Online Learning Applications Research Articles

Implementation of Assignment-Assisted Video-Based Online Learning to Increase the Intelligent Character Values of Physics Teacher Candidates

This research was motivated by the ineffectiveness of learning physics during the pandemic. Subject lecturers apply a solution to learning, namely implementing assignment-assisted video-based learning. This study aimed to increase the value of the intelligent character of physics teacher candidate students. This research is classroom action research that consists of two cycles. The research subjects were ten physics teacher candidates teaching optical physics courses. The research instruments used were student character observation sheets and intelligence tests. Data analysis techniques using descriptive statistical analysis. The results showed increased acquisition of intelligent character scores for physics teacher candidates in each cycle. The highest increase is in grade II in the range of 75-95. The conclusion that can be drawn from this research is that implementing assignment-assisted video-based online learning can increase the intelligence character scores of prospective physics teacher students and is at grade II in the range 75-95 (above average intelligence). This research provides an overview of learning innovations for teachers for classroom application in physics learning. By implementing learning videos, students were actively involved in constructing knowledge, attitudes, and skills both personally and in groups, so the implication of implementing video-based learning assignments was to create a young generation with character in the development of science, technology, and society, where students have been able to implement character values in applying online learning technology. In this case, the student has high integrity and character based on Islamic and Muhammadiyah values.

Metaverse-Based Learning in the Digital Era

Digital disruption in the world of education refers to the impact of technology on traditional education systems and models, where the current education system is felt to need to be adjusted to the progress of the times and the needs of students. The business model of education in this digital era requires the innovation and creativity of teachers. After the Covid 19 pandemic, in addition to providing challenges in the world of education, it also provides an opportunity where students and educators are accustomed to online learning applications, teleconference applications, or collaboration applications that were previously not or rarely used by the world of Education. Many apps have been created to make online learning easier. Metaverse has been around since 2010, but due to the pandemic, the use of metaverse in learning is again being used with the development of Virtual reality, extended reality, and augmented reality technology. These three technologies can display a virtual environment just like the original environment. The method used to design metaverse-based learning is to use the ADDIE research and development model while learning development follows the stages of the Dick and Carey model. The results of field trials using survey methods and experiments on 20 junior high school students for one semester using the metaverse, resulted in a score of 4.82 with the conclusion of excellent learning material, students felt very happy, motivated to complete tasks, and always followed the learning stages designed in the form of games. Implementing the metaverse in learning can increase student engagement, creativity, technology skills, collaboration, and interaction as well as improve learning experiences that are more fun and engaging.

Investigation of student experiences with ChatGPT-supported online learning applications in higher education

The purpose of this study was to determine university students' experiences with the use of ChatGPT in online courses. The sample consisted of 84 associate degree students from a state university in Turkey. A multi-method approach was used in the study. Although quantitative data were collected using the Chatbot Usability Scale, qualitative data were collected using a semi-structured interview form that we developed. The data were analysed using descriptive and content analysis methods. According to the findings, ChatGPT exhibits advantages such as a user-friendly interface and fast, concise, relevant responses. Moreover, emphasizing its contribution to the learning process, the information provided was sufficient and topic-oriented. The understandability of the chatbot’s functions and the clarity of their communication were emphasized. However, there are disadvantages such as performance issues, frequency of errors and the risk of providing misleading information. Concerns have also been raised about the potential difficulties chatbots may face in ambiguous conversations and providing insufficient information on privacy issues. In conclusion, ChatGPT is recognised as a potentially valuable tool in education based on positive usability impressions; however, more research is needed for its safe use. Implications for practice or policy Based on positive usability impressions, students and instructors can use ChatGPT to support educational activities. ChatGPT can promote and enhance students' personalised learning experiences. ChatGPT can be used in all higher education courses. Users should be cautious about the accuracy and reliability of the answers provided by ChatGPT. Decision-makers should take precautions against risks such as privacy, ethics, confidentiality and security that may arise from using artificial intelligence in education.

The Effectiveness of Virtual Class With Zoom Meetingin Teaching Evaluation Lectures Indonesian

Covid-19 forced changes in the lecture process. Online learning is the main solution taken, so that learning continues to run well. All students conduct their lectures online, from their respective places of residence, due to Covid-19. Without being discouraged, the lecturers and students remained enthusiastic in carrying out the lectures. Virtual classth rough various applications, one of which is zoom meeting. The application of zoom meetingis still very common for students because usually lecturers teach directly face to face. The purpose of this article is to find out the effectiveness of implementing virtual class with zoom meetingin evaluating Indonesian language teaching evaluation lectures. The research data was taken using a quantitative method, namely filling out a questionnaire using the Google form and distributing it to students who were selected as research samples for the Indonesian language and literature education study program at PGRI West Sumatra University who were taking an evaluation course for teaching Indonesian in the odd semester of 2021/ In 2022 there will be 34 students. From the survey results, the research results show that zoom meetings are less effective in evaluating Indonesian language teaching lectures, however, they are already effective in virtual classlearning and can be used as online learning applications. So it can be concluded that students can still continue lectures in a virtual classor indirectly by using a zoom meetingin the Indonesian language teaching evaluation lecture process.

Impact and challenges of online learning application platforms for sustaining teaching and learning during covid-19 lockdown in Nigeria

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges requiring teachers and students to adapt to online teaching and learning, because schools were closed by governments all over the world in order to contain the spread of the virus. However, despite the advantages of continued teaching and learning during the COVID-19 lockdown, learning online is not without its attendant problems. This study sought to investigate the impact and challenges of the online application platforms for sustaining teaching and learning during the COVID-19 lockdown. Data was collected using a structured interview conducted on students of Al-Qalam University Katsina, who participated in the online learning to ascertain the impact and challenges they experienced during the process. The results of the study showed that majority of the participants agreed that online learning platforms help in sustaining lectures during the lockdown, but they prefer the traditional classroom teaching. The study identified some of the challenges for the online learning to include lack of access to fast internet service, ownership of digital devices among students, poor electricity. The study recommends that schools and the government need to invest in ICT since the lack of interest by the students might not be unconnected with the challenges identified by the study.

The Relationship Between School Well-Being with Online Learning Motivation During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Psychology Students

The role of school well-being and learning motivation is one of the factors that become success in the application of online learning. This study aims to find out how the relationship between school well-being with learning motivation in online learning. This research involved 325 students of the Faculty of Psychology, Makassar State University. This study used a simple random sampling technique to select samples from the population. The data obtained are analyzed using product moment analysis techniques. The results of the study found a positive and significant relationship between school well-being and learning motivation (r = 0.507; p = 0.000). Other findings in the study showed that by gender there was no significant difference in learning motivation score outcomes, and there were significant differences in school well-being outcomes. The results of this study show a fairly strong level of correlation, so that the higher the school well-being experienced by active students of the Faculty of Psychology, Makassar State University, the higher the level of learning motivation during students

Analysis of Online Learning Issues within the Higher Education Quality Assurance Frame: ‘Pandemic Lessons’ to Address the Hard Time Challenges

Amid the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, this study conducts a rigorous analysis of the online learning landscape within higher education. It scrutinizes the manifold issues that emerged during the era of quarantine restrictions, investigating the perspectives and experiences of students and academic staff in this transformative educational paradigm. Employing a comprehensive suite of research methodologies, including content analysis, observation, comparative analysis, questionnaires, correlation studies, and statistical and graphical methods, this research unearths the substantial challenges faced by participants in online learning. It meticulously evaluates the advantages and limitations of this pedagogical shift during the pandemic, probing into satisfaction levels regarding the quality of online instruction and the psychological aspects of adapting to new learning environments. Moreover, this study offers practical recommendations to address the identified challenges and proposes solutions. The findings serve as invaluable insights for higher education management, particularly within the framework of quality assurance, equipping administrators with the requisite tools and strategies to confront the extraordinary challenges that have arisen in contemporary higher education. These lessons gleaned from the crucible of the pandemic’s trials also hold a unique promise. The results of this research are not confined to a singular crisis but carry a profound implication: the effective application of online learning, even under the most arduous conditions. These ‘pandemic lessons’ become the guiding light for resilient education in the face of any adversity.

SURVEI PENERAPAN METODE PEMBELAJARAN DARING PADA MATA PELAJARAN PJOK DI SMK NEGERI 01 PABELAN KABUPATEN SEMARANG TAHUN PELAJARAN 2020/2021

The learning process of PJOK during the pandemic, obstacles or obstacles to online learning, and the ability to understand students in PJOK learning. This study aims to find out how the application of online learning to PJOK subjects during a pandemic.The method used is a qualitative research method. The focus and locus in this study are the teachers and learners of PJOK subjects at the State Vocational High School 01 Pabelan. Data collection is carried out using observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis is carried out descriptively by explaining, managing, describing, and interpreting the results of the study with the sentence structure of the problem under study.PJOK online learning at The State Vocational High School 01 Pabelan uses whatsapp, Google meet, and Google classroom applications to carry out learning. Online learning cannot run smoothly. There are still many obstacles and obstacles when online learning in PJOK subjects. The ability of students in understanding a material is not in accordance with what is expected by the PJOK Teacher. From the results of the study, it was concluded that online learning in PJOK subjects at the State Vocational High School 01 Pabelan, uses the Whatsapp application, Google classroom, and Google meet as learning media. The implementation of online learning is still found to be a lot of obstacles that prevent students from having difficulty understanding the PJOK learning material. Teachers must be creative in implementing online learning to attract the attention of students

Senior High School Students’ Perceptions of Online Learning During the Pandemic Era

This descriptive qualitative study is based on the implementation of online learning by the government during the pandemic era. Online learning system requires students and teachers to take advantage of existing technology to keep learning even though they do not meet each other. During the pandemic, almost all students in Indonesia experienced online learning by utilizing applications such as zoom and google meet. The purpose of this study is to discover the perceptions of XI grade students at SMA N 1 Patimuan for the academic year of 2021/2022 during the implementation of online learning in the pandemic era. All data obtained through questionnaires distributed using google form. The subjects of this study were the 112 students of XI grade at the SMA N 1 Patimuan. The study found that students felt dissatisfied and experienced some challenges during the implementation of online learning. From their point of view, the disadvantages of online classes outnumber the benefits. The lack of understanding about online learning applications, weak internet connectivity, poor interaction with others, and hard to understand the materials are the most challenges found

Conducting Hybrid Training for Teacher Professionalism at SMP Wahid Hasyim Malang

This article presents an explanation of the implementation of hybrid training as a form of teacher professional development at Wahid Hasyim Junior High School in Malang. Hybrid training is a pedagogical approach that combines online and face-to-face learning to improve the quality of education and teachers' abilities. This programme is implemented with stages (1) pre-implementation, (2) implementation and (3) post-implementation. The pre-implementation stage is passed by preparing all aspects needed. The implementation stage includes the training process which is conducted online but participants follow it simultaneously in one room. The post-implementation stage is carried out through reflections from the training instructor during the activity. This mode of training is expected to provide opportunities for teachers to explore their learning experiences widely through the application of online learning as exemplified in this training programme.

Students’ Perception Towards the Use Of “Cake Application” As A Medium to Increase Vocabulary Knowledge

Vocabulary knowledge is considered an important tool in language learning. One piece of technology that may be used to learn foreign languages is the online learning application. In this day and age of digitalization, students may access resources through the internet. Due to this, this study focuses on using Cake as a tool to increase students' understanding of math concepts in middle school. The subjects of this study are 25 students who are currently learning English. The data is then analyzed using a descriptive analysis. Data collection is done using questionnaires and surveys. Students are given questionnaires and surveys related to alternative technologies for math education, such as the online Cake application. The study's findings indicate that the online Cake application can improve students' knowledge of vocabulary in the context of vocabulary practice. It is stated that the Cake web application might serve as one alternative to address the issue of word comprehension.

A Comprehensive Overview of the Challenges and Implications of Digital Learning in Rural India During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has created unexpected challenges in India's educational landscape. Despite the New Education Policy 2020's initiatives to promote digital learning and enhance infrastructure, numerous obstacles hinder the widespread adoption of online teaching and learning. The digital divide reflects and exacerbates societal inequalities, creating a modern range where individuals are categorised based on their access to internet services. Research on online learning during the COVID-19 era in India has mainly centred on investigating the practical application of online learning and examining the effects of policies promoting online education. In this context, this study aimed to contribute to the existing knowledge by assessing and implementing online learning, particularly in rural areas where educators face unique challenges. The study comprehensively explored the barriers stemming from the digital divide, striving to promote educational equity and overcome obstacles hindering inclusive education nationwide. The study method involved extensive literature searches and consultations with experts, primarily focusing on analytically evaluating scientific databases and empirical or perspective papers addressing disparities that emerged during lockdowns, affecting students and educators in remote regions.

Teacher Strategy in Teaching English During Covid-19 Pandemic for the Eighth Grade Students at SMP Baitul Arqom Balung

Corona virus, also known as COVID-19, has been causing havoc around the world since the end of 2019. The pandemic situation has completely replaced the way of teaching English method from face-to-face learning into online teaching. This research aims to investigate the teachers’ strategies in using online learning platform and the challenges in implementing their strategies during Covid-19 pandemic through online learning platforms". The design of this study was qualitative approach. This study involves English teacher of SMP Baitul Arqom Balung as the inteviewee. The data was collected through documentation and interview. Based on observation the researcher found that the online learning application used in SMP Baitul Arqom Balung was a WhatsApp, Google Form, Zoom, Google classroom. In conclusion, the researcher found strategies had applied by student teachers in teaching English online. Those strategies as follows: Explaining the material by using several devices, checking of students’ understanding, and giving the assignment.

Analysis of Online Learning Applications During The Covid-19 Pandemic

This study aims to analyze the perceptions of English language education students towards applications that are used effectively and the most effective applications for online learning in the era of the Covid-19 pandemic. This research uses the SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) method. The subjects of this study were 105 sixth-semester students of English Language Education at UIN Sultan Maulana Hasanudin Banten. The instrument used in this study was a questionnaire. Analyze data using descriptive statistics and structural equation modeling in inferential statistics. The findings showed that students had a positive or positive perception of effective applications for online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. Based on the findings, it can be seen that the application used by students in online learning in this pandemic era is very effective because the distance learning process has become easier with the application. Then 77% of respondents said that the most efficient application used in online learning is Google Meet because, technically, Google Meet is easier to use, does not require much internet costs, does not interfere when online learning, and is convenient to use.

THE IMPACT OF INQUIRY-BASED ONLINE LEARNING WITH VIRTUAL LABORATORIES ON STUDENTS’ SCIENTIFIC ARGUMENTATION SKILLS

Scientific argumentation is a higher-order thinking skill that is a major focus in education in the 21st century. This is a skill that plays an important role in knowledge construction which in reality is rarely implemented in science learning. The facts show that most students have low scientific argumentation skills and still need to be improved. In improving scientific argumentation skills, the learning design used must give students more opportunities to build and criticize arguments, make claims, and use evidence in the process of reasoning based on inquiry activities. Based on the results of previous research, it is known that inquiry-based learning has extraordinary potential in developing students’ scientific argumentation skills. Interestingly, no research has been found that reveals the effect of inquiry-based online learning on students’ scientific argumentation skills. Therefore, this study aims to determine the impact of inquiry-based online learning with a virtual laboratory on students’ scientific argumentation skills. This study uses a onegroup pretest-posttest design with n-gain analysis. The results of this study indicate that the application of inquiry-based online learning with a virtual laboratory can improve students’ scientific argumentation skills. Uniquely, this only significantly impacts the claim, evidence, and reasoning components, but not the counterclaim and rebuttal components.

ONLINE LEARNING THROUGH ZOOM MEETING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AT A HIGHER EDUCATION IN SUMEDANG

In the midst of the Covid-19 epidemic, many sectors are affected including education sectors. Teaching-learning activities are commanded to be held online, one of which is through Zoom Meeting application. The purposes of this research are to investigate the perceptions of lecturer and students towards online learning using Zoom meeting, to find out the advantages and disadvantages of online learning through Zoom meetings, and to figure out the students' participation during online learning through Zoom meetings. A descriptive qualitative method is used in this study. To collect the data, some techniques are used involving questionnaire, observation, and semi-structured interview. The questionnaire adapted from Roudlotun Nurul Laili and Muhammad Nasir (2020) and Minhas, et al (2021) was distributed to the fourth semester students and the lecturer of a private university in Sumedang. The findings show that the perceptions of students and lecturer about Zoom Meeting as an online learning application media are very diverse, but this Zoom Meeting application is arguably still effective for online learning. There are some advantages of online learning through Zoom Meeting, such as its flexibility to be used anywhere and on any type of gadget and its beneficial features that make easy for learning activities to take place. Apart from that, there are also disadvantages of using Zoom Meeting as a learning medium. The results show that it wastes a lot of internet data and the internet connection is not stable. The students participate more actively in a smaller scale of class or breakout room than in a large class during online learning.

Virtual Laboratory Media Training at Muhammadiyah Langsa High School in Supporting The Independent Curriculum

Learning media has a very close relationship with the independent curriculum. As a curriculum that gives students the freedom to choose and determine the direction of their learning, an independent curriculum requires appropriate learning media to support and facilitate this freedom. The learning media used in this service activity is virtual laboratory media as a learning media that can be a solution to the problem of learning loss. The aim of this service activity process is to provide an explanation that is presented by presenting material about the importance of technology in learning, introducing examples of technology that can be used in the virtual practicum learning process. To carry out training in creating practical learning media based on simulation and animation media in accordance with the materials contained in science subjects which can be used in online science practicum learning. Carrying out training on creating a YouTube channel to uploading materials and getting YouTube links for materials that have been uploaded on the channel to sharing YouTube links with science teachers through online learning applications used such as Google Classroom. The method used in service activities is the service learning method with 4 activity stages, namely the Investigation Stage, Preparation Stage, Action Stage and Reflection Stage. The results of community service activities at SMA Muhammadiyah Langsa which were given to teachers and students had a positive impact on the use of virtual laboratory media applications to support the Merdeka curriculum

A Study on the Application of Online Speaking Class in Remote Areas: Is the Implementation of the Principle of Education for All Achieved?

Studies on blended and online learning have mostly focused on information and communication technology accessibility. This study investigated aspects other than ICT when students joined the Speaking Class blended and online from remote areas during the COVID-19 Pandemic. This study employed a mixed-method case study. The purposive sampling technique was used to choose two groups of students who enrolled in Speaking Classes at the English Department in the 2020/2021 academic year as the study's sample. The first group (Group A), which included eighteen (18) students, attended fourteen online speaking lectures, whereas the second group (Group B), which included twenty-two (22) students, attended blended learning lectures. The student's achievements in speaking abilities were described. Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and interviews were used to obtain information about students' problems, and the data were analysed using content analysis. The data analysis revealed that Group B students performed better than Group A students in terms of learning outcomes. The findings of the data analysis from the interviews and focus groups reveal that some problems were encountered, including; 1) interference from family members; 2) absence of a study room; 3) financial difficulty; 4) absence of peers; 5) difficulty to get local transportation; and 6) problem to concentrate. These findings suggest that the applied online learning system has not been able to meet the principles of education for all during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Solutions to the application of online learning in remote areas, highlighting the roles of the local government, are forwarded.

Decision Support System for Determining the Best Online Learning Application Using the Weighted Product Method (WPM)

This article discusses the use of the Weighted Product (WP) Method in a Decision Support System to determine the best online learning application. The goal is to help users choose a learning app that suits their needs and preferences. Relevant criteria, such as user interface, learning content, interactive features, difficulty level, and subscription price, are identified and assigned relative weights. This study uses data from various online learning apps to train the WP model and rank the apps based on the highest scores. The experimental results show that the WP method successfully identifies the best online learning apps with high accuracy, allowing users to have an effective and efficient learning experience according to their individual goals. Thus, this SDM can be an effective guide for users in making informed decisions to meet their education and learning needs

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.