Student's Learning Motivation and Interest; the Effectiveness of Online Learning during COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Online learning is one of the solutions needed by educators and students in the COVID pandemic 19 periods that occurred in February 2020. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of online learning using the zoom cloud meeting application as an alternative to solving the problem of student learning activities at Nurul Jadid University in COVID-19 pandemic period. This research method uses descriptive qualitative research methods using survey techniques. The instruments used were observation, questionnaires, and interview online. Based on the results of the questionnaire the effectiveness of online learning using the zoom cloud meeting application reached 93.75% followed by the results of interviews and observations that can increase student motivation and learning interest.