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The background of this research is that the activities of Class VIII students of SMPN 31 Semarang in the learning process are not enthusiastic, students only focus on using books as learning aids. Therefore, in the learning process we need a media-based learning aid that can attract students' attention in order to improve student performance and understanding. It is important to apply TikTok-based learning application innovations to involve students in learning so that the material being taught is easy to understand.    Based on this background, the problem arises How to Use the Tiktok Application as a Learning Media in Writing Explanatory Text Writing Skills for Class VIII Students of SMPN 31 Semarang Academic Year 2022/2023? This study aims to identify the Utilization of the Tiktok Application as a Learning Media in Writing Explanatory Text Writing Skills for Class VIII Students of SMPN 31 Semarang Academic Year 2022/2023. This type of research is mixed method . Data collection was carried out by observation, interview, test and documentation methods.    The results of this study indicate that students in class VIII use the media using the social media application TikTok above, it can be seen that the average score of students in class VIII SMPN 31 Semarang in the 2022/2023 academic year when writing explanatory texts in general is at the moderate level (50- 74). The average score of the students on the explanatory text writing test performance was 66.71 at the sufficient level.

The ability to read and foster an interest in reading in children is an effort to improve educational standards while at the same time forming a child's personality with character. The purpose of this study was to determine the significant impact of the storybook-assisted KWL (Know Want to Know Learned) strategy in terms of the learning motivation of class XI students of SMAN 2 Merauke. This type of research uses the Non-Equivalent posttest only control group design. A total of 50 students were sampled in this study, 25 students in the experimental class and 25 students in the control class. Research data collection was carried out by non-test method using observation sheets. Manova as a data analysis method used in this study. The results showed that the KWL (Know Want to Know Learned) strategy, with the help of story books, had an impact on reading interest and learning motivation. The results of the study showed a significant difference. The results of the analysis also show that, when compared with reading interest, learning motivation is the variable that is more influenced. Therefore, the KWL (Know Want to Know Learned) strategy with the help of story books can be suggested as an innovative way of learning to increase reading interest and motivation to learn

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh metode latihan terbimbing terhadap hasil belajar siswa materi sistem persamaan linier dua variabel. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian eksperimen semu terhadap siswa SMA Negeri 1 Tondano pada siswa kelas XI semester ganjil tahun ajar 2022-2023. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa karena thitung> ttabel (8.441>1.694) maka Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima. Oleh karena itu, dapat disimpulkan bahwa hasil belajar siswa yang diajarkan menggunakan metode latihan terbimbing dalam pembelajaran matematika topik sistem persamaan linear dua variabel lebih tinggi dari hasil belajar siswa yang  diajarkan menggunakan pembelajaran konvensional.

This research discusses social discrimination among characters in the film Rio The Survivor directed by Yudie Oktav. Therefore, the aim of this research is to: (1) describe the representation of dialogue containing social discrimination in the film Rio The Survivor directed by Yudie Oktav, (2) describe the representation of the causes of social discrimination in the film Rio The Survivor directed by Yudie Oktav, (3 ) describes the implications of social discrimination on drama learning in high school. This research uses a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach and data is taken from the film Rio The Survivor directed by Yudie Oktav in the form of screenshots of film footage and dialogue between characters which contain social discrimination. The results of research on social discrimination on the main character in the film Rio The Survivor directed by Yudie Oktav show that (1) social discrimination which includes direct discrimination: limiting a certain area, such as housing, type of work, public facilities, and indirect: the act of blocking someone/ certain groups, races/ethnicities relate freely, hinder the rules/procedures followed which contain discriminatory bias and result in harm to the main character, a child living with HIV/AIDS, (2) the cause of social discrimination in the film Rio The Survivor directed by Yudie Oktav is caused by due to the lack of public knowledge about HIV/AIDS, (3) The results of this research have implications for Drama Learning in Class XI SMA, especially in competency identifying characterization, dialogue and setting in drama performances.

 This study aims to (1) reveal Mathematic learning through Google Classroom media in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, (2) find out the supporting and inhibiting factors for Mathematic learning through Google Classroom media in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, (3) school solutions and efforts and stakeholders to achieve Mathematic learning goals through Google Classroom media in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. The researcher used descriptive qualitative method. Research data obtained through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The informants in this study were theprincipal, the head of the curriculum, Mathematic educators, homeroom teachers, class X students and guardians of students. Researchers used data analysis techniques, including data reduction, data presentation, drawing conclusions and checking the validity of the data. The results showed that, (1) PAI learning management in the evaluation of psychomotor aspects has not been implemented, (2) learning supporting factors, namely the existence workshops oflearning Google Classroom, strong signals and internet quotas, students having smartphones, and guardians of students being able to monitor and control students. learn while at home. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factors for learning are bad signals due to natural conditions and the concentration of students is easily disturbed, (3) the application of combined Mathematic learning, namely 50% face-to-face and 100% online requires good synergy between students, educators, families and communities. in order to achieve Mathematic learning objectives in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.   Keywords: , , 

The teaching profession is generally recognized as a very respectable, noble and noble profession because the purpose of education is to develop a virtuous and competent human personality. PAK teacher professional development takes place with reference to the description of the profession and life of Jesus as an archetype. There is no more perfect model because the Lord Jesus is the Great Teacher and the truth. The example of the Lord Jesus as the Great Teacher is the main reference for the development of the PAK teacher profession. One effective way to explore and improve these skills is through self-assessment. The PAK teacher evaluation form refers to the description of Jesus as the Great Teacher. Thus, teachers must be able to guide students so that they are ready to face real life and can even become role models. In writing, the writer used a qualitative approach and was chosen as the method used in this study. The purpose of this article is for PAK teachers, which refers to professional educators whose main task is to educate, teach, guide, train, and evaluate student learning outcomes.

Along with the times, the establishment of the company will be more difficult to maintain its existence. This is influenced by the existence of intense business competition. From this reality, if a company does not have the ability to develop itself, it cannot be denied that there is a possibility of business setbacks. As for one form of effort that can be applied by companies to improve their competence or performance in order to survive in the business competition that occurs and encouragement to have the ability to adapt to the business environment is in the form of implementing the concept of learning organization in which this concept can support the goal of maintaining the company's survival as expected. business actors and employees. The method used in this study is literature review with a qualitative approach using analytical techniques in the form of descriptive analysis. As for the research that has been done, the results show that there is a high level of urgency from the variables of HR Quality, Organizational Culture, Knowledge Sharing, and Technology for the Creation of a Learning Organization.

Advancements in educational world make the responsibility of educational institutions in generating graduates with better quality to be able of facing competition of human life in the future. To improve the quality of education, directed strategic efforts are needed in utilizing existing resource opportunities. The implementation of management related to human resources, operations, finance or budget, and administration is very important in formal and non-formal educational institutions. This research aims to reveal the strategic management implemented in educational institutions in improving education’s quality. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method of literature study type with data sources obtained from several journal articles. This research has the results that the programs in improving human resources are the recruitment process, coaching and empowerment of educators. In the management of operations in educational institutions, it is carried out by concentrating the implementation of learning programs and encouraging the growth of community awareness to create community learning activity centers. The budget also supports the implementation of educational programs, so it is important to manage finances and budgets so that educational institutions can operate effectively. Meanwhile, in improving administrative services, it is conducted by strategy formulation, strategy implementation, strategy planning and control, and evaluation.

Practical lectures in their implementation require an understanding of how to carry out these activities. Not just knowledge, but understanding is needed. Lack of understanding can lead to inappropriate practicum results. The problem of this research is "How is the Effect of Understanding Material on Student Learning Outcomes in the typing basics practice course of the Semarang State Polytechnic Business Administration Department". The purpose of this study is the development of a conceptual integration model in understanding the material, to achieve maximum learning outcomes. The number of samples of this study were 89 respondents. The data collection method is done by giving a list of questions using Google Form. The t test results show that the Material Understanding variable has a t value of 11.522> t table 1.666 with a significance value of 0.000 <0.05, with an Adjusted R Square value of 0.810 or 81%. The conclusion in this study is that there is a positive and significant influence between Understanding Material on Learning Outcomes with an influence of 81%.

The use of information and communication technology (ICT) in education has become an important topic in optimizing human resources in schools. This article aims to provide an overview of the benefits and challenges of utilizing ICT in education, and how ICT can improve the quality of human resources in schools. The research method used in this article is a literature review conducted by studying references related to the use of ICT in education. The results and discussion show that the use of ICT in education can provide significant benefits, such as facilitating teachers in presenting teaching materials, providing access to more diverse information and learning materials, and improving interactions between teachers and students. However, there are challenges and barriers in utilizing ICT, such as accessibility problems to ICT infrastructure and difficulties in operating ICT devices. Therefore, efforts are needed to improve the accessibility and infrastructure of ICT in schools, as well as providing training and developing the competencies of teachers and students in operating ICT devices. In conclusion, this article presents useful information for the development of education in Indonesia, especially in terms of the utilization of ICT as a means to improve the quality of human resources in schools. With appropriate efforts, the use of ICT in education can provide more optimal and sustainable benefits for the improvement of human resources in schools.

With its diverse tourism potentials, Rinding Allo village has passed the top 75 of Indonesian Tourism Village Award in 2023 and is developing into an international tourist destination. The English language competences of people in an international tourist destination are very important to provide good service to foreign tourists. This training aims to provide the knowledge and skills of English for tourism for the people of Rinding Allo village. The method used in this community service program is Asset Based Community-driven Development which consists of six stages. The method was applied by integrating the needs analysis stages and the English for specific purposes learning approach. At the asset mobilization stage, English for tourism training was carried out for five meetings. Each meeting discussed one unit of the English for tourism module which had been specially compiled in the previous stages. English for tourism training for the people of Rinding Allo village run well and provided useful material for the participants. During the training, the participants seemed enthusiastic in learning and practicing tourism English conversation. The participants’ mastery of English vocabulary and expressions in the tourism context as well as their confidence in using the language in communicating increased through this training.

This study aims to determine the external factors and internal factors that cause learning difficulties and their relationship with the learning outcomes of Biology class XI IPA MAN 3 Padang. The change in the online learning process to offline learning since the Covid-19 pandemic has had an impact on external factors and internal factors that cause learning difficulties that affect student learning outcomes. This type of research is descriptive with quantitative research methods. The study was carried out at MAN 3 Padang with a population of 165 students of class XI science who were registered in the even semester of the academic year 2021/2022, with a sample of 33 students. The sampling technique is random sampling, which is done randomly, using an error rate of 5%. Data collection in this study used a questionnaire containing statements of external factors and internal factors of students' learning difficulties using a Likert scale, and documents on students' learning outcomes for Biology in the even mid-semester exams for the 2021/2022 academic year. From the results of the study, it is known that the level of learning difficulties for external factors obtained an average value of 3.52 in the high category, while the level of learning difficulties for internal factors had an average value of 3.26 in the high category. The results of the Pearson product moment correlation test using the SPSS 20 program obtained a value on the external factor of 0.073 which is strongly correlated and the form of the relationship is negative and the internal factor has a value of 0.910 which is perfectly correlated with the negative relationship between external factors and internal factors with Biology learning outcomes in students. class XI IPA MAN 3 Padang. The results of the t test showed that the external factor tcount was -1.853 and the internal factor tcount was -113 indicating that there was no influence of external factors and internal factors (X) on students’ Biology learning outcomes (Y).

The urgency of analyzing the needs of learning media is very important to analyze the needs of student learning media because there is a possibility that future learning will increase. For this reason, it is important to conduct further research on school policies in meeting student learning needs during the learning process. This study aims to analyze the needs of learning media in biology subjects at SMAN 4 Tanjungpinang. The research method used was descriptive and quantitative analysis with data collection through questionnaires and interviews with biology teachers. The subject of this study was a grade 11 science student of SMAN 4 Tanjungpinang. The results showed that teachers always use learning media in every meeting and with the existence of learning media makes students motivated and not easily bored in the learning process. However, students still need a variety of learning media to support learning needs. This article emphasizes the importance of effective learning through the use of appropriate media and materials.  

This study aims to reveal the effectiveness of Blended Learning as an online and mixed learning strategy by analyzing various research studies related to Blended Learning obtained from the Google Scholar database. The method used in this study is a method with a library approach or what is known as a literature study from research articles for 2020-2022. Article selection is carried out through the process of identification, screening, and eligibility. So that 10 articles are relevant to the objectives and problems of the literature study. Based on the literature study that has been carried out, the results show that the use of Blended Learning by utilizing several digital technology-based applications as learning support can be said to be effective for increasing literacy skills, critical skills, problem-solving abilities, and cognitive learning outcomes of students.

This study aims to determine the effect of hybrid learning strategies applied to the discovery learning model on students' high order thinking skills. This type of research is quantitative research using quasi-experimental methods. The research design used was post test only control group design. The data collection methods used are tests and documentation. The research instrument used is a test question sheet in the form of multiple-choice questions developed based on the HOTS question grid. There are 2 data analysis techniques used, namely 1) Prasyarta tests include homogeneity tests and normality tests, 2) Hypothesis tests include T-tets tests, F tests, and eta tests. The results showed that from the T-test there was a difference in the average HOTS score of control and experimental class students with sig scores. 0.000, the F test shows that there is an influence with the sig value. 0.000, and the Eta test shows that there is a moderate influence that can be seen from the correlation value of 0.544. It can be concluded from the use of Hybrid learning strategies on students' High Order Thinking Skills shows that there is a moderate influence on increasing student HOTS between control and experimental classes.

This study aims to determine the relationship between motivation and learning outcomes of biology in class XI MIPA SMAN 1 Luhak Nan Duo, West Pasaman Regency. In the learning process, motivation plays an important role, especially student learning outcomes. This type of research is descriptive with quantitative research methods. The research was conducted at SMAN 1 Luhak Nan Duo, West Pasaman Regency with a population of 126 students of class XI MIPA enrolled in the odd semester of the academic year 2021/2022, with a sample of 94 students. The sampling technique was simple random sampling which was carried out randomly, using a significance of = 5%. The data collection in this study used a questionnaire containing statements of student learning motivation using a Likert scale, odd mid-semester exam scores for the 2021/2022 academic year. The results of the Pearson product moment correlation test are 0.611 (61.1%) on extrinsic motivation (X1) and intrinsic motivation (X2) of 0.505 (50.5)%, meaning that there is a fairly strong relationship between extrinsic motivation (X1) and intrinsic motivation. (X2) with the results of learning biology in class XI MIPA SMAN 1 Luhak Nan Duo, West Pasaman Regency. The results of the t-test showed that the t-count of extrinsic motivation (X1) was 7.410 and the t-count of intrinsic motivation (X2) was 5.618 indicating that there was a significant relationship. The coefficient of determination of extrinsic motivation (X1) is 37.4% and intrinsic motivation (X2) is 25.5%, this means that extrinsic motivation (X1) and intrinsic motivation (X2) contribute to student biology learning outcomes (Y).

The low student learning outcomes are caused by a lack of ability to understand concepts and many students are not serious about working on questions, so that learning is not optimal and effective. Therefore, the general aim of this research is to describe the influence of TGT type cooperative learning based on badeglar media on the conceptual understanding of class X students at Adi Luhur Vocational School for the 2023/2024 academic year. The method in this research uses a pre-experimental method, namely comparing the results of the pretest and posttest with the research population being all class X students at Adi Luhur Vocational School and the sample used in this research is the population itself. Data was collected using test techniques with test sheet research instruments. The data is processed according to parametric statistical calculations. The results of this research prove that the use of TGT type cooperative learning based on counting funnel media has a positive effect on student learning outcomes. The average percentage of student learning outcomes using t-test calculations where tcount is greater than ttable, namely 3.277 > 1.740. So it can be concluded that H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted, in other words there is a significant difference between the pretest and posttest

The implementation of this community service activity was carried out in class VII SMP Negeri Gudang Arang Merauke with a total of 20 participants. It is hoped that these students can understand and know English as a foreign language and as an effort to increase interest, motivation, will, and interest. Students in learning English in the field of education. This service contributes to learning English, especially for beginners (Young Learners) as an effort to increase students’ interest in learning English. In addition, this activity contributes to realizing education in Junior High School (SMP) to foster students’ interests and talents and motivation in learning English and as an effort to provide an introduction to English for the beginner level (Young Learners). This service is carried out in the form of a workshop which includes socialization in the form of training/introduction and mentoring. The material for the service activities is divided into two, namely exposure to motivational material interest in learning English and introduction to English vocabulary and grammar to be able to read texts in English. The expected goals of this service are: 1) increasing students’ knowledge and understanding of how to learn English is easy; 2) increasing students’ skills in English and students being able to understand reading material well. From the whole series of community service activities, the main hope is an improvement. Improving conditions from not knowing, not understanding to very understanding, and from low be high in terms of interest, motivation, willingnesss and interest of sudents in learning English especially English vocabulary and grammar

The implementation of this community service activity was carried out in class VII SMP Negeri Gudang Arang Merauke with a total of 20 participants. It is hoped that these students can understand and know English as a foreign language and as an effort to increase interest, motivation, will, and interest. Students in learning English in the field of education. This service contributes to learning English, especially for beginners (Young Learners) as an effort to increase students’ interest in learning English. In addition, this activity contributes to realizing education in Junior High School (SMP) to foster students’ interests and talents and motivation in learning English and as an effort to provide an introduction to English for the beginner level (Young Learners). This service is carried out in the form of a workshop which includes socialization in the form of training/introduction and mentoring. The material for the service activities is divided into two, namely exposure to motivational material interest in learning English and introduction to English vocabulary and grammar to be able to read texts in English. The expected goals of this service are: 1) increasing students’ knowledge and understanding of how to learn English is easy; 2) increasing students’ skills in English and students being able to understand reading material well. From the whole series of community service activities, the main hope is an improvement. Improving conditions from not knowing, not understanding to very understanding, and from low be  high in terms of interest, motivation, willingnesss and interest of sudents in learning English especially English vocabulary and grammar

The use of image media in Civic Education (PKn) learning, particularly on the topic of understanding the meaning of the Pancasila symbols in fourth-grade elementary school, often faces challenges, especially in enhancing students' comprehension of the abstract concepts involved. This community service program aims to socialize the use of image media as an effective teaching aid in PKn education. The methods employed include training and mentoring teachers in integrating image media into their lessons. The results indicate a significant improvement in students' understanding of the Pancasila symbols and increased motivation to learn. Additionally, the program sparked social change within the school environment, such as new initiatives from teachers to be more creative in using teaching media. This program successfully achieved its goals by fostering positive transformation in the school's learning processes