The Urgency and Challenges of Flipped Classroom as A Learning Mode in The Digital Era in Indonesia

Abstract

Abstract. The development of information and communication technology (ICT) demands progressive changes in the world of education in Indonesia, one of which is a change in learning modes. This research aims to reveal the importance of implementing flipped classrooms in Indonesian schools as a learning model in the digital era. This research is a literature study from various sources, both print and electronic sources or cyberspace. The results of the study found that: (1) ICT progress can be utilized in the learning process at school; (2) The concept of "flipped classroom" is found in another term, namely "flipped learning"; (3) flipped classroom is a choice of hybrid learning modes; (4) flipped classroom has been used in Indonesia in several lessons in schools; (5) the big challenge of implementing flipped classrooms in Indonesia is the readiness of educators and students to utilize ICT as learning resources and media. The conclusion is that the flipped classroom is important to implement in the digital era, but it needs the support of adequate educational facilities, the readiness of educators and students. Suggestions from the results of this study, namely: (1) educators need to understand the concepts and procedures for implementing flipped classrooms more deeply; (2) the effectiveness of flipped classroom implementation needs to be done through further research in Indonesia.