Multiple Correspondence Analysis of Factors Influencing Student Acceptance of Massive Open Online Courses

There have been manifold thrilling studies strikingly conducted in recent years to explore factors influencing student acceptance of massive open online courses (MOOCs). The principal goal was to determine future prediction and sustainable use of MOOCs for providing pervasive quality education services. This has led to the examination of different theoretical models tested on varying sample sizes for factor exploration. However, existing studies have reflected heterogeneous results caused by divergent sources not observed in the literature using the multiple correspondence analysis (MCA). This study aimed to apply the data science method of MCA to explore hidden associations amongst factors influencing student acceptance of MOOCs and heterogeneity sources of theoretical models and sample sizes to blur the literature hiatus. Results based on data extracted from 54 primary studies published from 2015 to 2021 with a total of 19,638 valid student responses generally conclude the existence of four main levels of associations. The four associations were respectively composed of single, blended, extended and complex theories and each level is associated with distinct categories and a combination cloud of similar categories. Moreover, results indicated that very small sample size is the most unusual under the basic assumption that none of the variables are correlated. It is practically germane to confirm hidden associations in a dataset of influencing factors to help reach a much greater understanding of the application and performance of MOOCs for sustainable education services.

Android Based Animation Video Using Millealab Virtual Reality Application for Elementary School

Innovation in education is necessary for teachers and students to follow the learning process because of the limited laboratory facilities in elementary schools; science learning is done. This study aims to analyze student acceptance and understanding concept in using android-based animated videos on Millealab virtual reality in grade V elementary school. The research method process is carried out in several stages, starting from expert testing conducted on three media experts, three subject matter experts, and three teachers from 3 different schools. Test the use of virtual reality video with a sample size of 65 students. Collecting data using a Likert scale questionnaire 1 to 5, and treatment in descriptive analysis. Testing the acceptance of virtual reality videos to students showed that students received virtual reality video media during the learning process. The application of virtual reality (VR) technology in science learning in elementary schools can improve conceptual understanding so that student acceptance of VR is excellent and teachers also feel helped by using VR media to support the learning process. VR technology is better than AR because it is more comprehensive and easier to use by teachers and students.

Acceptance of e-learning system at private university in Indonesia during the covid-19 pandemic: students' perspectives

The Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia has an impact on changes in policies and the learning process at Budi Luhur University (UBL). The complete online learning policy has been implemented since the 2nd semester of 2019/2020, which began in March 2020. Students and lecturers carry out teaching and learning activities through an e-learning system developed in 2005. Although it has been implemented for a long time, the level of acceptance has never been measured comprehensively. This research has a contribution in measuring the level of acceptance of the e-learning. In addition, before the Covid-19 pandemic, the use of the e-learning system was still partially implemented and only for a few courses. In this study, an analysis of the student acceptance of the UBL e-learning system was carried out by involving respondents and a more comprehensive acceptance model. The modeling used in this study refers to the Comprehensive Technology Acceptance Model (CTAM) with seven exogenous variables and five endogenous variables. Testing and analysis are based on variant-based structural equation models, namely Partial Least Square (PLS) using the SmartPLS application. The results show that nine main factors influence student acceptance of the e-learning system: system quality, content quality, information quality, accessibility, enjoyment, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and student attitudes towards applications and behavioral intention to use. This research is helpful for UBL and other educational institutions as material for developing a quality e-learning system accepted by its users.

Model Implementation Trap of Policy New Student Acceptance Zoning System in Makassar City

Implementing the zoning system in the 2019/2020 school year imposed by the Makassar city government through the Education Office caused various problems. This study's specific purpose is (1) To examine the characteristics of the New Student Acceptance problem of the zoning system, (2) explore the supporting capacity of the regulations, 3. non-regulatory environmental factors that affect the implementation of the PPDB zoning system. 4. Implementation trap of policy. The Research Method used is a qualitative method, and the appropriate type of research is a case study. The results showed that the New Student Acceptance problem zoning system characteristics, among others: Infrastructure readiness problems for online registration, Lack of socialization of PPDB system to prospective students and parents, thus confusing. The implementation trap of policy, the policy objective is too vague or broad to be converted into action, the target specification is not clearly defined due to weak guidelines on how goals can be achieved, or undefined standards or actions to be taken, either in implementing, or the target community. Finally, problems also arise when the chain of responsibility for implementing a policy is unclear.Penerapan sistem zonasi pada tahun ajaran 2019/2020 yang diberlakukan pemerintah kota Makassar melalui Dinas Pendidikan menimbulkan berbagai permasalahan. Tujuan khusus penelitian ini adalah (1) Untuk meneliti karakteristik masalah Penerimaan Siswa Baru dari system zonasi, (2) mengeksplorasi daya dukung peraturan, 3. Factor lingkungan non-regulasi yang mempengaruhi penerapan system zonasi PPDB. 4. Perangkap implementasi kebijakan. Metode Penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif, dan jenis penelitian yang sesuai adalah studi kasus. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa karakteristik system zonasi masalah Penerimaan Siswa Baru antara lain: Masalah kesiapan infrastruktur untuk pendaftaran online, Kurangnya sosialisasi sistem PPDB kepada calon siswa dan orang tua, sehingga membingungkan. Jebakan implementasi kebijakan , tujuan kebijakan terlalu kabur atau luas untuk dikonversi menjadi tindakan, spesifikasi target tidak didefinisikan dengan jelas karena pedoman yang lemah tentang bagaimana tujuan dapat dicapai, atau standar atau tindakan yang tidak terdefinisi untuk diambil, baik dalam menerapkan, atau komunitas target. Akhirnya, masalah juga muncul ketika rantai tanggung jawab untuk menerapkan kebijakan tidak jelas.

Strategi Pemasaran Online pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19 Dalam Penerimaan Peserta Didik di SMK Al Hafidz Leuwiliang Bogor

This study is intended to answer the following problems: 1) What is the online marketing strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic in accepting students at Al Hafidz Leuwiliang Vocational School? 2) What is the influence of the Al Hafidz Leuwiliang Vocational High School Online Marketing Strategy in accepting students during the covid 19 pandemic? These problems were discussed through research conducted at SMK Al HAfidz Leuwiliang where this madrasa was used as a source of data information to obtain portraits, descriptions, answers and results of marketing management strategies in order to increase student acceptance. In this case the data obtained by means of interviews, observation and documentation. All data will be analyzed descriptively, namely by pouring the results into sentences that are arranged in such a way that they can be neatly arranged sentences. The results of the study show that: 1) In the online marketing strategy at SMK Al Hafidz Leuwiliang implemented by every element in the school, this is because the marketing strategy planning implemented will be able to run more effectively and maximally. SMK Al Hafidz also uses three stages of online marketing strategy, namely: Segmentation; Namely consumer actions about the needs and wants both in the present and in the future , Targeting ; namely positive targeting in determining which areas will become customers of Al Hafidz Vocational School. Three villages are prioritized, namely Karacak, Karyasari and Cibitung villages, as well as Positioning; namely about how to establish a position to gain competitive advantage between educational institutions in Leuwiliang District. 2) The implementation of online marketing strategies does not have much effect on student acceptance. Because offline marketing still needs to be needed by the customer (prospective students). Keywords: Online Marketing, Strategy, Covid 19 Pandemic

Pelatihan Penciptaan Musikalisasi Puisi sebagai Bentuk Apresiasi Sastra pada Siswa SMK Telkom Pekanbaru

Scientific articles are scientific papers of research results communicated in scientific publications, such as journals, magazines, or other publications. In schools, especially teachers who teach Bahasa Indonesia, are required to be able to motivate students to increase their reading interest in literature, because by studying literature students can get various benefits for their lives. Therefore, a teacher is required to be able to guide students to give appreciation for literary works, especially poetry. However, the reality in the field, teachers have difficulty teaching poetry musicalization. Because in addition to a calm understanding of literature itself, an understanding of music is also very important. This Community Service Activity aims to provide students with understanding and provide provisions for the ability to create poetry musicalization as an alternative in appreciating literature, especially poetry. The method used in this activity is in the form of workshops delivered with lectures, question-and-answer, and practical techniques. To find out the extent of student acceptance and understanding, as well as student abilities, at the beginning and end of the training an assessment or evaluation is carried out by filling out the pretest and posttest sheets. Based on the results of the tests that have been conducted, it is known that the participants experienced an increase in their understanding of the concepts of literary appreciation, poetry appreciation, and poetry musicalization from 64% to 100%. Starting from this understanding, students can be more creative in creating a poetry musicalization. Keywords: Literary Appreciation, Poetry Appreciation, Poetry Musicalization

Penerapan Model UTAUT terkait akseptasi mahasiswa terhadap Cashless Payment di masa Pandemi COVID-19

This study aims to determine the level of student acceptance of the cashless society era which is now being promoted by the Government as an effort to stop the spread of the Covid-19 virus in Indonesia. The occurrence of coronavirus transmission through physical contact or droplets makes people have to keep their distance and reduce the intensity of social interaction with other people. Therefore, public awareness is needed to reduce the use of cash transactions which are one of the means of spreading Covid-19 and switch to non-cash payments so that they can continue to carry out economic activities, which are the spearheads of human life. The method chosen by the author was qualitative as a combined research method with a phenomenological approach that was carried out directly to students about the changes that occurred during the pandemic. The results showed that the level of student acceptance of cashless payments was quite good with 85% of respondents using non-cash payments and this will continue to grow along with the provision of more modern technology and according to student interests.