Building a Hybrid Learning Environment, FIB Supports Each Other through the “Laptop Bersama” Program

Jatinangor — The Indonesian Studies Program at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB), Universitas Padjadjaran, has launched a laptop lending program called “Laptop Bersama.” Through a laptop donation system from lecturers and alumni, this program aims to support students in hybrid learning.

Nani Darmayanti, the chair of the Indonesian Studies Program who has been running it for eight years, said that the program continues because it is based on a donation system. “Faculty members who have laptops that are no longer used at home donate them to the program,” she said. Students can then borrow these laptops, especially those who are working on their theses. After the students have finished using them, the laptops are returned to the study program and loaned to the next student.

This activity, which supports hybrid learning, has been going on for more than eight years and was initiated by lecturers in the Indonesian Studies Program. However, it is not only lecturers from the Indonesian Studies Program who contribute to this program, but also alumni of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences and lecturers from other faculties who donate their laptops. To date, dozens of laptops have been donated by contributors and distributed to students. The effectiveness of this program is also demonstrated by the number of students who borrow laptops, which is around 5-10 students each year.

This program is also linked to the “Dompet Bersama” program. Not only are they assisted in terms of hybrid learning, KIPK students who borrow laptops can also borrow funds of up to Rp500,000 during their studies. These funds are then repaid when their scholarships are disbursed. 

Through the “Laptop Bersama” and “Dompet Bersama” programs, Nani hopes that “more people will donate in the future so that FIB can help students who need financial assistance and support facilities.” With these hybrid facilities in place, FIB will continue to develop its programs creatively and collaboratively. They have a specific goal behind their series of activities and programs, which is to support all the needs of students from various backgrounds.

Red. Jauza Maryam Mumtazah