THE ROLE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TOWARD THE DEVELOPMENT OF ONLINE LEARNING PROCESS IN COVID-19 PANDEMIC PERIOD IN INDONESIA

Abstract

Covid-19 pandemic has triggered the practice of online learning in Indonesia. Basically,
Information and communication technology (ICT) that develops very fast is the key to the
successful implementation of online learning. Indonesia is currently still in the to learn phase
of ICT. Thus, application of online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic has not achieved
maximum results yet. The government of Indonesia realizes that in the future, online learning
will become a positive trend in education around the world. Various obstacles and challenges
while conducting online learning so far are: lack of infrastructure, limited internet coverage,
poor behavior during online learning, lack of standard implementation standards and
academic quality control must be addressed and appropriate policies are made. by the
government. The involvement of various parties will make the implementation of online
learning well organized, effective and efficient. The government can’t work alone in realizing
governance in the field of implementing online learning. The government needs to involve
private sector and citizen in implementing this online learning. Thus, the goal of education
can be achieved.