Sapen Radio and TV Programs as Supporting Media During Covid-19 Distance Learning

Abstract

This study aimed to describe and interpret the use of radio and TV learning media with various interactive programs. This research used a qualitative case study. The research participants were teachers, parents, students, and broadcasting trainers at SD Muhammadiyah Sapen Yogyakarta. Data were obtained through interviews and observations. Data were analyzed using interactive analysis techniques from Miles & Huberman (2014), namely data condensation, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that the use of audiovisual learning media was suitable to support online learning activities in elementary schools during the pandemic. The more senses involved in learning activities at school, the easier the material is accepted and understood. Covid-19 had forced learning activities carried out from home, thus encouraging teachers and schools to develop innovations in learning activities. Sapen Radio and Sapen-TV were alternative media to support distance learning. The media minimize boredom, increase enthusiasm and interest among students. Learning activities became interactive and communicative because teachers use the media with various programs through radio broadcasts, live streaming, and learning videos that were broadcast through the Sapen-TV YouTube channel, thus, support teaching and learning activities. Therefore, it can be concluded that Sapen-Radio and Sapen-TV programs support remote media learning in the covid-19 pandemic.

The Effectiveness of Interactive Multimedia-Based Learning Methods to Increase the Motivation of Elementary School Teachers in the Jsit Kulonprogo Environment

“…24,25 In reality, not all teachers utilize science and technology in the learning process, including some teachers at JSIT Kulonprogo. Learning media is one of the factors that can make learning more enjoyable and meaningful 26 . In addition, the use of media will make learning more interesting so that it can foster student interest in learning.…”