<![CDATA[ABSTRACT The objective of research was to improve the learning interest in Communication Course using Prezi Software in the XI AP 2 Graders of SMK Murni 2 of Surakarta in the School Year of 2012/2013.This study employed a Classroom Action Research (CAR). The research object was the XI AP 2 graders of SMK Murni 2 Surakarta consisting of 22 students. This study was conducted in the collaboration between class teacher and researcher, and by involving the students. Techniques of collecting data used were observation, documentation, interview, and questionnaire. The research procedure included: (1) problem identification, (2) action preparation, (3) action plan arrangement, (4) action implementation, (5) observation, and (6) report writing. This research process was conducted in two cycles, each of which consisted of four stages: (1) planning, (2) acting, (3) observing and interpreting, and (4) analyzing and reflecting. Each cycle was conducted in four meetings; each cycle had 6 x 45 minutes duration.Considering the result of research conducted, it could be concluded that the application of prezi software use could improve the learning interest in Communication Course in the XI AP 2 Graders of SMK Murni 2. It was reflected on the following indicators: (1) the students? enjoyment in attending the learning increased from 41.82% before treatment to 62.73% after first treatment and to 88.41% after second treatment, (2) the students? interest in attending the learning increased from 43.64% before treatment to 63.18% after first treatment and to 86.59% after second treatment, (3) the students? attention in attending the learning increased from 47.73% before treatment to 62.50% after first treatment and to 85.45% after second treatment, and (4) the students? involvement in attending the learning increased from 55.23% before treatment to 66.14% after first treatment and to 88.18% after second treatment. Such the increase occurred after the teacher took the following attempts : (1) the teacher had been able to operate, to develop and to apply well the prezi software in learning, and (2) the teacher realized the need for making an evaluation on the learning process in order to cope with the weaknesses and to prevent them from reoccurring in the next learning process. Keyword : Communication Course, Prezi software, Interest in learning]]>
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