Penggunaan Smartphone dalam Memotivasi Belajar Siswa Kelas XI Pada Mata Pelajaran Ekonomi Materi Inflasi dan Indeks Harga di MAN 1 Polman

Economic subject

Abstract

This study aims to know the use of Smartphones in economics subjects on inflation and price indexes in encouraging learning for Class XI students at MAN 1 Polman in odd semesters. The qualitative research method was applied in this study. Where the researcher transmits the data in line with the information acquired in the form of phrases. The form of research used by the researchers in this study is descriptive research. Although descriptive research merely reports and describes observed phenomena, symptoms, events, and episodes. The findings of the study show that; 1) The use of smartphones can motivate student learning in Economics because students can access and download Inflation and Price Index materials distributed by the teacher; 2) The use of smartphones can provide learning motivation for students in learning, students can study in groups without going through face-to-face meetings, so students can easily communicate and consult between groups; 3) The use of smartphones benefits students, namely, it can make it easier for students to communicate, increase knowledge about technological developments, and can make it easier to find information