USE OF EDMODO IN IMPROVING SELF-EFFICACY

Utilizing virtual learning environments as a supplementary tool for motivating and empowering independent learning and innovative teaching is becoming a crucial part of a 21 st century education. Edmodo is one example of social learning site which is now being used by professors and students in many institutions of higher learning. The purpose of this research is to know the use of edmodo in improving student self-efficacy in learning.This research focuses on the effectiveness from students perspective of the use of Edmodo as a complementary tool in improving student self-efficacy. The population of this study is the initial semester students STMIK Royal Kisaran which amounted to 354 people. The sample was obtained by using cluster random sampling method. The Psychological Approaches target the "software," learned faulty behaviors and habits, along with damaging words, thoughts, interpretations, and feedback that direct strategies for daily living. In this research, 35 students voluntarily participated in the focus group discussions and interviews dealing with their experiences using Edmodo. Overall, the findings affirmed that majority of participants considered Edmodo as an effective supplementary tool for their learning. With the increase in student motivation can improve student self-efficacy in learning, so that the learning plan that has been designed in well achieved.