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The Effectiveness of
Utilizing The Whatsapp Application as an Online Learning Media During The
Covid-19 Pandemic at SDN Ciater 1
Ika, Dahlia Firda Liany, Rusniawati
Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Fatahillah, Tangerang
Selatan
Emails: ikaclar@gmail.com, dahliafirdaliany@gmail.com,
rusniya27@gmail.com
ABSTRACT:
The Physical Distancing and Social Distancing
Policy is an action in which everyone is asked not to be close to one another
and to avoid gatherings and gatherings in all forms to prevent the spread of
COVID-19. COVID-19 has not seen anyone spread, including elementary, junior
high, high school and college students. Therefore, all school and college
activities such as teaching and learning activities (KBM) must be carried out
at home or online through distance learning to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
This study aims to determine the use of the WhatsApp application as an online
learning medium during the COVID-19 pandemic. The method used in this study is
a research and development method (Research and Development) with a qualitative
approach, aiming to produce a product in the form of problem-based learning
media and test the usability of the product. The results of this study are that
the application of using the WhatsApp application as a learning medium during
the Covid-19 pandemic is very appropriate and in line with the Minister of
Education and Culture Circular Letter Number 12. Number 3 of 2020 concerning
Implementation of Online Learning. Use it because this application is simpler
compared to other online applications. In addition, the WhatsApp application is
easy to operate and has many features. The implementation of online learning at
SDN Ciater 1 using the WhatsApp application as a learning tool is not good
because of various perceived obstacles.
Keywords: Online
Learning, Covid-19, Social Distancing, Quality of Education.
Article History
Received : 20 November 2022
Revised : 03 Desember 2022
Accepted : 08 Desember 2022
DOI :
10.xxxxx
INTRODUCTION
Currently
the world is facing the Corona Virus Disease or COVID-19 pandemic. This
pandemic has spread to all regions of the world and the infection rate and
number of deaths so far are still very high, this has become a global crisis
that is dangerous for anyone and anywhere (Zuhdi, 2020). Many countries have been affected by this virus, one of
which is Indonesia. As of December 26, 2020, the number of positive COVID-19
patients in Indonesia reached 693 thousand patients, with 564 thousand patients
recovering and 20,589 patients dying. The Indonesian government immediately
responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by adopting a policy of implementing
physical and social restrictions to minimize transmission of COVID-19.
Physical
and social restriction policies are measures that urge everyone not to come
close to each other and to avoid all types of gatherings and gatherings to
prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Hidayatullah et al.,
2020). No one is spreading COVID-19, including among
elementary, middle, high school, and college students. Therefore, all school
and college activities such as teaching and learning (CBM) must be conducted at
home or online through distance learning to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Distance learning is a choice, even a necessity. On March 24, 2020, the
Minister of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia issued Circular
No. 4 of 2020 on the implementation of education policies during the emergency
period of the spread of COVID-19. The notice explained that the learning
process will be conducted at home through distance learning. Learning at home
through online/distance learning is designed to provide students with a
meaningful learning experience without the need to complete all syllabus
assignments for transition and graduation requirements. Learning at home can
focus on teaching life skills, which is also relevant to the Covid-19 pandemic;
learning activities and assignments for learning at home may vary according to
individual interests and conditions of students, including taking into account
gaps in access/learning facilities at home ;Evidence or results of home
learning activities that elicit qualitative and useful feedback from teachers
without providing quantitative scores/values.
The
educational landscape will change and demand the readiness and ability of
teachers to implement learning that is more adaptive, flexible, independent,
contextual, relevant, humane and independent (Armiati &
Yanrizawati, 2020). During the Covid-19 pandemic, schools must continue to
teach students (Wibowo & Khairunas,
2020). Learning activities are guided by teachers online
through distance learning using online learning media. Distance learning is
education where students are separated from teachers and learning uses various
learning resources through communication, information technology and other
media (Astuti & Solikhah,
2020). Online-based learning continues to be pursued by all
education stakeholders, so that learning continues as it is. E-Learning is a
technology that has made a major contribution to the improvement of the
learning process (Rachman, 2019). Distance learning is nothing new, technology has made a
major contribution to improving the learning process.
Learning
media innovations continue to be developed by utilizing technology. The concept
of IT-based distance learning can be in the form of video conferencing, video
learning or chatting. One application that can be used to support distance
learning is WhatsApp, as used at SDN Ciater 1. Whatsapp learning media has
various features that support teachers and students to interact and collaborate
online. So that the use of this media is very suitable for use during a
pandemic.
The
development of information technology always has a very high role and
contributes to the development of the world of education during a pandemic. In
the history of the development of education, information technology is part of
the media used to convey and receive information. The main factor of online
distance education is known as distancing learning, which so far has been
considered a problem because there is no interaction between students and
teachers. However, with internet media it is possible to interact with students
and teachers, either in real time or not. Online learning or distance learning
itself aims to meet educational standards by using information technology
through the use of interconnected computer devices or gadgets between students
and teachers. However, with the use of this technique, learning still happens
correctly. As explained in our Social Research Digital Report 2020 released at
the end of January 2020, given that most Indonesians are currently using the
internet, with this information technology, hopefully learning will go
smoothly, where Nearly 64% of Indonesia's population is connected to the
Internet. The number of Internet users in Indonesia has reached 175.4 million
out of a total population of approximately 272.1 million, an increase of
approximately 17% or 25 million users compared to last year 2019. Several
information technologies that are used as learning media include using the
Whatsapp application (Astini, 2020).
The
online learning system is an implementation of distance education through
online. This learning system aims to increase equal access to better and
quality learning as it provides opportunities for students to take courses
through the online learning system. Primary school learning also uses distance
learning. Through distance learning, students have flexible study time and can
study anytime and anywhere. Students can interact with teachers using WhatsApp
application etc. This type of learning is a pedagogical innovation that
addresses the challenges of the availability of different learning resources.
The success of the model or learning medium depends on the characteristics of
the students.
The
distance learning process can be successful and of good quality if the learning
objectives are met. The learning process can take place if the cooperation
between teachers and students is well established. The process of distance
learning is also influenced by the condition of the internet, infrastructure
supporting distance learning and teachers' IT literacy (Salim et al., 2020). Often in the process of distance learning at SDN Ciater
1 there are obstacles experienced by teachers, parents and students which cause
problems. Constraints experienced by the teacher such as the teacher being
unable to monitor students in carrying out the assignments given, learning time
is reduced so that it is impossible for the teacher to fulfill the teaching
hour load and the teacher has difficulty communicating with parents as partners
at home. Obstacles experienced by parents are that there are some parents who
stutter technology, memory fills up quickly, lack of motivation to learn from
parents, difficulty for parents in understanding lessons and motivating
children when accompanying them to study at home.
Constraints
experienced by students namely internet disturbances, high internet quota
prices, difficulty concentrating on learning from home and complaining about
the severity of assignments from the teacher. Increased feelings of stress and
boredom due to continuous isolation have the potential to cause anxiety and
depression for students. Lack of interaction between educators and students as
well as between fellow students. In distance learning activities by utilizing
the use of online learning media, there are three theories that can review
these learning activities. Behavioristic theory is a theory that discusses
changes in a person's behavior based on an experience. Behavioristic theory
emphasizes the formation of visible behavior from the results of the learning
process. The second is cognitive theory. In a cognitive theory, individual
behavior can be directed through the individual's point of view and also his
experience in situations that have a relationship with a goal. Because, in
individual behavior is dynamic. It is this dynamic nature that is influenced by
the learning process. The third is communication theory, basically the media
that is often used in learning is communication media.
In
the learning process, of course, do the communication process. Communication by
students with teachers or teachers with other students. This research focuses
on the effectiveness of using the WhatsApp application as an online learning
medium during the COVID-19 pandemic at SDN Ciater 1 which was considered quite
good in the distance learning process or not. The benefit of conducting this
research is to find out the impact and response of each student who is
currently studying at SDN Ciater 1 towards distance learning using WhatsApp
online learning media. Then, this research is also useful for finding a
solution to the use of online learning media that is applied by the school to
its students so that distance learning using IT-based media can be optimal so
that students at SDN Ciater 1 still benefit from the distance learning process
at amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
This
study aims to determine the use of the WhatsApp application as an online
learning medium during the COVID-19 pandemic, to find out what are the
obstacles that occur in using the WhatsApp application as an online learning
medium during the COVID-19 pandemic at SDN Ciater 1 and to find out what are
the solutions which was carried out to overcome obstacles in using the WhatsApp
application as an online learning medium during the COVID-19 pandemic at SDN
Ciater 1.
RESEARCH METHODS
The method used in this study is a research and development method
(Research and Development) with a qualitative approach, aiming to produce a
product in the form of problem-based learning media and test the usability of
the product (Iskandar,
2009).
In this study the authors used two data sources, namely: Primary and
Secondary. As for the primary data in writing this thesis are school
principals, teachers, students in Utilizing the WhatsApp Application as an
Online Learning Media during the COVID-19 Pandemic. In this study, documentation
and questionnaires are secondary data sources.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
A. Research Results
1.
Implementation of the
WhatsApp application as a medium in learning at Ciater 1 Public Elementary
School
Based
on observations made by researchers implementing learning at SDN Ciater 1, this
is by using online learning media as a tool in the learning process. The
results of observations show that learning at SDN Ciater 1 uses the WhatsApp
application as a learning medium. The teacher plays an important role in the
selection of applications that are used according to the situations and
conditions of students, because no matter how good the application is, if
students and teachers cannot use or use it, then learning will not be effective
and will make learning more difficult.
The
learning process is carried out using the WhatsApp application. This is in
accordance with what was conveyed by the Principal, Ms. Teti Puspasari, S.Pd M,
M, who said it like this:
"In
an age of increasingly advanced technology like today, of course teachers must
keep up with the times by taking advantage of technology as a learning medium.
In accordance with the Circular from the District Office regarding the
implementation of learning from home in response to this situation, the school
issued a policy to implement online learning. All teachers can use the WhatsApp
application to learn automatically by utilizing the WhatsApp application as a
learning communication medium, it really helps teachers to continue carrying
out the learning process even though it is carried out from home. (Interview
with Principal 26 February 2022).
Agreeing
with the statement above, Ms. Nuraidah, S.Pd, homeroom teacher for class V1 B
also said that: "Learning in this network is carried out with government
regulations, namely circular letter No. 4 of 2020 issued by the government
demanding that learning activities be carried out at each other's homes.
students independently. Therefore using WhatsApp really helps me in the process
of conveying information and discussions. (Interview 26 February 2022).
Figure
1. Screen shot of the online learning process using the WhatsApp Group in class
V1 B SDN Ciater 1
In
the process of implementing online learning, preparations are needed that can
support the achievement of teaching and learning activities and their
implementation is carried out according to the prepared plan (RPP). In
accordance with the results of an interview by the researcher with the homeroom
teacher of class V1 B on 2022 that:
"The
steps for implementing online learning by utilizing the WhatsApp application
really require planning in advance, first, namely making a Learning
Implementation Plan for Learning From Home (RPP BDR) which is enforced during
the current pandemic. Which is in the RPP BDR we must first. So in this RPP BDR
there is a plan for implementing learning activities, first the preliminary
activities, then the core activities, up to the closing activities. For its
implementation, I make teaching materials, both in the form of learning videos,
and share video links that are in accordance with the material being taught,
and also make materials in PDF form. Next I will upload the material to the
class WhatsApp group, then I also always provide a question term for students
to ask if there are difficulties."
This
was also conveyed by the school principal, Ms. Teti Puspasari, S.Pd M, M that:
"Actually
online learning is something that is still very new and not easy, so in its
implementation the teacher will first make a Learning Implementation Plan, or
now it is called a 1-page RPP. What is certain is that in the RPP there is a
design of learning activities. So the way the teacher carries out this online
learning process is in the core activities, the teacher will make teaching
material videos and then send the learning material videos to the group. Then
the assignment will be corrected by the teacher concerned. (Interview 26
February 2022).
This
statement was reinforced by Siti Ersila Inaya and Alfhina Rokhmah Permata Hadi,
students of class V1 B, that:
"The
learning process activities by utilizing WhatsApp, Ms. Ida will send lesson
material in the WhatsApp Group, then Mrs. Riska will give questions and other
assignments to work on, and after the assignment is completed, Mrs. Ida asks
that her assignments be collected in the form of photos or videos. via private
chat or through the WhatsApp group.'' (Interview 02 March 2022).
Application
features that are commonly used to assist the learning and discussion process
are the WhatsApp Group, video features, photo features, and documents. The
WhatsApp Group Messenger feature in the WhatsApp application can make it easier
for teachers in the learning process. This was said by the principal, that:
"Because
from the start a WA group was made per class, meaning each class is in online
learning. So it's just a matter of continuing, the feature that is often used
is the WhatsApp Group, the Whatsapp group is used to exchange information, give
assignments and materials. Because apart from the class teacher and subject
teacher, I myself, who as the school principal, am also in each WhatsApp Group
to monitor activity in the group. (Interview with Principal 26 February 2022).
This
statement was also reinforced by the homeroom teacher for class V A, Mrs. Desi
Rusmawati, who said the following:
"Online
learning to break the spread of the Covid-19 chain is carried out by utilizing
the class WhatsApp Group feature as an information center, as well as a medium
for delivering material and collecting student assignments. Apart from the WhatsApp
Group feature, I also take advantage of other features such as photos, videos
and documents. The photo feature is usually used for submitting assignments and
the results of student assignments, I use the video feature to provide video
learning material. And I usually use documents to send teaching materials in
the form of PDF, word, or power point.” (Interview with homeroom teacher
February 26, 2022).
2.
Barriers to using the
WhatsApp application as a medium in learning at SDN Ciater 1
In
utilizing the WhatsApp application as a medium in learning, various obstacles
were still found, both by teachers and by students. This was explained during
the author's interview session with the school principal, Mrs. Teti Puspasari,
S.Pd M, M, namely:
"Overall,
the main obstacle that is often complained about is the technician's problems,
usually signal interference, especially if the weather is rainy, and the
electricity will experience blackouts, causing signal strength to slow down.
Then the condition of the parents of students who are mostly still
technologically illiterate and the lack of student motivation from their
parents.
"This
was also explained by Ms. Nuraidah, S.Pd, homeroom teacher for class VI B SDN
Ciater 1, she said the following:
"The
inhibiting factor during online learning by utilizing the WhatsApp application
as a medium in learning, according to me personally as a teacher, is the first
obstacle, the lack of interaction between teachers and students and between
students. This is caused because students use mobile phones belonging to both
parents, their use is also limited. Unlike when learning face to face. A
learning process like this is something that is still new to children, which is
usually done in person, students can ask the teacher anything they want the
child to know, now it is done online at home. Second, disruption to the
network, this factor causes many students to miss or cannot attend lessons.
Third, teachers cannot monitor students directly how serious students are in
learning. Many parents of students complain that their children are difficult
and not enthusiastic about learning. Then fifth, cellphone capacity slows down.
This happens because the cellphone memory is full due to the large number of
downloaded photo, video and document files. (Interview 26 February 2022).
This
statement was also supported by Siti Ersila Inaya, a class V1 B student.
Saying:
"During
online learning, Inaya was not able to understand the material presented by
Sis. Apart from the signal being difficult, sometimes my mom also brings her
cell phone to work, so I have to wait until mom comes home, the cellphone
memory fills up quickly” (Interview 02 March 2022)”.
This
was also conveyed by Alfhina Rokhmah Permata Hadi, a class IV B student that:
"The
signal is bad, Sis. It's sometimes difficult to download the learning videos
given by Ms. Ida. Then the cellphone memory fills up quickly because there are
too many photos and videos too." (Interview 02 March 2022).
From
the results of the interviews with the informants, the authors conclude that
there are several obstacles to using WhatsApp as a medium in learning at Ciater
1 Public Elementary School:
a.
Network interruption
Network
disturbances that occur during the implementation of online learning will
definitely have an impact on the access learning process. This factor occurs
when bad weather or other factors slow down the signal. Therefore, learning
becomes late or late according to the scheduled time.
b.
Lack of interaction
between teachers and students
From
the results of interviews with informants, online learning causes a lack of
interaction between teachers and students. Likewise, interaction between
students and their friends, especially when using the WhatsApp application as a
learning medium, is also limited. One of the reasons is the convenience of
parents' cellphones, and students' interaction with teachers and friends is
very limited. Because parents bring cellphones to work.
c.
Lack of motivation to
learn from parents
From
the results of interviews with parents at SDN Ciater 1, various reasons, such
as being busy with work, often do not accompany their children to study at
home.
d.
Phone memory is full
quickly.
Full
cellphone memory will definitely slow down cellphone usage. Judging from the
results of the interviews, the number of photos sent in the form of homework
and learning materials was very large, causing abnormal cell phone operation.
3.
Solutions for using
the WhatsApp application as a medium in learning at SDN Ciater 1.
Solution
is a solution to a problem or a way out of solving something
problem.
The solution to several obstacles put forward by the statement was also
reinforced by Ms. Teti Puspasari, S.Pd M, M as the school principal. He said
that:
"The
solution that I can come up with as a school principal is to always provide
input to all parents of students to be able to work together to accompany their
sons and daughters in the learning process in this network. To overcome other
obstacles, the teacher usually always gives instructions. (Interview 26 February
2022).
In
line with this, Mrs. Nuraidah, S.Pd, homeroom teacher for class VI B in her
interview said that:
"Because
online learning is still very new, I really understand situations like this, to
overcome this first, because of signal interference, the time for collecting
assignments is increased. For a difficult task, like making a video, I'd give
it a maximum of 2 days to complete. For assignments that can be completed in a
day, but because the signal does not support sending student work results, I provide
additional time until the evening at 21.00 WIB. The lack of interaction between
teachers and students will certainly affect the effectiveness of learning. For
this reason, occasionally I will interact directly with students to complete
homework while they are at school or return theme books according to
instructions from the teacher. I do this activity every Saturday, of course
while adhering to health protocols. Then I
always
invite parents of students to jointly accompany their children in the online learning
process. Then to overcome the problem that the cellphone memory is full due to
the large number of photos and videos, usually the task file may be partially
deleted.
In
line with Inaya, Class V1 B students who said that:
“Ms.
Ida always gives extra time for collecting assignments. Assignments can be
collected the next day, Until 8 pm, according to the agreement previously
reached. To overcome difficulties in understanding the material, I will ask for
help from my brother, father or mother. To deal with a full cellphone memory,
usually you will delete some unnecessary files. (Interview with Siti Ersila
Inaya, 02 March 2022).
Also
published by Fina, a class V1 B student, said that:
“Usually
if there is no signal, I will do my assignments outside the room, then Mrs. Ida
always gives extra time if the signal is experiencing interference. Then if my
cellphone's memory is full, Mama will delete files that are less
important." (Interview with Alfhina Rokhmah Permata Hadi, 02 March 2022).
From
the results of the interviews with the informants above, the authors can
conclude several solutions to the obstacles above. Among others:
a.
Additional time for
completing and collecting assignments. Signal interference will greatly hinder
the implementation of online learning. Therefore, based on interviews with
class V1 B teachers and class V1 B students, it was found that the solution is
to allow more time for sending and doing homework in accordance with the
agreement.
b.
Hold a meeting once a
week to interact Through interviews with the homeroom teacher for class V1 B,
the teacher will interact with students once a week according to the schedule
for submitting assignments or returning the theme book instructed by the
teacher. This activity is also carried out to explain tasks that are still not
understood by students. this activity process is carried out every Saturday
with a shift system and continues to follow the government's recommendations to
continue implementing health protocols.
c.
Providing input to
parents of students based on the results of interviews concluded that to be
able to overcome obstacles regarding the lack of motivation of parents of
students, and also a lack of parental assistance. Teachers always provide input
or invite parents to be able to work together by guiding, encouraging and
accompanying their children during the implementation of the online learning
process.
d.
Deleting some unused
files, full memory will slow down the cellphone capacity. For this reason, the
solution is to delete some unnecessary files so that the cellphone can operate
properly again.
B. Discussion
1.
Implementation of the
WhatsApp application as a medium in learning at Ciater 1 Public Elementary
School
Learning
is an activity performed and experienced from birth or birth to after death,
which is equivalent to lifelong learning (Hariyanto, 2011). Learning should
also be a process in which the learner is guided or supported during the
learning process. The role of a teacher as a guide is different from that of
many struggling students. Of course there are many differences in learning, eg.
B. There are students who can digest, and there are students who digest slowly.
These two differences lead teachers to identify learning strategies appropriate
to each student's situation. Basically the learning process is the result of
interrelated learning to optimize the goals that have been set. Learning is
basically a form of interactive activity between teachers and students in
providing teaching with various existing learning resources (Hanafy, 2014).
Online
learning refers to learning that uses multimedia technologies, virtual courses,
videos, online animated texts, emails, voice messages, teleconferencing and
online video streaming during its delivery (Kuntarto, 2017). Online learning is
a program of study courses with the aim of reaching a strong and wide-ranging
group of participants via the Internet network, with an unlimited number of
participants. Learning can be done in bulk, for free or for a fee (Bilfaqih & Qomarudin, 2015). Online learning
will find those leveraging web networks with the openness, availability,
adaptability, and capacity to enhance various types of learning collaborations (Sadikin, 2020). The progress of
innovation and data exchange has resulted in changes and progress in various
fields, especially in the field of training. The task of data innovation and
correspondence in the field of teaching is very important and can provide
accommodation for educators and students in the learning cycle.
This
internet learning can be done through large and unlimited students.
Furthermore, the use of internet learning can be obtained anytime and anywhere
so that there is no time limit in using teaching materials. just.
The
ideal online learning must follow the patterns that have been mentioned. First,
you have to prepare the appropriate learning material. Learning materials are
derived from competency achievement indicators, so that the lesson materials
presented by the teacher will implement content standards. Online learning
materials must also consider constructivism theory which makes students play an
active role. Learning media should also be used to facilitate the learning
process (Basri, 2015).
Interactions
in distance learning are of course different from face-to-face interactions, in
long-distance interactions. In a distance learning system, you must be able to
create teaching and learning interactions that don't actually exist (abstract)
but make it happen as if students and teachers are in the same room. Distance
education requires high interaction between teachers and students, even in
remote areas.
At
this time social interaction in everyday life is influenced by the use of smartphones
which can enter all circles and their use is not limited by space and time, of
course, providing an important role in social interaction. The use of
smartphones in all circles, of course, also enters the realm of relationships
between teachers and students, students and students, as well as students and
outsiders.
Of
course, the arrangement and provision of a variety of effective and enjoyable
activities is highly dependent on the teacher's ability to manage learning from
the initial, core and closing activities, which allows the learning atmosphere
to be built to be fun and effective. In addition, online learning interactions
can be carried out in various ways, teachers can use a variety of methods that
involve students both emotionally and conditionally. Various games can be made
by teachers to create effective and fun learning interactions (Finali & Fitriyah, 2017).
The
implementation of the use of the WhatsApp application as a medium in the online
learning process according to the circular of the Minister of Education and
Culture is very appropriate for using the WhatsApp application as a medium in
the online learning process. Based on the conclusions of the interviews and
observations conducted with the informants, namely February 26 and March 3,
2022 at SDN Ciater 1, it can be concluded that teachers at Ciater 1 Public
Elementary School utilize the WhatsApp application as a supporting medium for
effective online learning.
2.
Barriers to using the
WhatsApp application as a medium in learning at Dasae Negeri Ciater 1 School
Based
on the results of interviews with informants on 26 February and 02 March 2021,
it can be concluded that the obstacle to using the WhatsApp application as a
medium in learning is the first obstacle is interference with the network,
students will be hampered in sending assignments if the network does not
support it. The second obstacle is the lack of interaction between teachers and
students because parents often bring cellphones to work. The third obstacle is
the lack of parental motivation. Parents at SDN Ciater 1 have various reasons,
such as being busy with work and often not accompanying their children. to
study at home. The fourth obstacle is the solid cellphone memory. When the
cellphone memory is full, this of course will affect cellphone performance.
3.
Solutions for using
the WhatsApp application as a medium in learning at SDN Ciater 1
Of
the several obstacles that have been described above, there are several efforts
or solutions implemented to overcome the obstacles that have been described,
including:
a.
Additional time for
completing and collecting assignments. Based on the results of interviews with
the homeroom teacher. VI B, As we all know, the solution implemented is to
provide extra time in submitting and processing assignments according to the
difficulty level of the task. This is in line with the opinion of the teacher
that the solution to dealing with students who experience problems regarding
network disturbances is to give students time to complete assignments.
b.
Holding a meeting
once a week to interact through interviews with Ms. Nuraidah, S.Pd homeroom
teacher for class V1 B, the teacher will interact with students once a week
according to the schedule for submitting assignments or returning the theme
book instructed by the teacher. This activity is carried out to explain tasks
that are still not understood by students. This activity process is carried out
every Saturday with a shift system and following the sanitation protocol
recommended by the government.
c.
Providing input to
parents of students based on the results of interviews concluded that to be
able to overcome obstacles regarding the lack of motivation of parents of
students, and also a lack of parental assistance. Teachers always provide input
or invite parents to be able to work together by guiding, encouraging and
accompanying their children during the implementation of the online learning
process. This is in line with Mrs. Desi stating that the solution to overcoming
problems from parental factors is to always communicate with parents to take
the time to accompany students during the learning process.
d.
Deleting some full
memory files will make the cellphone capacity slower. For this reason, the
solution is to delete some unnecessary files so that the cellphone can operate
properly again.
CONCLUSION
Based
on the description above, implementing the use of the WhatsApp application as a
medium for learning in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic as it is at this time
is very appropriate and in accordance with the Minister of Education and
Culture Circular Letter No. 3 of 2020 concerning the implementation of online
learning. Utilization because this application is simpler compared to other
online applications. In addition, the operation of the WhatsApp application is
also easy, and has many features. The implementation of online learning at SDN
Ciater 1 by utilizing the WhatsApp application as a learning tool is not
effective, this is due to various perceived obstacles. The stages of
implementing online learning are planning the implementation of learning (RPP),
at the implementation stage the teacher provides material during online
learning by utilizing the class WhatsApp Group. Then at the evaluation stage
the teacher will correct the students' work and record it in the grade book.
The teacher also makes a report on the results of learning activities every
day.
The
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educators and students and between fellow students, Teachers also cannot
monitor students in carrying out assignments given, Lack of motivation to learn
from parents and Memory is full quickly.
The
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increasing learning effectiveness at Ciater 1 Public Elementary School that can
be done by teachers is by minimizing all obstacles, including: Additional
timeframe for sending assignments, Interacting once a week according to
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