The Implementation of CIA (Creative, Innovative and Active) Learning Approach as a Solution for the Monotonous of Online Learning System in the Covid-19 Pandemic Era

When COVID 19 attacked, the decision made by the government was to impose an online learning system. Unfortunately, various problems arose that required universities to take responsive steps to find the solutions to the monotonous of the online learning system which made students’ enthusiasm for online lectures drop dramatically due to the ability of lecturers in utilizing online applications which was limited on giving face-to-face lectures virtually without any modification. This study aimed to elaborate the effectiveness of applying CIA learning approach as an effort to increase students’ enthusiasm and interest in the midst of the monotonous of face-to-face lectures virtually during the Covid-19 pandemic. The researcher used descriptive qualitative research methods. The samples used were 100 students from various disciplines at Sawerigading University, Makassar who were chosen randomly. The data collection technique was through questionnaire and observation. In general. The results showed that students' interest in online learning systems increased from 12.7% which stated that the learning system applied by lecturers during the first period of the pandemic was less qualified to 61.8% of high quality in the second period so that the students felt very interested in joining the online system. The students response agreed that the online learning system by Sawerigading University lecturers was more creative, interactive and active after the CIA learning approach was applied through various activities in the virtual room. These results identified that the students gave positive responses to the application of the CIA learning approach as an effort by the University of Sawerigading Makassar to find a solution to the problem of low student enthusiasm for face-to-face lecture methods online in a virtual room that previously seemed monotonous and less attractive.