Development of an Online Lesson Using Social Media Network Based on the Constructionism Theory for Computer Education and Training Subject for Undergraduate Students

Abstract

This study aimed to 1) develop an online lesson for the undergraduate students using social media network based on the Constructionism Theory which focused on the topic of Work Creation for Computer Education and Training subject with the efficiency criterion set at 80/80, 2) examine the learning achievement of the students studying this online lesson and 3) investigate their satisfaction after undertaking this subject. The population of this study consisted of 26 undergraduate students who attended the Computer Education and Training subject. The instruments utilized to design the lesson included 1) Edmodo.com-based learning tool as a form of learning management system, and 2) Adobe InDesign CS6 on Android smartphone operating system to prepare the information sheets. The tools employed in evaluating quality of the online lesson consisted of the learning management plan, a 20-item pre-and post-test, an authentic assessment with rubric scores, and a students’ satisfaction questionnaire. The results revealed that 1) the efficiency of the online lesson constructed was at 85/84 which was higher than the criterion set (80/80), 2) the students’ learning achievement was higher, at .05 level of significance, and 3) the students’ satisfaction on the online lesson was at high level