Utilization of information technology for learning in Covid-19 disaster conditions

• Published in: IOP conference series. Earth and environmental science Vol. 716; no. 1; p. 12001
• Main Authors: Kumalawati, Rosalina, Murliawan, Karnanto H, Yuliarti, Astinana, Kartika, Norma Y, Noermelani, Ellyn
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bristol IOP Publishing 01.03.2021
• Subjects: Colleges & universities; Coronaviruses; COVID-19; Disasters; Distance learning; Geography; Information processing; Information technology; Internet; Learning; Online instruction; Pandemics; Qualitative analysis; Quotas; Students; Technology utilization
• ISSN: 1755-1307; 1755-1315
• DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/716/1/012001

The learning process during pandemic Covid-19 is done online to suppress the spread. The current pandemic conditions the role of information technology is significant in online learning. The purpose of this study is to find out “Utilization of Information Technology for Online Learning in Covid-19 Disaster Conditions”. This research uses qualitative and quantitative surveys. Data sources are lecturers and students in the Geography Study Program at Lambung Mangkurat University. Online learning here uses e-Learning, Google Class, WhatsApp, Zoom, other information media and internet networks that can connect lecturers and students. The findings of this study are that information technology strongly supports the success of online learning in Covid-19 disaster conditions. The limitations of this study limit the information technology understudy and define the learning process during the Covid-19 pandemic in certain subjects. The results showed that the use of information technology is significant to support the success of online learning in Covid-19 pandemic conditions. The most widely used are E-learning and Watsapp. Whatsapp is most effective used as a medium in online learning because it does not require large quotas and good signals. The obstacles are some students in remote areas, and the ability to buy a variety of quotas.