Mathematics Distance Learning with the Utilization of WhatsApp and YouTube Application for Vocational High School Students

Abstract

Learning loss is one of the challenges during the Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic in teaching and learning. The teacher must carry out distance learning according to the conditions of the students. This study used WhatsApp and YouTube to produce a mathematics distance learning design. The developed model was adapted from Plomp development model by carrying out three phases: preliminary, design, and realization or construction [1]. In the preliminary phase, the activities were carried out a literature study, collecting data through a questionnaire to 68 students in the 12 th grade in a vocational high school in Bandung, analysing internet quota consumption, and interviewing. In the design phase, design prototypes and learning instruments were produced. In the realization/construction phase, a description of the implementation of the design prototype with the limit of function topic was created. The results of this study were (1) WhatsApp is the most needed application accompanied by explanations through learning videos on YouTube, (2) prototypes of designs and learning instruments, and (3) a description of the application of design prototypes and learning instruments.