Application of Learning Management System (LMS) Simpai 7 as A Means of Learning Social Studies at Junior High School 7 Bandung

Dimas Dwi Prayogi; Nana Supriatna; Yani Kusmarni

doi:10.21831/hsjpi.v8i2.52408

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

10.21831/hsjpi.v8i2.52408

Abstract

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.

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Infrastructure; learning management system; social studies learning

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21831/hsjpi.v8i2.52408