Online Learning Policy Research Articles

Kebijakan Pembelajaran Daring Ditengah Pandemi Covid-19 Di Sekolah Menengah Atas Negeri 11 di Kabupaten Bone

Referring to the Circular of the Minister of Education and Culture Number 3 of 2020 concerning Prevention of COVID-19 in Education Units, and Number 36962/MPK.A/HK/2020, teaching and learning activities are also carried out online in order to prevent the spread of Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19). . A number of local governments have also closed schools to anticipate the spread of COVID-19. As part of the solution, learning in schools is replaced with learning in the network (online), or familiarly called online. Online learning is a learning system that is not carried out face to face, but uses a platform that can help the teaching and learning process that is carried out even though it is distanced. The purpose of online learning is to provide quality learning services in a massive and open network in order to reach more and wider study space enthusiasts. The implementation of online learning policies in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic at 11 state high schools in Bone Regency was carried out based on central government regulations and then continued with circulars from the Bone Regency regional government which remained based on policies that had been set by the central government, the implementation of learning Online learning at SMAN 11 Bone Regency is carried out by utilizing several online-based learning platforms or applications, namely Zoom and WhatsAap. Evaluation of Online Learning Policies Amid the Covid-19 Pandemic At State High School 11 In Bone Regency, the school carried out an evaluation so that it could find out the obstacles found during the online learning process and look for solutions related to the obstacles found so that online learning could be carried out properly

ANALISIS PELAKSANAAN KEBIJAKAN PEMBELAJARAN DARING PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 DI SMA BAKTI SETIA NANGA PINOH KABUPATEN MELAWI

This study aims (1) Analyzing the implementation of online learning policies, (2) describes the problem of the implementation of online learning faced by teachers, aligna and parents (3) describing the teacher strategy in overcoming the problem of online learning (4) describing the use of digital facilities and media Teachers in Online Learning (5) Describe Persipan Teachers in Penencanan, Implementation Process, and Assessment / Evaluation in Online Learners. This research is located at Bhakti Loyal Nanga Pinoh High School using a qualitative research method of qualitative description approach, the data source from the principal, deputy curriculum, and subject teacher. Research instruments use, observation sheets, interview sheets and documentation. Data collection techniques through observation, interviews, documentation. Data processing steps include: data reduction, data classification, data display, data interpretation and conclusion withdrawal. The research findings show (1) the implementation of the learning policy of the Covid-19 pandemic period was carried out flexibly in two ways, namely in the network and outside the network. The implementation of learning in the network (online) uses the Google Classroom, Google Form and WhatsApp application. While luring learning is carried out with limited face-to-face and hourly. In limited face-to-face learning, the teacher explains the subject matter broadly and gives assignments to students to be done in their homes. (2) The problems faced by teachers, students and parents of students in online learning are constrained by technology, namely not all students have seriousness / gadgets and the internet. (3) The strategy carried out by the teacher is to carry out learning in two ways, namely online and luring in overcoming the problem of online learning (4) digital media used by teachers in online learning using computer programs and software such as digital videos, video games , web pages and websites, including social media; Data and databases, digital audio, such as MP3, MP4 and e-books, in addition, supporting factors in learning at the Covid-19 pandemic period are good school management, high quality teachers and disciplined students and school facilities and infrastructure adequate. (5) In carrying out teacher learning to plan online learning and luring. The plan for implementing online learning contains core competencies, competency standards and indicators of competency achievement, by referring to learning objectives and material descriptions, teachers make tasks and questions about learning evaluations to guide students in the independent learning process and measure their learning outcomes. Based on research findings, it can be concluded that the implementation of online learning policies during the Covid-19 pandemic period will be effective and supported by good school management.

The Online Learning Policies in UIN Suska Riau During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This research was carried out after the implementation of online learning policies during the COVID-19 pandemic, which was associated with various obstacles in the learning process. The research was conducted at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim (UIN Suska) in Riau. The objectives of this research were: 1) to determine how online learning policies were implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic; and 2) to examine the barriers to implementing these policies. This study used qualitative descriptive methods and Van Meter and Van Horn’s policy implementation models. The findings indicated that the online learning policies were successfully implemented, even though they were not optimally carried out. The barriers to implementation were inadequate connectivity speeds, lack of enthusiasm and response from students during the learning process, the increasing burden of internet quota, and unfavorable environmental conditions.
 Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic, implementation, online learning

Investigating the use of YouTube as virtual teaching medium in ELT among non-English students

Since the COVID-19 pandemic came up suddenly to this world, everything takes a drastic turn. The Ministry of Education and Culture Republic of Indonesia reacted to this issue by making an online learning policy Number 3 of 2020 on Prevention of COVID-19 in the Education Unit. Many education institutions adopted this policy by creating online tools such as YouTube as a resource of transition from face-to-face learning to virtual learning since it is seen as a popular medium used in online classes. This research investigates the use of YouTube as a medium in the English 1 course for non-English students at one of State Islamic University in Salatiga. YouTube is an online learning platform that enables lecturers and students to upload, view, share, and even interact through the comments column in the learning videos. A descriptive qualitative method is used to achieve the objective of the research, which involved three classes from the Early Childhood Islamic Education study program, the Islamic Elementary School study program, and the Islamic Religious Education study program as the objects in this research. The researcher limits the content of YouTube from the channel "AR," while the materials are about Degree of Comparison and Collocation. Students' responses from those three classes in the YouTube column have been analyzed to investigate the findings. The finding shows that YouTube brings a good impact on non-English students in ELT. This finding is supported by the result of the analysis answer sheet of the quiz from students, the survey on students’ perception, and other comments about the materials on the YouTube comment column. Finally, it can be concluded that YouTube can be an effective virtual teaching medium in ELT among non-English students at IAIN Salatiga based on the result of survey by respondents.

GHOSTING DALAM PEMBELAJARAN ONLINE: SEBUAH PERSPEKTIF DARI SISI TUTOR

The Covid-19 pandemic caused many significant changes in the learning system. By the implementation of online learning policies, it raises its own problematics until the emergence of ghosting phenomena in learning. The ghosting phenomenon is seen as the inactivity of students in online learning. This study is a type of quantitative descriptive research using survey method with a sample of 1,974 tutors at the Open University. The data was collected through questionnaire instruments shared online with tutors. The questionnaire instrument is an open question and there is also a likert scale. As a support, also conducted interviews with several tutors. The sampling technique used is a random sampling technique. The results of this study inform that 94.43% of tutors have experienced the phenomenon of ghosting carried out by students while 5.57% stated that there is no ghosting phenomenon in online learning. Of the 94.43% who stated the occurrence of the ghosting phenomenon, 31.05% of them think that ghosting is a phenomenon of student inactivity in online learning (not responding when called and invited to discuss), 20.62% of other tutors believe the same thing even admits that the ghosting phenomenon is common in online learning, other tutors also revealed some things related to ghosting in online learning. Thus, learning strategies are needed to overcome the phenomenon of ghosting in online learning.

Developing Android-Based Interactive E-Modules on Trigonometry to Enhance the Learning Motivation of Students

The development of technology is growing very rapidly, then it should be used for improving many important aspects of our daily life, such as learning innovation. This study aims to develop an android-based interactive e-module on trigonometries’ topic to enhance the learning motivation of students. The topic of trigonometry is chosen because it lacks to be discussed. Many Android-based interactive e-modules are generally limited on numbers. On the other hand, online learning policies during pandemics make many students feel bored, one of which is because the learning applied by the learning media or methods chosen by teachers is monotonous and less attractive. The contents of this e-module consist of learning outcomes, material descriptions, learning videos, and quizzes. The method in this study is Research and Development with the ADDIE model. The ADDIE model has five stages: Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The main key in this method is the iteration process. Before the trial, the e-module is validated by substantial experts and learning media’s experts. The substantial experts gave a score of 4.32 out of 5 which indicates the modules are valid substantially. The learning media’s expert gave a score of 4.18 out of 5 which indicates the modules are very valid. Then, these e-modules are implemented into small classes and large classes. The practicality and the effectiveness of these e-modules are measured. The practicality of these e-modules in the small class has a score 4.18 out of 5, while it has a score of 4.28 out of 5 in the large class. The effectiveness of this e-modules in small class have score 4.28 out of 5, while it has score 4.31 out of 5 in a large class. These results indicate that android-based interactive e-modules are effective and recommended to be used in the teaching-learning process on trigonometry.The development of technology is growing very rapidly, then it should be used for improving many important aspects of our daily life, such as learning innovation. This study aims to develop an android-based interactive e-module on trigonometries’ topic to enhance the learning motivation of students. The topic of trigonometry is chosen because it lacks to be discussed. Many android-based interactive e-modules are generally limited on numbers. On the other hand, online learning policies during pandemic make many students feel bored, one of which is because the learning applied by the learning media or methods chosen by teachers is monotonous and less attractive. The contents of this e-module consist of learning outcomes, material descriptions, learning videos, and quizzes. The method in this study is Research and Development with the ADDIE model. The ADDIE model has five stages: Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The main key in this method is the iteration process. Before the trial, the e-module is validated by substancial experts and learning media’s experts. The substancial experts gave a score 4.32 out of 5 which indicates the modules are valid substancially. The learning media’s expert gave a score 4.18 out of 5 which indicates the modules are very valid. Then, this e-modules is implemented into small class and large class. The practicality and the effectiveness of this e-modules are measured. The practicality of this e-modues in the small class have score 4.18 out of 5, while it have score 4.28 out of 5 in the large class. The effectiveness of this e-modules in small class have score 4.28 out of 5, while it have score 4.31 out of 5 in large class. These results indicate that android-based interactive e-modules are effective and recommended to be used in teaching-learning process on trigonometry.

ANALISIS PEMBELAJARAN DARING DI MADRASAH ALIYAH AN-NUR BENER MERIAH

Since the issuance of the circular letter of the Minister of Education and Culture on March 24, 2020, regarding the implementation of education in the emergency period of the spread of COVID-19, the learning process has been carried out throughout Indonesia online. This study aims to determine the implementation and process of making online learning policies, the media used in online learning, and the assessment carried out in online learning at Madrasah Aliyah An-Nur Bener Meriah. The research method used in this research is descriptive qualitative research, data collection techniques are carried out by means of observation, interviews and documentation, while the data is analyzed using qualitative analysis. This study resulted in findings in the form of the implementation of online learning at Madrasah Aliyah An-Nur Bener Meriah since April 2020 after a discussion was held by the head of the madrasa with stakeholders. There are several media used in online learning at Madrasah Aliyah An-Nur Bener Meriah, including Whatsapp, Google Classroom, Zoom Meeting. Assessment is carried out in a formative, fair, objective and transparent manner to get feedback from students and parents.

Learning management strategy new normal era

The Covid-19 pandemic has an impact on various sectors of life, including in learning activities. The government as a decision maker makes policies to carry out online learning activities in order to slow the spread of Covid-19. Principals as leaders in learning activities require the right strategy in implementing online learning that supports government policies. The strategy used in school management in the era of new habits due to the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to be able to maintain the quality of learning activities as in the pre-pandemic period in the schools they lead. The purpose of this study was to determine the principal’s leadership strategy in dealing with learning in the era of new habits. The method used was a qualitative method. From the results of the study, it can be concluded that the principal’s leadership strategies in dealing with learning in the new era of habits is; 1) to make online learning policies in schools by involving relevant teachers and school officials; 2) to improve the facilities and quality of ICT infrastructure in learning activities in schools; 3) to improve the quality of human resources in integrating IT for learning activities; 4) to communicate with parents or guardians of students; 5) to provide understanding to students about online learning activities; 6) to be ready and open in dealing with the changes in learning activities in the future.

THE IMPACT OF STUDENTS’ MENTAL HEALTH IN ENGLISH ONLINE LEARNING DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC AT SMA NEGERI 2 SOJOL

The global pandemic that set by the World Health Organization on January 30, 2020 as a result of the new disease of Covid-19 has made many major changes, one of them in education where learning system are done through online. Online learning policies during the Covid-19 pandemic are the main solution to keeping the learning process going.This thesis aims to find out what impact of English online learning has on students' mental health during the covid-19 pandemic at SMA Negeri 2 Sojol and To find out what factors hindered students in the process of English online learning at SMA Negeri 2 Sojol. In this research, the researcher applied a descriptive qualitative research which were located at SMA Negeri 2 Sojol. Data sources obtained through primary and secondary data. Data collection techniques used are questionnaire and interviews. Based on the results of the questioner showed that they tend to just felt bored, difficult to concentrate, feelings of fear or worry if they are unable to collect tasks on time as well as their difficulty in understanding the material when English online learning during the covid-19 pandemic. Where it is caused by several factors such as poor internet network, residential environment and also monotonous teaching techniques from English teachers.

Online Learning Policies and Indonesian Language Learning Constraints during the Covid-19 Pandemic

This research aims to analyze online learning policies and the problems of obstacles of teachers, learners, and parents in learning Indonesian in the covid-19 pandemic. This type of research is a case study at Muhammadiyah 4 Yogyakarta Junior High School and literature study using secondary data collected through books, journals, websites, and other sources related to research problems. Data collection uses interview techniques and document analysis. Data analysis uses qualitative descriptive techniques, consisting of data collection and subtraction, data presentation, and conclusion withdrawal. The results showed that the distance learning policy implemented at Muhammadiyah Junior High School 4 Yogyakarya was in accordance with the Circular Letter (SE) of the Ministry of Education No. 4 of 2020 on the Implementation of Education Policy in the Emergency Period of The Spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). The policies implemented include policies to provide student learning experiences, provide life skills education, learning in accordance with student conditions, the process of awarding assessments, and the process of Admission of New Learners (PPDB) and School Operational Assistance (BOS). On the other hand, there are also learning obstacles for teachers, learners, and parents in Indonesian learning experienced during the diverse covid-19 pandemic. Teacher constraints are on aspects of the use of learning applications, weak internet network access, unpreparedness with online learning media, learning materials that cannot be applied optimally, and research to learners. Student constraints are on aspects of inadequate learning facilities, weak internet access, inactivity in following learning, psychological conditions of stress and boredom, many tasks, and difficulties in operating learning applications. Parental constraints are on socio-economic aspects and supervision or mentoring of children in online learning at home.

KECEMASAN DAN SELF EFFICACY TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN MAHASISWA MENGIKUTI PEMBELAJARAN DARING

The COVID-19 phenomenon has an impact on the implementation of education, one of which is online learning policies. This new regulation resulted in students having to adapt to the new system which had several challenges in its implementation. This study aims to determine the effect of anxiety and self-efficacy on students' ability to participate in online learning. This research is a quantitative research using explanatory research survey method, using a cross sectional approach. The statistical test used for the analysis was chi square at the 95% confidence level (? = 5%). The results showed that there was an influence of anxiety and self-efficacy on the ability of students to participate in online learning with each p value = 0.001.

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ONLINE LEARNING POLICY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AT DHARMAWANGSA UNIVERSITY

This study aims to determine (1) to describe the online learning policy at Dharmawangsa University, (2) Describe and analyze the Implementation of Online Learning Policies During the COVID-19 Pandemic Period at Dharmawangsa University., (3) Describe whether there are any obstacles during the online learning process (4) Describe what inputs can be taken from student complaints about the online learning process at Dharmawangsa University. Data collection techniques in research using interview techniques and documentation. The data analysis technique used in this research is qualitative analysis through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results of this study indicate that (1) Dharmawangsasudang University followed the instructions of the Ministry of Education and Culture SE No. 5 of 2020 and SE of Higher Education No. 1 of 2020 and was following these instructions. (2) Lecturers and teaching staff at Dharmawangasa University also know the Circular. However, it is not comprehensive (3) The implementation of online learning policies during the COVID-19 pandemic at Dharmawangsa University, most of the lecturers answered less effectively, especially when taking lessons where the courses required doing practicum or practice so that they could not run under learning outcomes. (4 ) There are significant obstacles when the online learning process is carried out, including uneven network connections in the student's residential area and insufficient internet quota in carrying out the online learning. (5) As for input from complaints submitted by students during the learning policy online during the pandemic, including uneven network connections and the lack of quotas owned by students.

Application of Project Based Learning Insect Characteristics Around Lake Tondano in Entomology Course

The online learning policy was implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic in various countries around the world. Problems arise in learning biology that requires laboratory experiment activities. This research provides an innovation in entomology learning with a project-based learning method using insect biodiversity in the local ecosystem, namely Lake Tondano. This study aims to determine the ability of science process skills and student responses using the project-based learning method. Project-based learning is one of the methods established for the independent learning process to learn the independent curriculum. The research was conducted with an exploratory, descriptive research method. Science process skills and student project products are measured using a rubric. Student learning outcomes are measured using quiz questions with the google form application.Meanwhile, student responses were measured using a questionnaire. The study results showed that the science process skills of students who were taught using the Project-based learning method were in the good and very good categories. The resulting project output is a practical guide based on the assessment rubric which is in good and very good grades. Student responses regarding the application of Project based learning in entomology courses are in the agree and strongly agree categories. Student learning outcomes showed an average in the good and very good categories. The application of project-based learning can stimulate the ability of science processes and student learning outcomes in entomology courses. Project-based learning is very appropriate to be applied to fields of science that require a lot of experimental activities. Because it is carried out in small research groups, the project-based learning method is appropriate for learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Efektivitas dan Efisiensi Biaya Pendidikan Selama Masa Pandemi Covid – 19 Pada SMA Di Kabupaten Mandailing Natal

The existence of the covid 19 pandemic forced the government to issue an online learning policy. This will certainly have a significant impact on the utilization and allocation of education costs that have been budgeted and outlined in the School Work Plan both on RKAS sourced from BOS funds and Education Development Contribution funds sourced from parents of students. This study aims to see firsthand the utilization of education funds during the Covid 19 period whether it has been effective and efficient. This study uses descriptive qualitative methods. Data obtained from 24 principals bendaraha at high school in Mandailing Natal district in 2021 by spreading the questionnaire through Google format and interviews. It found that schools were not fully prepared to utilize funds effectively and efficiently. It is also inseparable from the uncertainty until when online learning ends because of the changing information (depending on the status of each region based on the level of emergency) about limited face-to-face learning schedules and new life adaptations. But allocating the cost of education in each school meets the 8 National Standards of Education even though the allocation of each SNP is uneven because of differentneeds. The transfer of financing from RKAS that has been prepared at the beginning of the year due to changes in the learning system and changes in BOS juknis. The transfer of extracurricular activities, the doubling of exam questions is eliminated and diverted to maintenance and replacement activities, the purchase of medical devices and materials such as thermoguns, handsanitizers, masks and disinfectants. Financing during the Covid-19 pandemic in general experienced significant changes in allocating rather than in the amount of funds spent. In normal times there are scouting, extracurricular sports and student council activities diverted into maintenance and reimbursement funds. The cost of subscriptions and services such as electricity has decreased but new costs such as data plans for teachers and education personnel have fallen. The cost of developing educators and education personnel has also increased due to the development of competencies followed by teachers online.

Efektivitas dan Efisiensi Biaya Pendidikan Selama Masa Pandemi Covid – 19 Pada SMA Di Kabupaten Mandailing Natal

The existence of the covid 19 pandemic forced the government to issue an online learning policy. This will certainly have a significant impact on the utilization and allocation of education costs that have been budgeted and outlined in the School Work Plan both on RKAS sourced from BOS funds and Education Development Contribution funds sourced from parents of students. This study aims to see firsthand the utilization of education funds during the Covid 19 period whether it has been effective and efficient. This study uses descriptive qualitative methods. Data obtained from 24 principals bendaraha at high school in Mandailing Natal district in 2021 by spreading the questionnaire through Google format and interviews. It found that schools were not fully prepared to utilize funds effectively and efficiently. It is also inseparable from the uncertainty until when online learning ends because of the changing information (depending on the status of each region based on the level of emergency) about limited face-to-face learning schedules and new life adaptations. But allocating the cost of education in each school meets the 8 National Standards of Education even though the allocation of each SNP is uneven because of differentneeds. The transfer of financing from RKAS that has been prepared at the beginning of the year due to changes in the learning system and changes in BOS juknis. The transfer of extracurricular activities, the doubling of exam questions is eliminated and diverted to maintenance and replacement activities, the purchase of medical devices and materials such as thermoguns, handsanitizers, masks and disinfectants. Financing during the Covid-19 pandemic in general experienced significant changes in allocating rather than in the amount of funds spent. In normal times there are scouting, extracurricular sports and student council activities diverted into maintenance and reimbursement funds. The cost of subscriptions and services such as electricity has decreased but new costs such as data plans for teachers and education personnel have fallen. The cost of developing educators and education personnel has also increased due to the development of competencies followed by teachers online.

Potensi Model Joyful Learning Berbantuan Media Aplikasi Quizizz Terhadap Motivasi dan Hasil Belajar

Corona virus which has become a pandemic in Indonesia prompted the Minister of Education and Culture to issue a letter that the implementation of education during the COVID-19 emergency on March 24, 2020, was carried out online. Along with implementing the online learning policy at home mandated by the government, the role usually carried out by the education unit has now changed its function in the family unit. Because teaching activities are the core and implementation of learning, the quality of education and graduates are influenced by the teaching and learning process. Therefore, the researcher believes online teaching should get special attention, so students do not feel pressured and frustrated. Teachers can also learn according to their goals with syllabi and lesson plans. Learning that can provide new impetus in the learning process during a pandemic is fun learning, which is the choice, namely the joyful learning model. And so that this fun learning materializes for the learning process, a supportive media is needed, namely Quizizz. This study aims to analyze the motivation and learning outcomes of students who use the writing method of literature study or literature study by analyzing 20 journals, namely 14 national journals and 6 international journals. The analysis results in previous studies found that using the joyful learning model assisted by the Quizizz application potentially could increase students' motivation and learning outcomes during online learning during the covid-19 pandemic

Student Perceptions on Online Learning for Indonesian General Course In The Pandemic Covid-19 Phase

The Covid-19 pandemic has had an impact on the education sector. The government's efforts to break the chain of the spread of the Covid-19, which is growing massively, is by implementing an online learning policy. This study aims to determine student perceptions of online learning for Indonesian general courses in the Covid-19 pandemic phase. This study uses a survey method approach with a descriptive nature which aims to describe the situation or phenomenon that occurs. The subjects of this study were Sebelas Maret University students who were active in the odd semester of the 2021/2022 academic year, totaling 124 students. Data collection techniques were carried out by distributing questionnaires filled out online by students. The results showed that online learning can be accessed easily (66.1% agree), provide high learning motivation (48.4% agree and 48.4% disagree), online learning does not provide high learning motivation (50.8 % agree), carried out on time according to the study schedule (63.7% agree), learning materials are presented in accordance with the syllabus (71.8% agree), the lecturer responds to questions and opinions that arise (64.5 % agree), the lecturer gives you the opportunity to give questions or opinions (62.9% agree), online learning makes me believe the value of the Indonesian general courses that are followed increases (67.7% agree), the media/application used is very good easy to use (78.2% agree), easy to collect assignments and exams online (69.4% agree). It can be concluded that online learning for Indonesian general courses in the Covid-19 pandemi phase received a good response from students and it is recommended that lecturers always provide motivation to students.

An Analysis of Students' Experience in the Use of Moodle in Writing Class during Pandemic Covid-19

Covid-19 has been declared a worldwide pandemic. The government implemented learning from home to preserve the health of students and school stakeholders. The writing class is frequently conducted through a face-to-face learning scheme. It encouraged learners to interact with their lecturers and receive the materials as well as the feedback directly. Along with the university's online learning policy, Moodle evolved as one of several tools for managing online learning, particularly in writing classes. It constitutes certain limitations on the teaching-learning process. Students had new experiences as a result of the quick changes in the learning scheme. The researchers aimed to investigate how the students experienced using Moodle in writing class during pandemic COVID 19 and to investigate students’ perception of the effectiveness of using Moodle in writing class. This research is qualitative research. The writer used the phenomenology approach. The participants were 23 students from the fourth semester of the English education department Universitas Bhinneka PGRI. Interview and questionnaire were used by the researchers in collecting the data. Data analysis can be described in three stages as Organizing and familiarizing and Coding and reducing, and Interpreting and representing. The data was presented in a descriptive form to capture the explanations, thoughts, and experiences of the participants. Based on the students' experiences, the results show that using Moodle in writing class benefited students in a variety of ways, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, there are certain problems that students encountered. Despite their difficulties, they were able to overcome problems. According to the students' perceptions, the use of Moodle in the writing class was generally well-received. According to the majority of students, Moodle is effective in writing class, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Reconsidering the Mandatory in Ontario Online Learning Policies

In March 2019, the Ontario government announced that commencing in 2023-24, secondary school students (Grades 9-12) would be required to gain four of 30 graduation credits through online courses. At the time of the policy pronouncement, these four credits (or courses) would become the first mandatory online courses in Canadian K-12 education. The policy decision and process were challenged publicly, and the educational context changed quickly with the ensuing contingencies of the global pandemic. The policy was subsequently revised and, at present, Ontario requires two mandatory online secondary school credits for graduation, which is twice the requirement of any other North American jurisdiction. In this study, the researchers employ a critical policy analysis framework to examine the concept of mandatory online learning in Ontario through multiple temporal contexts. First, they examine Ontario’s mandatory online learning policy prior to the shutdown of Ontario schools during the 2020-2021 global pandemic. Next, they examine aspects of Ontario’s mandatory online learning policy in K-12 during the emergency remote learning phase of the pandemic. In the final section, the authors provide a retrospective analysis of the decisions around mandatory e-learning policy and explore policy options going forward for mandatory e-learning in the K-12 sector post-pandemic.

THE IMPACT OF STUDENTS’ MENTAL HEALTH IN ENGLISH ONLINE LEARNING DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC AT SMA NEGERI 2 SOJOL

The global pandemic that set by the World Health Organization on January 30, 2020 as a result of the new disease of Covid-19 has made many major changes, one of them in education where learning system are done through online. Online learning policies during the Covid-19 pandemic are the main solution to keeping the learning process going.This thesis aims to find out what impact of English online learning has on students' mental health during the covid-19 pandemic at SMA Negeri 2 Sojol and To find out what factors hindered students in the process of English online learning at SMA Negeri 2 Sojol. In this research, the researcher applied a descriptive qualitative research which were located at SMA Negeri 2 Sojol. Data sources obtained through primary and secondary data. Data collection techniques used are questionnaire and interviews. Based on the results of the questioner showed that they tend to just felt bored, difficult to concentrate, feelings of fear or worry if they are unable to collect tasks on time as well as their difficulty in understanding the material when English online learning during the covid-19 pandemic. Where it is caused by several factors such as poor internet network, residential environment and also monotonous teaching techniques from English teachers.