THE USE OF INSTAGRAM AS MOBILE LEARNING TO SUPPORT ENGLISH COGNITIVE LEARNING PROCESS

Abstract

This research is conducted to describe the use of Instagram as mobile learning to support English cognitive learning process. The researcher involved two participants from non-English Language department who were selected through purposive sampling based on some requirements and categories. This research was examined by using qualitative method in informal setting. To collect the data, the researcher use interview tanscriptions as the prime data source and the main instrument, followed by observation and documentation as the data supporter which were needed for triangulation. Based on data finding, analysis, and interpretation, this research result shows that non English Department Students can use Instagram for mobile learning to support their English cognitive learning process by doing some actions on their Instagram account. Those actions are; searching and following the educational accounts and also do activities such as reading, listening, and creating Instagram posts in English language.