The Obstacles Factors of Geography Information Systems and Remote Sensing Practicum in a High School Level in Wonogiri District

Abstract

Practicum Geographical information systems and remote sensing have become one of the basic competencies in the realm of skills in the geography learning process at the high school level The purpose of this study is to identify problems or obstacles faced by geography teachers in carrying out geographic information systems and remote sensing practicum activities in high schools in Wonogiri Regency this is a qualitative descriptive study with the use of random sampling. Data collection uses a questionnaire about the implementation of geographic information system practice and remote sensing to the teacher. This study uses descriptive statistical analysis techniques to analyze the factors that become obstacles in the application of geographic information system practice and remote sensing in high school. The result is the obstacles factor of geographic information system and remote sensing practicum in in high schools in Wonogiri is (1). Hardware devices that have not been installed software specifically for geography information systems and remote sensing The teacher has a low ability in the geography and remote sensing information system practicum skills and does not coordinate with the teacher or laboratory assistant for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) subjects (3) Insufficient time allocation for practicum and absence of geographic information system and remote sensing practice tests as evaluations