Physics undergraduate students’ perceptions of online learning during the transition period to the new normal era

Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic forced the Indonesian government to release learning from home policy. This policy also applies to the Physics Education of Siliwangi University. This study aims to know undergraduate students’ perceptions of online learning during the transition period from face-to-face learning to online learning in Physics context. Undergraduate students’ perceptions of online learning are seen from aspects of access to technology, technology for learning, online learning readiness, and attitude towards digital technology literacy. The data is collected by an online survey method. This research shows that most undergraduate students have sufficient facilities for online learning and have a positive attitude towards digital technology literacy. Another finding from the study is that the majority of undergraduate students have difficulty accessing the fast internet (83.87%). Undergraduate students like a combination of online media learning and offline media learning (90.32%), but they do not like full online learning (98.06%). This research indicates that teachers should support students at online learning by providing proper Physics learning material and media. This research is expected to suggest better online learning and literacy technology in Physics context in the new normal era.