Open and distance learning experience: voices from BA1193A, UiTM Mukah

Since the start ofthe Open Distance Learning (ODL) mode early this semester due to the Covid 19 pandemic, much of our daily routine involves studying at home using any available learning platform. Hence, I would like to take this opportunity to share about my challenges as a student using ODL. First, my main challenge in the use ofODL is poor internet connection. This has resulted in much difficulty especially in doing any academic task online. For example, when I want to submit my assignments through Google Classroom, sometimes they could not be sent on time. Sometimes, it will take up to 20 minutes or more to get through. Striking evidences ofpoor internet access are shown through viraled photos ofrural students going up hills in the jungle to take an exam. That is what Veveonah Mosibin, a student from University Malaysia Sabah did recently. Good internet access is very important to students to get connected to their lecturers and fellow classmates.