issue of poor mobile and internet connectivity for online classes in covid 19
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Just over two months ago, Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo, popularly called Jokowi, on 15 March instructed universities to suspend all face-to-face classes and replace them with online learning as part of efforts to deal with the fast-spreading coronavirus.
A recent survey on internet-based learning has found a mixed reaction among students. But academics say, despite problems, almost all universities are likely to maintain some online learning after the coronavirus crisis passes.
A survey of 1,045 students released on 3 May by Indonesia University of Education – known by its Indonesian acronym UPI – found that 40.3% of student respondents were fine with online learning as it can be flexible and financially efficient because students save money on transport fares or motorbike gasoline.
However, a majority of students who responded, 53.7%, said online learning has more shortcomings than regular learning, mainly stemming from poor network streaming, mobile data quota limits and network reception where they live – a common problem in many non-urban areas.
Though a small majority of students reported problems with online learning, the survey’s team leader, Triana Lestari of UPI’s psychology department, told University World News: “In general, the survey shows a positive response to online learning, despite some shortcomings. This is also a recommendation for UPI and other universities to quickly overcome these shortcomings.”
UPI has now set up a team to further develop the online learning system, she said.
As of 14 May, Indonesia has had 16,006 reported cases of COVID-19 and 1,043 deaths. Jakarta is the most affected area with 5,056 cases, but confirmed cases in East Java have risen faster.
Indonesia’s social distancing policy is scheduled to be effective until 29 May, but there’s a possibility it will be extended to September. The national exam used for university admissions has been cancelled this year and the timetable for new student registrations at universities has been postponed.
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Due to low internet connectivity students are not able to study by online classes
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