Challenges and Advantages of Using Social Media in the Learning Process of The Students of FLA UKSW

Abstract

Nowadays, social media is very popular in influencing higher education teaching-learning. This study observed students’ perceptions towards using social media in higher Education. In other words, challenges and advantages of social media in language learning process are the focus of this study. This qualitative research study was conducted in FLA UKSW Salatiga where ten (10) students in ELE programs of FLA were selected using purposive sampling. Interviews were used as the instrument of data collection in which questions and data analysis were guided by Sumakul (2013). Challenges and advantages were two specific themes that emerged as the results of collecting data. There were some aspects that have classified into challenges (Language difficulty, technique, student behaviors, social aspects, and technical) and advantages (Practice, connectivity, Implementation in learning) where both have impact in the learning process. Therefore, this study is hoped to inform teacher and students what aspects to consider in social media implementation in language teaching learning process.