Students’ Perception Towards Instagram as English Mobile Learning
English learning, Instagram, students’ perception
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36582/jotell.v3i11.10606Abstract
This study explores students' perceptions of Instagram as a medium for English language learning, focusing on its role in enhancing engagement, creativity, and language skills. Conducted with English Education students from Universitas Negeri Manado, the research utilizes a quantitative approach and a closed-ended questionnaire, collecting data from 45 participants who actively use Instagram. The findings indicate that students perceive Instagram positively, noting its visually engaging and interactive platform as conducive to learning. Key benefits highlighted include increased engagement, enjoyment, and motivation, with Instagram’s multimedia and social features creating a dynamic environment where students feel more connected to peers and content. Additionally, Instagram is seen as a valuable tool for vocabulary acquisition and exposure to authentic English language use, particularly through real-world examples provided by native speakers and educational accounts. However, some limitations were identified, such as distractions inherent to the platform and a perceived lack of support for developing learning independence. Overall, the study suggests that Instagram holds significant potential as a supplementary educational tool, which, when thoughtfully integrated, can complement traditional methods and foster a more engaging and socially connected learning experience.
References
Akbari, O., & Sahibzada, J. (2020). Students’ Self-Confidence and Its Impacts on Their Learning Process. American International Journal of Social Science Research, 5(1), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.46281/aijssr.v5i1.462
Al-Ali, S. (2014). Embracing the selfie craze: exploring the possible use of instagram as a language mLearning tool. Issues and Trends in Educational Technology, II(2), 1-16.
Ali, M., Yaacob, R. A. I. B. R., Al-Amin Bin Endut, M. N., & Langove, N. U. (2017). Strengthening theacademic usage of social media: An exploratory study. Journal of King Saud University - Computer andInformation Sciences, 29(4), 553–561. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jksuci.2016.10.002
Arikunto, S. (2002). Metodologi Penelitian Suatu Pendekatan Proposal. Jakarta: PT. Rineka Cipta.
Atmoko Dwi, Bambang. 2012. Instagram Handbook Tips Fotografi Ponsel. Jakarta: Media Kita.
Bilal, D. (2014). The impact of content consumption in a digital age. International Journal of Educational Technology, 11(2), 45-59. https://doi.org/10.1080/1528827X.2014.899030
Boy, J. D., & Uitermark, J. (2016). How to study the city on Instagram. PLoS ONE, 11(6), e0158161. Retrieved from https://www.academia.edu/26135586/Boy_John_D_and_Justus_Uitermark_2016_How_to_study_the_city_on_Instagram_PLoS_ONE_11_6_e0158161
Eriyanto, M. G., Roesminingsih, M. V., & Soeherman, I. K. (2021). The effect of learning motivation on learning independence and learning outcomes of students in the package c equivalence program. IJORER: International Journal of Recent Educational Research, 2(4), 455-467.
Gibson, R. (2012). Using social media as a language learning tool http://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2012/apr/10/languageteaching-social-media
Gómez Molinero, R., Zayas García, A., Ruiz González, P., & Guil, R. (2018). Optimism and resilience among university students.
Handayani, F. (2016). Instagram as a teaching tool? really? Proceedings of the Fourth International Seminar onEnglish Language and Teaching, 320-327.
Hernik, J., & Jaworska, E. (2018). The effect of enjoyment on learning. In INTED2018 proceedings (pp. 508-514). IATED.
Khalitova, L., & Gimaletdinova, G. (2016). Mobile technologies in teaching English as a foreign language in higher education: A case study of using mobile application Instagram. Retrieved from ResearchGate.
Kodri, M. (2022). Pre-service EFL Teachers’ Perception of Social Media Utilization in English Teaching (Doctoral dissertation, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara).
Krashen, S. D. (1985). The input hypothesis: Issues and implications. Longman.
Kristina Nike, Aprilia. (2006). The Analysis of Speech Produced by Teacher and Students of Sixth Year Class of SDN Dawungsari. Semarang: Semarang State University.
Kuning, D. S. (2020). Applications of Social Media to Learn Speaking: Applications of Social Media to Learn Speaking. Edukasi Lingua Sastra, 18(1), 77-85.
Lally, P., Van Jaarsveld, H. I., Potts, H. W., & Wardle, J. (2010). How are habits formed: Modelling habit formation in the real world. European Journal of Social Psychology, 40(6), 998–1009. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsp.674
Lavrakas, J. Paul. (2008). Encyclopedia of survey research methods. Thousan Oaks Calif: SAGE Publications
Liando, Nihta V. F. (2015). Students’ Vs. Teachers’ Perspectives on Best Teacher Characteristics in Efl Classrooms. TEFLIN journal, 2015
Lomicka, L., & Lord, G. (2016). Social Networking and Language Learning. In F.Farr & L. Murray (Eds.), TheRoutledge Handbook of Language Learning and Technology. Routledge.https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315657899
Lumentut, Y., & Lengkoan, F. (2021). The Relationships of Psycholinguistics in Acquisition and Language Learning. Journal of English Culture, Language, Literature and Education, 9(1), 17-29.
Mahmud, D. (1989). Psikologi pendidikan suatu pendekatan terapan. Yogyakarta: BPFE.
Manca, S., & Ranieri, M. (2016). Facebook and the others. Potentials and obstacles of Social Media for teachingin higher education. Computers and Education, 95, 216–230.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2016.01.012
Mardianti, C. R. (2018). students' perception on the use of animation video in teaching listening comprehension of narrative text. Jakarta.
Marettih, A. K. E., Ikhwanisifa, I., Susanti, R., & Ramadhani, L. (2022). Gambaran Resilensi Akademik Mahasiswa Tingkat Akhir yang Sedang Mengerjakan Skripsi Di Masa Pandemi Covid-19. Psikobuletin: Buletin Ilmiah Psikologi, 3(3), 140-153.
Mentang, D. I. K., Tuna, J. R., & Liando, N. . (2022). THE ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN ENGLISH ONLINE LEARNING. JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature, 1(4), 550-564. https://doi.org/10.36582/jotell.v1i4.3870
Moreau, E. (2018). What is Instagram? CA Educators Together. Retrieved from https://www.caeducatorstogether.org/cabinet/file/df703dbd-0a56-4b5f-8909-8d850180a7dd/What_is_Instagram.pdf
Nandita, E. V. (2021). Students’ Perceptions of The Use of Youtube Channel For Speaking Skill At English Education Department State Islamic University of Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau (Doctoral dissertation, UNIVERSITAS ISLAM NEGERI SULTAN SYARIF KASIM RIAU).
Nation, I. S. P. (2013). Learning vocabulary in another language (2nd ed.). Cambridge University Press.
Parsons, J., & Taylor, L. (2011). Improving student engagement. Current issues in education, 14(1).
Pujiati, H., & Tamela, E. (2019, August). The use of instagram to increase students’ motivation and students’ competence in learning English. In 1st International Conference on Education Social Sciences and Humanities (ICESSHum 2019) (pp. 651-656). Atlantis Press.
Sabudu, Delli. (2019). The Investigation into Primacy Effect on Students' Vocabulary Memorization. CELTIC: A Journal of Culture, English a Teaching, Literature & Linguistics
Siagian, S. P. (1989). Teori Motivasi dan aplikasinya. Jakarta: Bina Aksara.
Solso, R. L., Maclin, O. H., & Maclin, M. K. 2008. Psikologi kognitif (8th ed). Jakarta:Erlangga.
Sternberg, R. J. (1996). How to develop student creativity. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Taqwiem, Muhammad Ahsani (2021) STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF USING ANIMATION VIDEO IN TEACHING VOCABULARY TO 7TH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMPN 14 JAMBI CITY. S1 thesis, Universitas Jambi.
Tirani, A. G. (2016). The Use of Instagram for English Language Learning in English Language Education Departement.
Thomas, D., & Brown, J. S. (2011). A new culture of learning: Cultivating the imagination for a world of constant change. CreateSpace Independent Publishing.
Vianty, M., & Rasilia, P. (2014). The use of instagram to promote reading interest and build student characters. English Education Study Program Sriwijaya University, 247-253.
Vivakaran, M. V., & Neelamalar, M. (2018). Utilization of Social Media Platforms for Educational Purposesamong the Faculty of Higher Education with Special Reference to Tamil Nadu. Higher Education for theFuture, 5(1), 4–19. https://doi.org/10.1177/2347631117738638
Warda, E. G. and Armeria, W. (2019). The effectiveness of teaching writing descriptive text by using social media "Instagram" to improve students' writing ability at junior high school students.. Vol.7, No.1, 16-24. Retrieved from Doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.30651/tell.v7i1.2696.
Wibowo, H. A. (2013). Students’ Perception Toward The Inclusion of Target Culture in Teaching English As a Foreign Language (Doctoral dissertation, Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FBS-UKSW).
Zulhernanda, W. (2018). Teachers’ perceptions on application of 2013 curriculum for elementary school in Medan. Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 9(1), 62-66.
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2025 JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
