Utilization of Audio Visual Media As an Online Learning Solution During The Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

This article aims to explain the use of audio-visual media
during the Covid-19 pandemic as an online learning solution. This
Covid-19 Pandemic situation requires educators to try to find
learning media that can be used in the online learning process. One
of the media that can be used is Audio Visual Media. The method
used is a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data
collected from field findings, participant data, and researchers'
reflections. Sources of data were obtained from direct experience,
interviews, observations, and documentation from lecturers of the
Indonesian Language and Literature Study Program STKIP PGRI
Sumatera Barat who used audio-visual media to support learning
during this pandemic. The findings that can be presented in this
article include: (1) audio-visual media can bring a new atmosphere
in various learning developments, especially during the Covid-19
Pandemic, (2) proper use of audio-visual media can certainly help
the learning process in the future. The Covid-19 pandemic that has
occurred to date, (3) learning using audio-visual media can arouse
students' enthusiasm and curiosity in the learning process. So,
students can independently try to learn even without the supervision
of educators, (4) the use of audio-visual media can make it easier
for teachers to deliver subject matter and students also more easily
understand the material being taught and can practice it well.
Keywords: Audio Visual Media, Covid-19, Online Learning
Solutions