The Implementation of Google Classroom as the E-Learning Platform for Teaching Non-Parametric Statistics during COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia

Abstract

This research was done to support teaching and learning activities from home, as suggested by the Indonesian government to stop the COVID-19 pandemic. This experimental research employed development stages that result in the recommendation of e-learning using Google classroom, which implementation was then assessed based on the criteria of the model quality, namely validity, practicality, and effectiveness. The subjects in this study were 33 students majoring in Statistics who attended the non-parametric statistics course, consisting of 19 females and 14 males. Data were collected through observation and written tests. A set of essay test was used as the data collection instrument. The results showed that all students and educators could carry out teaching and learning activities from home. The use of Google classroom during the planning has been considered quite effective with a percentage of 79%. The Learning Implementation was much in line with the Semester Learning Plan, showing the percentage of 86.7%. The accessibility of Lecturers and Students to Google classroom was considered appropriate (77.2%). The fulfillment of the standards of process and content also complied with the National Education Standards and the Standards of the relevant tertiary institution (76.3%). The learning aspect that has been documented were regarded as appropriate (78.2%). Therefore, the implementation of Google Classroom as the e-learning platform, as seen from learning outcomes has been categorized good and students’ responses to the implementation were also good.

Keywords: COVID-19, effective category, E-learning, Google Classroom, Non-parametric Statistics.