The learning innovations through using of ICT in junior high school at Semarang

Abstract

The research problems that exist: (1) to what extent is the readiness of teachers in junior secondary schools throughout Semarang in innovating learning through the use of ICT to improve the quality of learning?, (2) how is the effectiveness of ICT implementation being carried out?, (3) what are the obstacles faced by teachers in using ICT? Sources of data used include: (1) Human sources (respondents), including: School principals, teachers, ICT operators, stakeholders, students, and (2) Non-human resources, including: Teacher performance documentation (including: Learning planning, implementation and evaluation product documents). The data collection techniques used included: A questionnaire supported by documentation study and interviews. The data analysis technique used a qualitative descriptive technique. The results showed: (1) Readiness of teachers in junior secondary schools throughout Semarang in innovating learning through the use of ICT to improve the average quality of learning in a ready condition, (2) Implementation of ICT in the Education Process, in general, it has shown that the ICT implementation technique is effective, (3) As for the obstacles faced by schools in the use of ICT, in general, each school has shown effective ICT implementation techniques, without any significant obstacles.