English Language and Literature International Conference (ELLiC) Proceedings
Vol 1 (2017): 1st ELLiC Proceedings: `Innovation, Trends, and Challenges in English Language Learnin

Students Perspectives toward the Use of Instagram in Writing Class

Candradewi Wahyu Anggraeni (Tidar University)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Apr 2017

Abstract

This study presents the students perspectives of using Instagram in doing their writing assignment. Qualitative research method in the form of case study is conducted to obtain the data. Sixty students of writing class are employed as participants in this study. The result reveals that the students perspectives cover two aspects that include benefits and barriers of using Instagram. One of the benefits shows that participants have positive perspectives of using Instagram in their writing assignment. Participants view that Instagram is a valuable social network platform that motivate them to write better. However, the participants face challenges in using Instagram for their writing assignment. The overall contribution of this article is to build on theoretical, practical, and pedagogical significances for students perspectives toward using Instagram in writing class.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ELLIC

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

English Language and Literature International Conference (ELLiC) proceedings are the proceedings of an annual international conference named the English Language and Literature International Conference (ELLiC). The proceedings publish scientific articles in the following fields - language teaching, ...