Vol. 6 No. 01 (2020): June 2020

Teachers should plan  and implement learning activities  in  the classroom using the media.  Therefore,  the learning process  will be more effective and efficient.  The use of media can help  the goal of learning achievement.  However,  choosing the right media to be used in  learning  is  not  easy.   The  selection  of  media  requires  certain principles  in order to provide appropriate media.  Before determining instructional media, teachers should consider the philosophical, psychological, and sociological aspect in selecting and using instructional media.  Media selection should also refer to three main principles.  They are the principles of effectiveness and efficiency, the principle  of relevance,  and the principle of productivity.  The selection of instructional media should also consider several criteria.  First,  in accordance with the purpose of learning.  Media is selected based on predetermined  instructional goals  that generally  refer to  one  or  a combination of two or three domains: cognitive, affective, and psychomotor.Second,  it support  the content of the lesson.  Third,  it practical,  flexible,  and  durable.  Fourth,  teachers  can  use  it.   Fifth, suitable for student.  Sixth, good quality.