The COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia affected several sectors, one of
which was the education sector. With the outbreak, the govermment issued an
online learning policy as an alternative to face-to-face learning. Online learning
policies will affect the effectiveness of learning due to the lack of readiness of
schools, teachers, and students. The purpose of this study was to determine the
effectiveness of online learning during the pandemic. This subjects were IV graders
A SD Negeri Mertasinga 07Cilacap. This research type was a mixed quantitative
qualitative research. Data collection techniques were obtained by observation,
interviews, and questionnaire. The results of the study revealed that online learning
could replace face-to-face learning during the pandemic and could run effectively
if it was supported by sufficient devices and a stable internet connection as well as
the teacher’s skill to use various online learning media such as WhatsApp, Google
Classroom and Google Meet to attract attention and reduce student boredom.