Mindvisualizer Application in Class of Speaking  

Oleh:

Salasiah ; Larekeng, Siti Hajar

Jenis: Article from Proceeding
Dalam koleksi: The 62st TEFLIN International Conference: Teaching and Assessing L2 Learners in the 21st Century, Denpasar, 14-16th September 2015, Book 1, page 221-227.
Topik: mindvisualizer; teaching; speaking; development; software
Fulltext: hal 221.pdf (16.58MB)

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Technology usage in learning English can contribute the learner success in mastering English. Nowadays, there are many learning tools based technology available online and one of them is mindvisualizer. Mindvisualizer is a kind of e-mindmapping software that can be downloaded online. This software is effective and easy to use. The software eases the user to form mindmapping concept in developing idea. This study focused on the application of mindvisualizer as an e-mindmapping in developing the English speaking ability of English department students at University of Muhammadiyah Parepare. This study applied quantitative descriptive research. It aimed to describe the effectiveness of mindvisualizer application in learning speaking. Purposive sampling was chosen as the method of sampling and the sample taken was the second semester students, class C and D of English department 2013-2014 academic year at University Muhammadiyah of Parepare. The data was obtained through observation, questionnaire and interview. The data were analyzed quantitatively through percentage. The result of the study showed significance contribution of mindvisualizer application in class of speaking. Based on the research findings, majority students agreed that mindvisualizer was very useful and applicable in class of speaking. They enjoyed a lot this software and ease them to develop their ideas. The menus available in this software make them more creative in expressing ideas as they can put pictures or notes in it. However, there is one weakness of this software as it has a limited application time. Despite its limitation, this software application is highly recommended as one of teaching media in improving speaking.

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