MENJELAJAHI PERSEPSI SISWA EFL PADA MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN ONLINE CLOUDX KELAS XI DI SMK NEGERI 1 TANJUNG SELOR
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-to-face classes as in normal situations before distance education was implemented.