The effectiveness of online learning during the covid-19 pandemic at higher education in indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to explore the effectiveness of online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic at Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia. There were 95 students participated in this study. The students were from Indonesian Language and Literature Study Program at Faculty of Languages and Literature State University of Makassar in 2020/2021 academic year. The study therefore concludes that 1) Students are very active in communicating ideas, thoughts, and feelings in online classrooms in the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic, 2) The flexibility of online classes is more important to students, 3) The participation rate of participants in online classes is higher than traditional classes (face to face), 4) Online classes are no problem especially those related to internet networks, 5) Students do not experience difficulties in online classes. © 2021, Caddo Gap Press. All rights reserved.