Learning environment technology-based in improving students’ independent learning

Abstract

Immense technology development in the Industrial Revolution 4.0 has to get rapid. Transformative technology requires educators to equip themselves with digital capacity in applying technology utilization in learning. Currently, learning environment technology-based has become a major trend upon education. Technology provides opportunities for everyone to improve endlessly in enhancing students’ learning independence. Technology plays a significant aspect in providing various learning sources that encourage students to be more active, creative, innovative, and independent. Research sample being studied was 34 students of SMA in Jember district. Data collection technique used was the questionnaire. Data processing was engaged SPPSS for windows. The research results of students’ independent learning during pretest obtained average score of 51.29 and students’ learning rate during a post-test obtained average of 60.18, it means students’ autonomous learning between pretest and post-test experienced inclination at 8.89. This study recommendation is that learning environment technology-based needs to be intensified, since it brings new possibilities upon education field. Technology utilization towards education has a significant part in providing ability as part of life skills, students undoubtedly need that. There are numerous learning sources alternatives being offered with technology which optimizes students potential to become independent learning and success as life long learner.