INCORPORATING THE EDPUZZLE INTERACTIVE VIDEO PLATFORM TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ LISTENING ABILITY

Abstract

This research aims to assess the effectiveness of the Edpuzzle interactive video platform in enhancing the listening abilities of the seventh-grade students of SMPN 1 Sungguminasa. The objective is derived from the issue identified subsequent to the pre-survey, which revealed that the students' listening scores were below the standard. The researcher used the Classroom Action Research (CAR), comprising two cycles, each involving four steps: planning, action, observation, and reflection. Data collection involved observations, pre-tests, post-tests, student feedback and documentation. The researcher chose 38 students of the seventh-grade students of SMPN 1 Sungguminasa. The researchers introduced EdPuzzle, an e-learning platform, to the students. Before the study commenced, both researchers and students practiced using it and shared the first and second-cycle test outcomes via a WhatsApp group. The findings indicated that EdPuzzle positively impacted the listening skills of the seventh-grade students of SMPN 1 Sungguminasa. This was evident in the average test score increase from the post-tests, showing a rise of 20% in cycle 1 and 71% in cycle II.