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        "msgid": "distance-learning-for-students-expert-warns-of-potential-learning-loss-1775631139",
        "date": "2026-04-06 16:01:34",
        "title": "Distance Learning for Students: Expert Warns of Potential Learning Loss",
        "author": "Nawir Arsyad Akbar",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "Education expert Indra Charismiadji has cautioned against the risk of learning loss for university students shifting to distance learning, as urged by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology to promote energy efficiency. He emphasised the need for proper preparation in infrastructure, infostructure, and infoculture, drawing lessons from pandemic-era challenges. The policy, outlined in a 2026 circular, allows academic adjustments for upper-year students while exempting practical courses that require in-person attendance.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Education observer Indra Charismiadji has\nwarned of the potential for learning loss among students who will\nundergo distance learning (PJJ). This statement was made in response to\nthe Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology encouraging\nuniversities to prepare distance learning (PJJ) for students in semester\n5 and above to support the government\u2019s policy on energy efficiency. \u201cIf\nthere is no improvement, prepare for learning loss again,\u201d Indra said\nwhen contacted on Monday (6\/4\/2026). At that time, many students\nexperienced learning loss due to the unpreparedness of all parties in\nimplementing digital technology-based learning. \u201cThe biggest question is\nwhether universities have learned from what happened during the\npandemic? Or have universities returned to the traditional model?\nWithout wanting to learn, without any desire to improve the digital\ntechnology-based learning process,\u201d Indra said. Therefore, he urged the\ngovernment to pay attention to three things before implementing the\ndistance learning policy for students in semester 5 and above. \u201cThere\nare three things that need to be prepared: infrastructure,\ninfostructure, infoculture. If all three are not prepared, do not expect\na quality process,\u201d Indra stressed. Minister of Higher Education,\nScience, and Technology (Mendikti Saintek) of Indonesia Brian Yuliarto\nstated that this is regulated in Circular Letter of Mendikti Saintek\nNumber 2 of 2026 Concerning Adjustment of Work Patterns and Adjustment\nof Academic Activities addressed to State Universities (PTN) and Private\nUniversities (PTS). \u201cOf course, the circular we convey to the entire\nDikti Saintek family certainly covers PTN and PTS. Although by law PTS\nare under foundations, but substantively under us,\u201d Brian said when met\nat the Kemendikti Saintek Office on Monday (6\/4\/2026). \u201cWhy? Because\nduring Covid-19 we learned that digitalisation is important and it makes\nus more efficient,\u201d Brian said. In the circular, it is stated that the\npolicy on adjustment of academic activities consists of four points.\nFirst, university leaders are urged to make adjustments to the\nimplementation of academic activities based on the readiness and\ncharacteristics of the study programme. Then, the adjustment of academic\nactivities as mentioned is carried out as part of efforts to achieve\neffectiveness and efficiency in the organisation of higher education,\nwhile still paying attention to learning outcomes and the academic\ncalendar. Finally, distance learning is not applied to courses or\nacademic activities that require practicum, laboratory, studio, clinic,\nworkshop, field practice, or other forms of learning that must be\ncarried out face-to-face.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/distance-learning-for-students-expert-warns-of-potential-learning-loss-1775631139",
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