scholarly journals English Teachers’ Perception toward the Switch from Offline to Online Teaching during lockdown in the Midst of Covid-19 Outbreak

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 250-260
Author(s):  
Muhammad Nashir ◽  
Roudlotun Nurul Laili
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Additional Time ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Interesting Learning

Education is one of the sectors that is badly influenced by covid-19 pandemic where the learning process is carried out from home. This sudden pandemic requires teachers to switch from face-to-face learning into learning domain with technological network. The objective of this study was to describe English teachers’ perception toward the switch from offline to online teaching during lockdown in the midst of covid19 outbreak. The subject of study was 50 English teachers of Senior High School in Banyuwangi. The research method was case study with qualitative research approach. The data needed collected by distributing Google form questionnaire and interview. The result of study indicated that English teachers’ perception about online teaching have not been performed properly, they stated that only for about 35% students who were active and really serious in carrying out online learning and collecting the assignments given on time because of lacking flexibility and access from teachers in controlling students’ learning activities. 68% teachers felt that their workload was heavier if compared to face-to-face learning because they need additional time to operate appropriate online learning media and package interesting learning in order to be able to increase students’ motivation and desire in English lesson.

scholarly journals The Online Learning Strategies: A Case Study On English Teachers in East Nusa Tenggara Province-Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (11) ◽  
pp. 39-44
Author(s):  
Gracia M. N. Otta
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Teaching Learning

During the covid 19 pandemic, online learning, and its terms are not strange things in East Nusa Tenggara. The establishment of Learning from home was started from March to June 2020 to prevent the spread of Covid-19. This research is a case study of eleven English teachers who serve in certain areas around East Nusa Tenggara; five teachers of Senior High School/Vocational School, five teachers of Junior High School, and one Elementary School teacher. Its purpose was to describe the methods in the English teaching-learning process in a pandemic situation. The data of this descriptive study were obtained through WhatsApp non-facial interviews and analyzed by reducing and categorizing similar results. The results showed that the teachers applied two methods, both offline and online.  From March to June 2020, the teachers managed their classes in the online process by using some applications. Whereas, in the Uneven Semester 2020-2021, the safe areas return to face-to-face learning in limited learning duration. The most prominent obstacle in online learning was the limitation of gadgets since the students did not have adequate tools. Financially, parents' income has decreased for they could not meet the needs of internet data packages. Students who returned to their hometown also experienced problems regarding network services. These conditions cause more obstacles to teachers in managing online classes. Therefore, teachers implemented several strategies to solve these obstacles by creating a WhatsApp group or arranging them into small groups based on their locations and there were students with smartphones to browse for materials or send the assignments. In addition, students were allowed to consult and collect the assignments at school based on scheduled agreements. The situation continues to Even Semester 2020-2021 and gradually turned to limited face-to-face meetings at school in the Uneven Semester 2021-2022.

scholarly journals University Students’ Perception on The Implementation of Online Learning During The Covid-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
M Nurul Ikhsan Saleh ◽  
Ratna Sari ◽  
Puji Alim
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Additional Time ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Constructive Feedback ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Interesting Learning

The spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in many countries around the world has changed the learning-teaching process in higher education sectors from face-to-face learning to online learning. This study aims to understand undergraduate students’ views on the implementation of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research was conducted on 4th to 8th-semester students at the Islamic higher education, Universitas Islam Indonesia, using a qualitative case study. Findings of the study have consisted of three broad themes; firstly, the advantages of online learning: increasing technological literacy, flexibility in learning, improving self-ability, being financially efficient, and supported various learning media; secondly, the weaknesses of online learning: heavy tasks, less effective and decreased enthusiasm, little control from the lecturers, and technical problems; thirdly, constructive feedback on the implementation of online learning: the creation of interesting learning videos, fun learning strategies, holding quizzes, notification of lectures to be multiplied, free internet quota, and additional time for working on assignments. The findings reinforce other studies where the implementation of online learning still requires improvements, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research can be a reference in policymaking. Further research is needed from the perspectives of lecturers and policymakers to complement the findings.

scholarly journals THE CHALLENGES OF ENGLISH TEACHERS IN REMOTE AREAS TOWARD ONLINE LEARNING DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 728
Author(s):  
Niely Fawaidah Virgin ◽  
Imam Qalyubi ◽  
Zaitun Qamariah
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Interactive Media ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Additional Time ◽  
Teaching Online ◽  
Remote Areas ◽  
Financial Condition ◽  
Teaching Learning

This study aimed at investigating the challenges and  identifying the way the English teachers solve the challenges toward online teaching during Covid-19 pandemic. This study was qualitative research. Three instruments were used to collect the data, those are: open-ended questionnaire, interview and documentation. As a result, this study showed that there were eight challenges experienced by the English teachers in remote areas toward online teaching during Covid-19 pandemic, those are: (1) inadequate infrastructure; (2) student’s learning attention; (3) financial condition; (4) students readiness; (5) parent’s concern; (6) designing materials; (7) measuring student’s understanding, and (8) the instability of student’s motivation. During teaching-learning process, there were various ways in overcoming the challenges done by the English teachers, those are: (1) create an interactive media; (2) decide the most suitable online learning tool; (3) give additional time for the students; (4) provide adequate facilities for both teacher and student in remote areas. Keywords:  Challenge, Covid-19 Pandemic, English Teaching, Online Learning

scholarly journals Handling Disrupted Learning During COVID-19 Pandemic: Learners’ Experience in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Folashade Afolabi
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Management System ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Learning Management System ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Alternative Method ◽  
Face To Face Learning

Coronavirus has affected not only the human health but also the educational sector. As a result of this pandemic, schools were forced to suspend face-to-face learning and implement an alternative method of learning which is online learning. The focus of this paper is to investigate the accessibility and efficiency of learning during the lockdown period. The paper examined the effectiveness of vodcast (video and podcast) lessons as a strategy in online teaching by using learning management system (LMS) and to what extent the strategy met the needs of the learners during the challenging period of the covid-19 pandemic. The study adopted mixed method research which consisted of three main phases of design. The questionnaire used in this study comprises 15 items and is divided into two sections and 50 participants participated in the study. The findings indicated that learners displayed positive perceptions towards the use of vodcast lessons during the pandemic period. Furthermore, they reported that online learning should be used to complement face-to-face teaching even after the pandemic period is over.

PENERAPAN LMS-GOOGLE CLASSROOM DALAM PEMBELAJARAN DARING SELAMA PANDEMI COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-46
Author(s):  
Ommi Alfina ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Student Activities ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Technological Efficiency ◽  
Student Questionnaire ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
And Control

This research aims to (1) find out the results of the implementation of Learning Management System (LMS)-Google Classroom in the online learning process for Informatics Engineering students, Universitas Potensi Utama during the COVID-19 pandemic; (2) learn about students' responses to online learning using LMS-Google Classroom. This research is based on the transformation of the course process from face-to-face learning to remote learning (PJJ) by relying on technology as a substitute for learning media, known as distance learning and online learning. This research was conducted using case study methods. This research was conducted on informatics engineering students in multimedia courses. Sampling techniques using purposive sampling methods. The results showed that the application of LMS-Google Classroom to online learning for Informatics Engineering students during the COVID-19 pandemic had a positive effect, especially in terms of absorption related to understanding lecture materials. Based on the results of student questionnaire calculations, it was obtained that as many as 23% of students find it difficult to attend lectures using LMS-Google Classroom which is reviewed in terms of technological efficiency and material understanding level. Meanwhile, 77% of students are happy and enthusiastic about gaining a new learning experience after using LMS-Google Classroom to participate in multimedia lectures. It can be concluded that the implementation of LMS-Google Classroom in online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic is one of the solutions that can be used so that the lecture process can continue. However, it is necessary to provide assistance and control over student activities to keep students motivated in following the lecture process in the context of online learning.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF PARENTS IN ACCOMPANYING CHILDREN DURING CHILD LEARNING DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
RIRIK WORO HAPSARI
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Research Use ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Role Of Parents ◽  
Research Type

Covid-19 virus has an impact on various field, one which is in education field, so that the Indonesian Goverment made a policy of replacing face to face learning with distance learning or known as online learning. In online learning, parents have a double role as a parent and as a teacher for children in accompany childrend in online learning during Covid-19 pandemic. Lack of understanding of the importance of accompanying children to learn during online learning causes parents to pay less attention to their role in accompanying children during online learning. The aim of this reasearch is to know the role of parents to accompanying children in online learning during Covid-19 pandemic. The research use qualitative methods with case study research type. This research was conducted in Temulus Village, Mejobo District, Kudus Regency, with 5 parents and 5 children who attend 1 Temulus Elemantary School, who living around in environment researcher. Data collection techiques in this research was observation, interviews and documentation.  This research use descriptive qualitative data analysis with triangulation methods as a validity test. The step of data analysis is reduction, presentation of data, and conclusions. The result of the role of parents in online learning during th eCovid-19 pandemic is a.) the role  as caregivers and educators; b) the role as mentors; c) the role as motivators; d) the role as facilitators. Therefore, parents should provide time and attention in accompanying children to leaen during online learning. 

scholarly journals Teaching English Speaking Online versus Face-to-Face: Saudi Students’ Experience during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-27
Author(s):  
Abdulrahman Alzamil
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
English Language ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Saudi Students ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Students Attitudes

In March 2020, schools in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were suspended. Online learning became a substitute for traditional face-to-face learning. This study addresses the implications of this shift for the attitudes of university-level English majored Saudi students taking a listening and speaking course. The study investigated the students’ attitudes towards: a) the importance of speaking in English; b) teachers use of emails to communicate their feedback on students’ English-speaking tasks; c) online teaching of English speaking; and d) online learning and teaching of the English language. The data collection tool was a 21-item questionnaire. The participants were 18 second-year male Saudi students who were studying English at a Saudi university. The findings showed that the participants: a) had positive attitudes towards the importance of speaking English; b) appreciated the benefits that online learning offers, but felt it could not replace face-to-face learning.

scholarly journals MODEL PEMBELAJARAN DARING PASCA PANDEMI COVID-19

2020 ◽  
pp. 192
Author(s):  
Syarifah Rohana
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Platforms ◽  
Face To Face Learning

The sophisticated information and technology (IT) development can be the answer for various problems post the covid-19 pandemic, particularly the teaching and learning challenges. The role of IT that is booming nowadays is online learning. Online learning is obviously different from regular learning. In this mode of learning, the students are required to have the ability to receive and process information. It serves as media that connect teachers and students who are being remote from one another at any time and anyplace. There are various media utilized to perform online learning such as WhatsApp, Google Meet, Zoom, Google Classroom, and other e-learning platforms. Among all these media, though, WhatsApp apparently appointed as the simplest and easiest media to access in all levels of education. Online learning at current is the effective medium to carry on the teaching and learning process in all levels of education. For the effectiveness of online teaching and learning process during the covid-19 pandemic, there have been a number of learning models suggested by the expert such as remote learning, face to face learning, e-learning, project-based learning, and Blended Learning.

scholarly journals Blended Learning in a Paragraph Writing Course: A Case Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 216-226
Author(s):  
Anggri Muhtia ◽  
Suparno Suparno ◽  
Sumardi Sumardi
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Writing Performance ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Writing Class ◽  
Writing Course ◽  
Specific Formula ◽  
Face To Face Learning

The emergence of online learning offers the opportunities that are not possessed by the traditional face-to-face learning environment. Combining the strengths of the online learning and face-to-face learning, known as blended learning, is believed to enhance the quality of learning. Different subjects may have different designs of blended learning because there is no specific formula for the best practices of blended learning. This paper reports a study investigating the implementation of blended learning in a paragraph writing course. The purposes were to investigate the blended learning activities carried out in the paragraph writing course and to find out the extent to which it affected students’ writing paragraph performance. The participants of this case study, who were selected purposively, involved one lecturer and six students of a paragraph writing class. The techniques for collecting data included interviews, observations, and document analysis, and the data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s interactive model. Ten blended learning activities, including five activities in face-to-face settings and five activities online, were identified in the course. The students’ paragraph writing performance seen from the result of final test was satisfying, indicating that the use of blended learning had a positive effect on students’ writing performance.

Effectiveness of online teaching & learning during COVID19 pandemic: A case study at college of science & technology, Royal University of Bhutan

2021 ◽  
pp. 29-37
Author(s):  
Namgay Tenzin
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Mixed Mode ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Online Teaching And Learning ◽  
Online Mode ◽  
Lesson Delivery ◽  
Teaching Learning

A study was carried out to assess the effectiveness of online teaching and learning at the College of Science and Technology, Royal University of Bhutan. As a case study, two modules under the electrical engineering program taught at the sixth and eighth semesters respectively were chosen. A non-statistical purposive sampling method with a mixed-mode research approach was used to assess the effectiveness of online teaching and learning during the COVID 19 pandemic with 73 respondents. Analysis of the data revealed that students were coping up well with the sudden shift of lesson delivery from traditional offline mode to online mode and learning outcomes were achieved with 43% of the respondents agreeing to it. The offline mode of teaching and learning is still the choice of mode of learning followed by mixed-mode learning. Online learning is also able to engage students meaningfully with 44% of the respondents saying they were able to communicate in the online class effectively. Generally, students were not satisfied with the online lesson mainly citing weak internet connectivity, increased distractions at home, and lack of motivation. The case study also revealed that online learning gave more flexibility, it is more convenient, and learning at its own pace is one of the greatest benefits of online learning which shows that CST has a good foundational platform for online teaching and learning. The study also highlighted the importance of changing the instructional strategies to suit the online lesson delivery for learning to be effective.

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