Implementation of Smart Lectures for Chemistry Teachers of the MGMP in Padang Panjang City

Rahadian Zainul (Department of Chemistry Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Padang)
Budhi Oktavia (Department of Chemistry Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Padang)
Dony Novaliendry (Department of Informatics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang)
Amalia Putri Lubis (Department of Chemistry Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Padang)

Eksakta : Berkala Ilmiah Bidang MIPA
Vol. 23 No. 04 (2022): Eksakta: Berkala Ilmiah Bidang MIPA (E-ISSN : 2549-7464)

The Chemistry Teachers Working Group (MGMP) of Padang Panjang City serves as a forum for senior high school chemistry teachers in Padang Panjang to collaboratively develop their professional careers and scientific competencies. The teachers' enthusiasm to improve more effective, high-quality, and innovative learning was demonstrated through their request for training in designing and implementing E-Learning in senior high school chemistry instruction. The methods used in the introduction and development program related to E-Learning through the flagship product, Smart Lecture, were conducted through lectures, question-and-answer sessions, mentoring, and workshops. The results of the community service program showed that: (1) the training participants were able to understand the preparation, design, and implementation of high-quality and interactive E-Learning in senior high school chemistry instruction, thereby improving the quality of chemistry learning; (2) the chemistry teachers of the MGMP of Padang Panjang City were able to motivate other teachers to diversify the strategies used in senior high school chemistry instruction; and (3) chemistry teachers were able to apply and implement senior high school chemistry learning strategies using E-Learning.