Online learning in higher education during the Covid-19 pandemic: A case study in the Department of Electrical Engineering, Universitas Negeri Semarang

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S. Sunardiyo

2021 IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science Vol. 700 Issue 1 Conference paper Cited by 12 Quartile

Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic that hit the world has posed significant challenges for the world of higher education globally. The main challenge that is very urgent and inevitable for lecturing at the university is face-to-face in class but must be taught online. Online teaching and learning implies a certain pedagogical content knowledge, especially related to designing and organizing for a better learning experience and creating a different learning environment, and the role of information technology. This article, concludes that five things play a role in online learning, namely first, a reliable information technology facility to support access to online learning; Second, the need for teachers to make variations and innovations to deliver teaching material so that it attracts students; Third, it needs an in-depth study in practicum lectures; Lecturers can do a practicum with simulations. Fourth, there is a need for material to be delivered based on light, clear, concise and interactive principles. Fifth, there is an increase in student participation in online learning. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.

Affiliations

Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia