The Implementation of Distance Learning During the Covid-19 Pandemic in The Mobile Classroom Community

Ananda Ellita Damara,Ila Rosmilawati

doi:10.29037/digitalpress.47396

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to reveal the implementation of distance learning in the mobile classroom community, to identify the social interactions that occur between students and teaching during distance learning, and to uncover the challenges and obstacles faced during the distance learning. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method, the data sources used are primary data sources using in-depth interview with students and teachers. There are three data analysis techniques used, namely data reduction, data presentation and data conclusion. The results of this study indicate that the process of the implementation of distance learning during the Covid-19 pandemic in the mobile classroom community went well and systematically. The interaction process that occurs during online learning between students and teachers is quite active and communicative. However, the implementation of distance learning in the mobile classroom community faces some challenges, it is including the availability of internet data both for students and teachers, the limitation of using information technology for learning, and the parents support for learning. These challenges and obstacles were impacted on students’ motivation.

Highlights

The world is booming with the pandemic coronavirus or better known as COVID-19
The learning methods that are often used by teachers in the Mobile Classroom during distance learning are the lecture method, the discussion method and the questions and answer method
In Indonesia, this learning model still tends to be common among the general public

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Introduction

The world is booming with the pandemic coronavirus or better known as COVID-19. Covid-19 is part of a large family of viruses that can cause various symptoms ranging from mild symptoms to severe symptoms. This virus was first discovered in the Wuhan area, China in 2019. On January 30, 2020, WHO declared the COVID-19 pandemic a health emergency that is troubling people from various parts of the world. The global pandemic that is endemic in Indonesia has made many parties seek to participate in overcoming and reducing this outbreak. In Indonesia, apart from the health sector, coronavirus had a fairly large impact in various other fields, such as the economy, tourism, social and education sectors. The Indonesian government issued a circular containing all indoor and outdoor activities in all sectors temporarily suspended in order to reduce the spread of the coronavirus

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