THE EFFECT OF USING THE TALKING STICK MODEL ON 7TH GRADE ICT COURSES USING EDUCANDY MEDIA TO IMPROVE STUDENTS' MOTIVATION AND LEARNING OUTCOMES AT SMPIT AL-AKHYAR PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN MODEL TALKING STICK PADA MATA PELAJARAN TIK KELAS VII BERBANTU MEDIA EDUCANDY UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI DAN HASIL BELAJAR

Abstract

This study was motivated by the low motivation and learning outcomes of seventh-grade students in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) subject at SMPIT Al-Akhyar. The purpose of this research was to determine the effect of using the Talking Stick Model assisted by Educandy media on students’ motivation and learning outcomes.

This study employed a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design. The sample consisted of two classes: a control class with 25 students using conventional learning methods, and an experimental class with 23 students.