FINANCE AFFAIRS DIVISION

Hybrid Learning in the College as an alternative to learning during the COVID-19 period

Adinda Panca Gusti Ningrum Finance Affairs Division

The Covid-19 outbreak has become the main topic of conversation and news around the world. This virus attacks all ages and cannot be predicted. The virus, which initially only attacked a few countries, eventually spread very quickly in Indonesia to all countries in the world. Covid 19 has changed all aspects of life, from economics, social to education. Judging from the education aspect, of course, the learning system has changed, the Government has finally implemented an alternative learning method using the hybrid learning method.

The hybrid learning method is a learning model that combines face-to-face learning methods with learning methods via computer using the Zoom Meeting platform, Google Meet and others. The purpose of hybrid learning is as an alternative to learning during the COVID-19 period due to restrictions in meetings (physical distancing) so that learning continues to run well.

The advantages of hybrid-based learning are: 1) expansion of the range of learning/training; 2) ease of implementation; 3) cost efficiency; 4) optimal results; 5) adjust the various needs of learners, and 6) increase the attractiveness of learning. However, the role of educators in hybrid learning is very important in managing learning. What is certain is that educators must be information literate. In addition to having teaching skills in face-to-face learning, teachers also have knowledge and skills in developing computer-based learning resources (Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint) and skills to access the internet.

There are limitations in the development of hybrid learning, including: 1) a computer or mobile phone must be available, 2) computers and mobile phones must be connected to the internet network to access and download important

features, 3) hybrid learning can be done at the universities that have supporting facilities and infrastructure.

In the end, in order to make this hybrid learning method can run well and smoothly, there must be balance and cooperation from both students and lecturers who teach. Students are expected to take advantage of technological developments as a form of learning effectiveness, while lecturers must make learning innovations in accordance with the development of science and technology.

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