JRSSEM 2022, Vol. 01, No. 6, 646 – 655

DOI : 10.36418/jrssem.v1i6.70

E-ISSN: 2807 - 6311, P-ISSN: 2807 - 6494

THE ROLE OF E-LEARNING IN MATHEMATICS LEARNING

AT MUHAMMADIYAH SORONG UNIVERSITY OF

EDUCATION

Novita Wulandari

Mochamad Bruri Triyono

Jusrianto As

Ninik Septyani

1,2

Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia

Muhammadiyah University of Education Sorong, Indonesia

Makassar State university, Indonesia

e-mail: novitawulandariumar@gmail.com

, bruritriyo[email protected]

jusrianto33@gmail.com

, nisep1096@gmail.com

*Correspondence: novitawulandariumar@gmail.com

Submitted: 28 December 2021, Revised: 10 January 2022, Accepted: 13 January 2022

Abstract. Mathematics is one of the subjects that must be studied by students, especially

students at the undergraduate level (S1). paying attention to the objectives of learning

mathematics in Permendikbud Number 21 of 2016 requires students to have the ability to think

logically, analytically, systematically, critical and creative. However, mathematics learning material

that has an abstract nature, makes mathematics difficult by most students. This is one of the

causes of not achieving the goal mathematics learning. The concepts can be understood easily

when ease to follow the times experienced by students. Stage student development requires

students to be able to reason with using things that are abstract and symbolic. One solution to

help students understand mathematics material using e-learning. Learning E-learning is an

educational concept that utilizes technological advances information and communication,

especially in the teaching and learning process. Convenience learning with e- learning also

lecturers can prepare learning effectively and efficient by using media and learning resources that

are more interesting so that they do not focused on printed books. This can increase student

interest in learning where learning is no longer focused on the lecturer and class. The function of

e-learning in support learning activities in the classroom, namely as a supplement, complement

and substitution. Based on the description of the explanation above, it can be concluded that: The

purpose of writing this paper is to describe how the role of e-learning in learning mathematics at

the Muhammadiyah University of Education Sorong.

Keywords: guideline; template; authors; abstract; manuscript.

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DOI : 10.36418/jrssem.v1i6.70

INTRODUCTION

Mathematics is one of the subjects that

must be studied at all levels of education.

However, mathematics is often considered

difficult for students. The nature of abstract

mathematical objects makes mathematical

material at school is difficult to understand,

so students consider the lesson

mathematics is a difficult and complicated

subject, the same thing was expressed by

(Thurm & Barzel, 2020) who said

"Mathematics is considered a difficult

science, complicated, and deceptive.”

Mathematics learning on campus is

expected to be something which is fun for

students, but in reality there are still many

difficulties encountered in learning it.

Something that often occur in learning

mathematics are students who are less

active, less participating and students are

impressed only as listeners who are

informed by the lecturer. This happens

because in part most of the lecturers still

use conventional learning methods. even

though according to (Balakrishnan & Gan,

2016) lecturers as a lesson planners are

required to be able to designing learning

by utilizing various types of media and

resources appropriate, so that the learning

process will effectively and efficiently.

Along with technological advances

encourage lecturers to teach in accordance

with the progress of the times close to life

implementation. So mathematical

concepts can be understood easily.

Especially for students who study

mathematics from concrete to abstract

mathematics. Mathematics at

Muhammadiyah University of Education

Sorong requires students to be able to

think using abstract things and symbolic

(Won, Evans, Carey, & Schnittka, 2015). One

solution to help students understand the

material mathematics by using e-learning.

It is an online application that can connect

between educators and students in a study

online (Msomi & Bansilal, 2018). With the

e-Learning, students can share information

and can access the subject matter at any

time (Irfan, Kusumaningrum, Yulia, &

Widodo, 2020).

From the explanation above, the author

considers the importance of the role of E-

Learning in Mathematics Learning at

Muhammadiyah University of Education

Sorong. So that it can be done as an effort

to increase student's interest, which

learning is no longer focused on the

teacher and class.

METHODS

Types of research.

This is a type of literature study

research by looking for references theory

relevant to the role of e-learning in

learning mathematics then the conclusion

is in accordance with the reference.

Data Analysis Method

The data that has been obtained is then

analyse by the analytical method

descriptive. Descriptive analysis method is

done by describing the facts that exist and

are relevant to the role of e-learning in

mathematics is then carried out by doing

analysis, not only describe, but also provide

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sufficient understanding and explanation

about the role of e-learning in

mathematics.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Learning Mathematics at Sorong

Muhammadiyah University of Education

Learning is an attempt to establish

conditions that support abilities, interests,

talents, and needs of students in order to

create optimal interactions (Lazakidou &

Retalis, 2010). Conditions that support the

learning process will encourage students to

achieve maximum learning outcomes.

According to the Law of the Republic of

Indonesia No. 20 of 2003 concerning

SISDIKNAS, learning is a process of student

interaction with lecturers and resources

learn in a learning environment. Thus,

learning involves several an important

component is the interaction between

students and teachers, as well as the

environment. Along with something has

been said previously, (Piñero Charlo, 2020)

states that in the process of learning

mathematics, students should be active in

doing mathematization process.

Mathematization is defined as providing

opportunities for students to reconstruct

knowledge through activities: observing,

classifying, solve problems, communicate,

interact with others, including with lecturer,

reflect, estimate, draw conclusions,

investigate relationship, etc.

Function of learning mathematics

according to (Farsani, 2016) is as

follows: As a tool, this means that

through mathematics students can

understand and able to inform, for

example through equations or tables in

mathematical models.

As a mindset, learning mathematics is

the formation of paradigm to

understand any situation means. The

mindset developed is a deductive and

inductive.

As a science, mathematics always

looking for the truth and is willing to

evaluate the truth temporarily

accepted, if new discoveries are found

as long as they follow the pattern

legitimate thought.

The purpose of learning mathematics

at Sorong Muhammadiyah University of

Education according to (Baumert et al.,

2010) are as follows:

Students have abilities which can be

used through mathematical activities.

Students have mathematical

knowledge as a provision to continue

their next level of education.

Students have mathematical abilities as

an improvement and expansion of

Mathematics at Muhammadiyah

Sorong Education University to be used

in daily life.

Students have a fairly broad view and

have a logical, critical, careful and

disciplined and appreciate the

usefulness of mathematics.

The scope of mathematics for

Muhammadiyah Sorong Education

University in Permendikbud Number 58 of

2014 namely: (1) Concepts, operations and

number patterns, includes: integers and

fractions, sequences of numbers,

operations to square root, patterns of

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numbers, sequences, and number series.

(2) Algebra and relations, including: picture

patterns shapes and numbers, sets,

algebraic and non algebraic expressions,

relations and functions, equations and

inequalities (simple linear and non-linear),

comparisons. (3) Geometry and

measurement, including: basic units and

simple derived units, geometry planes,

similarity and congruence, measurement of

distances and angles, Theorem Pythagoras,

transformation, comparison. (4) Statistics

and opportunities, including: processing

data, data presentation, measures of

concentration and spread, empirical

opportunities, and opportunities

theoretical.

Mathematics at Muhammadiyah

Sorong Education University demands

participants students are able to do

reasoning using abstract things and

symbolic. According to (Wulandari, As,

Rustamadji, & Triyono, 2021) theory which

says that Muhammadiyah Sorong

Education University is already in the

formal operation stage, but there is

nothing wrong if students are still needed

to clarify the concept being taught, for

example, students use props because of

the developmental stage Piaget's

mentality is only an estimate. Even though

learning mathematics emphasizes a

deductive mindset, but according to the

intellectual development of students

Muhammadiyah Sorong Education

University has not entirely used deductive

so it is still mixed with inductive. By

learning mathematics in students which

cannot be separated from the abstract

and developmental nature of

mathematics students, therefore students

need a way of teaching that helps

students in understanding the concepts

being learned.

E-learning

The origin of the term e-learning is not

Explicitly known but is thought to be the

term has existed since the 1980 (Aslan,

2011). E-learning terms (Electronic

Learning) contains a very broad

understanding, so that many experts

which describes the definition of e-

learning from various points of view. The

definition of e learning according to (Al-

Adwan, Al-Adwan, & Smedley, 2013), is a

description of the use of technology in the

learning process that refers to the internet

technology network so that use can be

instantaneous, easy to store and retrieve

and share information with other users.

Another opinion according to (Šumak,

Heričko, & Pušnik, 2011) e learning is the

use of technology, whether it be the

internet or the web in learning so that

users can access learning anywhere and

anytime. Whereas according to ( B o r b a

e t a l . , 2 0 1 6 ) e-learning is learning

that uses computer technology or usually

called the internet. Based on some of the

opinion can be concluded that e-learning

is a learning process that utilizes

computer technology and information

networks in the form of the internet or

web. In general, e-learning just still

requires media learning, especially

computers and other accessible learning

resources by teachers and students.

Students also can share information with

each other and can access the subject

matter at any time.

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According to (Nortvig, Petersen, &

Balle, 2018) there are three functions of e-

learning in support learning in class are as

follows:

1. Supplement. It is said to function as a

supplement if students have the

freedom to choose whether to use

learning materials electronic or not. In

this case, there is no requirement for

students to access material. Even

though it is optional, students who take

advantage of it will certainly have

additional knowledge or insight.

2. Complementary. It is said to function as

a complement if the material Electronic

learning is programmed to

complement the learning materials get

by students in class. As a complement

means learning material Electronic are

programmed to complement remedial

materials. It says as remedial when if

students able to rapidly understanding

the subject matter when delivered at

face-to-face class, has an opportunity to

access electronic learning materials that

are specially developed for them. The

goal is to further strengthen the level of

mastery of the subject that has been

get in class. Said as remedial program, if

students whos got a trouble to

understanding the material of lessons,

has an opportunity to take advantage

of the material electronic learning that

is specifically designed for them. In

order to students easily understand the

subject matter presented in the

classroom.

3. Substance (substitute). It is said to be a

substitution if e-learning is carried out

as a substitute for learning activities, for

example by using learning activities.

There are three models to choose from,

namely: (a) completely class learning

(conventional), (b) partly conventional

and partly through the internet class, or

is divided into three classifications

according to (El Aissaoui, El Madani,

Oughdir, & El Allioui, 2019), as for the

classification is as follows:

a) E-learning as a network, it means

that e-learning can provide

information repair quickly, save or

retrieve, distribute and share. This

requirement is very important in e-

learning, so Rosenberg calls it an

absolute requirement.

b) E-learning is delivered to users via

computer with using internet

technology standards.

c) E-learning focuses on the broadest

view of learning, solutions learning

that outperforms traditional

paradigms.

Based on this opinion, there are

two types of e-learning that can be

used, namely: e-learning in the form of

recordings that do not require

participants students join in the class,

while the second is e-learning which

requires all students to be present in

learning. The application of e-

learning can varied by using a

computer that has a variety of

softwares, one of them is the

microsoft power point which is posted

on the website which can be form with

graphics, animation, video, audio and

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other components so that it can

involve students to learn by online.

According to (Naveed et al., 2020),

in terms of importance, there are five

most important factors that affect the

implementation of e-learning, namely:

program content, web page access,

learner participation, security and

support for website, and constitutional

commitments. then interactive learning

environment, instructor competence,

design and presentation.

Based on the opinion above, it can be

concluded that e-learning facilitate

distance learning of course using the

internet for access online learning. The

picture of the distance learning context is as

follows:

Picture 1. Distance Learning E-learning

Meanwhile, e-learning, which requires

students to be present in class, can be seen

as a one of the e-learning models. E-

learning steps according to (Rüth & Kaspar,

2017) are as follows: Stage of

constructivism. Students are given 3 stages

of activity, namely repetition previous

subject matter, motivate students to use

the material will be learned and build

understanding of the material from the

start (useful for straighten the direction of

understanding during the learning

process).

Cooperative learning stage. Students

are allowed to do activities

cooperation with them friends in

terms of opening e-learning, logging

in, studying and to do their job and to

build their social spirit. In this stage,

mutual assistance between students

can increase understanding of the

activities students are doing, because

of collaborative activities carried out

with others students involve the same

psychology.

Students as facilitators. If you have

gone through the two stages above,

then next students can access the links

to these learning resources for

reference individuals, namely

optimizing internet facilities which will

then form a independence learning

culture to students.

According to Mutiyasa, the benefits of

e-learning for students are (a) building

interaction when students conduct online

discussions (b) accommodate student

differences, (c) students can repeat

difficult subject matter many times, until

understanding is obtained, (d) ease of

access, anytime and anywhere anywhere,

(e) students can study in a free atmosphere

without pressure‟, no embarrassed to ask

questions (online), (f) reduce travel time

and costs, (g) encourage students to

browse information to sites on the world

wide web, (h) allow students to choose

appropriate targets and materials on the

web (i) develop technical skills in using

the internet, (j) encourage students to be

responsible for their learning and build

self-knowledge and self- confidence.

Meanwhile, lecturers can provide teaching

materials which is up to date to students

by providing easy access at anytime and

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anywhere, reducing travel and

accommodation costs and various

benefits other. Other opinions about the

benefits of e-learning in learning activities

expressed by (Srivastava, 2019) are: (a)

training students explore concepts, (b)

improve reasoning skills, (c) encourage

students think systematically, logically and

analytically, (d) increase student interest in

learning mathematics.

The Role of E-learning in Mathematics

Learning at the Muhammadiyah Sorong

University of Education.

Based on Government Regulation no.

19 on National Education Standards,

CHAPTER IV, article 19, paragraph (1) states

that: the learning process in the unit

education is held interactively, inspiring,

fun, challenging, motivate students to

participate actively, and provide sufficient

space for initiative, creativity, and

independence in accordance with talents,

interests, and physical and psychological

development of students. Through e-

learning learning atmosphere interactive,

fun, and effective can be realized, including

in Mathematics learning is considered

difficult and boring according to students.

E-learning is a new way of teaching and

learning process. E-learning is the basis

and logical consequence of the

development of information technology

and communication. With e- learning,

students do not need to sit in the

classroom. E Learning can shorten the

learning time target and save costs buy

package books. E-learning will also focus

on student where they are able to learn and

access learning information anywhere and

anytime so that will be easier, practical and

efficient.

Basically, the use of e-learning in

mathematics education is very important

widely, both as learning media in the

classroom and as learning media

independent. Learning in the classroom

can be done by utilizing the media visual or

audio-visual aids in bringing context into

the classroom for show students.

Application of mathematical concepts

without having to seeing firsthand, this

learning can be applied to university-level

students according to Piaget's theory of

mental development, they are in the formal

operational stage so that they can start to

think abstractly at an early stage. Use of

media on students, for example, the use of

XL in understanding data processing on the

material statistics, simulation of building

space and so on. In addition to learning

mathematics at a higher level, when

entering concepts such as calculus,

geometry, numeric, discrete as well as

probability and statistics using software

such as Mathematica, Maple, Matlab,

Fortran, Basica, Geometer Skechtpad,

Cabri, Minitab, SPSS, Microsoft and others

based on research results shows that it can

improve higher order thinking skills and

interests on mathematics learn. If you look

at the characteristics of mathematics,

indeed some materials such as numerical

methods or linear programming, the use of

computer media is very important

necessary because in more complex cases

the calculations are carried out manually.

Even though web technology provides

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virtual learning, but conventional learning

in the classroom is still needed. There are

three reasons conventional learning in the

classroom is still needed, namely: the need

for a learning mechanism that will be

experienced directly with all students, the

need to provide understanding and

learning experiences with work in groups,

and the need for providing training with

using a computer that will be used as a

web-based communication medium

(Wagner, Hassanein, & Head, 2010).

Conclusion

Based on the description of the

theoretical study described above, the

author concludes the role of e-learning in

learning mathematics in Muhammadiyah

Sorong University of Education are as

follows:

a) E-learning makes it easier for lecturers

to create effective learning and

efficiently anywhere and anytime

without being constrained by space

and time.

b) E-learning learning plays a role in

creating a new learning atmosphere

that interesting.

c) E-learning plays a role in increasing

student interest in learning by utilizing

learning in accordance with the times.

d) E-learning plays a role in improving

thinking skills students who are more

creative with the various references

they get.

e) E-learning acts as a second source of

learning for students.

f) E-learning plays a role in facilitating

students in solving problems high-level

numerical mathematization problems

in the presence of various calculation

applications.

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