Technology-Based Character Education Through the “Moodle” Application

Abstract

Distance learning or online learning is a challenge in implementing character education during this pandemic outbreak. Students become role models and figures who become role models. The use of digital technology in online learning also makes students vulnerable to being exposed to negative content which results in morality problems and character crises. This study aims to cultivate integrated character education in the distance learning process or online learning during the pandemic. This research is a classroom action research carried out in two cycles, each cycle consisting of 4 stages, namely the planning stage, the action stage, the observation stage, and the reflection stage. From the data analysis, it shows that the civilization of the character values of the discipline values by carrying out the task properly to achieve satisfactory results is growing rapidly with 28.57% while the lowest score develops consistently with only 19.63%. The implication of this research can be used as a reference in implementing character education in the distance learning process.

Role of Teachers and Parents in Realizing Character Education in the Digital Era

“…Attitude in a popular sense in the national education system is known as character. Technology-based learning in which students and teachers learn from their respective homes has not yet had a significant impact on the cultivation of character values on students' personalities (Fransyaigu et al, 2021). This is indicated by the finding of complaints from parents for their children's disciplinary behavior during learning from home.…”