Developing distance learning method for health practitioner in Jakarta and its surroundings, Indonesia

Abstract

Indonesia is a developing country which needs to increase its health practitioner’s knowledge and skill. This study aimed to identify the readiness of infrastructure and human resources in implementing a learning method based on information technology, specifically distance learning model. Distance learning model was chosen since its flexibility and ability to increase active learning and the exposure toward information technology. The research operation was carried out in two years, started with identifying the problem, searching for problem solution, and evaluating the implementation. The sample was taken with purposive sampling with Questionnaire tools and web visitor’s tool. The result was analyzed using descriptive analysis; beside that, it was also analyzed by the number of web visitor and active level on the web’s analysis. Infrastructure assessment’s result showed that 98.7% health services had used computer, however is only 50.9% of it provide internet access. The number of web visitors after distance learning training were 1, 215 people, or 40 people a day. The result of this research has not shown an optimal result. However, as a developing country like Indonesia which still need improvement in its infrastructure and the exposure toward the information technology for health practitioners, this situation proved that distance learning model has a good chance to develop. Key words: Active learning, distance learning, informatics technology, internet, public health practitioner.