The Use of Nearpod Media in the Social Sciences Subject at Islamic Elementary School

Abstract

This study aims to describe whether there is an improvement in student learning outcomes after using Nearpod as a learning medium in the IPAS (Integrated Science and Social Studies) subject, specifically on electrical energy and technology in everyday life. This research employs a quantitative method with a Pre-Experimental Design. The population comprises all fifth-grade students at MIS Al-Jihad Palangka Raya, with Class VC selected as the sample using a purposive sampling technique. The instruments used include observation, pre-test, and post-test assessments. The instrument test was conducted in Class VIC, resulting in 21 valid items with a reliability coefficient of 0.873. Observations were carried out by directly assessing the learning process conducted by the fifth-grade teacher, using 17 observation indicators. The prerequisite tests included the normality test (0.407) and the homogeneity test (0.228). The study results showed that using Nearpod during classroom observation yielded a score of 95%, which falls into the very high category. The researchers measured the effectiveness of improving students' learning outcomes using the N-Gain score and obtained a value of 0.63, indicating moderate effectiveness. The t-test analysis produced a significance value of < 0.000. Based on the decision rule, since the significance value is less than 0.05, the researchers rejected the null hypothesis (H₀) and accepted the alternative hypothesis (Hₐ). Therefore, they concluded that the use of Nearpod had a significant effect on student learning outcomes.