Journal of Advances in Education and Philosophy (JAEP)
Volume-2 | Issue-06 | 578-582
Original Research Article
The Utilization of the Internet as Media Information and learning for Students in SMP Islam Athirah 1 Makassar
Sutrisman Basir
Published : Dec. 30, 2018
Abstract
The use of the internet brings information resources closer to students so that
they can easily access information from various sources. The purpose of this study is to
analyze the information needs of students SMP Islam Athirah 1 Makassar on information
sources available on the internet. The basis of this study used is a survey study that
examines the role of the internet as a medium of information for students of SMP Islam
Athirah 1 Makassar. Whereas the type of research is quantitative. The number of sample
members for this study were 162 students, who came from Class VII = 77 students and
Class VIII = 85 students by means of proportional stratified random sampling. The
results of this study indicate the level of internet use of students at Makassar Islamic
Middle School 1 in the category of frequent access both in terms of the type of
information and facilities offered all based on respondents' needs for information related
to science, information needs of students have different portions. But the tendency is
more in need of information relating to science than the need for entertainment
information. In seeking knowledge students prefer website facilities rather than choosing
information facilities to exchange knowledge information in the form of e-mail.