The use of Microsoft® Powerpoint® to learn english language among UiTM pre-diploma students

This study seeks to examine the effects of using presentation software Microsoft® PowerPoint® to teach English. Specifically, this study attempts to investigate student motivation, attitude and anxiety when presentation software Microsoft® PowerPoint® is used to learn English. The respondents in thi...

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Main Author: Chan, Valerie Sue Lin
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2006
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Online Access:http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/6539/1/ValerieChanSueLinMFP2006.pdf
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spelling my-utm-ep.65392018-09-17T03:35:23Z The use of Microsoft® Powerpoint® to learn english language among UiTM pre-diploma students 2006-09 Chan, Valerie Sue Lin L Education (General) This study seeks to examine the effects of using presentation software Microsoft® PowerPoint® to teach English. Specifically, this study attempts to investigate student motivation, attitude and anxiety when presentation software Microsoft® PowerPoint® is used to learn English. The respondents in this study were 40 Pre-Diploma students who were following the BEL 040 course offered by UiTM, Mukah Campus. The main methodology employed in this study was a survey questionnaire. Interviews were conducted on 10 of the students who had also responded to the questionnaire. The data were analyzed and computed as percentages. The results obtained showed a generally positive motivation of students towards learning English through the use of computers and Microsoft® PowerPoint®. Also, this study found that students have positive attitudes towards using Microsoft® PowerPoint® to learn English. Anxiety level varies depending on the situation. Based on this study, it could be concluded that the use of Microsoft® PowerPoint® and CALL to teach must be encouraged as it helps to motivate students and develop a positive attitude towards learning English. 2006-09 Thesis http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/6539/ http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/6539/1/ValerieChanSueLinMFP2006.pdf application/pdf en public masters Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Faculty of Education Faculty of Education
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Chan, Valerie Sue Lin
The use of Microsoft® Powerpoint® to learn english language among UiTM pre-diploma students
description This study seeks to examine the effects of using presentation software Microsoft® PowerPoint® to teach English. Specifically, this study attempts to investigate student motivation, attitude and anxiety when presentation software Microsoft® PowerPoint® is used to learn English. The respondents in this study were 40 Pre-Diploma students who were following the BEL 040 course offered by UiTM, Mukah Campus. The main methodology employed in this study was a survey questionnaire. Interviews were conducted on 10 of the students who had also responded to the questionnaire. The data were analyzed and computed as percentages. The results obtained showed a generally positive motivation of students towards learning English through the use of computers and Microsoft® PowerPoint®. Also, this study found that students have positive attitudes towards using Microsoft® PowerPoint® to learn English. Anxiety level varies depending on the situation. Based on this study, it could be concluded that the use of Microsoft® PowerPoint® and CALL to teach must be encouraged as it helps to motivate students and develop a positive attitude towards learning English.
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author Chan, Valerie Sue Lin
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title The use of Microsoft® Powerpoint® to learn english language among UiTM pre-diploma students
title_short The use of Microsoft® Powerpoint® to learn english language among UiTM pre-diploma students
title_full The use of Microsoft® Powerpoint® to learn english language among UiTM pre-diploma students
title_fullStr The use of Microsoft® Powerpoint® to learn english language among UiTM pre-diploma students
title_full_unstemmed The use of Microsoft® Powerpoint® to learn english language among UiTM pre-diploma students
title_sort use of microsoft® powerpoint® to learn english language among uitm pre-diploma students
granting_institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Faculty of Education
granting_department Faculty of Education
publishDate 2006
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