The use of “powtoon” online animation video-based education media in dance learning in primary schools during the COVID-19 pandemic

This conceptual article addresses the use of educational e-media supported by Powtoon online application in dancing learning in primary schools. The media is exerted to elevate the quality of dancing learning in primary schools, allow teachers to deliver materials easily, and enable students to understand them easily. The objective of this research is to analyze whether the use of “Powtoon” online animation video-based educational media can enhance the quality of dancing learning in primary schools. Teachers can make learning videos adjusted to the materials, either theories or practices, which will be delivered. Powtoon application boosts teachers’ creativeness to make interesting and fun videos which can encourage students to learn dancing. Using educational media, teachers are expected to be creative and innovative in teaching dancing. In conclusion, the use of Powtoon animation video-based educational media will escalate teachers’ creativity in teaching and improving students’ learning competencies in dancing. © IEOM Society International.