Teaching Media Research Articles

Erratum to “Digital Games as Media for Teaching and Learning: A Template for Critical Evaluation”

Erratum to “Digital Games as Media for Teaching and Learning: A Template for Critical Evaluation”

Developing Comic Strips in Teaching Vocabulary for EFL Students

There are various ways that can be taken to improve the vocabulary of EFL students. The use of media, as well as teaching methods. This research focuses on developing Comic Strips as a supporting medium for vocabulary teaching. Based on the sections from Comic Strips, students can choose what vocabulary they want to use to complete the available bubbles so that they form sentences and in the end a coherent story. Lecturers can also use Comic Strips to facilitate students in developing ideas in their writings by asking some stimulating questions. In line with the usefulness of Comic Strips to improve the vocabulary of EFL students, the researchers developed comic strip media with certain themes to be used in vocabulary courses for 7 meetings. The researcher believes that the development of Comic Strips media can be effective because it can make students enjoy the teaching and learning process.

An Analysis of English Student Needs in the Development of a Hybrid Learning Teaching Material Model Based on Religious Moderation Values

Technology plays a very important role in today's learning process. Online learning is not an option anymore but an obligation that must be carried out, especially during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Hybrid learning is one of the online learning that is widely used at all levels of education. This research is the initial research from development research that will develop a hybrid learning model based on religious moderation values in the teaching media course. The respondents in this study were 89 students majoring in English education at Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Metro Lampung. The data was obtained through the results of the questionnaire. The result showed that the students needed a hybrid learning teaching material model based on religious moderation values in the teaching media course. It was evidenced by the results of the questionnaire, namely as many as 80% of students state that they need a hybrid learning teaching material model based on religious moderation values in the eyes of teaching media lectures.
 Keywords: Development of Hybrid Learning, Religious Moderation Values, Teaching Material

Lecturers’ Perception of the Use of Social Media for English Language Teaching

The purpose of this study was to see how English lecturers’ perceptions of the use of social media for English Language teaching. This study is limited to 4 aspects (Activities, Motivation, Enhancing students’ skills, and effectiveness). This research was conducted at the English Department at a university in Surabaya using social media for teaching English by lecturers. This study using a case study design and semi-structured interview, by organizing, interpreting, and representing the data. A total of 8 lecturers have participated to be interviewed to know about their perception on the use of social media for English Language Teaching. The results showed that the social media most primarily used by the English lecturers are WhatsApp and Email. The result of the interviews showed about the four aspects that had been determined. They are; 1). Activities when using social media in teaching English; discussion, communication, sharing subjects’ materials, collecting an assignment, giving assignments. 2). The use of Social media can increase students and lecturers’ motivation; improving learning motivation, active, creative, increasing self-confidence, and interesting. 3). The use of social media can enhance students’ English skills; enhancing speaking skill, writing skill, pronunciation, vocabulary. 4). The effectiveness of social media use in teaching English; easy to access, easy to understand, easy to use, easy to be practiced.

Teaching English Grammar and Maintaining Students’ Learning Motivation through Humour Stories

English structure is one of the principal elements considered problematic by many students. Therefore, every teacher is always encouraged to use the effective teaching ways. One of the proposed ways in teaching English grammar is using media like humour stories. As suggested teaching media, humour stories require an examination. Therefore, this research attempts at finding out the effectiveness of humour stories to teach grammar and maintaining students’ learning motivation. The method employed was quasi-experimental research. The instruments used were a test, questionnaire, and field note. The participants of this study were two classes of English Language Teaching Department. The students learnt some grammar topics such as past simple, present perfect, passive voice of past tense, passive voice of present perfect, passive voice of present simple, passive voice of present continuous, passive voice of present future, relative clause, and noun clause. The results reveal that humour is an effective teaching media for grammar. The significance of 2-tailed (0.035) was lower than 0.05. There is a significant difference between control and experimental group. Furthermore, the result of the questionnaire shows that the usage of humour positively influenced the learners’ motivation. The observation results also reveal that the teaching atmosphere in the experimental class is getting better in each meeting.<p> </p>

Analysis of Digital Learning Media "Typing Land" to the Reading Ability at Kak Seto School

This study aims to analyze the reading ability of students at Kak Seto School and determine the effectiveness of digital learning media in improving their reading skills. The study uses a qualitative approach with a case study design, focusing on three first-grade students at Kak Seto School who cannot read. Data is collected through observation, documentation, and interviews with teachers from the TIK (Technology of Information and Communication) department. The study's findings indicate that the students have a common problem: Sensory Processing Disorder, and that digital learning media can effectively improve their reading abilities. The research implications and limitations of the study are that it focuses only on three students at Kak Seto School, and the findings may not be generalizable to other schools or contexts. However, the study has practical implications for teachers, who must proactively introduce children to letters and train their learning abilities. The use of digital media can facilitate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which are essential for academic success. The originality and value of this study lie in its contribution to understanding the role of digital learning media in improving reading abilities in children. The study provides important insights into the benefits of digital media in teaching and learning and highlights the need for further research. By utilizing digital media effectively, educators can help enhance the reading abilities of students struggling to learn in traditional classroom settings. Overall, this study has important implications for educators, policymakers, and parents interested in improving children's literacy rates.

Pemanfaatan Media Film Sebagai Sumber Pembelajaran Sejarah dalam Upaya Meningkatkan Minat Belajar Siswa di Kelas IX IPS Madrasah Aliyah Tahfizil Qur’an

In general, history teachers tend to use methods such as lectures and discussions, using simple media such as blackboards and printed materials like books. However, teachers in Madrasah Tahfizil Qur'an use films as a teaching media, which motivates students to learn and facilitates their understanding and mastery of the subject. This study aims to describe the technique of utilizing films by teachers as a learning media in history, the suitability between the film media and the subject matter, and the students' response to the use of films as a source of learning in history. The research method used is qualitative descriptive method. Data collection techniques and tools include observation, interviews, and documentation. Data processing is conducted using qualitative descriptive analysis techniques. Then, the data is compared, checked for validity, and described. The findings of the field research are as follows: (1) The utilization of film media as a source of learning in history in Madrasah Tahfizil Qur'an is good. History teachers have mastered the steps of using film media and have employed appropriate strategies in teaching. (2) Film media in history learning in Grade XI of Madrasah Tahfizil Qur'an can only be used for specific learning objectives and competencies. (3) The students' response to the utilization of films as a learning media in history in Grade XI of Madrasah Tahfizil Qur'an is very positive. The use of film media in history learning leaves a positive impression on the students, and they are motivated to learn because they can effectively grasp the conveyed material.

Google Classroom Sebagai Media Pembelajaran Sejarah Alternatif Selama Covid-19

As a result of the Covid-19 epidemic in Indonesia, all activities are now carried out from home, which means that in the field of education, all teachers must design teaching media that students can use from home. The goal of this research is to describe how Google Classroom is being used in historical learning to combat the spread of Covid-19 in schools. This is a qualitative study using descriptive methods with primary and secondary data as data sources. Interview, observation, and documentation procedures are used in data collection. Google Classroom is an interactive learning media based on e-learning that makes it easier for teachers and students to complete the teaching and learning process at home to assist learning based on information and communication technology. Google Classroom is currently incredibly effective and efficient, and it is not constrained by space or time. Teachers can provide students with materials in the form of text, images, audio, and video via the internet. Additionally, teachers can use a link from a Google Form filed in Google Classroom to create a list of students present.

Sosialiasi Penggunaan Media Gambar pada mata pelajaran PKn Materi Mengenal Makna Lambang Pancasila Siswa kelas IV SDIT Ulumul Qur’an Gebang

The use of image media in Civic Education (PKn) learning, particularly on the topic of understanding the meaning of the Pancasila symbols in fourth-grade elementary school, often faces challenges, especially in enhancing students' comprehension of the abstract concepts involved. This community service program aims to socialize the use of image media as an effective teaching aid in PKn education. The methods employed include training and mentoring teachers in integrating image media into their lessons. The results indicate a significant improvement in students' understanding of the Pancasila symbols and increased motivation to learn. Additionally, the program sparked social change within the school environment, such as new initiatives from teachers to be more creative in using teaching media. This program successfully achieved its goals by fostering positive transformation in the school's learning processes

The Effectiveness Of Using Digital Storytelling Video In Teaching Speaking At SMK Telkom Banjarbaru

The efficiency of using a Digital Storytelling film in the classroom to teach speaking skills by means of question-and-answer sessions was evaluated at the eleventh SMK Telkom Banjarbaru.The purpose of this study is to investigate whether or not the use of digital story telling video is beneficial in enhancing the students' ability to communicate orally. 
 The researcher used a purposive sampling method and took only class X the sample of the research which consisted of 37 students. In addition, the researcher applied an instrument of this research namely oral test. In pre-test and post-test, the researcher gave the topics through digital storytelling video to stimulate the students to speak in their daily activity. In pre-test and post-test, one by one of the students asked to speak face to face with the researcher in the class. After pre-test, the researcher applied a media of teaching as a treatment then the result of post-test was compared with the result of the student’s pre-test and find out the improvement of the students‟ speaking ability.
 The findings of the data analysis revealed that the mean score on pre-tests was 3.45, while the mean score on post-tests was 4.54. These findings were based on the fact that the pre-tests were administered before the post-tests. It was discovered that the result of the t-test was 10.33, which was higher than the value of the t-table, which was 1.688. The level of significance that was used was 0.05, and the degree of freedom (df) that was used was 37-1, which equaled 36. That the alternative hypothesis was accepted while the null hypothesis was rejected was the implication of this.

Digital Games as Media for Teaching and Learning: A Template for Critical Evaluation

Background Videogames can be useful tools for teaching and learning. To plan educational uses, potential benefits and possible problematic aspects of specific titles need to be critically assessed by teachers and school leaders prior to implementation. Theory and Method Based on game ontological models, we identify salient areas of inquiry in games research and use these to structure a template for evaluation. This way we operationalize foundational games research and put key insights to practical use in the planning and preparation of videogame-based teaching sessions. Aims We develop a template for the evaluation of videogames as tools for and objects of teaching and learning to facilitate critical uses of these technologies in schools and other educational settings. Results We present a template for critical evaluation to facilitate the use of videogames for educational endeavors. The template distinguishes between videogames as tools for and objects of teaching and learning and is structured along the game ontological dimensions of 1) sign system, 2) rules and mechanics, 3) materiality and 4) players, and includes aspects of both representation and simulation. This way, we disentangle a complex phenomenon and make its components amendable for critical analysis and constructive intervention. Discussion and Conclusion We offer illustrating examples for how the template can be used to assess the usability of specific titles in education and discuss advantages and disadvantages. Finally, we suggest steps for implementation and further improvement.

PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS TIK MELALUI APLIKASI ANIMAKER

Training activities for making learning media through the Animaker application are a response to the need to improve teacher skills in the context of developing interesting and interactive learning media. With the hope of being able to foster interest and motivation in student learning. The training method is carried out using a face-to-face classical approach. The purpose of the training is to open the teacher's insight and knowledge about the development of animaker application learning media. As well as being able to develop it independently. The results of the training showed that the teacher gained new knowledge related to making ICT-based learning media with the Aniamker application, was able to make IT-based learning media, and was able to be creative in order to innovate in making videos and other teaching media. Overall the response of the teachers in both schools was enthusiastic in participating in the training activities until the end of the implementation and hoped that there would be a continuation of the following activities.

The Teaching Media for Mangrove Photosynthesis E-Booklets With a Socioscientific Issue Approach Through PBL Improve Students' Critical Thinking

The low ability of students' critical thinking is due to the need for more use of media to support the development of students' thinking skills. This study aims to produce SSI e-booklet teaching media and test the effectiveness of PBL in increasing students' critical thinking. This research belongs to the development research type developed using the ADDIE model, with analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation stages. The subjects involved in this study were 29 junior high school students. Data collection in the study was carried out using observation, interview, and test methods. The instrument used is in the form of a test in the form of free essay questions. Data analysis used the free sample t-test and the gain score. The research analysis results showed that the validity level of the SSI e-booklet on mangrove photosynthesis was in a very good category. The effectiveness of PBL learning using the SSI e-booklet is very effective. There are differences in students' critical thinking between the control and experimental classes. Based on these results, applying the SSI e-booklet media through PBL has proven effective in improving students' critical thinking skills.

Prácticas profesionales de estudiantes normalistas de matemáticas con el programa Aprende en casa II y III

This research project refers to the actions carried out by students of the bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education with Specialization in Mathematics (LESEM) at the Escuela Normal Superior, taking the 7th and 8th semesters in the 2020-2021 school year, during the period of the pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus, within the framework of the national educational programs Learn at Home II and III. The aim of the project is to answer the following questions: What are the difficulties faced by mathematics students when developing their professional practices in the context of confinement when the medium is the use of information technologies; and how do mathematics students put into practice the development of the traits of the graduate profile when the medium for teaching and learning is the use of information technologies?The objective is to identify difficulties of mathematics students when the medium they use for the development of their teaching work are digital platforms and/or classes presented through TV and radio. According to the features of the graduate profile of the current curriculum of LESEM, the analysis of the mastery of purposes and contents is contemplated, as well as the didactic competence that they put into practice when performing their professional practices with high school students in the framework of the confinement and the program Learn at Home II and III. Some instruments to be used: observation records, lesson plans and diaries; the categories of analysis that will be used to examine their practice are the following: Teaching planning, teaching style, content mastery, temporality and evaluation of learning. The results obtained will be very useful for the proposal of pedagogical alternatives that can be incorporated into the reformulation of current curricula.

The Impact of Twitter Spaces in Speaking Skill for EFL Students

Developing online media for teaching is needed in order to engage a technology and a strategy in teaching. Twitter Spaces is a part of Twitter that the user could make a room and start discussion. Thus, this research conducted to see the impact of using this app in teaching speaking skill. This research used basic qualitative method. The participants are the first grade of Junior High School students. The result is there are obstacles in using Twitter Spaces as the media of learning English; the students never used this app before, Twitter Spaces limited the participants in the room, and a new link must be made when the host’s connection is unstable. The students felt comfortable using Twitter Spaces in speaking English because they don’t need to show their face. But there is no significant impact to them.

Development Media Teaching of Physics by LMS Moodle with Modellus to Improve Students' Analysis Ability

This development media teaching of physics by Moodle basic Modellus with wave equation material aimed to improve the student's ability in analysis. In this research, the researcher developed ADDIE models: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The research took place in SMA Negeri 1 Petanahan Kebumen with the subject researcher with limited testing to five students and, in the Implementation step eighteen students. The data analysis the researcher used is a validation sheet, questionnaire, observation technique, and the result of students' tests. Based on the research, we can conclude that: (1) the validation result from the expert validator is 3.10, from the material expert is 3.27, from the media expert gained a good category, which means valid, 2) the media physics learning process LMS Moodle basic Modellus practical because it works in limited trials and great trials, and received a positive response, and 3) the analysis test result there is an increase learning progress with N-gain as 0.70, it means high category and its effective. Similarly, learning physics by LMS Moodle with Modellus on this researcher is valid, practical, and effective. Furthermore, it works to improve the student's ability in analysis.

STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF USING POWERPOINT AS LEARNING MEDIA IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING AT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

This study is aimed at investigating students’ perceptions of using PowerPoint as a learning medium in English language teaching at a junior high school. The study was carried out at SMPN 1 Kepahiang with 30 students in the seventh grade as the subject of the study. This study combines quantitative and qualitative methodologies to examine students’ perceptions of using PowerPoint as a learning medium in English language teaching. The data was analyzed through quantitative (questionnaire) and qualitative (interview) methods. The results showed that students had positive perceptions of using PowerPoint as a teaching medium in learning English at school and were able to improve and motivate themselves. The interviews' conclusions were confirmed by the interview results, which showed that more students approved of using PowerPoint for learning. Thus, it may be said that students have positive and joyful perceptions of PowerPoint. Additionally, students believe PowerPoint to be more beneficial while learning English, particularly when it comes to boosting English activity, motivation, and competency during the learning process. Future researchers are advised to employ a larger sample, a longer time, and to utilize a PowerPoint presentation that is more appealing and varied, such as one created using Canva or another tool.

Tree - Lingual : Media Aplikatif untuk Mengajar Trilingual di TK/TPA Al Mu’minun, Samarinda, Kalimantan Timur

Purpose: The aim of this Community Service was to train the participants, whom the teachers of TK/TPA Al Mu’minun, to use the Tree – Lingual teaching media or the Language Tree as well as to facilitate them exploring their skills in developing teaching aids. Research methodology: The method used was training the participants, both teachers and students of the TK/TPA Al Mu’minun using tree – lingual teaching media which the students were able to learn three languages ??at once, namely Indonesian, English, and Arabic by using the trilingual cards which were put inside the character pouches where were attached in the branches and trunks of the Language Tree. Results: From the training activities showed that the students enthusiastically engaged to the training session, especially when they were asked to come in front of the class to choose the pouches on the tree – lingual. The teachers were also excited to practice on how to use the learning media as well as disclosed that they had several ideas on developing the learning media. Conclusions: Through this training, the teachers were also provided with the knowledge about how to create and develop learning media that are not only applicable and innovative, but also brings fun for students. They were also expected to be able to increase productivity in creating educational products to improve the trilingual learning process in their area. Limitations: This Community Service was limited to the use of tree - lingual teaching media for primary level. Contribution: This learning media can be applied in language classed for primary or secondary level. Keywords: 1. applicable media 2. learning media 3. trilingual 4. tree - lingual 5. TK/TPA

The Effects of Immersive Virtual Reality Applications on Enhancing the Learning Outcomes of Undergraduate Health Care Students: Systematic Review With Meta-synthesis.

Immersive virtual reality (IVR) applications are gaining popularity in health care education. They provide an uninterrupted, scaled environment capable of simulating the full magnitude of sensory stimuli present in busy health care settings and increase students' competence and confidence by providing them with accessible and repeatable learning opportunities in a fail-safe environment. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effects of IVR teaching on the learning outcomes and experiences of undergraduate health care students compared with other teaching methods. MEDLINE, Embase, PubMed, and Scopus were searched (last search on May 2022) for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or quasi-experimental studies published in English between January 2000 and March 2022. The inclusion criteria were studies involving undergraduate students majoring in health care, IVR teaching, and evaluations of students' learning outcomes and experiences. The methodological validity of the studies was examined using the Joanna Briggs Institute standard critical appraisal instruments for RCTs or quasi-experimental studies. The findings were synthesized without a meta-analysis using vote counting as the synthesis metric. A binomial test with P<.05 was used to test for statistical significance using SPSS (version 28; IBM Corp). The overall quality of evidence was evaluated using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation tool. A total of 17 articles from 16 studies totaling 1787 participants conducted between 2007 and 2021 were included. The undergraduate students in the studies majored in medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, pharmacy, biomedicine, radiography, audiology, or stomatology. The IVR teaching domains included procedural training (13/16, 81%), anatomical knowledge (2/16, 12%), and orientation to the operating room setting (1/16, 6%). The quality of the 75% (12/16) of RCT studies was poor, with unclear descriptions of randomization, allocation concealment, and outcome assessor blinding procedures. The overall risk of bias was relatively low in the 25% (4/16) of quasi-experimental studies. A vote count showed that 60% (9/15; 95% CI 16.3%-67.7%; P=.61) of the studies identified similar learning outcomes between IVR teaching and other teaching approaches regardless of teaching domains. The vote count showed that 62% (8/13) of the studies favored using IVR as a teaching medium. The results of the binomial test (95% CI 34.9%-90%; P=.59) did not show a statistically significant difference. Low-level evidence was identified based on the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation tool. This review found that undergraduate students had positive learning outcomes and experiences after engaging with IVR teaching, although the effects may be similar to those of other forms of virtual reality or conventional teaching methods. Given the identification of risk of bias and low level of the overall evidence, more studies with a larger sample size and robust study design are required to evaluate the effects of IVR teaching. International prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO) CRD42022313706; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=313706.

The Effect of Word Square Model on Students Vocabulary at Grade X of SMK Tamansiswa Sukadamai in Academic Year 2019/2020

The title of this study is the effect of word square model on students’ vocabulary at grade X of SMK Tamansiswa Sukadamai in Academic Year 2019/2020. The objectives of the study is to describe how the implementation of teaching english vocabulary by using word square at SMA.N.1. Buntu Pane. The population of this research was taken from the grade X students at SMK Tamansiswa Sukadamai, which have 102 students. The data were collected by using 10 essay question. Several steps of work have been done preliminary. The further steps is to follow the active concerning with the data. Starting from library check, confirming the location, asking permission from the pre-test and post-test value that worked by students in experiment class and control class are very significant. The data were analyzed by t-test. The result of students’ vocabulary. It was suggested that using media in teaching can made the students feel enjoy when they study about vocabulary and according to this skripsi the teacher can increase their teaching skill.&#x0D; Keywords: Word square model; students’ vocabulary; media in teaching