Rethinking of Learning Media Through Optimizing the Use of Social Media (Instagram) in Learning Activities in Schools

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to reveal in depth the readiness of teachers in utilizing learning technology as a response to community needs 5.0. One of them is by utilizing social media (Instagram). The data in this study were obtained through observation, interviews and documentation aimed at several informant teachers, students and the school with a purposive technique. Considerations of teachers choosing Instagram as a learning media include (1) Instagram being the most popular social media in the community, (2) Instagram is very popular among millennials, (3) Instagram is the most social media owned by students, (4) media for approaching students, (5) a means of controlling the character of students, and (6) the most important is suitable and relevant to the type of material being taught. Strategies used by teachers in utilizing Instagram in learning by designing learning plans in a participatory way involving students. In implementing Instagram learning more widely used to share material, assignments and discussion forums. The learning situation is conducive because students' enthusiasm in using Instagram is very good, Wi-Fi access is supporting, and there is facilitating IT utilization training for teachers and students. Even so learning has not been fully achieved because of the limited content from Instagram that cannot cover learning needs and not all students have adequate socio-economic support.