PEMANFAATAN TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI DALAM PEMBELAJARAN ABAD 21

Abstract

Information and communication technology is electronic equipment consisting of hardware and software as well as all activities related to processing, manipulation, management and transfer of information between media. Information technology includes everything related to processes, use as a tool, manipulation and management of information. The main objectives to be achieved through the use of technology and information systems include: 1) Improving the quality of products and services, 2) Speeding up and making the teaching and learning process more effective, 3) Increasing efficiency, 4) Increasing the quality and productivity of human resources. The use of ICT in 21st century learning in elementary schools also has obstacles in the form of (1) Constraints due to the teacher's lack of ability to utilize ICT, (2) Constraints due to the limitations of ICT. Meanwhile, solutions to overcome obstacles to the use of ICT due to lack of understanding and competence of digital teachers can be done by (1) Assigning teachers to take part in ICT-related training, upgrading, seminars or workshops; (2) Carrying out ICT-related outreach for all teachers by bringing in expert resource persons; (3) Train teachers to familiarize themselves with the use of ICT-based strategies and methods in their learning activities; (4) Conduct comparative studies of other schools that have advanced in the use of ICT.