PERSEPSI PESERTA DIDIK TERHADAP MEDIA DIGITAL DALAM PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA DI KELAS XI SMA KESATRIAN 2 SEMARANG

Abstract

This study aims to describe students' perceptions of the use of digital media in Indonesian language learning in grade XI of SMA Kesatrian 2 Semarang. The background of this study is the increasingly widespread development of digital technology in the world of education, which influences students' interests and abilities in learning Indonesian, especially in aspects such as material comprehension, writing structure, language, and idea development. Digital media is considered to have great potential in increasing students' learning interest because it is able to present material in a more interactive, flexible, and easily accessible way. During my internship at SMA Kesatrian 2 Semarang, where I taught grade XI and Indonesian, I found that most students still had difficulty in understanding and applying the material, both in terms of structure, language, and idea development, so their perceptions of digital media are important to explore. To address these problems, this study explores students' perceptions as a basis for increasing engagement and understanding in learning. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with a phenomenological method involving participant observation of students, in-depth interviews, and questionnaires. Data collection techniques included qualitative questionnaires and in-depth interviews. The sample consisted of 36 eleventh-grade students. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify perceptual themes such as benefits, challenges, and suggestions related to digital media.