Inovasi Pembelajaran di SD Menggunakan Media " SOME " Pada Masa Pandemi - IDEA#3 UNJ

Summary

This script introduces an innovative educational tool called 'Some' (Studio for Hope), designed to support remote learning during the pandemic. Developed by a student from Universitas PGRI Semarang, 'Some' is a user-friendly PowerPoint-based media aimed at enhancing the learning experience for elementary school students. It allows teachers to create interactive lessons with materials and quizzes that can be easily accessed on Android phones. The tool is designed to be flexible, enabling students to learn anytime, anywhere, and aims to engage users through its simple yet effective interface.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker is a student from Universitas PGRI Semarang, studying elementary school teacher education.
• 😀 The new policy by the Ministry of Education and Culture in Indonesia aims to improve the learning system, especially during the pandemic.
• 😀 The pandemic has led to a recommendation for 'study from home,' which is supported by digital tools such as PowerPoint to facilitate learning.
• 😀 The speaker presents a learning media called 'SOMAY,' which is an interactive educational tool using PowerPoint.
• 😀 SOMAY is a simple and effective learning medium that can be used on Android devices, making it easily accessible for students and parents.
• 😀 PowerPoint is used to create learning modules that include both material and quizzes to aid understanding.
• 😀 SOMAY can be easily created and used by teachers without the need for laptops or netbooks, providing flexibility in learning.
• 😀 The learning platform 'SOMAY' is designed for use with elementary school students, particularly in the context of distance learning during the pandemic.
• 😀 The 'SOMAY' media includes a welcoming page for students, featuring images of smiling children, creating a friendly learning environment.
• 😀 The platform has two main sections: 'Materi' (material) for learning content and 'Quiz' for practicing and assessing knowledge through quizzes.
• 😀 The SOMAY tool is interactive, showing immediate feedback on quiz answers, with images that confirm whether the answers are correct or incorrect.

Q & A

What is Somay and what is its purpose?

Somay stands for 'Studio for Hope' and is an educational tool created using PowerPoint. It is designed to assist students in learning from home during the pandemic, offering both instructional materials and quizzes.

Why was PowerPoint chosen to create Somay?

PowerPoint was chosen because it is simple to create and use, making it accessible for both teachers and students. It can also be run on Android devices, eliminating the need for a laptop or desktop computer.

How does Somay make learning more flexible?

Somay allows students to learn anytime and anywhere using their Android devices. This flexibility makes it possible for students to access lessons and quizzes without needing specific hardware or being restricted to a classroom.

What age group or educational level is Somay intended for?

Somay is primarily intended for elementary school students, specifically for students in grade 4, as highlighted in the transcript.

What features are available in the Somay learning tool?

Somay has two main sections: a 'Material' menu that provides learning content and a 'Quiz' menu that allows students to practice and test their understanding of the material through interactive quizzes.

How does the 'Quiz' feature in Somay work?

The quiz feature presents multiple-choice questions. Once a student selects an answer, the application provides immediate feedback, including visual indicators showing whether the answer is correct or incorrect.

What is the significance of the visuals used in Somay?

The visuals in Somay, such as images of children smiling, are designed to create a welcoming and engaging environment for students. This helps make the learning experience more enjoyable and less intimidating.

How does Somay facilitate both teacher and student interaction?

Somay makes it easy for teachers to create and manage lessons, while students can interact with the material and quizzes. This mutual interaction supports both teaching and learning in an accessible and engaging way.

Why was the name 'Somay' chosen for the educational tool?

The name 'Somay' is a playful reference to a popular food item in Indonesia, siomay. The term was used to create a more relatable and enjoyable connection with the audience, particularly because 'siomay' is widely loved across the country.

What impact does the speaker hope Somay will have on education during the pandemic?

The speaker hopes that Somay will assist teachers in delivering lessons more effectively during the pandemic, providing students with an engaging and accessible platform for learning despite the challenges posed by the situation.