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Transformation in Biology Learning during the Covid-19 Pandemic: From Offline to Online Kintan Limiansi; Anggi Tias Pratama; Rizqa Devi Anazifa
Scientiae Educatia: Jurnal Pendidikan Sains Vol. 9 No. 2 (2020): December 2020
Publisher : Tadris Biologi Fakultas Ilmu Tarbiyah dan Keguruan IAIN SYEKH NURJATI CIREBON

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24235/sc.educatia.v9i2.7381

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This article aims to describe the implementation of online biology learning in senior high schools (SMA/MA) in the Special Region of Yogyakarta during the pandemic. This study employed a quantitative method and involved 25 SMA/MA biology teachers in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. The data were collected through a survey by distributing questionnaires to the teachers. The results reveal that all SMA/MA biology teachers in Yogyakarta have transformed offline learning into online learning. They conduct blended online learning by combining virtual synchronous activities and asynchronous activities by utilizing online media. The virtual synchronous activities (44%) dominate the learning process, and thus, conducive communication between teachers and students is created. Whatsapp is the most dominant media utilized in the virtual synchronous activities (38%) and asynchronous activities (41%) even though this application is not designed for learning purposes. This study is expected to provide SMA/MA biology teachers’ objective description of their condition in implementing online learning. Consequently, the description can become an evaluation for educational stakeholders and a consideration to conduct related research.
Exploring Students’ Perspective on Using Online Collaborative Platform in Biology Laboratory Work Rizqa Devi Anazifa; Suratsih Suratsih; Paramita Cahyaningrum Kuswandi; Anggi Tias Pratama
Scientiae Educatia: Jurnal Pendidikan Sains Vol. 12 No. 1 (2023): June 2023
Publisher : Tadris Biologi Fakultas Ilmu Tarbiyah dan Keguruan IAIN SYEKH NURJATI CIREBON

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24235/sc.educatia.v12i1.11896

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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the teaching and learning methods. Learning activities that were originally done face-to-face must be adjusted to online learning. This change also occurs in laboratory activities. As students must adapt to the different method of learning, their behavior in learning is affected, as well, including how they collaborate in laboratory work that is conducted online. This study aims to explore students’ perspective on online collaborative learning tool in biology laboratory work. The online collaborative learning process is supported by a collaboration platform called Trello. Survey was conducted by collecting responses from students in Department of Biology Education who participated in the genetics laboratory work. This study was conducted using survey, which was conducted after students had participated in laboratory work for two weeks online using the virtual collaborative platform. The questionnaires measured students’ perspectives on using Trello for collaborating with their team during laboratory work. The instrument also measured students’ perception on how Trello supported their collaborative learning online including effective group teamwork, discussion activities, and communication within group such as asking questions, answering questions, and making arguments. A number of 127 valid responses were analyzed descriptively. The result showed that students agreed that Trello was easy to use (97%) and supported them to conduct group work easily (98%) and discussion more effectively (87%). Result from this study provides positive evidence on how Trello supports students’ collaboration during laboratory work.