The perception of prospective mathematics teachers towards technology use in learning during the Covid-19 pandemic

• Published in: AIP conference proceedings Vol. 2734; no. 1
• Main Authors: Sulistiawati, Juandi, Dadang, Kusumah, Yaya S., Yuliardi, Ricki, Arifin, Samsul
• Format: Journal Article Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Melville American Institute of Physics 17.10.2023
• Subjects: Data analysis; Distance learning; Interactive learning; Mathematical analysis; Mathematics; Mathematics teachers; Perception; Questionnaires; Students; Teachers; Undergraduate study
• ISSN: 0094-243X; 1551-7616
• DOI: 10.1063/5.0155588

Learning with traditional methods, which tend to be much one-way communication, is no longer relevant to today’s era where students are digital native generations. Therefore, more interactive learning is needed by involving technology. The on going distance learning is the right time for teachers to use more interactive learning using technology and the internet. This study aims to determine students’ perceptions of interactive learning in mathematics with the help of technology in distance learning. This research method is descriptive. The subjects of this research were 86 undergraduate students of the mathematics education program (prospective mathematics teachers) in several campuses in Indonesia (STKIP Surya, Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati, Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang, Universitas Galuh, Universitas Bina Bangsa Getsempena, Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. HAMKA, and Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang) in the 2020/2021 academic year, with purposive sampling. The research instrument is a perception questionnaire with 29 close-ended statement items with 4 choice answers according to Likert Scale (Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, and Strongly Disagree with scores 4, 3, 2, and 1 sequentially). The distribution and filling out of the questionnaires have done through Google Form. The data analysis technique uses descriptive statistics by calculating Mi (Ideal Mean) and SDi (Ideal Standard Deviation) to create perception categories which include categories: very positive, positive, less positive, and negative. Most of the students give a less positive perception towards technology-assisted learning, distance learning, and interactive learning.