The Effectiveness of Virtual Classroom Learning in Islamic Early Childhood Education

Abstract

This research aims to find out the effectiveness of virtual classroom learning in an early childhood education environment. The research method used was case study method at PrayataSubang Playing Group. Data is primarily collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation studies with parents, teachers, and children. We analyze the data collected related to the use of virtual classrooms and see their efficiency. The findings lead to virtual classroom learning implemented using several applicators such as Zoom, Whatsapp Video Call, Instagram Live, Youtube, and Quizzi. The implementation of learning has been quite effective judged by several indicators such as the participation of students in following learning is good, parents play an active role in accompanying and assisting children learning, and teachers who are creative and innovative in providing learning. Keywords: Virtual classroom; effectiveness; early childhood