MICRO LEARNING FOR LEARNING BIOLOGY IN DISTANCE EDUCATION

Abstract

This paper investigates the utilization of micro learning in distance education at Universitas Terbuka. Micro learning is the use of short content material. In distance learning, micro learning includes using material from youtube or powerpoint. In this study, students who take BIOL4219 Genetics course at Department of biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Science, Universitas Terbuka are interviewed with open-ended questions on how and why micro learning are important. The respondents are 5 students who take the course. In this course, they are required to learn youtube video provided by the tutor.  The result shows that they like the youtube video.