Perceptions Of Online-Based Distance Learning At Vocational Higher Education

Abstract

This study aims to find the Perceptions of Educators and Students on Distance Learning (PJJ) in Vocational Higher Education. In this study involved were two parties who were central to the implementation of the Learning Process, namely Educators (Lecturers) and Students (Students). The approach that researchers use is a qualitative research approach,namely research that uses a natural background, which is then carried out a descriptive analysis. the data collection technique is done by interview and documentation study. The results showed that: 1).The PJJ learning model as a result of the Covid-19 pa ndemic cannot be implemented optimally. This is increasingly becoming a big challenge for vocational-based educational institutions, where the practical process should be in the laboratory, 2). With this PJJ model, students do not understand the material presented. In addition, network problems are often disconnected , cellphone/ laptop specifications that do not support and tuition fees are noticeably more expensive, 3). Students and educators really hope that the pandenmic will end soon, so that learning can be carried out again face-to-face, to make it more effective and without having to depend on quotas and network problems.