Exploring Higher Education Students' Perspective of Using Padlet as a Tool for Developing Writing Skill

121 International Journal of English Linguistics, Literature, and Education (IJELLE) Vol. 6, No. 2, December 2024, pp. 121-132 ISSN 2686-0120 (print), 2686-5106 (online) http://journal.univetbantara.ac.id/index.php/ijelle/index Exploring Higher Education Students' Perspective of Using Padlet as a Tool for Developing Writing Skill Bayu Imam Cahyono a,1*, Tiara Asa Pertiwi b,2, Taufik Arochman c,3 a,b,c English Education Study Program, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Universitas Tidar, Indonesia *; 2 , * Corresponding Author 1 Received; accepted; published ABSTRACT This research aims to explore the use of Padlet to enhance writing skills among university students. To achieve this, the researchers used qualitative research involving questionnaires and interviews with 6th-semester English Education students at Universitas Tidar. For data analysis, the researchers briefly made interpretations and conclusions based on the answers from the questionnaire and interviews. The findings revealed that Padlet facilitates improved writing by enabling real-time feedback and peer interaction. Students reported better organization and creativity in their writing tasks. Students also found Padlet to be enjoyable to use, with many interactive features that enhance the writing experience. Despite some challenges with its basic writing format, Padlet proved effective for non-academic writing. However, its efficacy for academic writing requires further investigation. KEYWORDS Padlet Writing Skill Perception Higher Education Students This is an openaccess article under the CC–BY-SA license 1. Introduction The world today has undergone significant changes, and technology has developed very rapidly. It is certainly utilized in the world of education to make learning more interactive and efficient. As stated by Haris et al. (2017), implementing tools and technology in learning is the right approach. One such piece of technology that has become increasingly popular in education is Padlet, a flexible web application that provides a platform for collaboration for both teachers and students. Padlet is a platform where students can collaborate and share their writing (Fuchs, 2014). With Padlet, users can work together on projects, exchange ideas, and present information in an engaging way using a virtual canvas. Numerous studies have emphasized Padlet's adaptability, both Fuchs (2014) and Fisher (2017) highlighting the platform's ability to manage a broad variety of material kinds, such as text, photographs, videos, and links. This encourages creativity and gives students the chance to experiment with various communication styles by giving them the opportunity to convey their thoughts in a variety of formats. To illustrate their comprehension of a subject, students can upload written assignments, multimedia presentations, or visual diagrams. This improves instruction while also giving teachers insightful knowledge on the learning preferences and cognitive processes of their students. As state by Fuchs (2014) that Padlet is a free digital whiteboard that can be used to increase participation and real-time classroom assessment. Additionally, Padlet promotes student collaboration by enabling them to participate in discussions, leave comments on each other's posts, and offer feedback. This cooperative element fosters a feeling of community among students and motivates them to take an active role in their education. Furthermore, students may immediately view modifications made by their classmates because to Padlet's real-time updating capability, which fosters collaboration and transparency by their perceptions. Perception is an individual cognitive process in interpreting information obtained by the senses. According to Borger and Seaborne (1966), perception is when a person processes incoming sensory data in a certain way and arrives at a destination that will impress the people around him. Efron (1969) also said that man's main cognitive interface with the environment is through perception doi :10.32585/ijelle.v6i2.5307 122 International Journal of English Linguistics, Literature, and Education (IJELLE) ISSN 2686-0120 (print), 2686-5106 (online) Vol. 6., No. 2, December 2024, pp. 121-132 (Delimasari et al., 2023). In other words, the process of interpreting or assigning meaning to data from stimuli is known as perception. The process of perceiving things, happenings, or connections between symptoms provides stimuli, which the brain processes. People must acknowledge that stimuli use the sense organ and perception stage in the perception process. According to Efron (1969), the precise form of perception has never been fully described or understood, therefore researchers studying disorders of cognitive function are never sure if a disconcerting effect on cognition is caused by a malfunction in a sensory, perceptual, or conceptual grasp. Writing is a multifaceted system that extends past mere transcription of mind to paper. As highlighted via way of means of Iftanti (2016), it serves an important position in diverse factors of day-by-day life, starting from private correspondence consisting of utility letters and messages to the dissemination of study findings. Moreover, formal training locations a substantial emphasis on writing skills, spotting its pivotal position in fostering powerful conversation. In this context, the capacity to jot down nicely is not simplest a sensible ability but additionally a key thing of instructional and expert success. According to Gautam (2019), writing is frequently credited as the foremost complex skill of language, typically maybe due to a few inborn challenges bound to be confronted by each amateur essayist. Indeed, the exceedingly proficient scholars might come over comparative complexities in their initial drafts. Central to the effectiveness of writing is its position as a medium for conveying, which means among writers and readers. For a conversation to be successful, the researchers have to make certain that their message is obvious and understandable to the meant audience. This necessitates now no longer a simple command of language but additionally an expertise of the audience's expectancies and know-how base. Thus, writing is not placing phrases on paper; it is miles approximately crafting a message that resonates with readers, conveying thoughts in a coherent and impactful manner. Writing is one of the four English skills where students write down ideas or information on a particular topic in the form of text (Arochman et al., 2024; Haumahu et al., 2024). According to Nunan (2003), writing is characterized by the following contrasts: It is a behavior that is both mental and physical; 2) Its goals are to draw attention and express themselves; and 3) It is both an action and a consequence. Writing serves as a communication tool between authors and readers; therefore, it must be comprehensible for readers to grasp the authors' intende (...truncated)