Online Applications to Support Remote Classroom Dialogue and Assessment

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of using online applications, which is integrating software or platform to support remote teaching and learning. Lots of online applications, both free and paid-for, can be used by teachers to enrich classroom interaction and to support students' ability and understanding in the process of teaching and assessment. This study used descriptive mixed method design. To collect data, questionnaire was distributed to 140 students from senior high schools in Riau province. The findings showed that students believe in the significance of online applications to simplify creating, distributing, and grading assignments and receiving immediate feedback which is supported by some applications. On the other hand, the findings indicated that remote teaching did not create huge opportunities for effective learning and collaboration outside the classroom. Students need that the teachers should focus on pedagogy and learning, rather than technology. It is very important to provide immediate feedback during the formative assessment process to enhance students' performance.