Two Benefits of Skout for English Learners

Two Benefits of Skout for English Learners

Kartika Sanda Kirana, 06011381520039

Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, English

Study Program.

Sriwijaya University, Palembang.

e-mail: kartikasandakirana@gmail.com

How technology will shape learning, this is very interesting thing to be blown into the minds of the all who are learning with the technology, and those too, who wants to learn through technology by social media. One of social media is Skout. Skout is the developer of a location-based social networking and communicate with others by sending message and recording. This social media was released first time in 2007 and Nicklund states “Over 500 million connections were made using its app in 2013 and it is available in 180 countries and 16 languages.” Skout was one of the first mobile people discovery applications to emphasize generalized user location and the application also allows users to instant message or send virtual gifts to one another. Niklas Lindstrom (2009) states that over 80% of site’s users of communicating tools is known by the network people application discovery similarily, more than 10 million members had gain that announced by SKOUT.

Currrently, Skout is being used by many people. By seeing the amount of its users, many reasons why people use this application. In relation to education itself, two benefits of Skout are as an multicultural education and practice speaking ability.

First of all, it is used as a multicultural education. This app provides a service that allows account holders to create unique personal profiles and communicate with other members by send messsage based on location. The location is created or set by the users which country will users use to communicate.

By chatting with other people from other country, it can develop student’s knowledge about the world. This app allows users to set which country will be choosen, that’s why students will learn how to adaptation, socialiszation, and get feedback after interact each other. For example, when students get communicate with new people by sending message, it will develop student’s mind to interact which try to ask or tell about that person life, country, and so on. Skout states “More than a million messages are sent to its users daily, and spends 40 minutes a day using the service.”

Second, Skout helps students practicing their speaking ability by recording in order to communicate. Thus, speaking skills are a vitally important method of communication.The four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing are all interconnected.The capacity to put words together in a meaningful way to reflect thoughts, opinions, and feelings provides the speaker with these important advantages:Paul Seligson (1997) states “Very few students will become fluent speakers but they can probably speak more than they do now [and] they can easily be made to feel more comfortable.” This idea that teachers expectations of their learners is unrealistically high could, in fact, be a barrier to our helping them to improve. Therefore, speaking with people from other country is the best method that students use to develop their ability.

In conclusion, two benefits of Skout for English learners are as a multicultural education and as a place to practice speaking ability. Social media itself, will give good impact for the users as long as it is used wisely and properly. By these two reasons, then Skout usage will be more helpful for learners, because they read, see, speak even listen the message while communicating. Users will think critically by sending or recording message. Users also will be motivated to practice their ability such as speaking, reading, listening, and writing.

REFERENCES

Nicklund (5 May 2014). "Mobile Social Networking App Skout Acquires Nightlife App Nixter". TechCrunch. Retrieved 5 July 2014.

Lindstrom, N. (3 April 2009). "Location-based flirting app Skout hooks up with Andreessen Horowitz, scores 10 million". The Next Web. Retrieved 5 July 2009.

Seligson, P. (3 April 1997). "Skout finds a way through fluent speakers ". San Francisco Business Times. Retrieved 5 July 2014.

http://www.isitdownrightnow.com/skout.com.html

The Use of Literature in ELT Classroom

The Use of Literature in ELT Classroom

Kartika Sanda Kirana, 06011381520039

Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, English

Study Program.

Sriwijaya University, Palembang.

e-mail: kartikasandakirana@gmail.com

Literature is a term used to describe written and sometimes spoken material. It represents the culture and tradition of a language or a people. The literature in ELT classroom provides valuable authentic material, develops personal involvement and help contribute to readers’ cultural as well as language enrichment. Therefore, in terms of literature, there are two benefits while using literature in ELT classroom.

First of all, Literature enhances students' knowledge about society. Students are exposed with various cultures from different countries. It helps students to expand their imagination, apart from literacy. Literature helps students to cope with problems be they social, cultural, racial or problems that crop up in dealing with life in the real world. It also helps to inculcate specific social attitudes that are thought to be acceptable in their community.

Second, fostering students' critical thinking. Literature promotes students to think critically as they have different perception and prior knowledge towards one literary text. students prefer books or texts that discuss the issues of youth, relationship, and social changes. These texts or stories are usually have clear language, good organization of the plot, and thought provoking. This is the reason why in literature class, students are encouraged to have discussions or presentations of their opinions which indirectly promote critical thinking. Critical thinking is very useful when it comes to problem solving as one has to weigh before making any decisions.

As the conclusion, it can be seen from the statements above that enhance students’ knowledge about society and fostering students’ critical thinking are the use of literature i ELT classroom which is very important to learn.

References :

https://www.ukessays.com/essays/education/benefits-of-teaching-literature-in-esl-classroom-education-essay.php

https://eflatunplatosu.com/2016/03/17/the-role-of-literature-in-elt/

Skout Benefits and Its Grammar Checker

How technology will shape learning, this is very interesting thing to be blown into the minds of the all who are learning with the technology, and those too, who want to learn through technology by social media. One of social media is Skout. Skout is the developer of a location-based social networking and communicates with others by sending message and recording. This social media was released first time in 2007 and Nicklund states “Over 500 million connections were made using its app in 2013 and it is available in 180 countries and 16 languages.” Skout was one of the first mobile people discovery applications to emphasize generalized user location and the application also allows users to instant message or send virtual gifts to one another. Niklas Lindstrom (2009) states that over 80% of site’s users of communicating tools is known by the network people application discovery similarily, more than 10 million members had again that announced by SKOUT. Currently, Skout is being used by many people. By seeing a number of its users, many reasons why people use this application. In relation to education itself, two benefits of Skout are as a multicultural education and practice speaking ability. First of all, it is used as a multicultural education. This app provides a service that allows account holders to create unique personal profiles and communicate with other members by sending message based on location. The location is created or set by the users which country will users use to communicate. By chatting with other people from another country, it can develop student’s knowledge about the world. This app allows users to set which country will be chosen, that’s why students will learn how to adaptation, socialization, and get feedback after interact each other. For example, when students get to communicate with new people by sending a message, it will develop student’s mind to interact which try to ask or tell about that person life, country, and so on. Skout states “More than a million messages are sent to its users daily, and spends 40 minutes a day using the service.” Second, Skout helps students practicing their speaking ability by recording in order to communicate. Thus, speaking skills are a vitally important method of communication.The four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing is all interconnected.The capacity to put words together in a meaningful way to reflect thoughts, opinions, and feelings provides the speaker with these important advantages:Paul Seligson (1997) states “Very few students will become fluent speakers but they can probably speak more than they do now [and] they can easily be made to feel more comfortable.” This idea that teachers expectations of their learners are unrealistically high could, in fact, be a barrier to our helping them to improve. Therefore, speaking with people from other country is the best method that students use to develop their ability. In conclusion, two benefits of Skout for English learners are as a multicultural education and as a place to practice speaking ability. Social media itself will give a good impact for the users as long as it is used wisely and properly. By these two reasons, then Skout usage will be more helpful for learners, because they read, see, speak even listen to the message while communicating. Users will think critically by sending or recording a message. Users also will be motivated to practice their ability such as speaking, reading, listening, and writing.

The Use of Lobby in FKIP UNSRI

Lobby,an entrance hall, corridor,and it is completed with tables and chairs has two function for students in FKIP UNSRI. First of all,lobby as a public building makes us easier to find information,because there is wall magazine that contains news. Therefore,many students come to lobby to check the newest news. Second,lobby as a waiting room. For examples,when your lecturer hasn't come yet,or you wait for your friend,you may sit in the lobby. In conclusion,lobby not only for public building but also for waiting room.

Developing Power in Reading Textbook

Developing Power in Reading,an interesting book created by Betty D. Roe and Elinor P. Ross has two instructions in how to improve reading skills and exercises for practicing skills. First of all,students should read the explanatory material on each topic. The students will have a clear understanding before proceeding into actual problem solving. Second,they should complete the related exercise and check their answers by reffering to the answer key in the back of the book. For example, each time a topic,such as study skills,is mentioned for the first time. Therefore,when using this book for independent study,each student should choose a rate exercise to complete each week in order to practice rate skills. In conclusion,read the explanatory material and complete the related exercises are important for students to improve reading skills by following the instructions.

The Importance of Learning Literature

Literature,a term used to describe writen or spoken material and commonly refers to the creative imagination works,including poetry and drama has two reasons why literature is so important to learn. Firstly,literature can develop people's appreciate for other cultures and beliefs. In the history and anthopology's book,it contains the material about cultures and beliefs method. Therefore,We can learn,understand,and appreciate it when we get a view information of other cultures and reasoning of someone else. Secondly, literature makes people's writing skills better. When we read someone's book and realize the words that his writing is good,it because they have some ways to improve it. For example,many of those authors,poets,or playwrights used literature to expand their writing. In conclusion,appreciation for other cultures or beliefs and better writing skills are the reasons why we should learn literature.


Source: https://www.theodysseyonline.com/7-reasons-why-literature...

The Good Impacts of Social Media

Social media,a website that enable users to create and share content in social networking,has two good impacts for college students. First of all,social media makes us connected that make you are able to rekindle old friendship by using Facebook or Twitter. Therefore,it is easier to find out your friend's profile on social media. Second,social media also helps you in learning.For example, you may need Google to seek the material,find the information or to know the newest news. In conclusion, social media not only for associated but also for knowledge.