THE UTILIZATION OF RUMAH BELAJAR AS ONLINE LEARNING MODEL FOR EARLY CHILHOOD EDUCATION Vebby Julianti Permata (a), Heny Djoehaeni (b)
a) Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
b) Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Abstract
Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on various sectors, including the education sector. To break the spread of Covid-19, social distancing must be done. The government sets a learning at home policy to prevent children from interactions that will have an impact on their health. On the other hand, educational services must continue to run even in a pandemic situation like this. Although from home children should still be able to carry out learning and playing activities according to their needs. Thus we need an online learning model that supports childrens activities while at home. Portal Rumah Belajar is one alternative of online learning model that can be used by students, including early childhood. This study aims to describe the use of the Portal Rumah Belajar as one of online learning model whose existence is very relevant to the current situation. This study uses qualitative research methods with a type of phenomenology. The sampling technique used in the study is purposive sampling through interviews with Early Childhood teachers as a research subjects who have used the Portal Rumah Belajar in learning process. The results of this study are expected to provide information on the use Portal Rumah Belajar as alternative of online learning model during the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition it is expected to bring up various other learning alternatives by utilizing Information and Communication Technology in accordance with the demands of the current era.
Keywords: Early Childhood, Learn From Home, Online Learning, Rumah Belajar
Topic: Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) in Early Childhood Education
