The Creativity of Pre-Service Mathematics Teachers in Digital Learning

Abstract

Implementing teaching assistants for students of the Education Study Program in schools during distance learning makes them have to be creative in using technology in learning. So the purpose of this research is to find out the forms of creativity of pre-service teachers who use technology in distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach to Mathematics Education students at a private Islamic university in Semarang, Indonesia who carry out teaching assistance at partner schools. The data collection used in this research is observation and interviews. According to the results obtained, the creativity of prospective mathematics teachers in applying learning media is shown in making learning videos, interactive multimedia, and presentation materials using PowerPoint (PPT) containing material and sample questions. Second, creativity in utilizing the potential of schools is the use of online learning platforms, including Microsoft Teams, Zoom meeting, Learning Management System (e-learning), Google Classroom, Google Meet, and WhatsApp Groups. Creativity in designing learning that can foster creativity and innovation for students includes developing lesson plans that utilize the platforms and media created and applying learning approaches such as constructivism and contextual. In addition, it also applies game learning strategies and group discussions through breakout rooms.