Publication Search

Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pengetahuan dan wawasan kepada mahasiswa mengenai strategi menghadapi soal-soal dalam TOEFL sehingga dapat mempersiapkan diri dalam menghadapi tes TOEFL yang sesungguhnya. Penguasaan kemampuan bahasa Inggris khususnya TOEFL harus dilakukan sebagai salah satu alternatif solusi bagi mahasiswa dalam mempersiapkan kelulusan dan pekerjaan. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah pelatihan, pembinaan, monitoring dan evaluasi. Kegiatan ini telah mencapai tujuan yang diharapkan yaitu meningkatkan pengetahuan dan wawasan mahasiswa mengenai cara cepat dan tepat yang dapat diterapkan dalam menjawab soal-soal TOEFL. Berdasarkan pengamatan tutorial selama kurang lebih 3 bulan mengikuti pelatihan TOEFL, menunjukkan bahwa pemahaman mahasiswa dalam menguasai materi TOEFL mengalami peningkatan yang cukup signifikan

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have a crucial role in the Indonesian economy. However, MSMEs often face a number of obstacles caused by certain factors, such as low levels of education, lack of understanding of information technology, and unreliability in presenting financial reports. The aim of this service activity is to provide training to MSMEs who are members of the OKE OCE Melawai program regarding simple bookkeeping using the Excel application, in accordance with SAK UMKM standards. This activity involves several stages, including a pre-assessment questionnaire, tutorial, practical training, and a simple accounting assessment. In the initial investigation stage before implementing community service activities, it was discovered that the majority of OKE OCE Melawai MSMEs still used manual ledgers to manage their accounts, which ultimately affected the quality of financial reporting. A total of 46 MSMEs assisted by OKE OCE Melawai participated in this activity enthusiastically. The activity went well, and it is hoped that it will produce Microsoft Excel-based financial reports as the output of this community service. Thus, it is hoped that OKE OCE Melawai's MSMEs can improve their basic skills and understanding in the field of accounting, and be able to present quality financial reporting data using Microsoft Excel according to accounting standards.

This research reveals that the use of Indonesian in Shopee advertising is a relevant strategy and has a positive impact. The accuracy of linguistic context is the main focus, reflecting wise policies in capturing linguistic diversity in Indonesia. Understanding dialects, phrases and linguistic norms in each region is the main key in creating appropriate and relevant messages. Shopee succeeded in tailoring messages well, in depth, and connecting with consumers from various walks of life, creating significant personal closeness. Language diversity in Indonesia is recognized as the key to success, ensuring that Shopee advertising is not only a marketing effort, but also an authentic communication that is close to consumers' daily lives. Linguistic creativity is an important factor in attracting consumer attention. Puns, local humor and creative expressions create marketing messages that are interesting, entertaining and different from competitors. This creativity is not only a sweetening element, but also an effective strategy in building a positive, attractive and educational brand image. Shopee has successfully utilized Indonesian creatively, not only as a shopping platform, but also as a provider of entertaining and attention-grabbing content. This relevance is not just a communication tool, but also the foundation for building deep and meaningful relationships with consumers in diverse markets. This research highlights that Indonesian is not just words, but a force that can shape feelings, win the hearts of consumers, and create a positive impact in the world of e-commerce.

This research aims to prove the effect of using video tutorial media via YouTube on the level of skill in learning to draw roses in class VIII of SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Medan, North Sumatra. This research uses a quasi experimental research method. With a sample of 60 class VIII students taken using the cluster random sampling technique. This research involved a control class group (drawing using conventional techniques) and an experimental class group (drawing using video tutorials). Based on the research results, the average pretest score for the experimental and control classes was 61 and 64 and the average posttest score for the experimental and control classes was 81 and 74. The results of the calculation of the hypothesis test (t test) showed that Lcount = 0.117 and posttest/tutorial technique Lcount = 0.000. Ltable at the significance level (α) = 0.05 and the number (n) = 60 students is 0.114. This means that the pretest/conventional technique Lcount (0.017) < Ltable (0.114), and the posttest/tutorial technique Lcount (0.000) < Ltable (0.114). It can be concluded that there is a significant influence from the use of video tutorial media via YouTube on the level of skill in learning to draw roses in class VIII SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Medan, North Sumatra.

The Mayangsari culinary tourism village Semarang was formed in 2018 by a number of people who are members of the Putra Mayangsari Disaster Preparedness Group (KSB Puma) and the Mayangsari Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis Mayangsari). The Semarang City Culture and Tourism Office provided ideas for developing Mayangsari River Tourism by highlighting the potential attractions of river tubing, river education and culinary tourism. The development of the Mayangsari culinary tourism village, which is a finalist in the 2022 great village competition in the creative and innovative village category, still has several things that need to be improved, especially regarding accounting records for culinary tourism. Based on this, it is important to provide education on the importance of accounting records in theory and practice in the Mayangsari culinary tourism village. The approach used in this community partnership program is in the form of giving lectures and tutorials by providing accounting material ranging from recording to preparing financial reports. It is hoped that this community partnership program will increase and sustain economic activities in the Mayangsari culinary tourism village.

Based on research conducted in SMK NU 01 Kendal, especially in fashion drawing learning in class X busana butik still uses conventional learning with blackboard media, the learning media is less effective because it requires a lot of energy and time for learning material that contains many pictures and tutorials that need to be delivered repeatedly. This study found a solution that is the design of learning media using the Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) method, a system for delivering interactive multimedia-based learning with instructional material presented by means of a computer or computer system., so that it can help teachers deliver material effectively, and make students learn with high motivation because they are interested in multimedia systems that are able to present the appearance of text, images, videos, sounds and animations. The validation value by media experts shows that the value of 3.1 is classified as good / valid, and the validation results from material experts show a value of 3.5 which is categorized as very good / very valid, and an increase in the percentage value of effectiveness from 50.4% to 81.7%. and there is time efficiency, one of material such as collar images can save up to 18 minutes.

This research aims to utilize yard plants to create terarrium that incarnates as a miniature ecosystem. This type of research uses quantative methods with observation and documentation techniques. The manufacture of terrariums involves the use of certain tools and materials. One of the important elements is the glass container that will be used. This glass container must meet several criteria, such as strength and clarity. The products to be produced are the main products of terrarium ecosystems (desert ecosystems, tropical rainforest ecosystems, savanna ecosystems). Terrarium creation through guided tutorials. Interactions that occur in ecosystems result in dependence between biotic components or between biotic and abiotic components. It is also necessary to note the amount of light needed by plants in a terrarium, because there are some plants that only need a little, medium or a lot of light for their growth.

One of the educational problems that occur in Indonesia is the low interest in reading of students, especially the ability to read foreign language texts that are still low. This service activity aims to improve the understanding of accounting students of Politeknik Negeri Semarang in understanding international articles. The implementation of the activity was carried out by the author in the work unit of the Politeknik Negeri Semarang, Department of Accounting. There are 4 activities carried out from the 1st to the 30th of August 2020, namely; 1) Pre-Test reading habits and understanding of students in reading and understanding international articles, 2) Creating teaching materials for virtual tutorials and simulations of reading international articles, 3) Creating international article analysis assignment procedures, 4) Post Test of reading habits and student understanding in reading and understanding international articles. The activity was attended by final semester students of the finance and banking study program with 71 participants from KP 3A, 3B, and 3C classes. During the implementation of the activity the author received support from superiors, fellow lecturers, students and education personnel in the Accounting Department so that all activities could be completed.

The main objective of this community empowerment activity is to develop superior village products through increasing creative and innovative marketing and financial management. The methods used in this community service activity are tutorial methods, mentoring methods, discussion and evaluation methods. The results achieved from this activity are: (1) Kelungkung Village PKK mothers are able to practice developing creative and innovative marketing skills online through the marketplace, (2) Kelungkung Village PKK mothers are able to operate all-in-one computers in marketing the village's superior products , (3) Kelungkung Village PKK mothers are able to understand business financial management  

Senayan Golf Club is a commercial business that is now growing as many people are aware of the importance of maintaining health by exercising. Even Golf has now become a lifestyle by various groups, especially millennials. More and more golf courses are spread in various regions in Indonesia due to the increasing number of golf enthusiasts. Although Senayan Golf Club is one of the 7 best golf courses in Jabodetabek, Senayan Golf Club must be ready to compete with other competitors. Therefore, it requires the role of Marketing Public Relations in building Brand Awareness of Senayan Golf Club based on the Three Ways Strategy namely Push, Pull, Pass Strategy (Ruslan, 2016). In an effort to carry out the functions and roles of Marketing Public Relations, the right strategy is needed. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach and in-depth interview methods and documentation. Informants in this study are Head of Marketing communication and Social Media Specialist. The results of the research strategies used by Marketing Public Relations in building Brand Awareness Senayan Golf Club are push through publications and promotions through social media, the second strategy is pull by creating educational content and tutorial videos that are interesting and relate to Golf lovers. The third strategy is pass (influence) by building a good image, creating events and tournaments, and working with third parties and sponsorships.

This community service focuses on the application of information technology in the form of e-government in Biring Ere Village, Bunggoro District, Pangkep Regency. The main objective of this activity is to increase community knowledge and motivation regarding the development of the Village Information System (SID) to increase the transparency of village administration through e-government. Through a series of lectures, tutorials and discussions, the public is taught about the importance of SID and how to use it. This activity also involved coordination with the Head of Biring Ere Village and community members. The results of this service show an increase in community knowledge and motivation about the benefits of e-government for the development of their village. Apart from that, this activity also opens up opportunities for the development and implementation of e-government in other villages in Pangkep Regency.

This study aims to determine the impact of the application of video tutorial learning media on student learning outcomes in craft learning and entrepreneurship aspects of crafts from waste materials in the form of flat shapes at SMA N 1 Kapur IX District. The technique used in this study was quasi experimental with a pretest-posttest control group design. Data collection was taken from student learning outcomes tests. Data analysis was tested using the Man Whitney u Test in SPSS version 16. The Man Whitney u Test aims to determine whether there is a difference in the average of two unpaired samples. The results of the research show that there is a positive impact on the use of tutorial video learning media on student learning outcomes in craft learning aspects of crafts from waste materials in the form of flat shapes. Therefore. Video tutorial learning media is very good for use in the learning process in order to increase student learning outcomes in craft learning aspects of crafts from waste materials in the form of flat shapes.

One application that can be used to help teachers evaluate student learning is Quizizz. The partners involved in this service program are teachers at the Imelda Medan Tourism Vocational School whose knowledge about the use of Information Technology in providing learning evaluations to students is inadequate. This activity is located at the Imelda Medan Tourism Vocational School, East Medan sub-district, Medan City. This activity applies an in-house training method by providing information technology literacy training to support learning assessments to increase teachers' knowledge and skills regarding the creation, use and optimization of the use of Quizizz as a learning evaluation. This knowledge can be used in the learning process to make it more interesting and combined with conventional learning techniques. During the training, the service team provided materials and tutorials on using Quizizz. The results obtained from this activity were an increase in the skills and knowledge of teachers at Imelda Medan Tourism Vocational School regarding the use of information technology (Quizziz) in making learning assessments in support of the Merdeka Belajar program.

Optimization of video tutorial information media in the world of work is needed for mechanics and users at United Tractors, because it can have an impact and contribution to United Tractors, but because their performance is not optimal, a solution is needed to solve this problem. The purpose of this design is to create information media for the "Mechanic Shift Salesforce" feature that is informative, communicative, and effective for the performance of mechanics and users, easily understood as an SOP guideline for United Tractors. The designer makes information media about a new feature specifically for mechanics and users in maximizing their performance. Based on these issues, it is necessary to design a Video Tutorial in solving the problems faced by United Tractors. This design method is 4D which consists of: Define, Design, Develop, Desseminate. Define to find design solutions for mechanics and users at UT. Design is carried out in several steps including: pre-production, production, and post-production. Develop to test the video tutorial to one of the mechanics and users at UT. Desseminate or dissemination is supported by several supporting media that will be connected to video tutorials. Data analysis is carried out in 5W + 1H. What, what is the background of the design. Who, who is the target target in the design. Why, why this design is needed. When, when the issue occurred. Where, where the issue occurs. The main media of the design is a video tutorial building on the procedures and steps of using the "Mechanic Shift Salesforce" feature. Supporting media such as Guidebook, E-Guidebook, Poster, and X-Banner.

Based on the research findings, the pedagogical competence of teachers at MTs Al Azhar Guluk Manjung Bluto Sub-district Sumenep is relatively good. This is evident through pre-teaching planning, understanding students' characteristics and psychology, mastering teaching materials, utilizing Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and updating teaching materials. Teachers also participate in various specialized training related to teacher competence development, adapt their educational backgrounds to their subjects, present tutorials with student-friendly teaching methods, consult literature related to specific subjects, review test questions before administering them to students, and apply teaching methods suitable for each subject, such as lectures, question-and-answer sessions, and discussions. Regular meetings are held at the beginning of the semester, and evaluations are conducted every three to six months. The implementation of Pedagogical Competence of Teachers at MTs Al Azhar Guluk Manjung Bluto Sub-district Sumenep is at a relatively good level but requires refinement. Challenges faced in implementing pedagogical competence include limited facilities, resources, and limited operational education budget. The solutions to overcome these challenges include utilizing available facilities.      

Teachers should master various learning methods to improve students' understanding of the subject. The existence of online learning requires them to be able to convey material well to students without going through face-to-face activities and further explanations. Social media can be used in the learning process because it can save and share videos with students without needing to be downloaded and only requires a strong Internet network. One social media that can be used is Instagram that frequently accessed by students, this application can facilitate relationships with people in one direction or two directions, so it can attract and make it easier for students to access subject matter. In this community service implementation, the team provides training to vocational school’s teachers with lectures and questions and answers related to the use of this social media. As a result, teachers can master the Instagram social media application and understand the various features that are used in video tutorial learning media.

Utilizing digital marketing in the industrial era 4.0 can become a new strategy in product marketing activities, by making it easier for businesses to monitor and provide for the needs and wants of potential consumers. On the consumer side, digital marketing is a medium that can make it easier to find a product. Ngepoh Village, Dringu District, has a lot of potential, including in the economic sector. This can be seen from the many MSMEs operating in Ngepoh Village. However, their marketing efforts are still limited and use conventional methods. Therefore, MSMEs in this village need training on the importance of utilizing digital marketing so that their marketing system can be improved. The aim of this counseling is to help MSMEs reach a wider market and increase their sales. In its implementation, this activity uses two methods, namely socialization regarding digital marketing and assistance in upgrading the packaging of MSME players. In socialization activities include product introduction, marketing strategy, and packaging design. The approach used involves training in the form of socialization and tutorials on creating accounts on digital platforms and managing digital media. The results of this activity suggest the need to provide regular guidance in order to optimize digital marketing strategies and increase MSME business sales. With ongoing assistance, it is hoped that MSMEs can continue to take advantage of the potential of digital marketing in an effective and sustainable manner to achieve success in marketing their products  

In this study, computer learning for young children in TK Muslimat Nahdatul Ulama Kota Palembang is described. The study takes a qualitative approach while using the descriptive method. The study's informants were computer teachers. In order to collect data for this study, observational methods, interview methods, and documentation methods were used. Data triangulation techniques are utilized for data analysis. Children's computer education at TK Muslimat Nahdatul Ulama Kota Palembang has produced successful results. Children are offered computer learning materials by their teachers, which progress from the easiest to the most challenging. To make it easier for kids to acquire computer information, teachers employ a variety of computer learning techniques, including cooperative ways, tutorial methods, demonstration methods, training methods and practice, and game-based learning. In its implementation, there are still obstacles faced by children’s, teachers, and computers used.

Since its introduction in 2005, podcasts have gained increasing popularity and widespread usage across various sectors. Apart from serving as a form of entertainment that shares the characteristic of proximity, similar to radio, podcasts have also emerged as an educational media, attracting a growing number of enthusiasts. The education sector has recently embraced podcasts as a tool to enhance the development of skills and abilities in podcast creation, ultimately leading to improved workstation productivity. The activities are designed based on the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) for media development. The implementation of these activities includes the introduction and installation of podcasting equipment, as well as providing tutorials on the usage of podcast recording software. Reflecting on the content presented, practical exercises are conducted, wherein students assume the role of operators, while teachers act as podcasters delivering subject-specific material aligned with the subjects they teach.

Group KKN-T MBKM UPN "Veteran" East Java conducted digital marketing training and assistance to Mr. Suparno's MSMEs Furniture business located in Nglebak Village, Bareng District, Jombang Regency. The purpose of this community service activity is to develop Pak Suparno's furniture business by providing insight into marketing strategies that initially used traditional methods, changing along with existing technological developments. In solving the MSME furniture problem owned by Mr. Suparno, training methods and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) were used by providing material presentation on the importance of the role of digital marketing for the development of a business, providing tutorials for creating accounts on digital media such as Shopee and Instagram to market their products. With this community service activity, it is hoped that it can provide benefits for MSME actors in Nglebak Village, namely adding insight to develop their business by marketing and selling products through e-commerce and social media as a place to introduce products.