UTILIZATION OF THE INTERNET AT THE PASTORAL INSTITUTE OF DIAN MANDALA IN GUNUNGSITOLI AS A SUPPORT OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Abstract

The role of the internet in school today is increasingly considered necessary. In the era of the rapid development of information technology, the internet has become one of the essential means of learning activities in the classroom. Learning that has been taking place in the physical classroom now is moving to virtual communications / Online. During and post-covid-19 has been an opportunity for the Pastoral High School of Dian Mandala in Gunungsitoli to implement the campus internet as an Online learning media. Using the descriptive research method, the researcher conducted a study on the use of internet facilities that support learning activities based on the students' views. This study focused on four variables which were then used as research instruments: user expectations, service quality, facilities quality, and perceived usefulness. Based on the results of research conducted, it is known that less than 50% of internet presence on campus has not met student expectations. Students also have not seen anything good regarding the quality of internet services and service facilities. However, the internet on campus has provided many benefits in helping students in various activities related to learning and lectures.

Keywords: internet, user expectations, service quality, facilities qualitiy and perceived usefullnes.