In The Covid-19 Pandemic, Implementation Of Learning To Write Non-Literary Text Using Technology-Based Learning Media On Class Viii Smp Students

Abstract

- Indonesian language learning amidst COVID-19 pandemic is required to adapt to the use of technology as the main basis for learning. The use of technology as a medium in learning is adjusted to the needs of communication between teachers and students and the needs of subject matter. This study discusses the implementation of Indonesian language learning for grade VIII of junior high school students, especially in learning non-literary texts using technology-based learning media. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques using observation and interviews. The research subjects used were Indonesian language teachers and grade VIII students at SMP Negeri 4 Kalasan. The results showed that learning to write non-literary texts was in accordance with the online syllabus and Learning Implementation Plan amidst COVID-19 pandemic. This can be seen based on the learning components which include objectives, materials, methods, media and evaluation. The technology-based learning media used by teachers and students included WhatsApp Group, Google Classroom, Google Meet, Quizizz, Wordwall, and YouTube. Learning news texts, advertisements, slogans, and posters, teachers use WhatsApp Group, Google Classroom, Wordwall, Quizizz and Google Meet media. Meanwhile, in expository and explanatory text learning, the teacher used WhatsApp Group, Google Classroom, YouTube and Google Meet media. Meanwhile, there were several obstacles faced by teachers and students during the learning process. Barriers faced by teachers include signal stability and creativity in online learning designs. On the other hand, the obstacles faced by students included signal stability, data packets, and the learning process. In this phenomenon, teachers and students had an important role in overcoming barriers to online learning that occurred.