Application Of Learning Management System (LMS) Simpai 7 As A Means Of Learning Social Studies at Junior High School 7 Bandung
Dimas Dwi Prayogi,
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia Nana Supriatna,
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia Yani Kusmarni,
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia
The availability of adequate learning facilities must support the achievement of a marginal learning process. This study aims to manage and describe social studies teachers implementing the SIMPAI 7 Learning Management System (LMS) as a learning tool at Junior High School 7 Bandung. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. The research informants were a student of classes VI C, VI E, and VII H and teachers of Junior High School 7 Bandung. Data collection techniques in this study include interviews, observations, and documentation studies. The results of the study show that: (1) in Junior High School 7 Bandung applied LMS SIMPAI 7 as a learning tool due to changes in the learning system, limited time allocation, and the availability of ICT-based learning facilities; (2) the process of managing LMS SIMPAI 7 carried out by IPS teachers includes planning, implementation, and evaluation: (3) The effectiveness of the implementation of LMS SIMPAI 7 is categorized as sufficient, especially in terms of improving students' understanding and learning outcomes; and (4) perceived obstacles in implementing LMS SIMPAI 7 such as delays in collecting assignments and websites that are difficult to access.
Keywords
Infrastructure; learning management system; social studies learning