Agariadne Dwinggo Samala, Rizkayeni Marta, Sartika Anori, Yose Indarta
The purpose of this study is to discover: 1) how students respond to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, 2) what are the most popular online learning applications by students, and 3) the challenges and problems faced by students during the implementation of online learning. The research method used is a combination research method (mixed methods) is a research method between quantitative methods and qualitative methods to be used together in a research activity, to obtain more comprehensive, valid, reliable, and objective data. This study population comprised 1503 students from the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang (FT-UNP). However, it turned out that many students stated that they did not like online learning because it was considered less fun, and the lecturer gave more assignments than usual. Although online learning has many advantages, online learning also has many challenges, including internet connection, lecturers' poor performance, students' poor independent study skills, technical issues with the use of technology, heavy tasks, low motivation, and an unsupportive environment. The conclusion of the study also shows that the online learning platform that students prefer is a platform that in addition to being able to support discussions. © 2022, Auricle Global Society of Education and Research. All rights reserved.
Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia; Indonesian National Police Headquarters, Jakarta, Indonesia
