Impact of Active Learning Activities through Padlet on Writing Skills of Malay Language Students at Prince of Songkhla University

Abstract

Currently, teaching and learning are continuously being adjusted and developed to align with societal changes and student preferences, especially through the integration of technology in education, such as the use of Padlet. This research aims to: 1) Study writing skills through the use of Padlet learning boards among students majoring in Malay at Prince of Songkla University, and 2) Examine the satisfaction of Malay major students at Prince of Songkla University with using Padlet learning boards. The sample group consisted of 20 undergraduate students enrolled in the 413-326 Malay Language in Print Media course in the first semester of the 2021 academic year. The research tools included: 1) An active learning activity plan using Padlet, 2) A Malay writing skills test, and 3) A questionnaire on satisfaction with using Padlet. The research findings were as follows: 1) The writing skills of Malay major students at Prince of Songkla University using Padlet learning boards were 81.94% higher than the predetermined criteria, 2) The post-learning writing test skills of Malay major students at Prince of Songkla University were 75.5% higher than the predetermined criteria with the criterion set at 70% and 3) The satisfaction of Malay major students at Prince of Songkla University with using Padlet learning boards was at a high level, with an average score of  = 3.96 and a standard deviation of S.D = 1.97. This research indicates that integrating technology in the form of Padlet with teaching and learning not only enhances the effectiveness of education but also enables students to connect knowledge from multiple dimensions. This contributes to the development of essential 21st-century skills and fosters learners’ problem-solving abilities in real-world contexts particularly issues related to the effective application of digital technology for lifelong learning.