UNIVERSITAS TERBUKA ONLINE LEARNING STRATEGY IN THE DEMOGRAPHIC BONUS ON MADURA ISLAND

Abstract

Indonesia has the fourth largest population in the world and has the most islands in the world (demographic bonus plus geography). This condition is a challenge for learning in Indonesia at all levels. This study was conducted to capture the strategies carried out by Universitas Terbuka as a learning reinforcement for residents in the Madura archipelago. This study is a qualitative descriptive study with a case study approach that uses data collection techniques through direct observation and in-depth Interview withs with informants consisting of students, alumni, village government officials, and community leaders. From the research conducted, it was found that the online learning model carried out by Universitas Terbuka is one form of learning that is suitable for the Madura archipelago because students can learn without having to come to campus, which requires large costs. It's just that the learning model that has been running, namely based on text modules, needs to be strengthened by adapting digital technology such as synchronous webinars, so that there is active interaction between teachers and students.