Candy CBT Application Usage Training as an Effort to Improve the Effectiveness of Student Learning Evaluation at SMAI Miftahul Arifin
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.71392/gjsce.v2i2.146Keywords:
Candy CBT, Teacher Competence, Digital Learning Evaluation, Computer-Based TestingAbstract
This community service program aimed to strengthen teachers’ capacity to conduct technology-based learning evaluation at SMAI Miftahul Arifin through training and technical assistance in the use of the Candy CBT application. The program was designed to address the need for more systematic, efficient, and technology-supported examination management, particularly in question development, test administration, scoring, and analysis of learning outcomes. The implementation consisted of four stages: initial needs identification, application training, guided practical implementation, and evaluation and follow-up assistance. During the training, teachers were guided to create and manage examination questions, administer computer-based tests, process examination results, and utilize the application’s features for evaluating student performance. Program evaluation focused on participants’ ability to independently operate the application and apply the acquired skills to actual learning evaluation activities. The results showed teachers' Candy CBT exam management and learning evaluation skills improved. Technology acceptance, individuals' digital skills, and technological infrastructure were also issues throughout implementation. To encourage application use, discussion forums and technical help are offered. This programme shows that planned training, hands-on practice, and ongoing mentoring can help instructors use digital resources for systematic and successful learning assessment.
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