Using Tiktok to Improve Students’ Enthusiasm and Activeness: A Classroom Action Research at the Eleventh Grade of SMAN 8 Malang in the Academic Year of 2022/2023

Abstract

The development of technology certainly affects the world of education. By adding the
technology knowledge integrated with pedagogy and content, it can improve teachers’ skills in
implementing teaching with technology. Nowadays, there are many kinds of technology that can be
utilized in learning activities. However, not all of these technological innovations are suitable for
students. Therefore, in this study researcher investigate the use of TikTok as an effective strategy to
improve students’ enthusiasm and activeness in English learning. This study is a Classroom Action
Research that was done in two cycles. The subject of this study were students of XI MIPA 2 of SMAN 8
Malang, which consist of 18 females and 13 males. Data collection had been done using observation,
interview and questionnaire. To analyze the data, descriptive analysis was conducted to present the
results in the form of descriptive explanation. The result of research showed that by using TikTok as
learning media could significantly improve students’ enthusiasm and activeness in English learning.
The advantage of the TikTok application is supported by its use daily life, and suitable with the
character of students this day who like to express themselves.