The Role of Information Technology and Communication Technology as Online Learning Media

Abstract

The use of the right learning model greatly affects the success of the learning process between lecturers and students. Learning media can be a vehicle for channeling messages and learning information. Learning media that are well designed will greatly help students digest and understand the course material. IT-based learning media can be in the form of internet, intranet, mobile phone, and CD Room. Its main components include the learning management system (LMS) and learning content (LC). Learning in higher education will always change according to the characteristics of students, learning materials and the ever-evolving environment. This study aims to examine the role of information communication technology in learning. The research method in this research is a quantitative method with a survey method, distributing online questionnaires to information systems lecturers at Bina Nusantara University in Indonesia. This study uses SPSS Statistics 24 software to test the hypotheses built in the study. The data obtained were analyzed by means of a comparative test. The results of the analysis of this study indicate that (1) there is no significant difference regarding the role of information communication technology in learning; (2) Inadequate internet connection; (3) low/inadequate power source; (4) Lack of manpower for teaching and administrative development; (5). Ignorance and low level of computer literacy, (6) The high cost of computer information technology equipment; (7) less time and less interest from lecturers in the use of Information Communication Technology facilities.