E-learning as an Adaptation Strategy in Facing Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case study on the 2018 and 2019-generation students of Post Graduate Sociology Department, University of Indonesia

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10.2991/assehr.k.201219.007How to use a DOI?

Keywords

E-learning, Covid-19, strategic adaptation, University of Indonesia

Abstract

Covid-19 has resulted in social activities limitation by the Indonesia government, one of which is related to teaching and learning activities in the university. The Sociology Department of the University of Indonesia took steps by replacing usual lectures to online lectures or E-learning. Unlike usual lectures, E-learning suddenly challenges students to change their study habits. According to that statement, the research question was “how was the adaptation strategy undertaken by the Sociology Department of the University of Indonesia related to the teaching and learning process during the COVID-19 pandemic?” Thus, the aim of research is to apply the adaptation strategies, according to Smith’s (1986) concept regarding an action plan at a certain period of time, group or the whole human being as an effort in steps with inside and outside their capabilities. E-learning concept by Horton (2010) is all forms of information and computer technology in creating learning experiences (formulated, organized, and created through internet devices).This research uses quantitative methods. The results show that lectures with the E-learning system were not effective with a score of 2.84 within a 1-5 scale. The Obstacles show the difficulties in the understanding materials, unstable signals, unsupported devices, and psychological problems. The E-learning barriers strategies commonly taken to overcome the obstacles are to ask colleagues for help, to search for the references using google searching engine, and to get social support from colleagues and families. The University of Indonesia E-learning system has not worked effectively yet. For this reason, contextual solutions are still needed to develop teaching and learning systems in order to remain effective despite the challenges during Covid-19 pandemic.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Rifka Annisa
AU  - Syarfina Mahya Nadila
AU  - Syifa Andini Salsabila
AU  - Syora Alya Eka Putri
AU  - Hakiki Nurmajesti
PY  - 2020
DA  - 2020/12/21
TI  - E-learning as an Adaptation Strategy in Facing Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case study on the 2018 and 2019-generation students of Post Graduate Sociology Department, University of Indonesia
BT  - Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Social and Political Sciences (ICOSAPS 2020)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 40
EP  - 44
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.201219.007
DO  - 10.2991/assehr.k.201219.007
ID  - Annisa2020
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