The Use of Mobile Learning in Elementary School: Is It Important?

Indra Perdana (Universitas Palangkaraya, Jl Yos Sudarso, Palangkaraya, Indonesia)
Siti Aisyah (Politeknik Negeri Media Kreatif, Jl. Guru Sinumba No.6 Medan Helvetia, Medan)
Pandu Adi Cakranegara (Universitas President, Jl. Ki Hajar Dewantara, Cikarang Baru, Indonesia)
Zain Ahmad Fauzi (Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Jl. Brigjen H. Hasan Basri, Banjarmasin, Kalimantan Selatan, Indonesia)
Dina Destari (English Education Department, Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training of IAIN SAMARINDA)

AL ISHLAH Jurnal Pendidikan
Vol 14, No 2 (2022): AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan

This study describes the use of mobile learning technology for students at the elementary school level. There are many educational applications, so researchers want to know whether these applications are needed for education. In this study, in order to understand how students, understand the use of educational applications that can be used on mobile devices, a qualitative method is used. Researchers in this case also use data collection techniques by conducting semi-structured interviews with students and elementary school students who use cellular technology in learning activities. The children said that using instructional apps had helped them improve their skills. When they work in groups, they develop relational and communication skills. On the other hand, there are some students who do not see the value or convenience of using educational apps on their mobile devices. The result of this research is the application of arithmetic and storytelling helps children improve their cognitive abilities. At the same time, when they interact with others, this activity stimulates them and offers emotional benefits. Use Study participants demonstrated a wide range of learning skills and capacities, as demonstrated by this study. Finally, this work offers new possibilities for future research in this exciting field.