The Implementation of Distance Learning During the Covid-19 Pandemic in The Mobile Classroom Community

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to reveal the implementation of distance learning in the mobile classroom community, to identify the social interactions that occur between students and teaching during distance learning, and to uncover the challenges and obstacles faced during the distance learning. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method, the data sources used are primary data sources using in-depth interview with students and teachers. There are three data analysis techniques used, namely data reduction, data presentation and data conclusion. The results of this study indicate that the process of the implementation of distance learning during the Covid-19 pandemic in the mobile classroom community went well and systematically. The interaction process that occurs during online learning between students and teachers is quite active and communicative. However, the implementation of distance learning in the mobile classroom community faces some challenges, it is including the availability of internet data both for students and teachers, the limitation of using information technology for learning, and the parents support for learning. These challenges and obstacles were impacted on students’ motivation.

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