Online Learning Facilities Research Articles

The impact of excessive use of smart portable devices on neck pain and associated musculoskeletal symptoms. Prospective questionnaire-based study and review of literature

BackgroundThe rapid advancement of the digital revolution, normalization of portable smart gadgets, and internet-based communication have resulted in a perceptible shift and enhancement in human spine posture. They have also resulted however, in the emergence of health issues connected to the technique of usage. Neck pain, as well as other related symptoms, are the most commonly reported, as evidenced by the Coronavirus pandemic. People were urged to work from home when educational institutions and businesses were shut down. Students were given access to online learning facilities. AimThe aim of this study is to demonstrate and clarify the increase in the number of young patients who suffer from neck pain and its associated symptoms; especially during the COVID 19 pandemic. The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of the excessive use of smart portable devices on neck pain and associated symptoms. This is most likely related to the incorrect posture of the neck, spine and body during utilization of these technologies. In addition, it aims to educate people about possible methods to prevent these medical morbidities. MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted at Mediclinic City Hospital, Dubai Healthcare City, United Arab Emirates. Fifty-six patients were seen and evaluated as outpatients in the Neurosurgery clinic for neck pain. The Numerical Rating Pain Scale questionnaire (NMQ) was utilized to evaluate neck pain and other associated complaints such as back and musculoskeletal pain in general. The data was collected using a questionnaire with a 100% response rate from the patients. Cross tabulation and Chi Square analysis tool were designed to meet the study’s objective. ResultsThe findings show that smart phone and laptop use have significant effects on pain severity ranking among patients. For the factors “Time spent using smart phone/day” and Time spent using Laptop/day” were found to have a P value of 0.041 and 0.023; respectively. ConclusionThis research found a link between length of time spent using a mobile phone or laptop and the degree of neck discomfort.

Leveraging the Supremacy of Blended Teaching and Learning Provisions in ECD Environments in Gweru Urban Schools

Soon after the Covid-19 induced lockdown era, blended teaching and learning provisions gained tremendous popularity, and schools are endeavouring to laud its advantages in teaching and learning environments. This study delved on the how to leverage blended teaching and learning facility in ECD settings in Gweru Urban Primary Schools in a bid to attain sustainable education. Blended teaching and learning combine the traditional classroom teaching with emerging technology provisions and online educational facilities, making learning more real, funny, interesting, contextual, and engaging. The Blended Learning Model Theory by Garrison and Kanuka (2004) formed the theoretical framework for the study. The theory explains how blended learning combines face-to-face learning and online learning facilities to create a more effective and engaging learning environment. Interpretivism paradigm, qualitative research approach and a descriptive survey research design formed the research methodology of this study. Questionnaires, interviews and observations were data collection instruments used to collect data from ten primary schools in Gweru Urban. Results were thematically presented, where emerging themes were analysed in relation to research questions. Blended teaching and learning provisions proffer higher learner achievement in ECD settings. It emerged that the utilisation of blended teaching learning facilities in ECD settings was facing multitudinous challenges. The study, therefore, recommends a multifaceted approach to arrest challenges affecting both teachers and learners when utilising blended teaching and learning facility in ECD environments.

Peran Kepala Sekolah Dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Guru Pada Pembelajaran Online di SD Negeri Sidoarjo

The background of this research stems from the interest of researcher in the Covid-19 pandemic which has an impact on all sectors. One of them is the field of education which has an impact on the changes in learning method from face-to-face to online learning, thus educational services must adapt to those changes and students are required to study from home.The principal is a leader who has duties and responsibilities at school and plays important roles to improve teacher performance. The research method uses a qualitative descriptive approach to describe and analyze the roles of the principal in improving teacher performance in online learning at SDN Sidoarjo. Data collection techniques used in this study were observation, documentation, and in-depth interviews.Based on the results of the study, it was found that several indicators have been implemented by the principal, as follows: a) The school provides internet facility and the principal has instructed the teachers to apply online learning; b) The teacher showed good performance at SD Negeri Sidoarjo by carrying out online learning optimally; c) The principal has given motivation to the teachers through intensive coaching; d) The inhibiting factor for online learning is poor internet signal. Another factor is that both parents of the students are workers so that the assignments given by the teacher to students cannot be completed on time.The conclusion of this study is that although there are obstacles in online learning, the principal as a top leader provides online learning facilities and organizes training for teachers so that they can carry out online learning.

Learning Strategy for Lecturers of PAI UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh During the Covid-19 Period

Under normal conditions, learning is carried out directly face-to-face. During the Covid-19 pandemic, learning is online via the internet network. Online learning during the Covid-19 era was something new, experiencing various obstacles and problems. This research aims to determine the planning, constraints, and efforts to implement learning in the PAI Study Program UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh during the Covid-19 period. The methodology that the writer uses is field research and laboratory research. The research results can be concluded that PAI lecturers' learning planning during the Covid 19 period was by making an RPS (Semester Learning Plan) form. The obstacles faced are constraints on the ability of lecturers to master digital media or IT and internet network regulations that are difficult or often not good so that learning sometimes cannot be carried out. Problems with laptop facilities, mobile phones need more capacity and facilities. The campus's online learning facilities or systems at the start of Covid 19 were sometimes problematic due to economic constraints for delivering data or internet packages. For internet network problems, lecturers look for internet networks on campus, in cafes, or with hotspots. For obstacles to mastery of applications and learning strategies, lecturers try to seriously learn on online learning applications or platforms by independently or taking part in training made by the campus and asking colleagues.

Distance Learning for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

One of the impacts of the covid 19 pandemic is that schools are closed, and students are asked to study at home. This condition affects students with autistic spectrum disorders. Distance learning (PJJ) makes students with autistic spectrum disorders uncomfortable, often tantrums, and become more frustrated. This condition is why researchers examine the implementation of distance learning for children with autistic spectrum disorders. This study aims to analyze PJJ in children with autistic spectrum disorders. This research used a qualitative approach. Data collection was carried out using interview and questionnaire methods. The subjects of this study were teachers of children with special needs for children with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) in schools. The analysis used qualitative analysis. The results showed that the PJJ online learning process mostly used WhatsApp. It is due to limitations on facilities for online learning, limited knowledge and skills of parents to use PJJ process facilities, and some teachers who need to be more skilled in carrying out the PJJ process. Online training or seminars are needed as an approach to parents to provide the understanding and improve teacher skills in PJJ. The results of this study are expected to facilitate parents and teachers in PJJ, especially for children with autistic disorders.

Online Learning Attitude and Readiness of Students in Nigeria during the Covid-19 pandemic: A Case of Undergraduate Accounting Students

The occurrence of corona virus disease in 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic with its negative consequences on various sectors including education up till now has led to the increase in the necessity to use online learning resources and platforms for teaching and learning especially in higher education institutions (HEIs) in various countries. This research paper's major goal was to investigate the online learning attitude and online learning readiness of undergraduate accounting students in Nigerian public HEIs during the Covid-19 pandemic. The research participants consisted of 845 male and female undergraduate accounting students purposively selected from six HEIs. Study data was collected quantitatively with two online learning scales addressing students' online learning attitude and online learning readiness respectively. The study data were analysed with relevant statistical tests in the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS, version 22) based on .05 level of significance criteria. The finding demonstrates significantly positive online learning attitude among the undergraduate accounting students from the studied HEIs during the Covid-19 pandemic. Finding also showed that the undergraduate accounting students' online learning attitude significantly related to their online learning readiness during the Covid-19 pandemic. The male and female undergraduate accounting students did not differ in their online learning attitude and online learning readiness. There were no significant differences in online learning attitude and online learning readiness among the undergraduate accounting students from the studied HEIs based on institution type (university, polytechnic and college of education). Nigerian HEIs and accounting departments should provide efficient online learning access and resources to these students and work towards bridging any existing institutional disparities in the availability and use of online learning facilities and resources.

Peace Education: Peace Counselling Training (PCT) to Reduce Student Aggressiveness towards School Counsellors

Students' mental health is disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic due to an unstable economy and unprepared education in online learning facilities. Aggression appears in students because of the students' internal and external impacts, so school counsellors need to be equipped with counselling strategies. A peace counselling training program (PCT) is an effort to provide school counsellors with skills in helping students reduce aggression with a peaceful character. Peace counselling is a strategy to form a peaceful mindset without violence on students. The purpose of the PCT program for school counsellors is the skills of school counsellors to apply peace counselling to reduce student aggression. The PCT program is implemented through group discussion forums, information provision, training, mentoring. The target of the PCT program is school counsellors in Indonesia by involving guidance and counselling teacher consultation organizations. Evaluation of the process and results of the PCT program through mentoring impacts reducing aggression as measured by the aggressiveness scale. The implementation of the peace counselling program through FGDs, information provision, training, and mentoring is evaluated in each activity as a process evaluation. The results of the FGD are the emergence of the problem of student aggression which is very urgent to be reduced. The result of the counselling activity is the counsellor's understanding of peace counselling with urgency in the perspective of religion and self of peace. Counsellors can have skills in the implementation of peace counselling with six stages. Peace counselling can apply to a set of individual and group counselling. Implementing the program decreases student aggression with an average initial condition of 65.59, down to 58.64. The conclusion is the peace counselling program can reduce student aggression. A peace counselling program can be applied as a strategy to reduce student aggression by school counsellors.

Online Learning in University: Pros and Cons of Study

The purpose of this study was to determine the advantages and disadvantages of implementing online learning in the Economics Education study program. The research method used is a qualitative case study. Economics Education students and teachers were used as informants in this study. Data was collected using an online questionnaire (google-form), observation, and documents. Data analysis was carried out through three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The research findings show that the disadvantages of online learning at Halu Oleo University outweigh the benefits. Several factors were found that both hindered and supported the success of online learning, including social factors from peers and parents, the completeness of technology learning tools, as well as the physical and psychological readiness of students and parents. So, it can be concluded that universities must pay attention to and prepare for all online learning needs. The results of this study have implications for lecturers that online learning has complex challenges and must know the needs, online learning facilities, readiness of human resources, and digital competence of teachers and students.

Universities’ Readiness in Designing Inter-University Shared Courses in Response to the Policy of Independent Learning - Independent Campus (ILIC)

The Ministry of Education and Culture of Indonesia launched the Policy of Independent Learning and Independent Campus (ILIC) through the Decree Number 3 of 2020. The emergence of this policy is a response to the issue of massively educated unemployment in the job market, both nationally and globally. The present study seeks to (1) describe the level of readiness of Indonesian universities in the island of Lombok in response to the ILIC policy related to the lecture exchange program among universities, (2) explore the hurdles faced by the local universities in preparing the exchange program and (3) investigate types of technical assistance needed by those universities to implement ILIC Policy effectively. This study employed a qualitative study approach with a multiple-case research design. as the basis for collecting, analyzing, and comparing data from various universities in Lombok Island. The selection of research participants was based on a purposive sampling technique. The main objective of employing this technique is to gather samples that are reasonably supposed to be representatives of the population. Results of the study show not all universities investigated were not ready to implement the ILIC policy due to lack of online learning facilities. For this reason, a big number of private campuses were found difficult to run inter-university exchange lectures. The study concludes there are two urgent needs that must be met by those campuses to run the ILIC policy successfully, i.e. (1) the provision of massive online learning facilities on campus and (2) collaboration among universities in carrying out non-lecture activities, such as practicum/ apprenticeship.

EFFECTIVENESS OF ONLINE LEARNING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: A CASE STUDY OF A DEMONSTRATION SCHOOL

This article describes the effectiveness of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic of the demonstration school. Teachers’ online instructional model, the availability of students’ online learning tools, as well as students’ and parents’ perspectives of, and satisfaction with, online learning was investigated. Participants were teachers (N = 70), students (N = 981), and parents (N = 981) from a demonstration school in Thailand during the second semester of 2021. The research design used a mixed method approach using survey questions administered to teachers, students, and parents. The findings revealed that most teachers preferred live-teaching (93.30%) through Microsoft Teams (96.70%) to facilitate online teaching and learning. Students had good online learning facilities, including learning tools and internet access. Only a small percentage of students (1.73%) did not have computer access for online learning. While online learning has proved to support the health of students during the pandemic, students and parents moderately agreed that there is no difference in effectiveness between traditional face-to-face learning and online learning (students = 41.87%, parents = 57.54%). They highly agreed that traditional face-to-face learning is still important for learning (students = 96.93%, parents = 90.40%). Students’ and parents’ preference of face-to face learning is attributed to the various challenges associated with online teaching and learning. Our research led to the development of an effective and suitable online learning management system for the COVID-19. Parents and students had high levels of satisfaction with online learning, demonstrating the effectiveness of this technique. These findings are valuable for educators, students and parents to adopt and promote online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

DAMPAK PEMBELAJARAN DARING TERHADAP DISIPLIN GURU KELAS PADA SEKOLAH DASAR

This article aims to find out whether online learning has an impact on teacher discipline. At this time, we were shocked by the Covid 19 virus which required children to do online learning, this had an impact on teacher discipline. The aim of the researchers is to find out the impact of online learning on teacher discipline. The method used in this research is a qualitative approach through interviews with 10 parents of students. Informants were asked through interviews regarding the impact of online learning on teacher discipline. The results of the analysis show that in general teacher discipline is very low because it was found that teachers did not open classes online or offline, teachers did not sign attendance lists, teachers were not present at school on time, teachers did not leave class on time, teachers were also found to leave school without permission from the principal. Learning does not materialize at this school because students do not yet have facilities for online learning, the existing internet is inadequate.

Simulation-based interactive multimedia to improve vocational students' learning outcomes

Learning media supporting practical learning in vocational high school (VHS) is urgent during the COVID-19 pandemic. All VHS competencies, including land surveying techniques, cannot support students with the existing online learning facilities. This study explained the development and impact of using multimedia simulation on the learning outcomes of VHS students. The Alessi and Trollip development model with planning, design, and development phases were used to create the multimedia simulation. The participants in this research included teachers, students, material experts, and media experts. The pre-test and post-test of practical learning outcomes, as well as questionnaires, are selected to collect research data. The results based on the experts’ and teachers’ validation, and students’ assessment indicated that the multimedia simulation was 'feasible' to be used in practical learning. Based on students’ post-test results, the average score in the experimental class increased more than the average score in the control class. These findings suggested that learning land surveying techniques using multimedia simulation is more effective than classes without using multimedia simulation. Teachers and educational researchers might use this study as an example for creating learning materials to raise the standard of instruction in VHSs.
 Keywords: multimedia, simulation, learning outcomes, practical learning, vocational

Pembelajaran Online dalam Perspektif Teori Behavioristik

The purpose of this paper is to provide a view of behavioristic learning theory on the online learning process during the COVID-19 pandemic and the implications of behaviorist learning theory on the online learning process. The method used is a literature review with a descriptive qualitative approach. Sources of data obtained from books and journals through a search on Google Scholar. The results of this study indicate that the application of behaviorist theory in online learning is to shape student behavior in a non-face-to-face manner by providing stimulus and student reactions seen from changes in behavior. Even though it is carried out through a screen, the teacher can make habits that contain elements of skills in the learning process. There are advantages of behavioristic theory in online learning, namely teachers become observant of classroom conditions and situations, shape student behavior according to expectations, can replace stimuli if they are not suitable, and are suitable for use on students who are happy with practical lessons. In addition, behavioristic theory also has shortcomings in online learning, namely the teacher s lack of understanding of technology and inadequate internet access and online learning facilities. In addition, the drawback of behavioristic theory is that it makes students passive, and this theory does not see differences in the level of understanding of students even though they have the same ability due to the intelligence factor of students.

Survey on the Effectiveness of Online Learning Processes Due to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic in Table Tennis Course

The main purpose of this study is to identify and conduct research on online learning methods in table tennis courses. The survey method uses a descriptive research design. A total of 180 sample respondents consisting of. Table tennis students class 2018 Department of Physical Education, Health and Recreation, State University of Malang. Questionnaires were distributed online using Google Forms. There are six sub-variables assessed regarding student learning interest, online learning advantages, online learning weaknesses, online learning facilities and infrastructure, interaction quality, and application quality. The results of the research and data analysis showed the percentage of the overall score was 56.14%, which was included in the quite effective category, so it can be concluded that online learning in the table tennis course is quite effectively applied to students majoring in Physical Education, Health and Recreation, State University of Malang class. 2018. These results still need to be reviewed again if the pandemic situation is over because it will be more effective if learning table tennis courses are carried out directly.

Peran dan Kendala Orang Tua dalam Mendampingi Anak Belajar dari Rumah pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19 di RT 008 RW 03 Kelurahan Semanan Jakarta Barat

The purpose of this study was to determine the role and constraints of parents in assisting children to learn from home during the Covid-19 pandemic at RT 008 RW 03 Semanan Village, West Jakarta. This research uses descriptive qualitative research. The subjects in this study were 13 students’ parents. With data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The result showed that (1)the role of parents in online learning are: (a) As a motivator, namely giving praise and gifts. (b) As a facilittaor, parents provide needs during onlibe learning. (c) As a mentor, namely parents as well as teacher when children face material difficulties. (2) the obstacles faced by parents are the lack of ubderstanding of the material by parents, the difficulty of parents in fulfilling online learning facilities, the lack of patience of parents in accompanying their children, the difficulties of parents in growing their children’s interest in learning, and the lack of time in accompanying their children.

Legal Model for Fulfilling Educational Rights for Persons with Disabilities in the Covid-19 Pandemic Era

The state has provided guarantees in the education of all citizens. In addition, the 1945 Constitution has clearly stated that education is a human right. Of course, this includes people with disabilities as the nation’s successors. The fulfillment of the rights of persons with disabilities in Indonesia has various problems in terms of the education pattern, which is still segregated due to lack of accessibility and supporting facilities to fulfill the educational rights of persons with disabilities. This is even more difficult with the policy of learning from home by using online learning facilities. As previously mentioned, the Covid-19 pandemic has forced all students, including persons with disabilities, to adapt to conditions by undergoing distance learning. Of course, various related policies and the distance learning processes must protect people with disabilities to continue receiving education, especially basic education, which must be followed by all Indonesian citizens. Article 4 paragraph (1) of the National Education System Law, which upholds human rights, religious values, cultural values, and national pluralism, implicitly affirms this principle. Therefore, it is necessary to build a mechanism and legal model to fulfill the educational rights of people with disabilities in the era of the Covid-19 pandemic. As for the formulation of the problem in this study, namely: How to ensure disabled people’s right to education? What is the legal model for fulfilling the educational rights of Covid-19 Disabilities?
 Keywords: persons with disabilities, education rights, Covid-19

Analisis Keaktifan Belajar Siswa Selama Pembelajaran Daring pada Masa Covid-19

The purpose of this study is to determine the activity of online learning during the covid-19 period and to find out the efforts made in overcoming obstacles to online learning at SD Parulian 2 Medan. The method used in this study is a qualitative method with data collection techniques, namely by means of observation, documentation, and interviews. The results of the study show that there are still some students who do not focus on the online learning system, lack of online learning facilities such as the internet and so on. Then also the unpreparedness of the guardians of students and teachers in facing the online learning. In the implementation of online learning, teachers often use WhatsApp to communicate with students and their parents. In addition, WhatsApp is used by teachers to share information related to learning materials. In conclusion, the implementation of online learning at iSD iParulian i2 Medan was not carried out properly, it can be seen from the results of the study due to the constraints of the lack of active students, limited internet facilities and the use of other learning media besides WhatsApp which is still lacking. The solution to overcome this obstacle is the readiness of parents, such as accompanying children when learning online and providing online learning facilities such as cellphones and internet quota.
 
 Keywords: Covid-19, Student Learning Activities, Online Learning

Efektivitas Pembelajaran Daring Program Studi Pendidikan Matematika Universitas Negeri Gorontalo

This article discusses the effectiveness of online learning in the mathematics education study program at the State University of Gorontalo. It intends to describe the effectiveness of online learning in the mathematics education study program. This research uses descriptive quantitative research methods and data collection techniques by distributing questionnaires and observations. The results showed that the effectiveness of online learning in the mathematics education study program at the State University of Gorontalo was effective. The effectiveness is indicated by the results of observations that meet the effectiveness criteria. The analysis of the questionnaire obtained based on three aspects is in the fairly good category, namely the learning planning aspect with a percentage of 76.67% classified in the good enough category, and the online learning activity aspect with a percentage of 73.11% is classified in the good enough category, aspects of media and online learning facilities with a percentage of 64.83% classified in the fairly good category. This result means that online learning can be an effective learning alternative if it has a good learning plan, interesting learning activities, as well as supporting and adequate media and facilities.

Online Learning Phenomenon: From the Perspective of Learning Facilities, Curriculum, and Character of Elementary School Students

This article aimed to describe the online learning phenomenon from the perspective of learning facilities, curriculum, and students’ characters in schools and the correlation among those three variables. This research employed a qualitative descriptive method. The data were collected through interviews, observations, and questionnaires. The research subject was the fifth-grade class of an elementary school in Palembang, which consisted of 19 students’ parents, 8 teachers, and 47 students. The findings showed that almost half of the total number of students experienced limitations in online learning facilities, most elementary school teachers could not develop curriculum and online learning models, and the online learning phenomenon triggered a decline in the students’ characters.

Analisis Problematika Pembelajaran Daring dan Pengaruhnya Terhadap Motivasi Belajar Siswa Kelas IV SDN Bugangan 01 Semarang

Online learning is learning that in its application utilizes various digital technology sources through internet network access without involving direct interaction so that it is able to cover a wider group. The purpose of this study was to analyze the problems of online learning and the effect of online learning problems on students' learning motivation. The research method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative method. The results of the study show that the problem of online learning is incomplete student attendance. unsupported networks, lack of online learning facilities and infrastructure, teachers find it difficult to get feedback from students. The effect of online learning problems on learning motivation, learning motivation has decreased when online learning is 22% of students who like online learning and 78% of students prefer face-to-face learning.