The Pattern of Prunus Digi Apps Usage in The Learning Process atNusantara 1 Vocatoional High School Tangerang City

Abstract

As technology advances in this digital era, the field of education has also made progress in terms of learning
media. Therefore, teachers and students need to keep up with the ever-evolving changes in technology. One
of the efforts made by SMK Nusantara 1 Tangerang City to utilize technological advancements is by
providing teachers and students with the Prunus Digi Apps learning application, which is one of the models
of Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). This research aims to determine the acceptance of teachers and
students, strengths and weaknesses, and usage patterns by teachers and students towards Prunus Digi Apps
in the learning process at SMK Nusantara 1 Tangerang City. The concept used in this research is Computer
Mediated Communication (CMC). This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study research
method. Data collection techniques are carried out through interviews and observations. The results of the
study show that Prunus Digi Apps is well accepted by teachers and students because it facilitates learning
activities and all learning activities can be integrated into one application. Prunus Digi Apps has several
advantages in the learning process such as making learning easier, more practical, and paperless, in addition
to making learning activities more orderly and organized, and can motivate students in learning activities.
However, Prunus Digi Apps still has shortcomings, such as servers sometimes experiencing disruptions,
lack of time for teachers to upload learning administration, and cheating by students during exams can still
occur. The usage pattern used is the "Smart Flow", where this pattern illustrates how the application is used,
continues, and effectively utilizes the digital learning environment.