The use of media, especially in learning Arabic in Indonesia has been proven to be significant. Many studies prioritize the use of certain media in the learning process so that it can overcome the problems of learning Arabic. This descriptive qualitative study discusses the use of interactive multimedia in learning Arabic at IAIN Palangka Raya. This study aims to explore interactive multimedia used by PBA lecturers to overcome the problems of learning Arabic. Data collection techniques used are observation, interviews and documentation. The results of the study are: first, in terms of time and place of implementation, namely IAIN Palangka Raya e-learning, Arabic online and Bahasaarab312.gnomio.com. Second, viewed from the materials being taught, multimedia PowerPoint was used which included cartoon story maker media, Arabic Online, camtasia, active presenter, e-book learning, YouTube, kine master, pollagon, Arabee. Third, seen from the needs of students, Macromedia / Adobe Flash was relevant. The Arabic learning problems that can be overcome with the use of interactive multimedia are as follows. 1) In terms of linguistics, using interactive multimedia, lecturers become easier in demonstrating teaching or learning materials to 2) in terms of practical (non-linguistic) using multimedia interactive, PBA lecturers can attract the students ‘interests and attention who lack of motivation in learning Arabic.
The characteristic of Arabic Language which is unique and different compared to other foreign languages, has become certain issue for academic society, especially with this actual condition of COVID-19, it gives impact to both teachers and students. In university level, more specifically, in order to maintain teaching – learning process to be held, various kind of media are used to support the teaching and learning activities. This research aims for exploring and describing Arabic language teaching – learning online activities in IAIN Palangka Raya using qualitative method and case study. Data collecting methods used in this research are observations, interview and documentation. Research result shows that Arabic language teaching – learning online activities in IAIN Palangka Raya adopting online technology with platforms which based on social media and e-learning application. Those platforms are categorized into three: 1) WhatsApp Group, used for intensive communications between teacher and students related to teaching – learning activities; 2) Google Classroom, used for collecting assignments; and 3) Zoom Cloud Meeting, used for audio-visual media for learning topics which need significant explanation. These medias are used after consideration on ease of accessibility, hardware compatibility, communication features, process and cost needed to use them. The findings of this research describe that Arabic language teaching – learning online activities in IAIN Palangka Raya collaborate those three aforementioned applications so that creativity, innovation and motivation are growing even during Covid-19 pandemic situation.
This paper explores the stages of speaking skill's online lectures using the Zoom Cloud Meeting media as well as the advantages and disadvantages of the Zoom Cloud Meeting media. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach with three data collection techniques, namely observation, interviews, and documentation. The results showed that there were several stages used by lecturers in the implementation of speaking skill lectures using Zoom Cloud Meeting media, namely: (1) Pre-Lecture, (2), Lecture Implementation, (3) and Class Evaluation. There are several features of the Zoom Cloud Meeting media used by lecturers in the implementation of speaking skill lectures such as Schedule, mute & unmute, record, chat, and whiteboards. Researchers also found several advantages regarding the implementation of speaking skill lectures using Zoom Cloud Meeting media such as flexibility in the lecture process, increasing discipline for lecturers and students, and several additional features that can support the smooth implementation of lectures. However, the implementation of lectures using this media is also inseparable from shortcomings such as a poor internet network and limited duration of the free Zoom Cloud Meeting media which can only be used for 40 minutes. From the results of this study, it is hoped that it can provide alternative solutions for lecturers in dealing with online lectures in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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