Learning Through Youtube: Is it Effective for Improving Student Learning Outcomes?

Abstract

YouTube is an interesting learning media that many people, especially students, favor. This study aims to analyze the feasibility of using YouTube as a learning medium, understand the effect media has on learning outcomes, and describe student’s responses. The learning videos uploaded on YouTube were first reviewed by experts using an assessment form distributed online using Google Form. This study is a mixed methods research. This study was conducted at a private high school in Surakarta City. The assessment data obtained from experts was analyzed using standard eligibility criteria, while the YouTube effectiveness test was by comparing the pretest and posttest. The results showed that YouTube media based on the assessment of media experts, material experts, and students, positively responded to learning using YouTube.