The Students' and Teachers' Perceptions on English Language Learning Through Learning Management System (LMS)

Abstract

This research aims to identify the perception of using LMS at SMPN 2 Jember, including the system’ and usability by using blended learning. In educational systems where devices are used, technology development impacts learners' learning methods, learning styles, and teaching approaches; One of these is the implementation of mobile learning into the educational process. The practicality of smaller and lightweight devices, the availability of space and time for learning, the adaptation of material to individual requirements, and All of these benefits of mobile learning include the promotion of relationships between learners and teachers. Furthermore, mobile learning can enhance mobility by adjusting the learning technique and providing a more personalized and learner-centered experience. The growth of technology is another factor that contributes to improving education. Science and technological progress can support the educational system. Blended learning is an approach that uses digital tools in the classroom to assist students develop their skills while also contributing to the teaching process. The purpose of this study is to look into the viewpoints of students and teachers on learning English through Learning Management System (LMS) media. In this research, the researcher employed a qualitative as research design. The researcher used surveys to gather information from teacher interviews and students who were given questionnaires. This research approach was chosen because it would allow us to gauge how teachers and students felt about using an LMS in blended learning. 126 students from the 7 th and 8th grades of SMPN 2 Jember were taken as the main data. The students got the questionnaire from the researcher. The researcher also interviewed the EFL teachers from SMPN 2 Jember. In-depth interview was conducted with the teachers. It aims to gather more in-depth data on teachers' perceptions about the difficulties and benefits of using LMS in EFL teaching. This is because the students from SMPN 2 Jember are members of the Learning Management System. The following illustrations show how this research's methods were carried out. Designing the instrument was adapted using Google Form from Ulya and Mercy (2022). The researcher distributed the instrument to the 7th and 8th grade participants in order to learn how the children saw it. The participants filled out the questionnaire. A thorough interview was used to assess the teachers' viewpoint, though. The results were then presented and extensively discussed in the discussion session. The result of this research is that LMS has many interests from the students. The students felt that the LMS is easy to operate. LMS is very easy for the students to understand the subject and to support blended learning. Then the students focus more on reading and studying when I used SPADA Online Learning. LMS also makes students feel happy because they can do and learn everywhere. Students do not have limitations in using LMS. The weakness perceived in LMS is when a lot of students use the application, sometimes the program is low, and then the application cannot work well. Once, in LMS SPADA Online Learning, the teacher cannot give feedback to the students by using LMS