scholarly journals Preliminary Study on Students’ Readiness to Learn Online due to Covid-19 Pandemic at a Pre-University in Malaysia

The outbreak of Covid-19 in the early year 2020 has changed the landscape of our educational system. The government of Malaysia announced the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO), where no education institutions can practice face-to-face learning. Therefore, the management of the University of Malaya has decided that all students will learn online until 31 December 2020. Hence, this study is conducted to investigate the new students’ readiness on online learning before their classes start. The survey was conducted using Google Form focusing on four main aspects of readiness, that is the students’ background, hardware readiness, software readiness and behaviour. The behaviour aspect includes experiences, opinions, and expectation on online learning. 1126 students consisting of 546 (48.5%) males and 580 (51.5%) females participated in this survey. From the survey, we found that 1013 (90%) students are ready with online learning. However, action must be taken to assist the remaining 113 (10%) students. Alarmingly, 563 (50%) students have not experienced online learning before. 900 (80%) students claimed that they are ready to learn online. Hopefully, this research will provide some insights on the current situation and problems regarding online learning and its remedy can be prepared to overcome it. Keywords: Online Learning, E-Learning, Readiness Assessment, Covid-19, Coronavirus, Pandemic, Movement Control Order, Pre-University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-127
Author(s):  
Amanah Dwi Wahyuni

Currently, the world is faced with an outbreak of a disease caused by a virus known as covid 19. Along with the high number of positive cases of covid 19 in Indonesia, the government is urging to deal with this covid 19 pandemic immediately. Various policies have been carried out, such as implementing physical distancing, lockdown, and the 5M movement. The existence of these policies certainly impacts most aspects of life, especially in the education aspect. Learning that is usually done face-to-face becomes impossible. So that the government issues a policy so that the learning process can be implemented. One of the solutions offered by the government is to change face-to-face learning into online learning (in the network) using e-learning sites. E-Learning media is supported by various learning features that are made like face-to-face learning.


Author(s):  
Syarifah Rohana

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.


2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (No.2) ◽  
pp. 235-261
Author(s):  
Noorihan Abdul Rahman ◽  
Zuriani Ahmad Zukarnain ◽  
Nor Asma Mohd Zain ◽  
Rozianiwati Yusof

Purpose – Online learning is an essential platform to support varying learning conditions, anytime and anywhere. It helps connect online communities regardless of one’s geographical location and time zone. During the COVID-19 outbreak in Malaysia, the use of online learning platforms has become a crucial option for accomplishing learning objectives. During this challenging time, universities have been looking for suitable solutions to address issues regarding the online learning process. This paper discusses the challenges in online learning, as well as the importance of collaborative learning activities during the Movement Control Order (MCO). Challenges in emotion and changes of routine among students have been detected during the MCO imposed by the government of Malaysia. Methodology – An exploratory sequential approach was carried out in this study to obtain students’ feedback in terms of their emotions and routine changes during the outbreak of COVID-19 and the subsequent implementation of the MCO. Convenience sampling was used for this research, and in order to obtain feedback on online learning during the MCO an online interview was conducted with 42 students from the Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA branch in the state of Kelantan. The feedback items were recorded and transcribed in Excel format. Next, sentiment analysis was carried out using Rapidminer software. Findings – The results showed that higher education institutions or universities had to play their part in providing a virtual learning environment as convenient as possible during the Movement Control Order period. The results also showed that educators had to ensure the success of online learning by maintaining the motivation of their students Significance – The findings in this study can also benefit educators and higher education institutions or universities in executing suitable teaching and learning plans during the COVID-19 outbreak.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 29-34
Author(s):  
Mohamed Akhiruddin Ibrahim ◽  

The implementation of Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia during COVID-19 pandemic that disallowed usual face-to-face lectures has affected both public and private higher education institutions. The best alternative to ensure that learning sessions are continuously uninterrupted is by online learning which is the implementation of teaching and learning sessions through technology systems. Lecturers interaction in online learning method is very important in providing understanding to students. Therefore, the aim of this study is to know the students satisfaction towards lecturers interaction in online learning of Tafsir al-Quran course. Method used in this research is quantitative design whereas a semi-structured questionnaire distributed among 2ndyear students of Quran and Multimedia Studies Program, Faculty of Quran and Sunnah Studies, UniversitiSains Islam Malaysia. This questionnaire has to be answered via Microsoft Forms and the data obtained then were analyzed descriptively through computer software namely Microsoft Excel and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25. The results of the study found that the level of students satisfaction towards lecturers interaction in online learning of Tafsir al-Quran course were at a high level. In this regard, the interaction of lecturers is very important in providing understanding among students, as well as systematic and easy-to-understand of teaching methods.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-13
Author(s):  
Annissa Delfira

         The impact of Covid-19 affects aspects of life, one of which is the education aspect. The government makes policies in the education sector by shifting the face-to-face learning process online. Online learning can be done with e-learning media. The type of e-learning that can be used in the learning process is edmodo. Edmodo is a web, iOS and Android-based learning platform that looks like Facebook and is easy to use for beginners. Edmodo-based e-learning media can be used in the online learning process after meeting the eligibility indicators of validity. The validity results can be obtained based on an assessment of the aspects contained in the validity indicator according to the 2008 Ministry of National Education criteria, namely the aspects of feasibility of content, language, presentation and, graphics. Various study findings regarding validity indicators in previous studies are difficult to accumulate in quantitative form. Researchers used meta-analysis methods to obtain validity results that were easily accumulated and systematic, so researchers used 8 relevant articles. Based on the analysis of the 8 articles, the results show that 4 articles have fulfilled the validity criteria according to the Ministry of National Education (2008), namely the aspects of the feasibility of content, language, presentation, and graphics. Meanwhile, 4 other articles have not used the validity criteria according to the 2008 Ministry of National Education This shows that the 8 articles analyzed, only 4 articles met the valid qualifications according to the 2008 Ministry of National Education criteria.


2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Kholipah ◽  
Deasy Arisanty ◽  
Karunia Puji Hastuti

COVID-19 cepat menyebar diseluruh dunia termasuk negara Indonesia. Hal ini berdampak terhadap berbagai bidang kehidupan masyarakat termasuk bidang pendidikan, sehingga pemerintah menerapkan kebijakan model belajar dalam jaringan atau disingkat daring (online) dari jenjang pendidikan sekolah dasar hingga perguruan tinggi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa efektivitas penggunaan E-Learning  dalam proses pembelajaran daring terhadap jenis mata kuliah teori dan praktikum oleh Mahasiswa Pendidikan Geografi selama masa pandemi COVID-19. Metode yang digunakan adalahpenelitian survei pendekatan kuantitatif  dengan analisis data menggunakan metode Multi Attribute Utility Theory (MAUT). Hasil dari perhitungan menggunakan metode Multi-Attribute Utility Theory (MAUT) terhadap studi kasus efektivitas belajar daring menggunakan E-Learning  di Program Studi Pendidikan Geografi FKIP ULM menghasilkan pilihan yang lebih objektif dengan penilaian mata kuliah Teori (0.32) sebagai penilaian tertinggi, disusul mata kuliah Praktikum (0.16). Hal ini berarti bahwa pembelajaran daring efektif untuk mata kuliah teori, sementara untuk Mata kuliah praktikum kurang efektif dilakukan secara daring dan lebih efektif jika dibarengi perkuliahan dengan tatap muka.COVID-19 spread rapidly around the world including Indonesia. This matter is impactful on various fields of comunnity life including the field of education, which resulted to government’s implementation of a policy of online learning on primary to further education. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the using of E-Learning in the process of online learning for the types of theoretical and practical courses by Geography Education Students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The method used in this study is a quantitative approach with survey as data collection and data analysis using the Multi Attribute Utility Theory (MAUT) method. The results of calculations using the Multi-Attribute Utility Theory (MAUT) method on case studies of the effectiveness of online learning using E-Learning in the Geography Education Study Program, FKIP ULM resulted in a more objective choices with the assessment of the Theory course (0.32) as the highest assessment, followed by the Practicum course (0.16). This result means that online learning is effective for theoretical courses, while practicum courses are less effective and more effective when conducted with face-to-face learning


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-62
Author(s):  
Ade Novia Maulana ◽  
Ahdiyat Mahendra

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced humans to change behavior in various aspects and various fields, including education. The basic policy carried out by the government for the world of education during the Covid-19 Pandemic is the existence of a study from home policy for all levels of education. This policy changed the way educational institutions conduct the learning process, from face-to-face learning in the classroom to distance learning. Ready or not ready, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced universities that previously were not optimal in preparing and implementing online learning to carry out full implementation. Students and lecturers who previously lacked interest in carrying out online learning were required to conduct online lectures. Because the essence of lectures is a dialogue between students and lecturers or between students and students, then in the implementation of online lectures an application is needed that can guarantee the implementation of the dialogue. Of the many internet facilities for online lectures, the WhatsApp application is one of the recommended options for use in online lectures. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method. In collecting the data, this research conducted observations on the whatsapp group. While the data analysis technique of this research is descriptive qualitative. The results of this study are the whatsapp group feature is a good alternative used in the online learning process. There are so many benefits and also students become active in class even though they don't do face-to-face.


Compiler ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
Sumarsono Sumarsono

The learning model in the digital era has changed from traditional face-to-face learning to online learning. This causes stuttering and uncertainty for educational institutions, including the State Islamic Religious University (PTKIN), especially the readiness of lecturers. Each lecturer has different models, strategies and learning media in managing the class according to their understanding and ability in online learning. This study aims to see the readiness of PTKIN lecturers for online learning through MOOCs media with a heutagogy approach using the e-learning system at their respective universities.The quantitative research method uses 5 elements of heutagogy and 1 element of MOOCs with 52 sampling data on PTKIN lecturers.The results show that lecturers have competence and readiness in using online learning technology, but there are weaknesses in lecturers' understanding in using the heutagogy approach in learning.


Author(s):  
Rosmilan Pulungan ◽  
Hermawati Syarif

Indonesia is currently faced with the challenge of the Covid-19 pandemic, in which the government urges the Indonesian people to stay at home. So that learning activities that were originally carried out face-to-face turned into non-face-to-face learning. This study uses descriptive research methods with qualitative analysis techniques. The purpose of this research is to reveal events or facts, circumstances, phenomena, variables and circumstances that occurred during the research by presenting what actually happened. This study uses descriptive research methods with qualitative analysis techniques. The instrument in this study was a questionnaire that was proposed to the sample. With a total of 20 questions, each question is given a score of 5 so that the highest score in this test is 100. The results of this study are the implementation of online learning in class VIII AD SMP Negeri 14 Medan is less effective, especially in learning Indonesian, because in the implementation of online learning students only given the task of working on evaluation questions and only occasionally practice, and the teacher does not know whether the students really understand or not. Considering that students study at home accompanied by their parents or guardians, it is possible that students' assignments are assisted by their parents or guardians.


Author(s):  
Amrita Prakash ◽  
Dr. Kishan Lal

Schools, colleges and universities in India is based on traditional learning that is face to face learning through offline classes. Many institute have started mix learning (offline and online) while some institute still lack this facilities. The sudden boom of the coronavirus also called Covid-19 change the educational system. The WHO declared this as a pandemic. This lead to the changes in educational system from the traditional to the online. Everything got changed in an-overnight. Covid-19 affected the person as well as the global economy of a country. It has shaken the learning of the students as it affected the education system. It forced many schools, colleges, institution, etc. to temporarily shut down. Many teachers were discontinuous in taking the classes in online learning. Now, this research paper is based on different e-learning applications that were used in Covid-19 pandemic. How many students were able to improve their skills while using e-learning platforms.


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