Analysis of The Application of Electronic Scientific Discussion Group on Student Learning Outcomes

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on every line of human life, including education. This study aims to analyze the application of online learning based on Electronic Scientific Discussion Group (ESDG) in the Biology Tadris Study Program, Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training, State Islamic University of North Sumatra. This study uses quantitative and qualitative research designs with research procedures including: collecting data, uniting data, reducing data with analytical techniques, and concluding the data findings. The research instrument used was in the form of observation sheets and interviews. The data were collected by interview and observation techniques, then the data were analyzed using inferential statistical techniques and the Miles and Huberman approach. The results of the study indicate that the application of ESDG is carried out in three learning series that are integrated in virtual learning. By applying ESDG student learning outcomes have increased with the highest increase in learning outcomes in the four observation classes of: 86.9%, 84.8%, 87.4%, and 88.2%. The results of the study can be concluded that the application of ESDG has a significant effect on improving learning outcomes in online learning.