Corresponding Author: Rudi Ritonga, Primary School Teacher Education at Trilogi University, South Jakarta, 12740, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia. rudi_ritonga@trilogi.ac.id 10 Journal of Social Science and Humanities, 3 (6): 10-17, 2020 e-ISSN: 2600 - 9056 © RMP Publications, 2020 DOI: 10.26666/rmp.jssh.2020.6.2 Survey of Student Motivation in Online Learning During the Covid-19 Pandemic Rudi Ritonga, Sulistyani Puteri Ramadhani Primary School Teacher Education at Trilogi University, South Jakarta, 12740, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia *Corresponding Author: rudi_ritonga@trilogi.ac.id Abstract: This study aims to explain the motivational conditions of PGSD students when using online media in online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. The research method used is descriptive quantitative by using a survey. The research was conducted in the Trilogi University Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program involving 135 students. Data collection techniques using survey techniques with a Likert scale. The survey form is made using a questionnaire via google form which aims to make it easier for students to access it. The data analysis technique used in this study is to calculate the percentage of data from each questionnaire indicator from the google form that has been distributed, then interpret it into a data presentation score and analyze each indicator in detail. The results showed that student learning motivation in the primary school teacher education study program at Trilogi University was very good, it was obtained from the percentage score of student learning motivation which amounted to 81.77%. This research is expected to be a reference for evaluation of various parties in conducting online learning, especially those involving learning motivation. In this study, it was also discussed to increase learning motivation in the quality of learning according to respondents' suggestions, namely (1) learning should still provide material before giving assignments, (2) learning through face-to-face visuals, (3) giving assignments made work procedures, (4) selection material using language that is easy to understand, suggestions from respondents are expected to be study material for other researchers in analyzing and developing student learning motivation in online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. Key words: online learning, pandemic, covid-19, students, motivation to learn 1. INTRODUCTION The Covid-19 pandemic has hit all countries in the world, including Indonesia. According to the latest data from WHO on July 29, 2020, there have been 16,341,920 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 650,805 deaths, quoted from https://covid19.who.int/. SARS-CoV-2 is a member of the genus betacoronavirus of the coronaviridae family of single- branded RNA viruses, several of which are known to cause mild respiratory illness in humans. Named for its similarity to SARS-CoV, the virus that caused an epidemic in 2002-2003 that infected an estimated 8,000 people with nearly 800 deaths [1]. Large-scale population-based studies that explore patterns of mortality are important for anticipating the number of people needing care and for informing governments of the need to plan and reorganize services. Previous research has shown that up to 82% of people who die within one year have a need for palliative care.8 However, the emergence of COVID-19 has changed patterns of death. We currently lack understanding of the need for palliative care for people dying during the COVID-19 pandemic at the population level [2]. Coronavirus is a large family virus that causes diseases ranging from mild to severe symptoms. There are at least two types of coronavirus that are known to cause diseases that can cause severe symptoms, such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a new type of disease that has never been previously identified in humans. Common signs and symptoms of COVID-19 infection include respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough and shortness of breath. The average incubation period is 5- 6 days with the longest incubation period of 14 days [3] (Sulistyani, 2020) This situation occurred because Covid-19 is a contagious disease, which means that it can spread, either directly or indirectly, from one person to another. So that the impact attacks the respiratory system such as the nose, throat, and lungs. This is due to the handling of the outbreak, the absence of vaccines and drugs to cure Covid-19 patients and the limited personal protective equipment (PPE) for health