Students Perceptions and Challenges in Using Interactive PowerPoint Presentations to Enhance Communication Skills in English Classrooms

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ABSTRACT

This study investigates students' perceptions and challenges toward the use of Interactive PowerPoint Presentations (IPPs) to enhance communication skills in English classrooms at IKIP PGRI Bojonegoro. Employing a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through questionnaires and in-depth interviews with fourth-semester English Education students. The findings indicate that 97.15% of respondents rated IPPs as highly effective in supporting their communication skills. Thematic analysis from interview data also revealed that 25% of students highlighted presentation design as the most influential factor, followed by engagement (17%), understanding of material (17%), clarity and relevance (17%), communication skill development (12%), motivation and interest (8%), and reported barriers (4%). Students perceived IPPs as effective tools in organizing thoughts, presenting ideas clearly, and reducing anxiety during public speaking. However, some students reported difficulties, such as poor slide design, technical issues, and lack of confidence. The study concludes that while IPPs can significantly support communication skill development, they require proper training and instructional guidance to optimize their use.

Keywords:Interactive PowerPoint, communication skills, student perceptions, presentation design, English Education.

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Penelitian ini mengkaji persepsi dan tantangan mahasiswa terhadap penggunaan PowerPoint Interaktif (IPPs) dalam meningkatkan keterampilan komunikasi di kelas bahasa Inggris di IKIP PGRI Bojonegoro. Menggunakan pendekatan studi kasus kualitatif, data dikumpulkan melalui angket dan wawancara mendalam dengan mahasiswa semester empat program studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas mahasiswa memandang IPPs sebagai alat yang efektif dalam mengorganisasi ide, menyampaikan gagasan dengan jelas, dan mengurangi kecemasan saat berbicara di depan umum. IPPs juga meningkatkan keterlibatan dan motivasi belajar. Namun, beberapa mahasiswa mengalami kesulitan seperti desain slide yang buruk, masalah teknis, dan kurangnya kepercayaan diri. Studi ini menyimpulkan bahwa IPPs dapat mendukung pengembangan keterampilan komunikasi secara signifikan, tetapi diperlukan pelatihan dan bimbingan instruksional agar penggunaannya lebih optimal.

Kata kunci: PowerPoint Interaktif, keterampilan komunikasi, persepsi mahasiswa, desain presentasi, Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris.