Transforming Correspondence Learning Through Microlearning-Based Media for Vocational High School Students

Marsofiyati; Henry Eryanto; Roni Faslah; Darma Rika Swaramarinda; Rahmat Yuliawan; Rasto Rasto; Sambas Ali Muhidin; M. Jamil Latief; Jarot Tri Bowo Santoso

doi:10.21009/jtp.v26i3.50206

Authors

Marsofiyati Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia
Henry Eryanto Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia
Roni Faslah Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia
Darma Rika Swaramarinda Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia
Rahmat Yuliawan Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
Rasto Rasto Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
Sambas Ali Muhidin Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
M. Jamil Latief Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. Hamka., Jakarta, Indonesia
Jarot Tri Bowo Santoso Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21009/jtp.v26i3.50206

Keywords:

Dick-Carey Model; Instructional Analysis

Abstract

The rapid development of digital technology requires innovative learning media to improve the student learning experience. This study discusses the development of microlearning-based correspondence learning media designed for Vocational High School (SMK) students under the auspices of the Indonesian Association of Scholars and Office Administration Practitioners (Aspapi) in Jakarta area. The main problem in correspondence learning is the limited effective media to increase students' focus and learning independence. Students often have difficulty in structuring sentences when writing letters and are reluctant to think deeply due to the familiarity with informal communication through social media as well as a lack of knowledge of formal correspondence. This research aims to develop microlearning-based learning media in correspondence learning. The method used is Research and Development (R&D) with the Dick & Carey development model, which includes needs analysis to summative evaluation. The respondents in this study are students of Aspapi's partner vocational schools in Jakarta. The results show that microlearning-based learning media significantly increases the effectiveness of correspondence learning. Students demonstrate better comprehension and increased learning independence thanks to concise and directed microlearning content, in accordance with their digital communication habits. Interactive and accessible media design also helps to overcome low literacy competence and student learning motivation. Based on the above findings, it can be concluded that the development of microlearning-based learning media has proven to be an effective solution in overcoming challenges in correspondence learning. This media is able to improve students' writing skills, critical thinking, and learning independence, so similar innovations are recommended to be applied to other administrative and vocational subjects.

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