EFFECT OF USING NEARPOD APPLICATION ON READING COMPREHENSION OF SEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF MTS ALKHAIRAAT TARAKAN
Reading Comprehension is one of the essential skills in English language learning. However, students often face challenges in understanding texts in depth. This study aims to investigate the effect of using the Nearpod Application on the reading comprehension of seventh-grade students at MTs Alkhairaat Tarakan. The research employed a pre-experimental method with a one-group Pretest-posttest design involving 17 students. The results indicated an increase in the average score from 40.88 on the pretest to 70.29 on the posttest. Hypothesis testing also showed a significance value of Sig 0.05, indicating a significant improvement after using Nearpod. In addition to the test score enhancement, classroom observations revealed that students became more active, motivated, and confident while learning through the interactive Nearpod media. Despite technical constraints like internet connectivity, the application effectively enhanced students' reading comprehension. Therefore, using the Nearpod application positively affects reading comprehension and students' learning behaviour in seventh-grade students at MTs Alkhairaat Tarakan