DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPLICATION FOR LEARNING ABOUT ARDUINO CIRCUITS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS

Abstract

This research aimed to: 1) develop a learning application on Arduino circuit assembly for first-year students in the Faculty of Industrial Education and Technology, and 2) study the students’ learning achievement before and after using the developed application. The study employed a developmental research methodology, following the ADDIE model for instructional media design and development. The sample group consisted of 30 first-year students from the Faculty of Industrial Education and Technology. Research instruments included the learning application, an application quality assessment form, and pre- and post-tests. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and paired t-test statistics. The research findings revealed that the developed application was rated as good in quality (overall mean score = 4.32 out of 5) by experts. Students’ post-test scores (𝑥̄ = 17.43, S.D. = 1.85) were significantly higher than their pre-test scores (𝑥̄ = 10.27, S.D. = 2.14) at the .05 level of significance (t = 19.50, p < .001). Furthermore, the students reported a high level of satisfaction with the application (𝑥̄ = 4.52, S.D. = 0.61), indicating that the developed application effectively enhanced learning achievement.