E-Learning Implementation during The COVID-19 outbreak:The Perspective of Students and Lecturers

COVID-19 pandemic outbreak is not only affecting human health, but it is also affecting other aspects of human life. In the education sector, the recommendation of health authority in many countries has forced the education sector to find an alternative to face-to-face delivery methods. In this critical situation, the smooth and easy alternative to face-to-face education is distance learning. Distance learning or e-learning becomes increasingly gain popularity in higher education. Even though e-learning is a hot topic, e-learning is still more of a supplement to education in normal conditions. During COVID 19 outbreak in Indonesia, almost all universities in Indonesia are delivering a lecture through e-learning. This is a good opportunity to find out what student's perceptions of e-learning. This study aimed to see what students like and dislike about elearning and what were their preferences after experiencing un-intentioned e-learning. A qualitative study using questionnaires as an instrument was conducted to University Students at 4 campuses in Greater Jakarta, Indonesia. They were asked to answer the question about their e-learning experiences, what they like, and what they dislike. One hundred fifty-three questionnaires were analyzed. The finding of the study showed that things that students like about e-learning,were it is flexible; can be done anywhere; easy and less time consuming; and relax. The things that they dislike were an unstable internet connection; unclear lecture deliver; less interaction with lecturers and friends;and cannot ask a question in detail or discuss. Most students still preferred to have face-to-face mode compared to e-learning. This study contributes to elearning literature. This study also contributes to e-learning practice