ICT application in cyber counseling as a teacher accelerator with optimizing WhatsApp based mobile computing

Abstract

This long-term study aims to make it easier for teachers to describe one model of counseling services. Teachers are required to be able to provide good and best service through the process of counseling guidance. The development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can be utilized in cyber counseling and handling of various services, for example, almost all students have mobile phones which on average can already be utilized to build the system by optimizing WhatsApp based mobile computing capable of providing e-counseling services and saving time and cost. Service Guidance and counseling is not always face to face. There is an easier service that is with cyber counseling that allows counseling not feel embarrassed or awkward that can be done anytime and anywhere. Utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in contemporary times become very relevant when applied in guidance and counseling activities. Therefore, it is expected to also increase the researcher both skill and competence that will boost the institution where the researchers work, namely: Kanjuruhan University Malang.