The Effect of Using Google Classroom and Whatsapp Applications on Learning Activities

Abstract

This study aims to describe the effect of using google classroom and WhatsApp applications on learning activities. The method in this research is a quantitative approach. The sample in this study were students of class X clinical pharmacy expertise program totaling 31 respondent persons. Data collection instruments: using a questionnaire in the form of a google form with a Likert scale, namely use of google classroom, WhatsApp application, and learning activities. The data analysis technique used multiple linear regression. The results of data analysis show that the use of google classroom has a positive and significant effect on learning activities with a significance of 0.000; The WhatsApp application has no positive and significant effect on learning activities with a significance of 0.472, and Simultaneous use of Google Classroom and WhatsApp applications has no significant effect on learning activities as much as 54.5% with a significance of 0.000. This research can be used as consideration for policy makers in using the Google Classroom and WhatsApp applications. The use of google classroom has an effect on learning activities. While the use of the WhatsApp application does not have an effect on learning activities. Novelty in research: researchers want to see the effect of google classroom and WhatsApp application on learning activities at the vocational high school level. By knowing whether or not the influence of Google Classroom and the WhatsApp application on learning activities in vocational high schools can be taken into consideration for state vocational high schools 3, Rejang Lebong Regency, Bengkulu Province. In order to advance this research, it is necessary to carry out further research activities.

Keywords: Google Classroom, WhatsApp Application, Study Activities