Aim/Purpose: This study aims to investigate the perceptions and motivations of state senior high school teachers in rural districts in Indonesia towards ICT use in learning activities. Background: In 2013, Indonesian government launched an ICT-based curriculum known as 2013 Curriculum. According to this curriculum, ICT must be integrated into all subjects as learning resources and media. Even though there are growing numbers of research investigating teacher perceptions and motivation to ICT use in teaching and learning process, little has focused on teachers in rural districts in Indonesia. Research on ICT use in education in Indonesia generally focuses on teachers in urban areas. Methodology: The data of this study were collected through a set of questionnaires administered to 616 senior high school teachers from four rural districts in Indonesia. The questionnaire reliability was analyzed using the Cronbach Alpha with the help of SPSS software. The percentage was mainly used in the descriptive analysis. Whereas, Mann-Whitney U-test was used for inferential statistics as the data were not normally distributed. Contribution: Even though this study has limitation related to sample size, the results contribute to the existing theory and practice related to ICT integration in Indonesia. This study could be an incentive for improving readiness of teachers in rural areas regarding ICT use in learning activities. Findings: The results of this study indicated that the teachers had a good level of perception and motivation toward ICT integration in learning activities. However, they still faced with several issues related to facilities and technical expertise. Recommendations for Practitioners: The school principals together with related parties in the Education Office have to work together in designing IT training programs for teachers so that they have more knowledge and skills related to the use of ICT in teaching and learning activities and at the same time they can increase their confidence in using ICT. The government as a policy-maker should provide financial support for the schools to adequately provide ICT equipment needed in schools, as well as to prepare the necessary facilities and infrastructure. Recommendation for Researchers: In terms of ICT use in learning activities, more research needs to be done on the relationship between the use of ICT and students’ attainment in rural districts context. Impact on Society: This study suggests that teachers in rural districts in Indonesia have good perceptions of ICT integration in learning activities. However, to apply ICT-based curriculum as expected by the government, it is important for teachers to continue improving their ability and enriching their knowledge related to the use of ICT through training, both held by schools or other institutions so that teachers can vary their teaching methods or teaching strategies. Future Research: Further research may address how the use of ICT in learning activities affects students’ attainment in rural district context.

This study discusses Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK)

This research aims to produce audio-based learning media for blogs on the subjects of money and banking. This study used research and development methods with 4D Thiagarajan. There are four stages in Thiagarajan's 4D model; the initial needs analysis stage (define), the prototype (design) stage, the development stage based on expert advice and the field trial (develope), and the publication stage (disseminate). The data analysis technique used was quantitative descriptive technique. The results of research and development carried out in the form of audio-based learning media blog on economic subjects of money & banking material which contains a homepage, learning tools, learning materials, videos, LKPD, assignments, commentary features and social media. The audio-visual media based on money & banking material developed was very good ratings from media experts with an average score of 4 (after revision) and a material expert of 3.6 (scale 4). Students also gave a good response with an overall average score of 3.6, and an increase in student interest in learning with a difference of greater than 1 is 28.63%.

This study aims to determine the validity, practicality, and effectiveness of the development of E-Learning-based IPS learning media for Class VII Semester II SMP. This research was a Research and Development. This research was conducte at SMPN 1 Mandau, Bengkalis Regency. The type of data collected in this study was qualitative data obtained from interviews, observations and expert validity. The assessment of students was carried out through a questionnaire. The object of research in this study was E-Learning-based IPS Learning Media for Class VII Semester II Junior High School using Chamilo 2019 software. The data analysis used qualitative descriptive analysis and quantitative descriptive statistical analysis. The qualitative descriptive analysis technique was used to process data from the test results from media experts and material experts, while quantitative descriptive statistical analysis techniques were used for media assessment by 30 students with the help of SPSS. The results of the study state that e-learning-based social studies learning media are declared valid by media experts and material experts, with a practical level of media use that is practical or easy to use and the effectiveness of appropriate media in learning activities, which can save time and facilitate the preparation of teaching materials.

This paper reports one best-practice in assessing the public speaking performance of advanced students at an Indonesian public university. The study involves an English course for an advanced class which was primarily related to public speaking skills. Considering that speaking is a productive skill that should be assessed through authentic assessment principles, the lecturers decided to assign the students with a mini-seminar project as part of their final examination. This project required the students to conduct a reallife contextualised seminar in which the organisers, speakers, and audience are composed of the students themselves. This paper discusses the rationale behind the planning and implementation of this successful project which involved a synthesis of assessment of, for, and as learning and critically evaluates the procedures of the assessment, the rubric developed therein, and the challenges experienced by the lecturers within the classroom. After the implementation, it can be concluded that this mini-seminar project as a doable alternative authentic assessment model that is applcable in a speaking class which focuses on the development of students' public speaking skills. This mini-seminar project is recommended not only because it can be used as an alternative assessment model, but also it encourages students to work together in teams, and encourage them to work creatively, create something new in order to perform better.