Effectiveness of Whatsapp in Improving Student Learning Interests During The Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

The existence of Covid-19 Pandemic become a challenge for teachers, where the teachers were forced to apply Online learning. Various kinds of online learning media were tried and used. One of Vocational High School (SMK) in Sidoano also applies online learning using WhatsApp on the subject of Digital System class X during the Covid-19 Pandemic. This study aims to look at the Effectiveness of Whatsapp in increasing student interest in Digital System Subjects during the Covid-19 Pandemic. This research uses descriptive qualitative research with survey method. The population of this study were 33 students of class X who had completed the digital system subjects during Covid-19 Pandemic. The instrument used was a questionnaire. The data collection technique was carried out by distributing online questionnaires through Google Form to 33 students of class X who had completed the digital system course during Covid-19 Pandemic. The analytical method used was an interactive model of Mile and Hubermen with 4 stages, including collecting data, formulating data, presenting data and drawing conclusions. The result of this research shows a negative response. It can be seen from the results of the study that students prefer to have face-to-face learning than online learning. Moreover, there are several obstacles experienced by students during the learning process using WhatsApp.