Coastal Students’ Perspectives Regarding the Utilization of Online Learning Platforms

English Education Department, Teacher Training and Education Faculty, Raja Ali Haji Maritime University, Tanjungpinang 29115, Indonesia

^* Corresponding author: gatot.subroto@umrah.ac.id

Abstract

In today’s school, online learning platforms are necessary. They might not be adequately represented in educational institutions, though. Understanding coastal students’ perspectives regarding the utilization of online learning platforms is the main objective of the study. For this study, the authors employed a descriptive qualitative approach. 32 social science students of Senior High School 2 Tanjungpinang took part in responding to the interview. Based on the findings, some coastal students think that adopting online learning platforms is not the best option. Although 60% of students claim that online learning has been well received, they are nevertheless disrupted by unstable signals. In the meantime, 40% of students respond negatively despite signal interference. There are various challenges, such an unstable network and the restricted devices, like smartphones and computers, that prevent students from understanding the lessons that their teacher is teaching. However, students who use online learning systems effectively find it easier to repeat lessons because the materials may be neatly restored. Online learning, according to some students, is more time efficient. As a result, they learn about modern technology and experience something new by utilizing online learning platforms.