PERSPEKTIF MAHASISWA DALAM MENGGUNAKAN QUORA: SEBUAH PENGALAMAN BELAJAR YANG OTENTIK DALAM PLATFORM DIGITAL
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore the effectiveness of Quora based on the perception of college students at the Nobel Institute of Technology & Business Indonesia, especially about the authentic experience of reading and writing practices in asking and giving opinions. Descriptive method is used as the research design. Questionnaires and interviews are used to investigate students' attitudes towards the Quora platform. Based on the results of the analysis of questionnaires and interviews conducted by students, the experience of doing authentic practices is very interesting. This study shows that more than 85% of students acknowledge the effectiveness of Quora to provide authentic learning experiences and help them adapt to real situations.
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