Online Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Readiness and Satisfaction among Indonesian Students

The spread of COVID-19 has affected the entire world, including the education sector in Indonesia. This study examines the relationship between Indonesian students' readiness and students satisfaction with online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. It used an online questionnaire to reach 518 students as a participant. Structural equation modelling (SEM) with SmartPLS software was utilised to examine the relationship between the variables. The finding indicated four dimensions of student readiness (online student attributes, time management, technical competencies, and online communication competencies) closely related to students' satisfaction with online learning. The result provided an understanding of the condition of online learning satisfaction from students readiness point of view during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. This study serves as a starting point for stakeholders (government and education institutions) in making future policies.