Technological Challenges and Strategies in Implementing e-Learning in Higher Education

During the current COVID-19 pandemic, e-learning was the only option for continuing education at various levels. As a result, all education stakeholders should turn to online or virtual learning notwithstanding their different readiness levels. This study examines the technological challenges that lecturers confront when teaching e-learning at the university and the working strategies used in e-learning classrooms. The data were gathered through an online poll of 100 university lecturers at a private university in West Jakarta. The responses were then evaluated numerically and qualitatively to determine the respondents' perceptions of the difficulty of virtual learning activities. The findings show that the technical issues faced by lecturers can be separated into three categories: connectivity, teaching technology and inter activity. To increase efficiency, they require better internet connection, boosting engagement with certain technologies, as well as technical and pedagogical training. © 2022 IEEE.

A Survey of Teachers' and Students' Demands of Ideal E-Learning Management System Features during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Learning Management Systems have been used in educational institutions, particularly higher education, for over a decade. Previously LMS were used to support face-to-face as well as remote or online learning. However, due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, all educational institutions have to switch entirely to e-learning mode. In effect, some features in the current LMS should be revised, improved, or adapted to the new learning paradigm. This paper explores the perspectives of the teachers and students at a private university in Jakarta regarding the features available in their university's LMS. The data were taken from an online survey towards 100 university lecturers and 512 undergraduate students. The data were then analyzed quantitatively using SPSS software and qualitatively to find out the respondents' perception of four main features of the LMS, i.e., discussion forum, video conference, learning video and assignment. Results show that the current LMS features should be improved or integrated with other technologies to meet the demands of the current e-learning practice.

Teachers' Challenges and Needs in E-Learning Environment

E-learning is the only available alternative to carry on education at various levels during the recent COVID-19 pandemic era. Thus, albeit different stages of readiness, all education stakeholders should turn to online or virtual mode of learning. This paper explores the challenges and needs faced by the lecturers in conducting e-learning in the university. To answer the research questions, we conducted an online survey towards 100 university lecturers at a private university in West Jakarta. The questionnaires, which were distributed via Google Form, consist of close-ended and open-ended questions. The responses were then analyzed quantitatively using SPSS software and qualitatively to find out the respondents' perceptions regarding the challenges and needs in performing virtual learning activities. Results show that the teachers' challenges could be divided into three themes, namely internet connectivity, interaction, and teachers' efficiency. Accordingly, their needs also related to good internet connection, more human interaction, and technical and pedagogical training to increase efficiency.. © 2021 IEEE.