Enhancing e-Learning Skills during the Pandemic: The Role of Effective Communication

Abstract

The current Covid-19 pandemic has caused educational institutions to switch to online learning mode in order to prevent the spread of the virus and ensure students can continue to receive their education. This study aimed to investigate how students use online media as a learning tool and what level of satisfaction their needs for learning were met. The study employed a quantitative descriptive method and the findings showed that most students used ekuliahunisba, Zoom, email, and WhatsApp group for their learning activities. Additionally, the study found that students had to adapt to the use of online media in order to satisfy their learning needs, and that lecturers had a role to play in helping them as they transition to online learning. This study can be used as material for further research in the fields of education and communication. It is an important contribution to the literature, as it provides insight into the challenge of transitioning to online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic and how it can be successfully achieved.