THE USE OF ICT AS A MEDIA IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING

Abstract

ABSTRACT

       This study explores the effect of using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in English Language Teaching. The problems of the study are: 1). How can ICT be used in english language teaching?, 2). Can the use of ICT improve the students’ achievement in English subject? The aims of the study are 1). to find out the way how to use ICT in English language teaching, and 2). to investigate whether the use of ICT can improve the students’ achievement in English subject. The data were collected by reading some references and former research finding, and by giving the students a writing test and video production. Using the data gathered from the subject of the study, that is class X-IPA 3 of SMA Laboratorium Unsyiah, the writer found that by using ICT in English language teaching, the students’ achievement in English can be improved. To do so, the teacher should make a well preparation, carry out the learning activities in accordance to the scenario and she has to manage the class well so that the teaching learning process run successfully. It can also be concluded that the uses of ICT can improve the students’ achievement in writing and video making.

Keywords: ICT, Media, English Language Teaching