UPI Prepares to Implement Distance Learning for Energy Savings
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) has expressed its readiness to implement distance learning policies to create a more efficient work culture for national energy savings.
“Institutionally, UPI is already prepared. In fact, we are currently pioneering the development of distance learning-based study programmes, targeting up to 15 programmes this year,” said Ahmad Yani, Director of the Directorate for Curriculum Development, Digital Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Metaverse at UPI, in Bandung on Wednesday.
Ahmad explained that the implementation of distance learning will be adjusted to the characteristics of the courses and not carried out uniformly.
According to him, theoretical courses are deemed more feasible to be conducted online, while practical courses still require face-to-face learning.
UPI will also conduct a comprehensive inventory of courses, lecturers, and the readiness of digital modules before full implementation.
From an infrastructure perspective, UPI has prepared enhancements to digital learning platforms, including the development of the Integrated Online Learning System (SPOT) and a system for monitoring learning interactions.
He added that UPI is currently encouraging lecturers to complete digital learning materials, from texts and videos to assignments and evaluations.
“The main challenge is not the policy, but the readiness of digital learning content. Modules must be complete, and lecturer-student interactions must be ensured for effective distance learning,” he said.
Previously, the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Mendiktisaintek) Brian Yuliarto issued Circular Letter (SE) Number 2 of 2026 for adjusting work patterns within the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology and academic activities at higher education institutions.
“This is also certainly an anticipation if the global crisis turns out to be prolonged, because yesterday we also received analyses that it is not impossible for this crisis to match the COVID-19 pandemic crisis,” said the Minister.
Nevertheless, Minister Brian emphasised that this policy for adjusting work patterns should not disrupt or reduce the quality of the learning process.