Postgraduate Students' Perceptions of the Use of Moodle and Zoom in Online Learning of Computational Linguistics Class

Abstract

This research addresses graduate students' perceptions of using Moodle and Zoom platforms in computational linguistics online learning. The research covers the objectives, methodology, and results of the study, as well as the challenges students face in using these platforms. It also provides a literature review on language and technology in computational linguistics, as well as the use of Moodle and Zoom in the context of computational linguistics classes. The study aims to understand how students perceive the use of these platforms and identify areas for improvement in their use. The research method involved interviews and surveys with postgraduate students to obtain their views on the effectiveness, accessibility, shortcomings, and advantages of using Moodle and Zoom platforms in online learning. The results of the interviews and surveys show that although there are some disadvantages of Moodle and Zoom as online learning platforms, the majority of students also see many advantages and benefits. They feel that these platforms enhance their technological and communication competencies, provide access to teaching materials 24/7, enable the use of more modern teaching resources, and contribute to making the learning process faster and more enjoyable. In addition, students feel motivated and confident in conveying ideas when using these platforms, and they have a positive attitude towards using Moodle and Zoom in their computational linguistics class