the help of Padlet, students were enthused about and active in classroom activities. For decades, the traditional technique of teaching, which includes lectures and handouts, has been the usual way of instruction, and it was still being used in ESL classrooms.…”