The Role of the Teacher in Utilizing Learning Media Multimedia Based in Learning Thematic at SD Gmist Zaitun Lapepahe

Abstract

This study aims to describe the teacher's role in the use of multimedia-based media in thematic learning inGmist Zaitun Lapepahe Elementary School. To achieve the goal, the researcher used a qualitative approach with a descriptive type of research. Data collection is done by conducting observations, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis was carried out by describing the existing data for reality according to the conditions in the field, checking the validity of the data was carried out by triangulation. The results of this study can be conveyed that: (1) implementing the use of multimedia-based media teachers at SD Gmist Zaitun Lapepahe first make lesson plans, pay attention to learning objectives, know the characteristics of students and teachers need to know the characteristics of multimedia-based media. Meanwhile, in practice, SD Gmist Zaitun Lapepahe teachers utilize multimedia-based media as a means of supporting thematic learning. (2) supporting factors with the presence of multimedia-based media teachers who are creative and skilled and always want to learn so that in the application of learning the media that the teacher uses always makes students feel happy, can receive material well, learning becomes more interesting, and results get better. (3) inhibiting factors include teacher constraints in utilizing multimedia-based media, namely facilities and infrastructure that are not yet supported, such as the absence of a projector in the classroom and the teacher's lack of expertise in operating computers so that teachers find it difficult to make or find animations with an attractive appearance.