Analysis of the impact of online learning on the GPA of Bina Nusantara University students during the Covid-19 pandemic

This study examines the effect of online learning on the Grade Point Average (GPA) of Bina Nusantara University students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The shift from face-to-face learning to online instruction was implemented in response to government policies aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19 in higher education institutions. Although online learning allowed academic activities to continue through platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams, it also created challenges related to Internet access, data costs, student engagement, and learning effectiveness. This study used a quantitative approach involving 100 Bina Nusantara University students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using an online questionnaire and analyzed using IBM SPSS. The analysis included validity, reliability, normality, classical assumption, and simple linear regression tests. The results showed that the questionnaire items for both online learning and GPA variables were valid and reliable, with Cronbach’s alpha values above 0.70. The regression analysis produced an R-squared value of 0.971, indicating that online learning explained 97.1% of the variation in students’ GPA, while the remaining 2.9% was explained by other factors. The significance test showed a p-value of 0.000 and a t-value of 57.760, confirming the statistically significant effect of online learning on students’ GPA. The regression equation, Y = 0.099 + 0.975X, indicates that an increase in the effectiveness of online learning is associated with an increase in GPA. The study concludes that online learning significantly influenced the GPA of students at Bina Nusantara University during the pandemic. However, further research is recommended to address the methodological limitations and explore additional factors affecting academic performance.