Synchronous Teaching Classes During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Narrative Study of Indonesian Science Teacher’s Experience

Abstract

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Indonesia, like most other countries, has suspended face-to-face learning activities for two semesters. Teachers face the challenge of adapting to a long rotation of online learning. This article narratively investigates the teacher’s first experience of changing learning implementation by examining how Synchronous education was implemented in Indonesian schools during the lockdown. We analyzed the tools used, the crucial factors (school support, student engagement, and teacher readiness), and their expectations of leaders during the online learning process. According to the findings, most teachers struggle to determine effective learning strategies due to a lack of technological knowledge. Due to uneven infrastructure support in Indonesia, network issues have become a significant issue. Understanding information and communication technology (ICT) as a teacher is critical for online learning. The ongoing training policy is emphasized to shape teacher development in the future.