Utilization of ICT-Based Learning Media in Local History Learning

Abstract This research aims to understand how students’ perceptions and lecturers regarding the use of ICT in learning Local History at the Historical Education Study Program of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Makassar State University. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data collection techniques carried out, including observations, interviews, documentation and literature. Data analysis was carried out using the model developed by Mile and Huberman, which is collecting data, data reduction, data display, drawing conclusions. Local history learning is considered not able to have a positive impact on both cognitive and affective aspects of students. This happens because the learning media used do not present learning that is fun and seems conventional. From the results of the research concluded that using ICT-based learning media can help students to understand the material of the Gowa Kingdom’s resistance to the VOC properly and chronologically.