Implementation of online learning during the covid-19 epidemic in Indonesia: Assessment of higher education students' use and implementation of online learning technology

Abstract

By the end of 2019, the Covid-19 virus was causing concern around the world. It quickly claimed Indonesian government attention - especially as the government was already anticipating a spread of online education technology around the world that was already underway. The Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture appealed to educators for help in the creation of online programs. Researchers have tried to assess the ability of Indonesian tertiary level students to adapt to and implement online education technology. Several Indonesian universities participated in this survey. A Likert 5 item questionnaire is using to construct a "TRI" index (Index of technological preparedness). Data analysis employed descriptive statistics. Results suggest that many tertiary-level students happily agree to online lectures. Respondents were in happy agreement that online education removes inhibitions of time and distance. However, there were quite a several students who expressed anxiety at being unable to connect with necessary networks at specific times of the day. This level of insecurity in the students is different from and separate from any other feelings of dissatisfaction with the course of lectures provided.