The technology of augmented reality based on 3D modeling to improve special skills for vocational students in the era of industrial revolution 4.0

Abstract

Currently, the development of virtual learning technology continues to increase. Virtual technology such as augmented reality is becoming a sophisticated learning innovation. On the other hand, the special abilities of vocational education graduates have decreased relatively. This study aims to: 1) map the components of the need to improve special skills in vocational education graduate students; 2) develop 3D-modeling based augmented reality learning technology; and 3) testing the attractiveness of the 3D-modeling based augmented reality learning technology. The method used is the research and development (R&D) method. Requirement component map data was taken using qualitative methods through questionnaires and observations. Informants at this stage were students in the field of vocational education at State Universities in East Java. Furthermore, expert tests were conducted by material experts in the field of vocational education and online learning media experts. The results of this study include 1) map of the components of the need to improve special skills in vocational education student graduates consisting of idea development (78%), utilization of infrastructure (82%), deepening knowledge (90%), professional organization (88%), and mental stimulation (90 %); 2) the developed 3D-modeling based augmented reality learning technology has an excellent level of attractiveness and feasibility based on online learning media experts and material experts; and 3) learning technology products based on 3D-modeling augmented reality which is developed can increase the special skills of graduate vocational education students.