ITB Prepares Face-to-Face Lectures, UNJ Still Applying Online Learning For Matkul Theory

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JAKARTA - Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) will hold a trial of face-to-face lectures at the end of September 2021. In contrast, Jakarta State University (UNJ) is currently still implementing distance learning (PJJ) for theoretical courses.

However, not all courses are studied online or online. UNJ Chancellor Komarudin said there were also face-to-face academic activities which were held in stages in the odd semester of 2021/2022.

"We are taking it step by step. This is stated in Circular Letter Number 24 of 2021 which was signed by the Vice Chancellor I," said Komarudin when confirmed by VOI, Thursday, September 16.

Judging from the copy of the circular received by VOI, the 2021/2022 UNJ odd semester lecture activities for theory courses are still being held online.

Meanwhile, for practicum lectures in workshop laboratories, studios, fields, or the like, it is adjusted to the conditions of each unit.

The practical implementation is carried out with a number of provisions, including obtaining approval from the faculty leadership, following the COVID-19 protocol, students and lecturers must have been vaccinated and in good health, not crowding, and return home immediately after the practical activities are completed.

Then, PKM, PKL or internship, and KKN activities can be carried out online or offline. In addition, the supervision of the final work such as the thesis is carried out online. However, if the mentoring activity requires face-to-face meetings, then the applicable rules must be followed. Also, proposal seminars or final work exams are still being conducted online.