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use of Desmos can also help the students in creating
some graphs and visualizing algebraic equations. By
utilizing those applications, Petra Acitya students can
enjoy their learning process as Science and Math are
sometimes perceived as difficult and boring subjects by
some students.

Some applications can be really useful as they also
provide some features that help the teachers create
some fun activities in other subjects as well. In English
Proficiency Program, Flipgrid is utilized to record their
speaking practice in a simple way. Powtoon is used to
explain some of the materials in an interesting
animation that can be uploaded onto YouTube. Google
Art and Culture, which provides some activities to
conduct virtual tours in some iconic and historical
places around the world as well as enjoy some famous
artworks in 3D, can help create interesting discussion
and activities in some subjects such as History and
Visual Arts while Google Earth can show the students
realistic data in analysing some geographical features
"Technology will not
and regions that are discussed in Geography.
Petra Acitya students are also encouraged to be
creative as well by creating some products such as replace great teachers
videos or posters. The teachers in Petra Acitya provide
some editing skills to the students by introducing how but technology in the
to run some video editing applications such as
Kinemaster, Flimora and InShot to present their hands of great
projects such as the art performance that was
presented during Petra Acitya Cultural Festival. An teachers can be
application to create a poster like Canva was also
transformational."

- George Couros -

introduced to the students as they are encouraged
to design an interesting poster. In addition, the use
of Social Media applications such as Instagram and
TikTok have become very important in the class as
they are able to be an inspiration for other people
by posting the products of their learning process.
Finally, it is essential to use digital applications as it
can enhance the quality of teaching and learning by
creating a more interesting, engaging and effective
educational environment for both teachers and
students.

writen by.
Agustinus Dias S. S.Pd., M.S.

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