Online learning condition during covid-19 pandemic among public university students

Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to unexpected changes in all Institut Pengajian Tinggi Awam (IPTA) operations. In the course of the lockdown, there had been a sudden shift in the educational system from face-to-face instruction to online instruction. Studies have shown that progress in online learning and teaching will be considerably more successful if all students have access to a conducive and healthy learning environment. Thus, the present study seeks to determine the level of online learning conditions during the pandemic among IPTA students. A total of 410 students between the ages of 18 to 32 from 20 IPTAs were selected randomly to participate in the study by answering a series of survey form. Several factors, including insufficient access to appropriate ICT devices, constant internet disruption, and a lack of enthusiasm or motivation to study online, contributed to the study's findings, which indicated a need for improvement in the level of online learning condition among university students during the Covid-19 pandemic. Consequently, students who received appropriate information from their educators and perceived the enjoyment and usefulness of the learning sessions will have greater advantages in dealing with learning processes during the COVID-19 pandemic when compared to students who did not share the same feelings and treatment.