SME project: an approach to maintaining student engagement during online learning

Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed educational practices due to the intense use of information technology for teaching and learning. That phenomenon presents challenges for lecturers in higher education establishments because student engagement is threatened during online interac...

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Published inJournal of research in innovative teaching & learning Vol. 17; no. 2; pp. 310 - 326
Main Authors Sagala, Gaffar Hafiz, Dongoran, Faisal Rahman, Syah, Dedy Husrizal
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Bingley Emerald Group Publishing Limited 22.08.2024
Subjects
Active Learning
Collaborative learning
Control Groups
COVID-19
Deep learning
Design
Distance learning
Education
Educational materials
Electronic Learning
In Person Learning
Learner Engagement
Learning activities
Learning Processes
Learning Strategies
Pandemics
School environment
Small & medium sized enterprises-SME
Social interaction
Student participation
Teaching
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Summary:Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed educational practices due to the intense use of information technology for teaching and learning. That phenomenon presents challenges for lecturers in higher education establishments because student engagement is threatened during online interactions. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the SME project for maintaining student engagement during online learning. Design/methodology/approach The research used a quasi-experimental method involving experimental and control groups. Researchers collect quantitative and qualitative data to obtain comprehensive information. The data were collected using an electronic questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA, and open coding were used to analyze the data. Findings The research used a quasi-experimental method involving experimental and control groups. Researchers collected quantitative and qualitative data using an electronic questionnaire to obtain comprehensive information. Descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA, and open coding were used to analyze the data. Originality/value This study provides the educational community with a new insight into optimizing PBL in the online learning environment. Qualified PBL, as practiced by educators, will lead to student engagement, which leads to meaningful learning.
ISSN:2397-7604
2397-7604
DOI:10.1108/JRIT-02-2024-0043