ANALYSIS OF THE USE OF LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS) IN IMPLEMENTING THE TUTORIAL WEBINAR FROM THE TUTOR AND STUDENT SIDE

Abstract

The occurrence of the Covid-19 pandemic in early 2020 caused a change in the implementation of tutorials at the Open University (UT). To prevent the transmission of Covid-19, the tutorials that were previously held face-to-face were replaced with the implementation of webinar tutorials (Tuweb). To support the implementation of Tuweb, the LMS (Learning Management System) application is used. The use of the LMS application in implementing Tuweb requires special adaptation and preparation for students and tutors. Tutors and students must learn how to use the LMS in implementing Tuweb and providing the supporting tools. This paper will analyze the use of LMS in implementing Tuweb from the perspective of students and tutors. This research is a descriptive qualitative research that aims to interpret the phenomenon under study. This research was conducted at UPBJJ UT Gorontalo in 2022. Sampling was carried out by purposive sampling of tutors and students participating in tuweb. In addition, a literature study was also carried out by studying reports on the implementation of tutorials at UPBJJ, as well as various literature related to the use of LMS in the learning process. The results of the study show that LMS can help students and tutors in implementing Tuweb because it can be accessed anytime and anywhere. Besides that, the administration of Tuweb implementation is also managed at the LMS. However, there are still some students who have not been able to take part in Tuweb and make the most of their LMS due to limited devices and not optimal internet networks in their area.