Android-Based Poetry Text Learning Through the Use of Mentimeter Interactive Educational Media

Abstract

This study aims to: (1) identify the application of poetry teaching materials in Junior High Schools (SMP) with android technology-based learning through the use of mentimeter educational media, (2) describe the response of learners in the application of text-based poetry learning based on mentimeter interactive learning media, (3) describe the teacher's assessment of learning media, and (4) identify the benefits and constraints encountered when applying mentimeter interactive learning media. The method used in this study is a research and development method (Research and Development). This type of research is qualitative research. This research was carried out at SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Karanganyar which was carried out in October 2022. The subjects of this study were junior high school students in class VIII-B with a total of 26 students. The results of this study show: (1) teachers can prepare learning materials using interactive media. The description of educators is done well and carefully along with the presentation of interesting material showing a positive response from students, (2) learners' responses to the use of mentimeter showed good, although in this study mentimeter was only used once during the study process. With the implementation of the application of mentimeter carried out in the classroom, students have been considered able to understand the material provided, (3) the results of the validity of the use of mentimeter found good foresight for the use of mentimeter as a learning medium in schools. This has been confirmed by the results of the validity test to the teacher as an expert. The accuracy and accuracy of the material is well tested by teachers in junior high schools so that it is stated that the use of technology-based learning media through the use of interactive educational media mentimeter on learning poetry texts is well accepted and absorbed by students, and (4) implementing an the application of mentimeter carried out in the classroom shows that students are able to understand the material provided. Mentimeter media is very effective in helping students in learning poetry, namely students are able to make poems. This article meets the needs in the use of interactive education-based learning media by utilizing technology and internet access. The learning media used in this study is mentimeter interactive media.