THE STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF USING GOOGLE DOCS AS ONLINE COLLABORATIVE WRITING PRACTICES AT STIE INDONESIA JAKARTA

Abstract

To accommodate the rapid development of information technology, it is necessary for the education sector to adapt and implement procedures for learning technology. Google Docs is one of the technologies utilized in this study. It is vital to supporting students in the online learning environment. The aim of the study is to investigate the management students’ perceptions of using Google Docs as online collaborative writing to promote peer interactions, as well as its benefits and limitations. This qualitative case study was conducted at the Management Program of the School of Economics Indonesia Jakarta. The data was collected through a close-ended questionnaire and interview. The study's findings showed that most accounting students had a positive view of using Google Docs for online collaborative writing. Google Docs' capabilities have made online collaborative writing more effective and successful, especially for students' performance during group work, communication, and accessibility. In addition to the functionality of Google Docs, successful online collaborative writing also relied heavily on students' active participation.