USING INTERNET AND BLOG TO SUPPORT LEARNING WRITING
Tantari Bayu Aji/10004289/L
USING INTERNET AND BLOG TO SUPPORT LEARNING WRITING
ABSTRACT
At this time, the development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in various fields is very rapid and is seen as a necessity and an opportunity. In the field of English education, for example, the development of ICT can provide a new dimension to the learning of literacy skills; ICT can provide creative opportunities for young writers. The ability to write well is critical for future learners. To start writing, learners can start from something as simple and informal, such as journal / diary daily activities. However, learning to write is still perceived conventional where teachers are often told make a direct writing without the writing process. They are often given limited so it is less interesting, challenging exploration, losing the element of innovation and creation. In fact, larning often, over the years, become the sole examiner of learners writing that the lack of feedback and interaction in the process of writing it. One way that can be used to improve the quality of teaching and learning writing skills with the use of ICT is a blog (online journal). Blog is an online journal where learners can write whatever they think is interesting, edit it, publish it, and even make it a media to (sharing) for all those involved. It is believed that the use of a blog post can provide a real audience and potential for improvement of learner writing, innovation, exploration, and the creation of better, giving a more dynamic interaction, better literacy skills, even the development work in teams.
Keywords: Blog, Internet, Learning Writing
INTRODUCTION
Developments in science and technology have been so rapid at this age. Scientific developments that occurred during this does not take place suddenly, but occurs gradually. The development of science occurs because humans have always faced the challenge of nature, circumstances and
USING INTERNET AND BLOG TO SUPPORT LEARNING WRITING
ABSTRACT
At this time, the development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in various fields is very rapid and is seen as a necessity and an opportunity. In the field of English education, for example, the development of ICT can provide a new dimension to the learning of literacy skills; ICT can provide creative opportunities for young writers. The ability to write well is critical for future learners. To start writing, learners can start from something as simple and informal, such as journal / diary daily activities. However, learning to write is still perceived conventional where teachers are often told make a direct writing without the writing process. They are often given limited so it is less interesting, challenging exploration, losing the element of innovation and creation. In fact, larning often, over the years, become the sole examiner of learners writing that the lack of feedback and interaction in the process of writing it. One way that can be used to improve the quality of teaching and learning writing skills with the use of ICT is a blog (online journal). Blog is an online journal where learners can write whatever they think is interesting, edit it, publish it, and even make it a media to (sharing) for all those involved. It is believed that the use of a blog post can provide a real audience and potential for improvement of learner writing, innovation, exploration, and the creation of better, giving a more dynamic interaction, better literacy skills, even the development work in teams.
Keywords: Blog, Internet, Learning Writing
INTRODUCTION
Developments in science and technology have been so rapid at this age. Scientific developments that occurred during this does not take place suddenly, but occurs gradually. The development of science occurs because humans have always faced the challenge of nature, circumstances and