E-Learning as a Response to COVID-19 Pandemic: A preliminary study on College Students

Siska Ayu Kartika

doi:10.21070/pssh.v1i.21

(1) * Siska Ayu Kartika Universitas Balikpapan
Indonesia
(*) Corresponding Author

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21070/pssh.v1i.21

Abstract

There is a dilemma of accepting the new educational system, that we know as “e-learning” by students within educational institutions. We have to replace face-to-face education with distance education in response to the COVID-19. This form of distance education, e-learning, differs from conventional education: being suddenly, unreadily and forcefully implemented. This study examined and assessed the impact of e-learning to college students, during pandemic. An online survey was conducted amongst some college students in the Mechanical Engineering Dept, at Universitas Balikpapan using a purposive sampling technique. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Square - Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). The result of this study has confirmed the positive of direct effect variables (attitude, affect and motivation; perceived behavioral intention (ease of use technology, accessibility and cognitive engagement). This study suggests relevant parties to the education system, to improve the implementation of e-learning systems.

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