Use of Interactive Multimedia to Support Meaningful Learning for Vocational High School Students in the Pandemic Era

The covid-19 pandemic has changed the entire life order of government and society. Including also having an impact on vocational high schools, learning that was originally carried out in schools now has to take place with distance learning. This study examines the effect of interactive multimedia to enhance meaningful learning in the context of technical and vocational education and training schools. This research method uses a literature review, namely by finding sources that are relevant to the object of research. Even though learning is currently being carried out using distance learning, of course, teachers are still required to provide quality learning to achieve meaningful learning. The limitations of distance learning are a challenge for vocational high schools because the implementation of learning in vocational high schools is mostly carried out by work practices both in schools, places of business, and industry. Thus, the development and use of educational technology become important. One of the existing technologies is interactive multimedia. Interactive multimedia is a learning media that combines text, animated video, images, sound, and evaluation in learning media. © 2021 ACM.

Overview of learning activities in vocational high schools during the covid-19 pandemic

The emergence of the Covid-19 outbreak caused the educational aspect to need adjustments in carrying out learning. Vocational schools are the objects most affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, as a result the learning process that should be based on practice must be temporarily suspended and replaced with tasks. Therefore, this study aimed to describe learning activities in Vocational High Schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as lesson plan, students’ practicum implementation and how technology are used to support learning activities. This type of research is qualitative, with the research subject being a vocational school teacher. The results showed that the lesson plans that are commonly used are now changed by giving assignments, during distance learning teachers deliver materials using various media. This research can be an illustration for teachers and policy makers in developing models, media and learning strategies to improve the quality of learning in vocational school. © 2022 Birlesik Dunya Yenilik Arastirma ve Yayincilik Merkezi. All rights reserved.