THE EFFECT OF DISTANCE LEARNING TRAINING ON STUDENTS' KNOWLEDGE OF SELF-STUDY

Abstract

To increase the readiness, resilience, and success of new student studies, in addition to the New Student Study Orientation (OSMB), UT imposes the obligation to organize Distance Learning Skills Training (PKBJJ) activities for new students. The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of PKBJJ activities on knowledge in terms of independent learning which includes understanding the concept of PTJJ, self-study, how to manage time, how to read fast, and understanding UT online.  In this case, researchers want to try to find out the extent of the influence of PKBJJ activities on new students in the concept of independent learning, especially in the higher education environment. The methods used in this study are the questionnaire method and the documentation method. Data samples were obtained from 4 UPBJJs, namely UPBJJ-UT Manado, Surakarta, Palangka Raya, and Bandar Lampung.  The sample taken was 20% of the total number of students from each UPBJJ. The method carried out for sampling researchers uses purposive sampling techniques and points directly at respondents.  The results of this study show that the highest percentage of PKBJJ activity effectiveness is in choice 4 (good), and UPBJJ which has a figure of 50% or more is UPBJJ Manado (50%), UPBJJ Palangka Raya (54.8%), and the highest UPBJJ Bandar Lampung (76.5%). PKBJJ activities can already be understood by students.  This can be seen from understanding the concept of PTJJ, self-study, how to manage time, how to read fast, and understanding UT online