SME project: an approach to maintaining student engagement during online learning

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Gaffar Hafiz Sagala, Faisal Rahman Dongoran, Dedy Husrizal Syah

2024 Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching and Learning Vol. 17 Issue 2 Article Cited by 0 SDG 4 Quartile

Abstract

Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed educational practices due to the intense use of information technology for teaching and learning. That phenomenon presents challenges for lecturers in higher education establishments because student engagement is threatened during online interactions. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the SME project for maintaining student engagement during online learning. Design/methodology/approach: The research used a quasi-experimental method involving experimental and control groups. Researchers collect quantitative and qualitative data to obtain comprehensive information. The data were collected using an electronic questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA, and open coding were used to analyze the data. Findings: The research used a quasi-experimental method involving experimental and control groups. Researchers collected quantitative and qualitative data using an electronic questionnaire to obtain comprehensive information. Descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA, and open coding were used to analyze the data. Originality/value: This study provides the educational community with a new insight into optimizing PBL in the online learning environment. Qualified PBL, as practiced by educators, will lead to student engagement, which leads to meaningful learning. © 2024, Gaffar Hafiz Sagala, Faisal Rahman Dongoran and Dedy Husrizal Syah.

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Department of Digital Business, Faculty of Economics, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan, Indonesia; Department of Accounting Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Educational Science, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia

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