Students’ Attitude in Utilizing Information and Communication Technology in Open and Distance Learning

Farida, Idha and Yuliana, Ernik (2013) Students’ Attitude in Utilizing Information and Communication Technology in Open and Distance Learning. In: Konferensi ICDE, 15-19 Oktober 2013, Tianjin, China.

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Abstract

The utilization of information and communication technology (ICT) in open and distance education is very important. Universitas Terbuka (UT-The Indonesia Open University) gradually began developing and using ICT applications for a variety of purposes, both academic and administrative. In academic services, UT provides learning materials specifically designed for independent learning. The students can utilize learning materials provided by UT through the internet such as online tutorials (tutorial online-tuton), web supplements, internet television (I-TV), and online independent exercises (LMOnline). The objectives of the research were: (i) to describe students’ attitude in using information and communication technology in open and distance learning, and (ii) to describe the relationship between the students characteristics and their attitude in using information and communication technology in open and distance learning. This research was conducted using survey methods and observations in the Regional Office (RO-UT) in Serang and Bengkulu. The 52 respondent (students) samples were randomly selected. The data were analyzed through Spearman’s rank correlation test. The result showed most of the students’ agree that online tutorial can help them to improve their knowledge and beneficial to their learning activities/process. There is a significant correlation between the students’ educational background and their attitude in using web supplements and I-TV. The students’ residential region is also significantly correlated to their attitude in using I-TV. There was also a significant correlation between the internet facilities availability and computer ownership and their attitudes for using tuton, web supplement and I-TV.

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