Exploring Primary Pupils’ Perception in Using Online Games to Improve Spelling

Abstract

During the time of pandemic, face-to-face interactions are forbidden and by no means, allowed to help in controlling the spreading of COVID-19. Mobile devices and internet connection are necessary to participate in e-learning.  E-learning plays a critical role in delivering a successful educational knowledge toward pupils. The adoption and incorporation of Information Communication Technology (ICT) elements into the formal education environment are crucial for teachers and students to work better during the pandemic. Pupils had played the online game to improve their spelling previously but their opinion on using online game yet to be asked. Therefore, this study explored the perspectives of Year 3 pupils in rural Chinese school towards the use of online games in improving spelling skill.  A survey was conducted involving 20 respondents of Malaysian primary school pupils from one of Sabah rural primary schools using a questionnaire. The findings revealed that the pupils had fun learning spelling through online games and that they can learn the spelling pattern better through online game platforms. The results also show that pupils are motivated to improve their spelling when learning through the use of online games and they prefer online games compared to the traditional methods of learning spelling.