Student Preferences on Online Learning Preparation, Implementation and Assessment

Abstract

Abstract: Student Preferences on Online Learning Preparation, Implementation and Assessment. Objectives: This study aims to find out students' preferences for preparation, implementation and assessment of the online learning process at the Chemistry Education Study Program, Sriwijaya University, and the Mechanical Engineering Study Program, Ogan Komering Ilir Kayuagung Islamic University. Methods: This research is a survey research with an instrument in the form of a questionnaire distributed online through Googleform media. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling and voluntary sampling, so that the subjects of this study were 127 active students in the Chemistry Education Study Program, Sriwijaya University, and the Mechanical Engineering Study Program, Ogan Komering Ilir Kayuagung Islamic University who participated in online learning. Data analysis was carried out using a quantitative descriptive method, where the data was calculated as the percentage of students who chose, and the results were then described. Findings: The results of this study indicate that students' preferences in preparation for online learning are preparing tools in the form of laptops and cellphones, and using data quotas on their cellphones. Students' preferences in the implementation of online learning are in the form of using more than 2 media platforms (such as Zoom meetings, Whatsapp, etc.), liking the live online class format that can be recorded, and liking the source of learning materials in the form of learning videos equipped with reading materials, while for the preferred duration of learning as much as 45 minutes where in 1 day it is preferable to study more than 2 courses, with a break between 2 courses of more than 15 minutes. Student preferences in online learning assessments are students like online quizzes or assignments, and consider evaluation necessary to improve learning effectiveness.

Keywords: Online Learning, Student Preferences