scholarly journals Students’ Perceptions on the Implementation of Online Learning in Pandemic Era

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-91
Author(s):  
Homsatul Istiqomah ◽  
Mochammad Hatip ◽  
Henri Fatkurochman ◽  
Fitrotul Mufaridah
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Learning Situation ◽  
Perceptions Of Students ◽  
Education Support ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The implementation of online learning in Indonesia today becomes an alternative to the conventional learning because of the pandemic situation. However, it triggers some problems during the learning process. The problems exist because of various aspects. One of them is the way how the teachers implement the learning process. This research is aimed to investigate how students perceive the online learning implementation in higher education based on four categories (Planning Promotion, Education, Support Training, and Encouragement). It is descriptive-survey research using a questionnaire as the instrument to collect the data. The result shows various perceptions of students. The average students perceive: 1) implementation of online learning is well planned, 2) the lecturers are competent enough in implementing the online learning, 3) they got sufficient support during the online learning, and 4) the online learning situation encourages them in the learning process. This research result can be used as an evaluation for the stakeholders (lecturers and decision-makers) for the online learning implementation.

scholarly journals Interaction in Online Learning Environment during Covid -19: Factors behind Lack of Interaction and Ideas for Promoting it

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-56
Author(s):  
Mohammed A. A. Farrah ◽  
Shatha "Mohammad Ghassan" Jabari
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
English Language ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the learning process shifted from face- to- face learning into online learning as schools and universities closed almost all over the word. With the shift from face to face into online learning, the learning process effected negatively specially students’ interaction. In the online learning process, students tend to avoid interacting for many different reasons the study discussed. In light of this shift, by exploring the experiences and perceptions of the English language students at Hebron University, Palestine, this descriptive survey research aimed to investigate the reasons behind students’ lack of interaction during their online class sessions. It also tries to provide some useful ideas and suggestion that instructors may use in order to increase their students' interaction and participation with relevance to some other studies. The researchers employed a mono method quantitative research approach. A survey-questionnaire was posted online through Google forms to all English language major students Hebron University. The findings reported some reasons behind lack of interaction and some suggestions to promote interaction based on the participants’ perceptions. The study provides instructors and educational decision makers with pedagogical insights that may better shape the learning/teaching process in the online environment.

scholarly journals Teaching ESP during emergency remote learning (ERL): Best practices

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 154-162
Author(s):  
Yuyun Putri Mandasari ◽  
Eka Wulandari
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Online Mode ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Remote Learning

After a year more of living with COVID-19, the teachers’ and students’ resilience is still demanding, particularly regarding language online learning. Both parties must keep struggling to fulfill the learning requirements in times of crisis. One of the challenges in language issues is teaching English for Specific Purpose (ESP) in higher education during emergency remote learning (ERL) including teaching ESP at Poltekkes Kemenkes Malang in 2020-2021. At these times, ESP teachers have to design the materials by taking a lot of consideration regarding the students’ needs, goals, learning model, activities, tools, and feedback that met the emergency due to Coronavirus outbreak. They planned, implemented, and evaluated the learning process until they can find the best ones for the students. This study was a survey research with 23 participants of ESP lecturers. This article presented some best practices of teaching ESP in the online mode during ERL as the best experience of ESP lecturers, in the hope that it will be able to give some new insights for fellow educators to help them to provide better learning experiences for the students.

The Methodological Context in Higher Education

2021 ◽  
pp. 15-36
Author(s):  
María-Mercedes Rojas-de-Gracia ◽  
Pilar Alarcón-Urbistondo
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Learning Situation ◽  
Rigorous Approach ◽  
Construction Of Knowledge ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Collective Construction ◽  
The Way

Given the limited number of documents addressing methodological context in higher education with a rigorous approach, this chapter comprises a document drawn up in order to clarify methodological concepts. It emphasizes the importance of the teaching-learning process and the significance of placing the student at the center of all actions. The educator's mission changes from being a mere transmitter of information to being a conductor and organizer of the learning situation. To achieve this, several methods must be combined, requiring a balance between the theoretical and practical classes. Likewise, they can be benefited by carrying out complementary activities. This combination is intended to face the great challenges of higher education in the 21st century, which are driven by changes in the way students learn. The emergence of technologies means that the protagonist in the collective construction of knowledge is the student, responding to their digital and participatory demands.

What Did You Expect? Divergent Perceptions Among Internship Stakeholders

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Molly Hayes Sauder ◽  
Michael Mudrick ◽  
Carla G. Strassle ◽  
Robyn Maitoza ◽  
Brian Malcarne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
Stakeholder Theory ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
The Other ◽  
Perceived Success ◽  
Internship Experience ◽  
Perceptions Of Students ◽  
Student Internship

Background: Research has indicated differences in perceptions among students, employers, and faculty related to internships, but most studies are either discipline-specific or fail to encompass all three of the aforementioned stakeholders. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the perceptions of these three stakeholders as they pertain to (a) the value of a student internship experience and (b) the provisions that should be offered by internship sites and higher education institutions during an internship. Methodology/Approach: Survey research was used to collect the data and analysis revealed a number of areas of divergence in the perceptions of these stakeholders. Findings/Conclusions: A total of 33 differences were identified in the perceptions of students, employers, and faculty, with most of the differences occurring between the students and one or both of the other parties. Implications: Drawing from the notions of stakeholder theory, these differences are meaningful in that if they are not addressed, expectations may go unmet, which can undermine actual or perceived success. The results of this study suggest that specific, proactive interventions designed to foster better dialogue between internship stakeholders would be of benefit.

Designing a Training Platform for Higher Education Engineering Instructors in the Digital Era

2020 ◽  
pp. 53-69
Author(s):  
Fırat Sarsar ◽  
Özge Andiç Çakır
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
Creative Learning

Higher education (HE) should focus on solving the following critical educational problems: (1) using technology and (2) fostering education by new creative learning techniques. In this chapter, the authors indirectly talk about using new technologies in education. There are many reasons that make this choice challenging such as believing in the benefits, having enough knowledge, accessing alternative technological sources, etc. To facilitate this, they introduce an online learning platform for engineering instructors in HE. Moreover, according to their experiences in the field of education and engineering, instructors in HE should improve and revise their skills and knowledge. It is important to enhance knowledge on content, technology, and pedagogy; therefore, this training platform itself focuses on improving those skills necessary for instructors in HE for maintaining an effective learning process. This chapter mainly focuses on creating a course for higher education engineering instructors and a TERR model that is proposed by the authors.

scholarly journals Implications of the Digital Divide for the Learning Process During the COVID-19 Crisis

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Gila Cohen Zilka ◽  
Idit Finkelstein ◽  
Revital Cohen ◽  
Ilan Daniels Rahimi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Limited Access ◽  
Digital Environments ◽  
Information And Communication

With the outbreak of the COVID-19 crisis, higher education institutions organized for online learning. The aim of the present study was to examine the implications of online learning for students with limited access to information and communication technology (ICT), content infrastructures, and digital environments, assuming that such limited access may impair their ongoing learning process when instruction moves online, and cause situations of stress and frustration, as well as a desire to drop out of school. The mixed-method study involved 639 students studying at institutions of higher education in Israel, who completed a questionnaire containing open and closed questions. The findings show that 13% of participants reported that they had limited access, difficulties, and malfunctions resulting from a weak connection to the Internet, and numerous disconnects, especially during synchronous lectures. They reported having difficulties downloading content from the Internet and uploading materials. It has been shown that limited access to the Internet has implications for the learning process, motivation, self-efficacy, as well as for feelings and emotions. It is liable to lead to the widening or the creation of gaps between students who have full and those who have limited access to the Internet. The findings show that little use is made of forums (10%). A more extensive use of the forums is recommended in courses where students have limited access to the Internet, to create a supportive learning community.

scholarly journals Shifting focus to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Universities: Challenges and opportunities

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Nouf Aljohani
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Integrate Technology ◽  
The Impact

Since 2020, Saudi administrations have provisionally closed educational institutions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. At the time, employing technology was imperative to accelerate learning efforts and offer methods of enhancing interactions between learners and among learners and tutors. In this review, I first describe the e-learning systems that were used in higher education before the pandemic. Then, I investigate the impact of COVID-19 on Saudi higher education and how universities and public educational institutions responded to the pandemic. In the conclusion, I argue that policymakers, university sectors, and syllabi developers should unify national e-learning strategies, integrate technology in a systematic way, and design e-learning curricula to meet the needs of an ever-advancing world and revolutionise the learning process.

scholarly journals The challenges of distance learning in countries undergoing transition during the COVID-19 pandemic - case study

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 196-207
Author(s):  
Naser Rugova ◽  
Elmire Nikci – Rexha ◽  
Elmi Berisha ◽  
Fallanza Beka Bajrami
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
World Health ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
First Case ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact

Virtual learning, also known as online learning or distance learning has transformed the face of the education system for quite some time. Now, it is rapidly becoming an integral aspect and a common tool, in the broader aspect of higher education, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to providing an alternative method of learning in the digital age, online learning offers students the opportunity to learn new skills or improve existing ones.  On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Following the speed with which COVID-19 spread to all parts of the world and to curb the spread of the disease, most governments around the world, including the Republic of Kosovo, authorized unprecedented social control measures to stop this disease unknown. These measures, among others, required social distancing and temporary physical closure of educational institutions. The first case of COVID 19 in Kosovo was identified on March 13, 2020, social distancing - full closure came into force on March 15, while UBT Higher Education Institution started online learning on March 16, 2020, the first in Kosovo and possibly in the Western Balkans. This teaching-learning process was a novelty for Kosovo and was applied for the first time. Objective: The main objective of the current survey was to study the impact of E-learning on students' academic performance and their evaluations of this form of teaching in general. The purpose of this paper is to reflect as professionally as possible the organization of distance learning, the effects on the teaching and learning process as well as the form and level of communication and teacher-student relations in this process which was a novelty for Kosovo and UBT as one of the largest Private Colleges in the region.

scholarly journals After a Year of Online Learning Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Survey of Indonesian Undergraduate Students' Opinions and Behaviors

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 418
Author(s):  
R. Prita Prabawangi ◽  
Megasari Noer Fatanti ◽  
Kun Sila Ananda
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
The Face ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Abstract: Universities around Indonesia are currently adopting online lectures to keep the learning process running in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak. Online courses, thanks to the rapid advancement of ICT, allow students and lecturers to interact despite the stay-at-home policy. Because of its flexibility and modern lifestyle, this method is likely to continue to be used in the future. Therefore, this study examines the benefits and disadvantages of online learning and understands students' expectations. With a total sample of 226 undergraduate students from four cities and seven universities in Indonesia, this research uses a descriptive survey design. The data collection technique was an online survey using Google Forms during May and June 2021. The results showed that most students viewed online learning during the pandemic as going well, although some students felt that their academic needs were not being met. Students find benefits of online learning, such as flexibility, cost savings, and increased confidence in engaging in discussions. However, the respondents identified a number of obstacles to achieve the ideal learning process, including low signal quality, limited laboratory practices, and high internet network expenses. Students reported certain disadvantages of online learning, such as limited interaction, irregular class schedules, and a high number of assignments. This study also found that most students lose their concentration easily. They also multitask during synchronous learning, where the side activities are mostly academically unrelated (e.g., doing daily activities, scrolling through social media, driving, and watching movies). From the data gathered, it is important for lecturers and universities to consider the reduction in assignments, meeting frequency, and duration of online learning to maintain students’ motivation and concentration   Keywords: Covid-19, higher education, Indonesia, online learning, undergraduate students

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMICON EDUCATION AND JUDICIAL PRACTICEIN INDONESIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (02) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Zainal Abidin ◽  
Tobibatussa'adah Tobibatussa'adah
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
State Policies ◽  
Online Media ◽  
New Normal ◽  
The World ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

The corona virus has made fundamental changes to educational and legal practices in Indonesia. The large number of Covid-19 cases that have occurred in Indonesia makes holding state policies must be active to tackle the spread of this deadly virus, one of which is changing the pattern and model of education including trial administration using online media depending on the zone categorization set by the government. This paper finds out what happened during the Indonesian pandemic. First, in education, the emergence of covid-19 has made significant changes in the learning process by utilizing online learning media, and students are starting to be sent home, including in the context of higher education. Second, in the field of justice , trial administration in a number of courts is still carried out with due observance of health protocols, some trials are also conducted using an online trial model using various media, so that the law enforcement process continues. This paper also explains that the Covid-19 pandemic has become the center of serious attention of the government, including in providing education and implementing judicial processes in the world of law in Indonesia. Or in other words that even in the midst of a pandemic, activities must continue in various aspects, especially during the new normal era.

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