Penerapan Media Pembelajaran Dengan Penggunaan Software Prezi dalam Upaya Meningkatkan Minat Belajar Mata Diklat Komunikasi
ABSTRACT: The objective of
research was to improve the learning interest in Communication Course using
Prezi Software in the XI AP 2 Graders of SMK Murni 2 of Surakarta in the School
Year of 2012/2013.
This study employed a Classroom Action Research (CAR). The research
object was the XI AP 2 graders of SMK Murni 2 Surakarta consisting of 22
students. This study was conducted in the collaboration between class teacher
and researcher, and by involving the
students. Techniques of collecting data used were observation, documentation,
interview, and questionnaire. The research procedure included: (1) problem
identification, (2) action preparation, (3) action plan arrangement, (4) action
implementation, (5) observation, and (6) report writing. This research process
was conducted in two cycles, each of which consisted of four stages: (1)
planning, (2) acting, (3) observing and interpreting, and (4) analyzing and
reflecting. Each cycle was conducted in four meetings; each cycle had 6 x 45
minutes duration.
Considering the result of research conducted, it could be concluded that
the application of prezi software use could improve the learning interest in
Communication Course in the XI AP 2 Graders of SMK Murni 2. It was reflected on
the following indicators: (1) the students’ enjoyment in attending the learning
increased from 41.82% before treatment to 62.73% after first treatment and to
88.41% after second treatment, (2) the students’ interest in attending the
learning increased from 43.64% before treatment to 63.18% after first treatment
and to 86.59% after second treatment, (3) the students’ attention in attending
the learning increased from 47.73% before treatment to 62.50% after first
treatment and to 85.45% after second treatment, and (4) the students’
involvement in attending the learning increased from 55.23% before treatment to
66.14% after first treatment and to 88.18% after second treatment. Such the
increase occurred after the teacher took the following attempts : (1) the
teacher had been able to operate, to develop and to apply well the prezi
software in learning, and (2) the teacher realized the need for making an
evaluation on the learning process in order to cope with the weaknesses and to
prevent them from reoccurring in the next learning process.
Penulis: ARI SUHARJANTO
Kode Jurnal: jppendidikandd130583
