Article Gold Open Access 2024

Innovative Laboratory Learning: A Study Evaluating the Practicality of Integrated E-Worksheets with Augmented Reality in Electrical Machines Course

International Journal of Information and Education Technology
Journal · Vol. 14 · Issue 7 · pp. 996-1005
Abstract

The study aims to assess students’ perceptions regarding the usability of the integrated e-worksheet with augmented reality technology (E-WAR) within the context of laboratory learning in the Electrical Machine Course (EMC). A quantitative survey method was employed using the Practical Response Instrument (PRI) for data collection. Students’ perceptions of E-WAR were evaluated after they utilized this learning tool during the course. The research involved 97 second-year students enrolled in the Industrial Electrical Engineering Study Program at Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia. Data analysis reveals that students’ perceptions indicate a notably high practicality level of E-WAR as a learning medium for laboratory learning. The evaluation of four practicality aspects (Ease of Use, Suitability of Learning Materials, Engagement and Interest, and AR Technology Performance) demonstrates a significantly high level of practicality, indicating it as ‘very practical’. In conclusion, this study determines that, as per student perspectives, E-WAR exhibits a high degree of practicality. This signifies that integrating AR technology into E-Worksheets as a learning medium could offer an innovative alternative to laboratory learning methodologies, optimizing the learning process. © 2024 by the authors.

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practicality Augmented reality technology E-WAR E-Worksheets electrical machine course laboratory learning

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Department of Electronics Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Department of Electrical Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Technical and Vocational Education and Training, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Department of Electrical Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
Mathematics Education Study Program, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Funding & Acknowledgements
Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, MECRT
Grant: 2675/UN35.15/LT/2024
FUNDING This research was funded by Direktorat Riset, Teknologi, dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (DRTPM), Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Indonesia, grant number 2675/UN35.15/LT/2024.
Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, MECRT
FUNDING This research was funded by Direktorat Riset, Teknologi, dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (DRTPM), Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Indonesia, grant number 2675/UN35.15/LT/2024.
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