Initial reading lesson through "Dia tampan" association method and android photo editor media

Abstract

Technology, as an android smartphone, can be utilized in initial reading lesson. This research discussed the result of initial reading lesson through android photo editor in a smartphone. This research was initiated by numbers of unfinished learners in initial reading lesson. The aims of this research are (1) describing the steps of using photo editor as learning media; (2) discussing the students' responses toward the media; (3) analyzing students' competences in general in initial reading lesson. An individual initial reading test was employed to test their reading competency. The observation of the use of photo editor as a media and students' interest toward it was done. The photo editor media was utilized by editing photos and doodling them as part of the initial reading and writing lesson. Students became more interested in learning through photo editor. Based on the observation result, the level of enthusiasm for the lesson was high. Students' time span in listening to the lesson was also high. In addition, students are able to re-write teachers' words as part of learning process.