Education Of Engineering Students Research Articles

The Effect of Variations Temperature in Expansion Valve on The (COP) Coefficient of Performance from An Air Conditioning Engine Prototype Mini Water Chiller

<p>This experiment aims was to determine the effect of variations temperature in expantion valve on the (COP)Coefficient Of Performance from an air conditioning engine prototype mini water chiller, the prototype mini water chiller was designed by students in the Mechanical Engineering Education, Undiksha. The method used in this research is experimental method. The testing process was carried out at the Refrigeration Engineering Laboratory in Mechanical Engineering Education, Undiksha. In this experiment, the variation of working temperature in expantion valve is determined from 8<sup>0</sup>C, 11<sup>0</sup>C, 14<sup>0</sup>C, 17<sup>0</sup>C and 20<sup>0</sup>C. The tool used to vary the temperature in expansion valve is a thermoelectric cooler. To calculate the (COP) Coefficient Of Performance from prototype mini water chiller, it is necessary to collect data temperature at every several measurement points at T<sub>1</sub>, T<sub>2</sub>, and T<sub>4</sub>. Then from the data acquisition, data processing is carried out to calculate the (COP) Coefficient Of Performance value. After testing, it was found an effect of variations working temperature in expantion valve on the (COP) Coefficient Of Performance from prototype mini water chiller. The lower working temperature in expantion valve, the (COP) Coefficient Of Performance from an air conditioning engine will increase.</p>

Designing Interface Based on Digipreneur to Increase Entrepreneurial Interest in Engineering Students

Entrepreneurship is one of the activities produced from higher education as an alternative solution because it contains competence, education, and training elements. Entrepreneurship has values needed during a digital society to survive and be creative in seeing problems into opportunities. Vocational engineering graduate dominates the high level of unemployment in Indonesia. It proves that there is still a lack of student interest in entrepreneurship. This paper aims to present a digipreneur-based (digital entrepreneur) interface design process to increase entrepreneurial interest in engineering students in Technology and Vocational Education. This research uses a research and development approach with three stages, namely: Phase I require analysis and design of the model, Phase II develops with validity and practicality, and Phase III will implement the model while in this study will only focus on stage I, namely Design Interface to Increase Entrepreneurial Interest in Engineering Students. The design of this interface uses elements of a digital entrepreneur known as an LMS Based Digipreneur. An effective and efficient alternative is needed by digipreneurs, namely the Digipreneur-based Learning Management System (LMS). It combines the concept of online learning and elements of technological entrepreneurship. It enables students to be very adaptive and develop their business because LMS facility supports and facilitates online shops that students can make independently. These integrations and implementation can be applied directly to entrepreneurship learning in higher education.

Smart Slate Game and Students Academic Performance in Educational Technology, University of Calabar, Nigeria

The study examined the effect Utilization of Smart Slate Game (SSG) on year two students’ academic performance in Educational Technology in the University of Calabar, Nigeria. Two purpose of the study and two null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study, Quasi-experimental research design using pre-test posttest non-randomized control group design was adopted for the study. The population is made up of all Educational Technology students in the University of Calabar. A sample of 131 year two students of educational technology comprising of 66 students (26 males and 40 males) in the experimental group and 65 students (28 males and 37 females) in the control group were purposively sampled for the study. The Smart Slate Game and Educational Technology Performance Test (ETPT) were the instruments used for data collection. The results of the study were analyzed using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). The results revealed that there is a significant difference in academic performance of educational technology students taught with smart slate game and those taught using expository method, there was also a significant difference in performance between male and female students taught using the Smart Slate Game, there was no significant difference in cognitive abilities of Educational Technology students when using Smart Slate Game. It was therefore recommended smart slate game technology should be used always to promote students academic performance in educational technology and that teachers should effectively design their lesson plans with Smart Slate Game to foster group task and have fun while learning.

“Some of them are afraid of the language”: Perceptions of TVET college staff about the relationship between English language proficiency and academic performance among Engineering students

Despite the fact that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges are seen as instrumental in addressing South Africa’s labour market skills shortages and high youth unemployment rate, the extremely low throughput and certification rates at these institutions prevent colleges from achieving this goal. The vast majority of students enrolled at TVET colleges come from lower socioeconomic backgrounds and speak English as a second or additional language, yet English is the language through which teaching is conducted at all South African TVET colleges. Prior research has shown that there is a definite relationship between poor academic performance (AP) and learning in an additional language. Existing research of this nature has focused on schools and universities, but there is a dearth of research about the relationship between AP and English Language Proficiency (ELP) in the TVET sector. In order to address this gap, a mixed method study was conducted at one Eastern Cape TVET College to investigate whether the poor AP of National Vocational Certificate (NC (V)) Level 2 Engineering students can be related to their ELP. The initial quantitative phase of the study confirmed prior research by showing that NC (V) students’ ELP is indeed significantly associated with their throughput rate and their performance in each specific subject. This article reports in particular on the second qualitative phase of the study, which was based on interviews with TVET college staff involved in teaching Engineering students. The most significant finding is that teaching staff, who daily work at the proverbial coal face of TVET training, are from their practical experience, very well aware of the fact that there is a crucial link between the ELP and AP of their students, that they employ a variety of strategies to address associated problems, but that they feel these are often insufficient and ineffective in the face of students trying to learn in a second language. This study extends the research about the role of language as a cognitive tool in learning in the Engineering disciplines. It also provides an opportunity to rethink the hegemonic, normalised position of English in Engineering studies and consider possibilities to mobilise indigenous languages as resources for epistemological access in higher education.

“Some of them are afraid of the language”: Perceptions of TVET college staff about the relationship between English language proficiency and academic performance among Engineering students

Despite the fact that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges are seen as instrumental in addressing South Africa’s labour market skills shortages and high youth unemployment rate, the extremely low throughput and certification rates at these institutions prevent colleges from achieving this goal. The vast majority of students enrolled at TVET colleges come from lower socioeconomic backgrounds and speak English as a second or additional language, yet English is the language through which teaching is conducted at all South African TVET colleges. Prior research has shown that there is a definite relationship between poor academic performance (AP) and learning in an additional language. Existing research of this nature has focused on schools and universities, but there is a dearth of research about the relationship between AP and English Language Proficiency (ELP) in the TVET sector. In order to address this gap, a mixed method study was conducted at one Eastern Cape TVET College to investigate whether the poor AP of National Vocational Certificate (NC (V)) Level 2 Engineering students can be related to their ELP. The initial quantitative phase of the study confirmed prior research by showing that NC (V) students’ ELP is indeed significantly associated with their throughput rate and their performance in each specific subject. This article reports in particular on the second qualitative phase of the study, which was based on interviews with TVET college staff involved in teaching Engineering students. The most significant finding is that teaching staff, who daily work at the proverbial coal face of TVET training, are from their practical experience, very well aware of the fact that there is a crucial link between the ELP and AP of their students, that they employ a variety of strategies to address associated problems, but that they feel these are often insufficient and ineffective in the face of students trying to learn in a second language. This study extends the research about the role of language as a cognitive tool in learning in the Engineering disciplines. It also provides an opportunity to rethink the hegemonic, normalised position of English in Engineering studies and consider possibilities to mobilise indigenous languages as resources for epistemological access in higher education.

Challenges of Information Technology Education Student’s Online Classes during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Selected Public Colleges and Universities in the Philippines

Purpose-Many educational systems across the world have shifted to online learning methodology as a measure against Covid-19 Pandemic to continue educating students. This phenomenon is causing a lot of complications to the educational system around the world in the context of developing countries, especially to the public state colleges and universities. This paper aims to identify and describe the challenges of online learning from the perspective of Information Technology Education (ITE) students in the public state colleges and universities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method-It used descriptive research for the conducted of the study wherein survey questionnaires were sent out via electronic survey in different state colleges and universities in the Philippines. The evaluations were calculated using descriptive statistics and Chi-square and responses were compared between their profilesusing a nonparametric test. Results-The findings obtained the demographic profile of the ITE students with the degree of BS Information Technology, BS Computer Science, and BS Information System such courses, year level, and place they live. Additionally, the study gained a significant relationship between student profile in the device used in class, internet connectivity, student type of data connection, capability to attend online class, and their commitment to participate and submit class requirements. The study identifies different interrelated challenges such as the majority of the student only using smartphones in onlinelearning and poor internet connection as they tried to adapt to online learning because they are committed to participating and submitting requirements. Conclusion-The study gives insights into the current condition experienced by the students in the school administrations and officials, and faculty as well to strengthen the appropriate online teaching mode and other practices applicable to the students. It can also useto emphasize to be more responsive to the learning needs of the IT students, especially beyond the conventional classrooms.Recommendations-It is suggested that educational institutions must create appropriate and effective content, and provide digital literacy training to current faculty to improve learning outcomes. Lastly, a strong Information Communication Technology Office that focuses on the development of a different website and mobile application that assist the need of the students and faculty may be established.

Reflections and Prospects; Problem-based Learning and Co-op Education in Undergraduate Engineering Programs focusing on Incongruity between Student’s Major and Company’s Field of Activity

While some failures or inadequate operations have been pointed out for a final research project done by senior students of undergraduate engineering education, the possibility of PBL (problem-based learning) programs in the curricula set in HEI has attracted prospects to nurture problem-solving skill and attitude among future engineers. The authors have been in charge of directing college students to tackle PBL projects as a regular and obligatory subject in the newly implemented program. At the opening of the curriculum, it was considered that differences between the technological or scientific fields of collaborating firms or organizations and the students’ majors or interests could be of the biggest barrier to successful PBL, however, we observed some cases the students rather acquired problem-solving skill based on the interdisciplinary point of view so effectively even with these gaps as a result. This paper compares PBL cases with the “well-matched goal” and the “ill-defined problem” of the project presented to the student, and shows the hopeful perspective of PBL in undergraduate engineering programs reflecting on problem-set research projects that might not raise students’ independency and/or interdisciplinarity.

Relationship of Programming Skills and Perceived Value of Learning Programming among Information Technology Education Students in Davao Del Sur.

Computer programming can be a valuable tool for students to improve their thinking and problem-solving abilities. This study aims to analyze the relationship between programming skills and the perceived value of learning programming among Information Technology Students in Davao Del Sur. This study utilized two adapted questionnaires during the data collection using google form software; the survey was distributed in different schools around Davao Del Sur with 100 respondents. The researchers of this study showcase quantitative research utilizing a correlational research method to analyze the relationship between the two variables. A statistician interpreted and analyzed the collected data using four statistical tools: weighted mean, variance analysis, relative frequency, and Pearson’s r. The interpreted data were explained and presented well by the researchers properly and more clearly. Furthermore, it shows the positive correlations between Programming Skills and Perceived Value of Learning Programming. In connection with that, there is a significant relationship between Programming Skills and Perceived Value of Learning Programming among Information Technology Education students. This positive correlation implies that when the Programming Skills increases, it can be assumed that Perceived Value of Learning Programming also increases.

Optimizing the discussion methods in blended learning to improve student’s high order thinking skills

The purpose of this study was to reveal the optimization of the discussion method in blended learning to improve students’ higher-order thinking because this method was very widespread as the most popular method used in blended learning environments. The qualitative observation was an approach exercised in collecting the data. The 123 Educational Technology students of Universitas Negeri Padang was research participants.   The finding signifies that the repetitive synchronous and asynchronous discussion methods better improve the students’ higher order thinking skills through sharing knowledge/information, exploring and investigation, and making critical judgment synchronously and asynchronously. Consequently, it grows the students’ digital literacy. The implications of this finding are to encourage the lecturers to prepare discussion scenarios, learning materials, and assessment. Flow of Blended Learning Discussion Forum is the novelty of this study. In conclusion, repetitive blended learning discussion methods scaffold them to analyze, evaluate, and create new ideas.

Efforts to Improve Problem Solving Skills and Critical Thinking Skills Through Problem-Based Integrated Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) in Vocational Education

Based on research conducted by PISA, the ability to solve problems and think critically of Indonesian students is still below the average score set by PISA. Problem based learning is one of the learning models recommended by the Ministry of Education and Culture to be applied in improving these abilities. However, the lack of problem-based learning that has been applied so far is the lack of use of media that can be used as support in learning activities, resulting in inconsistencies in the impact of problem-based learning in improving student skills. The importance of these skills for students to have in this era of the industrial revolution 4.0, makes educators have to be more creative and innovative in implementing learning. Therefore, this study aims at seeing efforts to improve problem solving skills and critical thinking skills through problem based integrated computer assisted instruction (CAI). This study used a quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test control group design. The population in this study were undergraduate students of Mechanical Engineering Education, Padang State University. The instrument used in this research is a questionnaire which is used to see students' problem solving and critical thinking skills. The data analysis technique in this study is in accordance with the research hypothesis, where research hypotheses 1 and 2 use independent sample t-test and research hypothesis 3 uses MANCOVA. The research covered by his study is in line with higher education's continuing search for effective SCL approaches

APPLICATION OF THE SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING (SDL) LEARNING MODEL IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING COURSES FOR STUDENTS OF THE BUILDING ENGINEERING EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM, UNIVERSITY OF PALANGKA RAYA, ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/2021

Teachers must work on learning assignments from home (continuously and as a controlled routine) on an ongoing basis and have the potential to be unproductive to work in a completely new environment and without the supervision of a leader (intense). However, there are a number of ways to deal with this problem, especially preventing teachers from being confused in applying appropriate and effective learning models, as well as continuous professional development, they definitely want to be productive in utilizing their time during the Covid 19 pandemic. Time management must be carried out and controlled properly to improve quality. teacher professionalism as a professional educator. The solution, teaching staff is required to be able to design learning media as an innovation by utilizing online media (online). This research is motivated by the learning outcomes of Building Engineering Education students who program Environmental Engineering Courses are still relatively low below a score of 60 (C value). Self-Directed Learning (SDL) is learning in which the conceptualization, design, implementation and evaluation of learning projects are directed by students. The key point is whether students choose to concentrate on learning. This type of research is classroom action research which is carried out online, this is due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic. Quantitative data in the form of numbers or scores obtained from student learning outcomes tests. The instrument used in this research is the final test of student learning outcomes. The parameters in this study are the learning outcomes and independence of Building Engineering Education students in the Environmental Engineering course. Plans or targets will be published in the Balanga Journal.

Analysis of Online Learning Implementation and Learning Independence Based on Learning Management System in Electrical Engineering Education Students of Nusa Cendana University

The dynamics of the application of learning from time to time always changes according to the times and also certain situations. In early 2019, offline learning must adapt to online learning conditions due to the covid-19 pandemic that has hit the whole world. Online learning is carried out using various platforms, one of which is the Learning Management System (LMS). The aim of this study are: to analyze the implementation of online learning and LMS-based independent learning in Electrical Engineering Education students at Nusa Cendana University. The method used is descriptive qualitative using data collected on google form as many as 24 questions. The research subjects were 267 students in the Electrical Engineering Education Study Program. The results obtained by the lecturers are the key in fostering independence and learning success using LMS based on 6 indicators that provide the largest contribution, namely: (1). High authority, discipline, responsibility and commitment by 77.90%, (2). Good communication is 77.53%, (3) Supporting the Graduate Profile and CPL (Graduate Learning Outcomes) of Study Program is 76.03%. (4) Availability of RPS (Semester Learning Plan) of 75.66% (5) The suitability of RPS with study program curriculum is 74.53 (6). The learning method that encourages students to learn actively (independently) is 71.91%. The conclusion of this study, the role of lecturers is the key in growing independence and learning success using LMS.

Effectiveness of technology-integrated project-based approach for self-regulated learning of engineering students

ABSTRACT The goal of this study is to explore the impact of a technology-integrated project-based learning intervention (ReaLabs) on students’ learning attitudes, behaviours and self-regulated learning (SRL). A group of 49 mechanical engineering students was taught using this intervention and a group of 50 students in the same specialty was taught using the traditional method (Google docs). The findings revealed that students in the intervention group reported higher scores in learning attitudes and behaviours. They also reported higher levels of goal setting, task strategies, time management, help-seeking, and self-evaluation skills as compared to students in the control group. In addition, the usefulness of ReaLabs, the use of online tool was better perceived in the intervention group than that of Google docs in the control group. These findings indicate that a smart pedagogy model built on a technology-integrated learner-centered teaching approach may support outcomes related to SRL for engineering education students.

THE EFFECT OF STUDENT'S LEARNING INTEREST ON EYE COMPETENCY METAL CASTING ENGINEERING LECTURE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

This study aims to determine the effect of student interest in learning on the competence of metal casting engineering courses during the covid-19 pandemic. This research design uses a descriptive research type with a quantitative approach. This study uses samples from Mechanical Engineering Education Students class of 2017 and 2018. Students have carried out online learning using the zoom meeting application in the Metal Casting Engineering course during the covid-19 pandemic with a total sample of 36 people. The results of this study are that the student's interest in learning and the competence of mechanical engineering education students in metal casting engineering courses during the covid-19 pandemic are in the high category. There is a positive and significant relationship and influence between student interest in learning and the competence of metal casting engineering courses during the covid-19 pandemic.

Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Menggunakan Adobe Flash Pada Mata Kuliah Kelistrikan Otomotif

Adobe Flash is a comprehensive animation creation program that makes it easy for developers to create animations. Animation is a series of accurately processed images that directly produce memorable movements with sound and store a learning message. This study aims to develop learning media using Adobe Flash in automotive electrical courses. Based on the results of a survey of learning media needs analysis to students of Mechanical Engineering Education, State University of Jakarta whose data was collected using Google Form, 80% of respondents answered that the media most often used in Automotive Electrical courses was Power Point. 93.3% of respondents answered the need to develop android application-based learning media for Automotive Electrical courses. Research and Development research methods and ADDIE development model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) are used in this study. Place of research at the State University of Jakarta for students who have completed and are taking Automotive Electrical courses. The method of data collection is a questionnaire to test the feasibility of the media. Based on the eligibility criteria by Arikunto, the validation test by material experts stated that the learning media tested obtained the "very feasible" criteria with a percentage value of 85.33%. Furthermore, the validation test by media experts stated that the learning media tested obtained the "very feasible" criteria with a percentage value of 81.33%. And the results of small group trials to 7 students get a percentage of 90.28% which is in the "very feasible" interval. While the results of field trials to 20 students get a percentage of 90.4% which is in the "very feasible" interval. Based on the data above, it can be concluded that the media developed is very feasible and can be used in learning.

Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Menggambar Teknik Untuk Mahasiswa Berbasis Android

This research aims to develop Engineering drawing learning media for students based on Android using Adobe Flash Professional CS6 software. The development method used in this research is Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE development model, The stages are: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The method used in data collection is using a questionnaire. In the material validation trial, the learning media got a percentage score of 80% and was included in the "Valid" category. Furthermore, in the media validation trial, the learning media got a percentage score of 70.67% and was included in the "Valid" category. Then the results of small group trials involving 5 students got a percentage score of 92.53% and were included in the "Very Practical" category. While the results of field trials involving 20 students got a percentage score of 91.40% and were included in the "Very Practical" category. Based on these data, thus the android-based engineering drawing learning media is valid and feasible to be used as a learning media for mechanical engineering education students.

Extent at Which Vocational Guidance Influence Career Decision of Vocational and Technical Students

Personal guidance centers on problems of personality, physical and emotional development, interpersonal relations and similar matters. But vocational guidance given to students may or may not influence their career after graduation. This study thus examined extent at which vocational guidance influence career decision of vocational and technical students. This is a descriptive research design of the survey type. 220 technical students were sampled all technical education students in Ilorin metropolis. Frequency count and mean were used answer the research questions and Hypothesis was tested with t-test at 0.05 level of significance. The findings established that vocational guidance has been able to influence career decision making of vocational and technical education students to a high extent. Also, there was no significant difference in the impact of vocational guidance on career choice of junior and senior vocational and technical education students. It was therefore recommended that Vocational and Technology Education students should be exposed to the importance of guidance services and what counseling is all about in order for them to make good career decisions.

Learning Sets Knowledge Effect on Confidence Level in Teaching of Informatics Education Students

This research is motivated by students as well as personal writers who have problems when carrying out teaching practice activities at school, one of which is the lack of student self-confidence caused by a lack of knowledge regarding the learning sets that will be used in teaching. The objectives of this research include; (1) knowing the description of knowledge of the 2016 PTI student learning sets; (2) knowing the description of self-confidence in teaching PTI students’ class of 2016; (3) knowing the relationship between knowledge of learning sets with confidence in teaching PTI students’ class of 2016; and (4) knowing the contribution of knowledge of learning sets to self-confidence in teaching Informatics Engineering Education students’ class of 2016. The research design used is descriptive quantitative research. The sample in this study amounted to 74 respondents obtained based on simple random sampling technique. The research instrument used tests and questionnaires. The results of this study indicate that; (1) Students who have a very high knowledge of learning sets are 43.2 percent, students who have a high knowledge of learning sets are 52.7 percent, and students who have low knowledge are 4.1 percent, (2) students have confidence self-confidence in teaching is high at 94.6 percent and students have high self-confidence in teaching at 5.4 percent, (3) There is a significant relationship between knowledge of Learning Sets and Confidence in Teaching at State University Informatics Engineering Students Malang, (4) the contribution of variable X to variable Y is 33.2 percent and the rest is influenced by other factors not mentioned in the study

Development of Hydraulic Cylinder Excavator Learning Media Based on Augmented Reality with Shapr 3D

The development process of augmented reality generally requires devices and software with high compatibility so that they are the only obstacles in its development. The purpose of this study was to design and produce an application of learning media on the hydraulic cylinder of excavator based on augmented reality with Shapr3d for prospective students of automotive engineering education and to see the product feasibility level of the test subjects and validators. This learning media development stage consists of five stages: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. For the data method using direct observation and closed questionnaires. The questionnaire of the research results was analysed using Likert scale analysis. The results of the material expert validator with a score of 91.25% are very good category. Expert media design validator 92.5% is included in the very good category with a very proper name. The response to product use from three lecturers of automotive engineering education with a proportion score of 88.34% is in the very good category. The response to the use of the product was from twenty automotive engineering education students with a score proportion of 85.73% in the very good category. This that the application of automatic learning media on excavator hydraulic cylinder based on augmented reality with shapr3d based on Augmented Reality technology that has been developed can be used in elementary schools as a learning media for technical education.

Pengaruh Dukungan Sosial Keluarga dan Kreativitas terhadap Minat Berwirausaha Mahasiswa

This study aims to determine the Effect of Family Social Support and Creativity on Entrepreneurial Interest in Electrical Engineering Education Study Program Students During the Covid-19 Pandemic. This research method uses a quantitative approach, meaning that all information or data is realized in numbers and the analysis is based on statistical analysis. The type of research used is causal associative research. The research instrument uses a questionnaire that has been validated by entrepreneurship lecturers and is tested before the questionnaire is distributed to students of Electrical Engineering Education, after testing the questionnaire is tested for validity and reliability. Assessment of research instruments using a Likert scale. Data analysis in this study used multiple linear regression to test the hypothesis using the T-test (t-test) and F test. The T-test was used to determine the partial effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable. The F test is used to determine the simultaneous effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable. The results showed that (1) family social support had no effect on interest in entrepreneurship (2) creativity had a positive and significant influence on interest in entrepreneurship (3) family social support and creativity had a positive and significant influence on interest in entrepreneurship.