The effect of application of the snowball throwing learning model in improving information and communication technology learning outcomes in students

Abstract

Background: Education is an interaction between teachers and students to realize a learning process so that students actively develop their potential. To realize the above objectives, teachers are required to innovate the snowball-throwing learning model so that students are more responsive in receiving information. This study aims to see the effect of using the snowball-throwing learning model in improving the learning outcomes of Information and Communication Technology in class VII Junior High School 2 Bontolempangan, Bontolempangan Village, Gowa Regency. Methods: This research uses classroom action research method using 2 cycles. Result: This study found that student activities increased from the first cycle by an average of 24.27 and a percentage of 60.67% in the poor category (enough). In the second cycle, student activity increased to an average of 30.38 and a percentage of 75.95% in the good category. Conclusion: This study concludes that the more frequently applying the snowball-throwing learning model in the Information and Communication Technology learning process, students can understand the material presented quickly and student learning outcomes also increase.