Teachers have difficulty in using Google Classroom. This is the first time
they use technology in learning. They are shocked and have to adapt to the
circumstances. The pandemic has changed learning strategies from offline to
online. They do not even know Google Classroom before, confused where they
can get information about how to use Google Classroom. They have to adapt
quickly and also have to quickly learn about Google Classroom.
This research to explore the use of Google Classroom at SMPN 12
Banjarbaru in terms of their teaching skills, pedagogical theory, and professional
skills. This study use qualitative research design by using interview and
documentation as the technique of data collection.
The result of the teacher use of Google Classroom at SMPN 12, Three skills
in term of teaching skills can be applied, there are explaining skill, opening and
closing skill and classroom management skill. In term of pedagogical theory
teacher is required to learn the knowledge that will be taught to students. During
the pandemic, it required teacher to learn about Google Classroom, how to install,
how to post materials or videos, and more, even though forced by circumstances
and shock by circumstances. and professional skills teacher found the class quiet,
so confused, they were paying attention or not. There are tasks that collect them
quite a bit. It‟s hard to see their gestures, facial expressions