Optimization of Online Learning Method Application through Google Classroom in English Education Department of Sulawesi Barat University

Andi Mega Januarti Putri

doi:10.31605/eduvelop.v4i1.754

Abstract

Abstract: This research aims to describe the optimization of online learning method through the application of Google Classroom to the students and to find out their responses after using Google Classroom as online learning method. This research had taken participant from English Education Department undergraduate students of 2017 and 2018 which consist of 4 classes that never experienced online learning method before, specifically 101 participants. This research used descriptive qualitative method. Technique of collecting data used in this research is through observation and questionnaire. The result of this research shows that after applying Google Classroom to the students in sharing information or materials, communicating and discussing, submitting assignment, quiz and mid-test, researcher found out that majority of the students in English Education department of Sulawesi Barat University were helped and satisfied with Google Classroom application as online learning method specifically, in assignment submission which were considered simple and paperless.  .  

Highlights

The era of globalization requires various systems to adapt to the changing times where technology has a very significant role in advancing the effectiveness and efficiency of system performance
This research was conducted from 30 September 2019 to 8 November 2019, before the researcher applied online learning method, the researcher gave questionnaire to the student participant about their experience in online learning application at English education department in Sulawesi Barat University, and it has been found that more than 50% of the students answered they have not had the experience learning with online learning method, some of them even did not know what is Online learning
The researcher observed the process of online learning method application through Google Classroom and found out there are 4 main activities done through Google Classroom in optimizing online learning method application, they are: 1. Sharing information or materials

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Introduction

The era of globalization requires various systems to adapt to the changing times where technology has a very significant role in advancing the effectiveness and efficiency of system performance. In order to have competitiveness, universities should have the integration of technology in their systems, both administrative and teaching. Conventional learning methods are important, the lack of technology application in learning at the level of study programs can be an obstacle to the development of the education system in work units. This could the cause of students or lecturers' lack of fluency in using other media besides conventional media, in this case internet technology media for online learning or e-learning that perhaps could result to obstruction in producing competent graduates that master technology and have competitiveness in work environment.

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