Utilization of Existing Resources to Support Active Distance Learning during Covid-19 Pandemic in Developing Country

Abstract

During the COVID-19 pandemic, all the courses are implemented using the online learning method. This study aims to report the implementation of active distance learning during the pandemic era in Indonesia. The main challenge in this implementation is seeking the trade-off between the achievement of student outcomes and the existing resources. Three active learning approaches are already implemented, i.e. smartphone-based measurement; circuit simulation; and course project. The implementation of these active learnings has considered the students' existing resources, like smartphones, computers, and microcontrollers. These active learning approaches are a complement to lecture-based learning. It can be used to improve the students' competencies. Furthermore, students are more active and take more initiative, particularly during course project implementation. This study has shown that the active learning approach still can be implemented during home-based learning while retaining the student outcomes achievement.