Integrating Simas eric with google classroom: enhancing biology students’ motivation and scientific writing

Abstract

This research aims to improve the motivation and student scientific writing skill (SCWS) by applying the integration of Simas eric and Blended learning models. This study was a classroom action research method conducted in one of the classes in the biology education program for the National student scientific week (PIMNAS) project, Universitas Tidar. The results of the study were analyzed descriptively. The results showed an increase in students’ motivation and learning outcomes in scientific writing. Students’ learning motivation was increased on average by 10,59% and SCWS by 33,28%. The results of this study can be used as an alternative reference for lecturers or educators as an effort to improve student learning motivation so that the scientific writing obtained can be increased. To conclude, the integration of Simas eric with google classroom can enhance students’ motivation and SCWS in biology students.