INVESTIGATION OF ICT NEEDS IN LEARNING FOR "DIGITAL NATIVES" STUDENTS FACULTY OF ECONOMICS UNIVERSITAS NEGERI PADANG
Jean Elikal Marna, Menik Kurnia Siwi, Oknaryana
Universitas Negeri Padang
Abstract
The research aims to find out and analyze the needs of ICT in learning for "digital native" students at the Faculty of Economics, Universitas Negeri Padang. Data were collected using a questionnaire, and analyzed using descriptive analysis. The results showed: (1) Intensity of media use: the majority of students use technology significantly, always carrying digital media devices, (2) Ownership and use of digital devices: Smartphone and laptops, (3) Use of technology in learning: student majority used WhatsApp application and website. (4) Use of technology for entertainment: : student majority used WhatsApp application and website, (5) Use of technology for learning: students use technology to learn new things, make learning easier, finding learning material online is easier than printed sources. Based on the results of this study concluded that the use of technology by students is very high therefore it is necessary to integrate technology in every learning process.
Keywords: ICT, Digital Natives, Learning Process
Topic: Education Management and Learning Innovation