Teaching in the Pandemic COVID-19: Transition to Online Learning after Spending Years in Class

This study aims to gain an understanding of the online understanding of online learning among students at private universities and to prove the readiness and willingness to change from classroom learning modes to online learning modes during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research study aims to explore students' impressions of online teaching and learning. The data obtained was used for quantitative and qualitative analysis. The findings of this study show that most students have ample knowledge of using the Internet which has a positive benefit in online learning, although in general, they are not familiar with online learning. Students generally feel safe about online learning during the spread of COVID-19 and have a positive view of the flexibility of online learning, but they do not want face-to-face learning to be eliminated. In terms of content, features, comfort, communication, and pedagogical aspects, some students want it to be more interactive, complete, and creative. Most students agreed that the cost factor was the main obstacle in making the transition to online learning mode during the deployment of COVID-19. However, they hope to learn more about online learning. In conclusion, the results of this study indicate that most students still want face-to-face class learning combined with online learning (mixed learning). Institutions need to invest in online education and learning with more resources allocated to support students, lecturers, and instructors in online learning.