Tutorial Online dan Jejaring Belajar Informal: Peran WhatsApp Mahasiswa Ilmu Komunikasi pada Pedidikan Jarak Jauh Arifah Bintarti
Program Studi Ilmu Komunikasi FHISIP-Universitas Terbuka
Abstract
The development of digital technology is driving the transformation of distance education through the use of online tutorials. However, formal online tutorials are often considered rigid and less interactive, so students turn to informal media such as WhatsApp groups to build learning networks. Based on the theory of connectivism, this study aims to examine the effect of online tutorial quality on students^ perceived learning outcomes. This study also examines the mediating role of learning connectivity and the moderating role of interaction preferences through WhatsApp groups. The method used is empirical quantitative to test the mechanism of the relationship between these variables. The results of this study are expected to bridge the gap between formal and informal learning systems to create a more interactive, autonomous, and sustainable distance learning experience.
Topic: Strategic Communication in the Digital Sphere: Cultivating Civic Trust through Data-Driven Approaches (Digital Communication- Public Communication Strategy- Civic Trust)
