This study aimed to explore the implementation of online learning at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah in East Kalimantan during the pandemic including its challenges and key success factors. This research was a field research with a qualitative approach. This research was conducted in Samarinda, Balikpapan, and East Kutai involving 9 (nine) Islamic elementary schools (MI) in East Kalimantan using simple random sampling techniques. Data collection techniques used interview, observation, and documentation. Data were then analyzed through data display, data condensation, and conclusion drawing/verification, and presented using descriptive techniques. The results revealed that the planning of learning was through the 2013 curriculum simplification, the simplification of the syllabus and lesson plans, online learning training for teachers, preparation of facilities and infrastructure, and socialization. The implementation of learning was done by determining the time, using the learning management system (LMS), determining the appropriate method and media, applying a variety of learning, and giving assignments and assessments. Evaluation was seen from student attendance that was 60%-95%, KKM that only reached 67%, the obstacles faced, as well as solutions or follow-up carried out by schools to minimize the problems. The challenges were how to provide equal facilities and infrastructure, increase teacher, parent and student digital literacy, and to create meaningful interaction during online learning. The key success factors of online learning implementation at MI included the availability of adequate gadgets, internet data and stable internet network, consistent collaboration between teachers and parents, and readiness of teachers and students.

This study aimed to examine whether spirituality, religiosity, and competence can predict teacher performance. To prove this, a study was conducted on 90 Madrasah teachers in Samarinda as the sample in this study. The research sample was selected randomly, the number of which was determined based on the Slovin formula with a precision level of 0.10 (N=867). To obtain empirical data, researchers used a questionnaire on spirituality, religiosity, competence, and teacher performance. The research data were analyzed using Multiple Linear Regression with the SPSS V26 program. The analysis results showed a significant level of p <0.05 with a relationship strength of 0.843, which means that there is a significant relationship between spirituality, religiosity, and competence with teacher performance. Simultaneously, the contribution of the three independent variables to teacher performance was 53.8%, while partially, each independent variable contributed 50.8% (spirituality), 24% (religiosity), and 59.8% (competence). The implication is that these findings prove that one cannot rely solely on competency factors to get good performance from teachers. Although competence has the highest contribution, it also takes a religiosity factor that will give direction to individuals in their work, namely worshipping Allah SWT, and spiritual factors that provide meaning and prosperity in life. Thus, it can be concluded that the level of teacher performance can be predicted through the teacher's spirituality, religiosity, and competence.