The Importance of Students’ Perception of Online Learning During Pandemic

Abstract

The Covid-19 epidemic has affected both traditional and online classrooms and the Indonesian government, including education. The world of education is one of the fields that has been badly affected by the pandemic. This research is descriptive research with a questionnaire in a survey via Google Forms to gather information about how they feel about their online course. The subject of this research were students of English Education Department. The data were the usage of applications in online learning, student participation, accessibility, distribution of materials and assignments, and material delivery. Tables and narrative summaries of the findings are provided. This study highlighted three key barriers to online learning, and nearly half of the respondents did not have a favorable opinion of it. Even though over 50% of students claimed to have encountered challenges with online learning, including poor signal, boredom, being unable to meet friends, losing focus while studying, not understanding the subject, and improper settings. Because they reside in villages and rural areas, please encourage their online learning activities. This research is expected to aid in advancing related studies and serve as a foundation for future considerations regarding the development and sustainability of the teaching and learning process without endangering kids, teachers, or parents.