The acquisition of critical thinking (CT) as one of the 21st century skills is categorically crucial. Therefore, the effective training of CT skills in terms of learning activities needs detailed exploration. This study applied the ethno-inquiry model in an e-learning platform and evaluated its impact on the CT skills of preservice science teachers (PSTs). The experimental design employed the randomized pretest-posttest control design involving 62 PSTs as participants, divided equally into an experimental and control group. Participants’ CT skills were assessed using essay tests. The tests focused on the CT skills dealing with analysis, inferencing, evaluation, and decision-making indicators. The CT scores were analyzed using parameters of the average pretest-posttest. The learning implementation effects were calculated using a paired t test and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) at the significance level of .05. The findings demonstrated that the CT scores for the experimental group increased from the less critical to the critical level. This result was better than that of the control group. Similarly, the improvement of individual CT performance was better in the experimental group. Based on the results of the analysis, the t test and ANCOVA of both groups confirmed that the ethno-inquiry model had a significant effect on the CT skills of participants. The results thus provide convincing evidence of the essential roles of the ethno-inquiry model in science learning and it is therefore recommended that the model be implemented in science classes.

Creative thinking is high-order thinking that is not easy to stimulate with conventional learning, especially to solve complex physics problems. However, the learning strategy chosen must be in accordance with the teaching materials and students characteristics. Creative thinking is very important especially for low-ability characteristic in solving complicated physics problems; therefore, it needs to be triggered by student-centered learning strategies such as project briefs. This research was to analyze the effect of project brief learning on creative thinking skills (CrTS) of low-ability pre-service physics theacers. Sample was selected using purposive sampling (97 people) in the initial semester pre-service physics teachers which consisted of three classes A (32 people), B (35 people), and C (30 people). Data collection through essay tests on vibration and wave material and adjusted according to the CrTS-Kim indicators. The results show that the project brief has a positive effect on creative thinking skills. The highest effect on the fluency indicator has an average of 15.7 compared to the lecture strategy, as well as the mixture with an average of 9.89, and the lowest on the originality indicator.

ABSTRAKTujuan  umum  kegiatan  pengabdian  masyarakat  ini  adalah  menstranfer  ilmu berupa  cara  pembuatan video pembelajaran pada guru MA Al-Istiqomah NW Bedus. Diharapkan hasil dari kegiatan ini sebagai langkah awal terjalinnya kerjasama antara kampus IKIP dengan pihak mitra secara  berkelanjutan dan  tidak  terpisahkan. Pengabdian ini dilaksanakan di MA Al-Istiqomah NW Bedus, Desa Bangket Parak, Kecamatan Pujut, Lombok Tengah, dengan sasaran kegiatan adalah guru-guru sekolah sebanyak 20 orang. Pelaksanaan  kegiatan  dilaksanakan  selama  6  (enam)  bulan  meliputi  survei  lokasi,  diskusi penentuan  jadwal  kegiatan  dengan  pihak  sekolah  (mitra),  sosialisasi  kegiatan  kepada  calon target  binaan,  pelatihan pembuatan media, monitoring,  dan  evaluasi  kegiatan.  Indikator  keberhasilan  kegiatan  terukur>  90% kehadiran peserta datang tepat waktu dan berada dalam ruangan hingga kegiatan berakhir. Respon  kebermanfaatan  kegiatan pelatihan meliputi sebesar 85,0 % (kategori sangat bagus)  dan 15,0 % berkategori cukup bagus;  dan  tingkat  motivasi  menjadi guru modern sebesar 80,0  % tertarik dan 20,0% berkategori cukup. Kata  Kunci:  pelatihan; video; media pembelajaran.  ABSTRACTThe general objective of this community service activity is to transfer knowledge in the form of making instructional video media for MA Al-Istiqomah Bedus teachers. It is expected that the results of this activity will be the first step towards establishing cooperation between the IKIP campus and partners in an ongoing and inseparable way. This dedication was carried out at MA Al-Istiqomah NW Bedus, Bangket Parak Village, Pujut District, Central Lombok, with the aim of the activity being 20 school teachers. The implementation of the activities carried out for 1 (one) month includes a location survey, discussion of determining the schedule of activities with the school (partners), socialization of activities to the target target, training in media development, monitoring, and evaluation of activities. Measured indicators of success of activities> 90% attendance of participants arrive on time and stay indoors until the activity ends. The response of the usefulness of the training activities covered 85.0% (very good category) and 15.0% was quite good; and the motivation level to become a modern teacher is 80.0% interested and 20.0% is in the sufficient category. Keywords: training; video; learning media.

Pembelajaran secara daring  merupakan  bentuk  pembelajaran  di  masa  penyebaran  Covid-19  yang  dilaksanakan  oleh  seluruh  jenjang  sekolah  di  Indonesia. Untuk mendukung hal tersebut  guru-guru harus mampu menyiapkan perangkat pembelajaran dan evaluasi secara online. Pengabdian ini dilaksanakan  untuk  mendukung  hal  tersebut dengan tujuan untuk melatih guru-guru MA Al-Intishor Tanjung Karang membuat soal online di google form.  Permasalahan yang dialami mitra yaitu kurang memahami fungsi dan cara membuat soal evaluasi pada google form, sehingga perlu mendapatkan bimbingan dan pelatihan. Metode pelaksanaan menggunakan transfer of knowledge melalui  workshop  dan sosialiasi.  Hasil dari kegitan ini yaitu  1)  guru  MA Al-Intishor Tanjung karang dapat memahami  bermacam  fungsi  dari  fitur  pada  google  form.  2) guru MA Al-Intishor Tanjung karang dapat  memahami pentingnya penggunaan Google Form dengan indikator  bahwa  guru dapat membuat  soal   online sendiri. Online Question Making Training on Google Form For Teachers of MA Al-Intishor Tanjung Karang Abstract Online learning is a form of learning during the spread of Covid-19 carried out by all levels of schools in Indonesia. To support this, teachers must be able to prepare online learning and evaluation tools. This service is carried out to support this with the aim of training MA Al-Intishor Tanjung Karang teachers to make online questions on the google form. The problem experienced by partners is that they do not understand the function and how to make evaluation questions on the google form, so they need to get guidance and training. The implementation method uses the transfer of knowledge through workshops and socialization. The results of this activity are 1) MA Al-Intishor Tanjung Karang teachers can understand the various functions of the features on the google form. 2) MA teachers at Al-Intishor Tanjung Karang can understand the importance of using Google Forms with indicators that teachers can create their own online questions.

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui laju pembakaran dan nilai kalor briket wafer sekam padi dengan variasi tekanan. Proses pembuatannya dengan menggunakan alat tekan briket, bahan yang digunanakan yaitu sekam padi dan tepung kanji. Hasil densitas briket wafer sekam padi dengan variasi tekanan secara berurut 20 PSI yaitu sebesar 0,453 g/cm3, 30 PSI yaitu sebesar 0,467 g/cm3, dan 40 PSI yaitu sebesar 0,500 g/cm3. Nilai kalor briket wafer sekam padi dengan variasi tekanan secara berurut 20 PSI yaitu sebesar 4.793,94 kalori, 30 PSI yaitu sebesar 5.137,64 kalori, 40 PSI yaitu sebesar 5.266,52 kalori. Kadar air yang dihasilkan dengan variasi tekana secara berurut 20 PSI yaitu sebesar 6,45 %, 30 PSI yaitu sebesar 6,40 %, 40 PSI yaitu sebesar 5,65 %. Nilai laju pembakaran briket wafer sekam padi secara berurut 20 PSI yaitu sebesar 2,2212  gram/menit, 30 PSI yaitu sebesar 2,2878 gram/menit, 40 PSI yaitu sesar 2,4363 gram/menit. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa semakin besar tekanan maka nilai kalor dan laju pembakaran dari briket wafer sekam padi akan semakin meningkat. Kata kunci: sekam padi, briket, nilai kalor, laju pembakaran. ABSTRACTThis study aims to determine the combustion rate and heating value of rice husk wafer briquettes with variations in pressure. The manufacturing process uses briquette press, the ingredients used are rice husk and starch. The results of the density of rice husk wafer briquettes with a sequence of 20 PSI pressure variations in the amount of 0.453 g/cm3, 30 PSI in the amount of 0.467 g/cm3, and 40 PSI in the amount of 0.500 g/cm3. The calorie value of rice husk wafer briquettes with a variety of sequential pressure variations of 20 PSI is 4,793.94 calories, 30 PSI is 5,137.64 calories, 40 PSI is 5,266.52 calories. The resulting water content with a variety of pressures in sequence 20 PSI is 6.45%, 30 PSI is 6.40 %, 40 PSI is 5.65%. The value of the rate of burning of rice husk wafer briquettes in sequence of 20 PSI is 2.22212 grams / minute, 30 PSI is 2.22878 grams / minute, 40 PSI is 2.4363 grams / minute fault. It can be concluded that the greater the pressure, the calorific value and the rate of combustion of rice husk wafer briquettes will increase.  Keywords: rice husk, briquettes, heating value, rate of increase.