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Figure 2. Position of Media in Learning Systems

From Figure 2, the communication process will run effectively and
efficiently when the code interpretation takes place quickly and

precisely. This can happen if the interference/barriers in communication
are minimized. The role of the media in learning is to reduce obstacles in
the learning process so that maximum learning outcomes are achieved.

In the learning process, the media carries information from the source
(teacher) to the recipient (student). At the same time, the method is a

procedure to assist students in receiving and processing information to
achieve learning objectives.
In general, the benefits of learning media are facilitating interaction

between teachers and students so that learning activities are more
effective and efficient. The selection of learning methods significantly

affects the learning media used. This means that the selection of learning
media must be based on the learning method used. Thus, using learning
media can significantly benefit the successful classroom implementation

of teaching and learning activities.
Sudjana and Rivai (Sudjana and Rivai 1992) suggested the benefits of
learning media in the student learning process, namely:

1. Learning will attract more students' attention to foster learning
motivation.