Google Meet Application as an Online Learning Media for Descriptive Text Material

Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in all activities being carried out online from home, including teaching and learning activities. So the use of online-based platforms can be a solution to the learning process at this time continues to run smoothly. One application that can be used is Google Meet which is a video communication service. This study aims to explain the use of Google Meet in the learning process of Descriptive Text material in class 10 IPS 4 MAN 4 Jakarta, which includes the advantages and disadvantages that are felt in the implementation of learning this material using Google Meet. This research uses qualitative research with descriptive methods where the research results are obtained through observation and interviews which are then analyzed by describing them. The results of the study found that Google Meet is suitable for delivering Descriptive Text learning material while speaking practice for students in class 10 IPS 4. However, this media cannot be used to carry out written assessments so that other media is needed as an additional medium of taking written scores

Students’ Perception on the Online Learning through Google Meet and YouTube Channel during Pandemic Situation

“…It motivates them to be active to ask material directly by using Google Meet. These findings are reported in other studies (Naserly, 2020;Laili & Nashir, 2020;Safriyanti, 2021;Aswir, Hadi & Dewi, 2021). Those studies indicate that by using Google Meet eases the students to interact with the lecturer in the online learning.…”

“…Furthermore, the previous studies are conducted by researchers to examine the effectiveness of certain applications in teaching and learning process, especially in online learning. Those studies examine the use of Zoom and Google Meet as a video conference learning in pandemic situations (Laili & Nashir, 2020;Aswir, Hadi & Dewi, 2021;Safriyanti, 2021). Meanwhile, the studies are carried out to know the use of YouTube Channel in teaching English during pandemic situations (Nasution, 2019;Chasanatun & Lestari, 2021;Indriani, 2021).…”

Google Meet and Google Classroom on Learning History: Review from Students Perspective

“…Google meet has advantages such being easily accessible by teachers and students, free of charge, besides that Google Meet has a very useful interface with a size that is not heavy and fast, prioritizes efficient management, and is easy to use (user friendly) so that it can be applied. by all users easily (Aswir et al, 2021;Qekaj-Thaqi & Thaqi, 2021). So Google Meet is a platform from Google that can be used to make video calls that make it easier for teachers and students in learning and teaching activities.…”

The intersection of music and arts education and technology: assessing Google Meet’s usability in a case of a prominent local college

“…This LMS is highly designed to be flexible, save time, and is amazingly user-friendly as it can be accessed through a mobile phone, tablet or iPad, and computer (Graham & Borgen, 2018). Incontestably, this platform has been used as a videoconferencing solution by most educational institutions around the world and has been recognized as an effective platform to aid learning based on various disciplines, as supported by numerous published papers (Abdul Aswir et al, 2021;Septantiningtyas et al, 2021). Unfortunately, there is a need for more published papers concerning the effectiveness of Google Meet as a platform for learning various concepts in Music and Arts, specifically in a Higher Education context.…”