The Role of Educational Technology in Collaborative Learning at SMKN 1 Negeri Besar

Abstract

This research describes the role of educational technology in collaborative learning at SMKN 1 Negeri Besar. Starting from the COVID-19 pandemic situation, which requires learning to be carried out online from home, both theoretically and practically. Along with the rapid development of information technology, teachers need to utilize technology to be able to collaborate with students online in the learning process. Collaboration between students, teachers and schools is certainly possible. One of the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic in education is the emphasis on using educational technology for collaborative learning. Collaborative learning is based on information and communication technology and is very dynamic. This research is descriptive research with a type of qualitative research method. The instruments of this research are data collection techniques: interviews, observations, and documentation. The data analysis technique uses interactive methods (Miles & Huberman) to condense data, present data, and draw conclusions/validation. The results of the study found that: the role of educational technology in collaborative learning can help students of SMKN 1 Negeri Besar in developing soft skills through various effective and efficient ways and is very important to increase the competitiveness of SMKN 1 Negeri Besar students in facing the world of work.