Analysis of Student's Interest Using Discord Application as an Alternative Media Learning

Since its introduction to the public in May 2015, Discord has gained immense popularity among gamers as a communication platform for team-based gaming. However, it has also found favor among students who utilize it for collaborative learning, group discussions, and project management. This study aims to investigate the motivations and preferences of students in using Discord for their learning activities, as well as to identify the advantages and challenges associated with its usage. With its comprehensive features, Discord has emerged as an alternative communication medium within educational contexts. Consequently, this research seeks to evaluate students' level of interest and willingness to adopt Discord as an alternative medium for learning. Data for this study will be collected through a straightforward questionnaire. Among the variables examined, Social Media Literacy and Perceived Behavioral Control were found to significantly influence user attitude. Furthermore, user attitude was found to have a significant impact on the intention to use social media.