Learning by Google Classroom in Students' Perception

Abstract

Learning is not only done in the real world, but also through cyberspace through internet intermediaries. One application that has been utilized in the learning is the Google Classroom. The objective of this research is to analyze student's perceptions about learning by Google Classroom. This study used qualitative method. The informants in this study were student of historical education study program. Data collection techniques used was in-depth interviews and the analysis technique uses descriptive analysis. The result of this study indicate that the use of Google Classroom is considered effective for assignments but is less effective in terms of material discussion because students can access and send the assignments easily in anywhere without having to meet directly with lecturers, the students can attend lectures anywhere and anytime but students lack understanding of lecture material. Therefore, learning by Google Classroom cannot replace face-to-face lecture activities.