The Effectiveness of Distance Learning for Elementary School

Abstract

The existence of covid 19 made many changes occur, especially in the world of education. One of the changes that occurred is the shift from conventional learning to distance learning. Distance learning turns out to be ineffective when a learner does not focus on himself to fully learn. However, not much research focuses on the subject of learners to become studies so that what is improved and improved is in terms of the media and the instructor. Whereas learners and their learning environment are also an important determinant of the success of distance education especially for elementary school children. This research qualitative ethnographic approach. The data was gained from interviews, observation, and documentation. Further, for strengthening and completing the data, questioners were also spread out for 30 students. The data validity technique uses source triangulation, technical triangulation, researchers as key instruments, and extension of observation. Data analysis techniques use an interactive model that consists of data collection, data reduction, verification, drawing conclusions, and presentation. The Result Distance learning is not effective for elementary school children. This is because parents are not much involved in learning but are also involved in giving pressure. Both parents are not involved and tend not to know. Therefore, to create a conducive learning environment and to realize the purpose of schools providing good education, need help from parents and the community.