Tourism is one of the important sectors that can improve the economy of the community. One form of tourism that can fulfill the desires of tourists that benefit society and the environment, as well as the trigger of development and the local economy is Geotourism. Bakara is one of the leading tourist destinations in Humbang Hasundutan District. This phenomenon is the result of a Supervolcano eruption, from this eruption not only creating extraordinary natural scenery, cultural diversity, biodiversity and also communities that have local wisdom and live in harmony with nature. Geotourism has a focus on aspects of world heritage through education. This study aims to examine Education aspect of the community participation in developing Geotourism Bakara Village. This research uses a mixed method, combining the elements of Geotourism by direct observations, questionnaires distribution, and depth interviews with key respondents. Education aspect of the community participation on developing Geotourism Bakara Village was analyzed on indicators, namely interpretation of geosites, appreciation of cultural values and world heritage, knowledge, and understanding of Geosite, Educational activities, and Geosite Development. The result shows that the five elements of Education aspects have a positive respon from respondent but it must be improved to increase of tourism and also the economy in Bakara Humbahas District.

Tourism is a strategic sector in escalating the economy and improving the life quality of the community. This industry provides advantages in economic and social fields, which is essential in developing a region. In the Lake Toba Geopark of Indonesia, geotourism applies as a development strategy to increase visitors as well as to conserve the environment. Located at two separated geoareas of the geopark, Tongging and Bakkara have substantial prospects to enhance geotourism, given the wealth of natural and cultural elements in both destinations. Conservation is one of the geotourism aspects that maintain environmental sustainability while simultaneously fosters benefits for tourists and local communities. The purpose of this study is to explore the roles of conservation in geotourism through stakeholders approach. It focuses on youth visitors in Tongging and the local community in Bakkara. By using a qualitative method, observations and interviews were conducted in the two locations. The study finds that environmental and cultural conservation contributes to the enhancement of geotourism in Tongging and Bakkara.

Genius loci merupakan jiwa dari arsitektur suatu bangunan dan kawasan yang melingkupi bentuk ruang dan waktu. Proses sejarah yang dilalui oleh bangunan dan kawasan merupakan bagian yang membentuk jiwa dari tempat tersebut. Genius loci merefleksikan wujud dari keunikan dan karakter suatu ruang. Kawasan Kesawan merupakan bagian penting dalam sejarah pertumbuhan Kota Medan. Deretan bangunan bersejarah yang terdapat di Kawasan Kesawan menjadi saksi proses lahirnya Kota Medan dan masih berdiri sampai saat ini. Kehadiran Kawasan Kesawan dengan jiwa yang dimilikinya menjadi bagian dari kehidupan masyarakat Kota Medan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji genius loci yang terdapat di Kawasan Kesawan. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif dengan menggunakan data sekunder. Proses analisa dilakukan dengan menguji empat aspek signifikansi kawasan bersejarah yaitu aspek sejarah, aspek pendidikan, aspek ilmu pengetahuan, dan aspek struktur bangunan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Genius loci di kawasan kesawan signifikan terhadap empat aspek signifikansi bangunan bersejarah.   Genius loci are the soul of the architecture of a building and the area that covers the form of space and time. The historical process traversed by buildings and regions is a part that forms the soul of the place. Genius loci reflect the manifestation of the uniqueness and character of a space. The Kesawan area is an essential part of the history of Medan's growth. Rows of historic buildings located in the Kesawan Region witnessed the process of the birth of Medan City and are still standing today. The presence of the Kesawan area with its soul has become part of the life of the people of Medan City. This study aims to examine genius loci in the Kesawan area. The method used is a qualitative method using secondary data. The analysis process is carried out by examining four aspects of the significance of the historic district, namely the historical elements, the educational aspects, the aspects of science, and the structural aspects of the building. The results of this study indicate that the Genius loci is in a significant area towards four aspects of the significance of historic buildings.

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Abstrak –Bagi semua anak, komunikasi dan interaksi merupakan fondasi penting untuk belajar dan berkembang tidak terkecuali bagi anak penyandang autis. Anak penyandang autis memiliki gangguan perkembangan neurobiologis yang menghambat proses interaksi, komunikasi, emosi dan kemampuan berperilaku yang tidak bisa disembuhkan namun bisa diterapi. Salah satu metode terapi yang umum digunakan adalah terapi visual. Terapi visual dapat membantu perkembangan komunikasi anak melalui gambar, akan tetapi mengingat alat terapi yang tergolong mahal menjadi masalah bagi orangtua dengan keadaan ekonomi yang sulit. Oleh karena itu, dilakukanlah perancangan video motion graphic sebagai media terapi bagi anak penyandang autis. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pengambilan data berupa wawancara kepada SDLB Talenta Kids Salatiga dan orangtua serta observasi kepada anak penyandang autis. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah video motion graphic sebagai alat bantu terapi komunikasi bagi anak autis yang terdiri atas 4 level terapi.