Development of digital learning resources for realistic mathematics education in supporting virtual learning during covid-19

Abstract

The use of digital resource for learning has been increasing since the Industrial Revolution 4.0 was enlivened. This was further strengthened by the government’s policy to learn from home since the COVID pandemic 19. Various types of online learning can be effective but also sometimes do not succeed in achieving the expected learning goals. Drijver suggests that 3 main factors influence how digital learning resources can be effective in learning, namely how the design of digital content is, how the teacher’s role in digital content is, and the use of the educational context used in digital content. Realistic Mathematics Learning can be an approach that can accommodate all the factors. This study aims to provide appropriate digital learning resources for teachers and students during the COVID 19 pandemic. An adapted Plomp Design is used for developing digital content. This developmental research suggests that the characterization of RME supports the requirements for effective digital learning resources in a way that enables the student to foster their constructive learning activities. However, these rich didactical activities lack in providing an adequate presentation on the mathematics content.