Learning Tool For Students Research Articles

Tropopause Height Inferred from Twilight Photometry

Abstract The tropopause height has been measured by sounding balloons for more than 70 years. More recently, lidar has found the tropopause height by detecting aerosols or subvisible cirrus that accumulate at the tropopause. Here we present a twilight photometer technique to detect the tropopause height with results close to the traditional World Meteorological Organization (WMO) method from sounding balloon measurements. The twilight intensity (I), although radiometrically uncalibrated, can be normalized by the derivative of log(I) with respect to time (t), or I’(t)/I(t), to infer stratospheric aerosol layer properties using Earth’s shadow to orderly shield the sunlight below different altitudes. A conventional twilight photometer detects the twilight glow from atmospheric aerosol scattering with a photodiode detector equipped with a near-infrared optical filter. We have replaced the photodiode and optical filter with a Light-Emitting Diode (LED) that functions as a wavelength-dependent photodiode with a narrow-band response near 1050 nm. We found that the layer height from twilight photometer observations is highly correlated with the tropopause height. 76 twilight tropopause heights during the first six months of 2024 at Geronimo Creek Atmospheric Monitoring Station (GCAMS) in Central Texas agree well with those reported by sounding balloons launched from Corpus Christi, Texas, 207 km from GCAMS (standard deviation of 265 m). The twilight method is inexpensive, easily implemented, and has potential for use at remote sites with solar power and developing countries that lack resources for sounding balloons. It can also provide a learning tool for students of meteorology and the atmospheric sciences.

Active transport conceptual assessment (ATCA): a new tool for supporting the teaching and learning of physiology

ABSTRACT The physiological processes involved in the movement of molecules across a cell membrane form the basis for understanding several core concepts of physiology. A 10-item, two-tier multiple-choice diagnostic test was developed to evaluate first-year physiology students’ knowledge of active transport across the cell membrane. The diagnostic test was developed by collating common mistakes and areas of troublesome knowledge from tutorial worksheets, academic discussions, and the literature. A list of propositional statements was constructed, and questions were developed from these statements. The test was further refined following dialogue with students and physiology teaching staff. Analysis of the responses from two cohorts of first-year Human Physiology students (n = 886) demonstrated the assessment had a wide range of difficulty and good discrimination. Students performed better on the tier-one questions (What?) compared to the tier 2 questions (Why?). Several misconceptions were identified around the transport of glucose across the membrane, the predominant ions in the extracellular and intracellular fluids, and the role of ATP in active membrane transport. This diagnostic information can be used as a learning tool for students as a self-testing strategy, and for teachers as a method to evaluate and modify teaching practices.

Educating non-specialized audiences about seismic design principles using videos and physical models

The prevalence of self-construction practices in Türkiye has resulted in a building stock whose earthquake resilience is highly uncertain. To mitigate the potentially devastating impact of anticipated large earthquakes, one viable approach is to increase earthquake awareness among builders themselves. However, these builders lack formal engineering training and are ordinary citizens. Therefore, the challenge lies in devising visual teaching methods, such as short videos, to explain complex seismic phenomena in a comprehensible manner. This paper introduces the use of educational media tailored for non-specialized audiences, encompassing regular citizens and students without engineering backgrounds. These videos are based on experiments conducted with physical models on a homemade shake table. They focus on key factors influencing the seismic response of multi-storey buildings and highlight common design and construction errors that lead to building damage. To assess the effectiveness of this approach, we conducted a workshop with junior architecture students, followed by post-workshop qualitative assessments through knowledge surveys and interviews. The findings indicate that while single-topic videos were effective learning tools for students without prior knowledge of seismic building design, students found models particularly useful for explaining specific concepts such as torsional behavior, the role of diaphragms, and the performance of non-structural components. However, despite positive feedback on the effectiveness of model testing, students generally did not perceive significant knowledge acquisition in model construction. Ultimately, the accessibility of freely available videos, coupled with their enhanced educational value, makes them effective tools for raising seismic awareness in communities vulnerable to future earthquakes.

Dampak dan Penanganan Penggunaan Gadget terhadap Perilaku Siswa Katolik di SMA Negeri 1 Hiliduho

The development of communication technology in the current era of globalization is progressing very rapidly. The use of gadgets is currently very popular and needed by all groups, both children and parents, but gadgets themselves have several advantages and disadvantages, depending on each individual's use of the gadget. Everyone. In today's developments, gadgets are nothing new for users, especially students, and have even become their friends because they use them every day to help them find information or to help them with their assignments at school. The use of gadgets for students certainly has an impact on them, such as the positive impact of using gadgets being an effective and efficient learning tool for students, while the negative impact is apathy towards other people and the environment which influences daily behavior, sometimes using gadgets. Too much can affect and lead to bad things. Using gadgets is not wrong, but it makes it easier for us to interact with others if we use them for the right things. We as gadget users should be able to limit ourselves in using them so that we don't fall into bad things.

Partisipasi Mahasiswa KKN Dalam Kegiatan Sosialisasi Bahaya Narkoba dan Kekerasan Seksual di SD Dumas Surabaya

Community Service Program (KKN) are part of educational activities as well as community service which become a learning tool for students to contribute actively to society while helping to solve the problems they face. Participation is independent participation or active initiative in various activities and situations in a group or community. The participation of KKN students in the community is demonstrated in the teaching activities carried out at SD Dumas Surabaya. The Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) held at SD Dumas Surabaya is a program designed to provide education about the dangers of sexual violence and drugs. With this implementation method, it is hoped that Dumas Elementary School students will gain a better understanding of the dangers of sexual violence and drugs, and be able to apply this knowledge in everyday life. This is important to create a safer, healthier and more prosperous environment for the entire community.

Analysis of the Need for Development of Science Learning Tools Based on Religious Moderation in Junior High Schools in Conflict Prone Areas in West Nusa Tenggara

This research was conducted to analyze the need for developing learning tools based on religious moderation in schools in conflict-prone areas in West Nusa Tenggara. This qualitative research uses a document analysis and narrative analysis approach. The research subjects were 20 people from conflict-prone areas in West Nusa Tenggara who were taken using a purposive sampling technique. Data was collected using documentation techniques, focus group discussions and in-depth interviews. Data from document analysis was interpreted using the thematic analysis method and FGD data was analyzed using narrative analysis to obtain conclusions regarding the need for developing learning tools based on religious moderation in schools in conflict-prone areas. The research results show that science learning tools in junior high schools in conflict-prone areas do not fully contain the value of religious moderation. Science learning tools for students in conflict-prone areas require explicit elements of moderation. Elements of religious moderation are needed in learning planning documents and textbook documents. The learning planning needed creates an inclusive learning environment, encourages cooperation, develops character values, increases religious understanding, and strengthens student character formation. The required teaching materials contain descriptions that provide a broad understanding of moderation, promote spiritual values, and assist students in character development.

Perceptions of Higher Education Faculty Regarding the Use of Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (ChatGPT) in Education

This research delves into the perspectives of faculty members in higher education regarding the utilization of Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (ChatGPT) in the realm of education. Additionally, it examines the probable impacts of this technology on social transformation and academic settings in the Philippines. A research study was conducted wherein 20 faculty members from a state university in the Philippines were questioned to acquire their perspectives and firsthand encounters regarding the utilization of ChatGPT in their academic instruction. The research's findings showed that ChatGPT had both beneficial and detrimental effects on higher education. On the positive side, ChatGPT can be a helpful learning tool for students, especially for those who are introverted, and can simplify the repetitive tasks that educators perform while encouraging the growth of students' self-directed critical thinking skills. The utilization of ChatGPT may have adverse effects on students' critical thinking skills and promote excessive dependence on technology. Moreover, the research revealed that although the faculty members were cognizant of ChatGPT's existence, they did not entirely depend on technology to execute highquality education. The efficacy of artificial intelligence and its incorporation in the realm of education, as per the respondents, was contingent upon the conscientiousness of the faculty and administrators in facilitating the enhancement of students' analytical and evaluative proficiencies.

The Students’ Perceptions on Learning Media to Teach in Descriptive Text

The goal of this research is to replace the lecture method in junior high school with learning media in the form of animation films for descriptive text learning. The researchers doing the study used both qualitative and quantitative methods. The information for this study was gathered through surveys, interviews, figuring out how people rated things on a Likert scale, and analyzing the themes that came up. The people who were studied were seventh graders. 50 students filled out the form, and 10 students were chosen at random to be interviewed. Using a Likert scale with a percentage of more than 90% in each group, the results of this study were calculated. Coding analysis showed that using cartoon films as a learning tool for students is interesting, memorable, easy to understand, effective, and efficient. Researchers found a common theme, which was interest in science, interest in learning, and wonder. There is also a connection between these ideas. The results of this study should make it easier for students to write what they want to say and help them find new ways to make learning more fun.

ALEKS in High School Mathematics Classrooms: Exploring Teachers’ Perceptions and Use of this Tool

There has been a limited amount of research that has attempted to determine teaching strategies using adaptive learning systems. Most studies have attempted to measure success of the use of these technologies based on improvements in students’ test scores but have lacked to provide any information regarding the pedagogy implemented while using the tool or teachers’ perceptions of it. A basic qualitative study was conducted where five Chicagoland high school mathematics teachers, who used the Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces (ALEKS) system, were interviewed three times during one academic school year. This study asked participants to share first-hand experiences and perceptions of using ALEKS as the main learning tool. Teachers used ALEKS for assessing student understanding through its quizzes and assignments, analyzing student progress, and allowing students to practice and receive feedback on mathematical concepts. The findings of this study indicate that teachers found ALEKS to be easy to use and useful in their teaching. Specifically, teachers cited the assessment tools, built-in feedback, ability to personalize learning, and the accessibility of learning tools for students as useful in their teaching.

Analysis of Augmented Reality Utilization as Learning Media in Primary Schools

Learning media plays an important role in increasing the effectiveness of delivering material in elementary schools according to the independent curriculum. The aim of this research is to discuss the use of Augmented Reality technology as a learning medium in elementary schools. Augmented Reality enables interactive visualization of material objects, increasing student interest and understanding. The research method used is qualitative with literature study techniques to analyze the use of Augmented Reality as a learning medium in elementary schools. Data from relevant journals was analyzed using qualitative descriptive methods. The research results show that Augmented Reality, which was originally developed for mobile games, has been adapted into an interesting and fun learning tool for students. Augmented Reality is considered a solution to improve the quality of education by utilizing digital technology. The increase in learning outcomes and students' ability to build knowledge based on learning experiences is proof of the effectiveness of using Augmented Reality media in learning in elementary schools. Thus, the use of Augmented Reality in learning can make a positive contribution to achieving educational goals.

Visual Water: An Integration of App and Web to Understand Chemical Elements

This paper presents Visual Water: a novel inter- active application designed to augment chemical education and discovery. This mobile app and web version collectively provides an interactive environment for users to explore and understand chemical elements. Using vast databases and visual interfaces, Visual Water provides real-time information about various chem- ical elements, leading to a range of new, engaging and accessible learning tools for students, educators and enthusiasts. This paper provides a description of the development of this system, key features and potential impact of the Visual Water system in helping users better understand chemical reactions and their application in formal and informal educational spaces.

LINGUISTIC INTELLIGENCE AS A DRIVING FORCE FOR WRITING CREATIVITY OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MAKASSAR

Writing can be an effective tool for student learning and development, particularly when used as a project-based approach that allows for the practical application of classroom knowledge. The research has three objectives, namely to describe: linguistic intelligence of Makassar City junior high school students; students' fantasy story writing skills; and prove the influence of linguistic intelligence on students' fantasy story writing skills. This research is categorized as quantitative research. Data collection in this study used tests, namely a test of students' linguistic intelligence knowledge and a product test in the form of writing fantasy stories. The finding of the research is that there is an influence of linguistic intelligence on the fantasy story writing skills of Makassar City junior high school students. The results of simple linear regression calculations show that the t-test result (12.012) > t table (1.652) with a significance of 0.00 <0.05 therefore, the t-test result (12.012) > t table (1.652) means H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. The conclusion is that linguistic intelligence affects students' fantasy story writing skills. The contribution of this research is to provide new knowledge to students and teachers that linguistic or good language intelligence can produce good writing. Future research will explore more intelligence other than linguistic intelligence possessed by students.

Gedsi integration in UMM PGSD student learning tools

Lack of GEDSI integration can hinder student participation and achievement. Therefore, the integration of GEDSI in learning is the main focus, especially for UMM PGSD students who will become teachers in the future. This research aims to understand the extent to which GEDSI integration occurs in the fifth semester of elementary school social studies learning tools for UMM PGSD students and the obstacles in its integration. The research method uses qualitative descriptive research by analyzing documents in the form of learning tools for PGSD UMM students in the fifth semester (odd) of the 2023/2024 academic year with content analysis techniques, data collection methods through documentation of elementary social studies learning tools that have been prepared by students. In general, 79.9% of students in learning activity content and 98% of students in teaching material texts have integrated GEDSI. In the illustrations and pictures, in the teaching materials section there are 94% of students who have integrated GEDSI and 6% of students have not integrated GEDSI, 53% of students' LKPD have not or have not implemented GEDSI integration and 47% have integrated GEDSI, in the evaluation section there are around 66 .4% of students have integrated GEDSI and 33.6% of students have not or have not integrated GEDSI. Finally, in references or learning resources, there were 0.07% or 1 student who integrated GEDSI and 99.3% had not or did not integrate GEDSI. It is hoped that the results of this research can help create an inclusive and equitable learning environment, as well as produce graduates who are ready to face global challenges.

Facebook Usage In Learning English Writing Skill And In Improving Students’ Motivation

One of the applications of information technology used to this research is Facebook. It is very most famous and there are many students use it. Therefore, Facebook is used as a learning media for English writing skill in the schools. Many teachers found that most the students used Facebook in class. They ignore to study and only focus on Facebook. This research is to find the influence of Facebook on learning English and students’ motivation in writing skill. Therefore, using Facebook as a learning tool for students is investigated with the title "Facebook Usage in Learning English Writing Skill and In Improving Students’ Motivation”. This research is to know the frequency of students’ use of Facebook for English writing skill and to know the influence of Facebook usage in English writing skill and in improving students’ motivation. The participant is students of STIPAR Soromandi Bima, and the sample is two classes of second Semester that consist of 53 students. Methodology used is in correlation design by using quantitative method. The data collecting technique is giving the questionnaire. The data analyzing technique uses a hypothesis test by using the correlation of product moment formula to measure the variables. The finding of this research shows that students often use Facebook for English writing skill. It is proven by the average score is 82.79, and 17 students very often, 19 students often, and 17 students a little often use Facebook for writing skill. While the result of statistical analysis it is found that rxy1 is 0.995 with the average score is 79.39 and rxy2 is 0.994 with the average score is 84.53 and r-table is 0.279. Because the rxy value was greater than r-table, it can be concluded that there are a positive influence of Facebook on English writing skill and students’ motivation.

Development of 'Smart Egg Puzzle' as An Innovative Learning Media in Introducing Numbers to Early Childhood

This study aims to develop a ‘smart egg puzzle’ as an innovative learning media to introduce numbers to 5-6-year-old children at TK Lab.School IKIP PGRI Jember. This research method used research and development with the ADDIE model, namely Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The instruments used in this study included validation instruments, response questionnaires, pretests, and posttests. Quantitative data analysis was processed by presenting percentages using the Likert scale as a measurement scale. Expert validation in media and material has been conducted to assess the feasibility of developing the 'smart egg puzzle' learning media. Practicality testing was performed by evaluating practicality questionnaire sheets conducted by teachers. Effectiveness testing was carried out using pretests and posttests, with the first test conducted before using the 'smart egg puzzle' media (pretest) and the second test conducted after using the 'smart egg puzzle' media (posttest). The results of this study indicated that the ‘smart egg puzzle’ was found to be highly valid, with an 88.75% validation rate from media experts and an 83.92% validation rate from material experts. Additionally, practical assessments by teachers indicated that the learning media was very practical, with an average score of 90.38%. The effectiveness of the ‘smart egg puzzle’ was tested with pretests and posttests, showing a significant improvement in students' number recognition skills. Developing the ‘smart egg puzzle’ was effective and met the validity, practicality, and effectiveness criteria, making it a suitable learning tool for students at TK Lab.School IKIP PGRI Jember.

Development of Digital Comic Interactive Media Toward Primary Students' Understanding of Concepts

Objective: The use of interactive media to understand the concept of material is a stimulation of the integration of all the senses in students, where the media will provide freedom to explore the material that is available in it freely, utilizing several unique features in Microsoft PowerPoint which the researchers then turned into an interactive learning tool for students, in its implementation students will be presented with learning media that integrates audio, video and visual components. Method: This research uses quantitative research with experimental methods. The population in this study was class VI students as experimental class research and VI B students as control class research, with a sample of class VI C students totaling 30 students for each sample on geographical characteristics and life in the ASEAN region. Results: This research produced media products in the form of interactive comics, which are proven to be able to increase students' conceptual understanding of material on geographical characteristics and life in the ASEAN region, as proven by the results of data processing using which proves that there is a significant influence. Novelty: There is a significant impact of the development of Digital Comic Interactive Media on Students' Conceptual Understanding of Elementary school is seen from the pretest and post-test results, which show that Ho is rejected and Hα is accepted. By rejecting Ho, it means that in this research, it is proven that the conceptual understanding of students who are given action is significantly different.

Combining GPT and Colab as learning tools for students to explore the numerical solutions of difference equations

One of the most important things you can do to improve your mathematical application is to learn how to find numerical solutions. However, it was discovered that classrooms teaching methods that use numerical solutions are largely unable to provide students with the successful experience they should have in finding numerical solutions. Since conceptual and procedural knowledge, as well as the ability to perform computational mathematics, must be understood, simultaneously mastering all three can be difficult for most students. This study investigates combining GPT and Colab as learning tools for students to explore numerical solutions in the context of difference equations. The developed learning process works in tandem with the power of GPT and Colab to provide students with a successful experience in finding numerical solutions to difference equations. The survey results show that students have a high level of self-efficacy in finding numerical solutions to difference equations. This reflects today’s power of innovation, which can be applied in classroom to improve student skills so that they can use the tools to solve problems.

Students’ Views on the Usefulness of Peer Review Conducted at Two Grade Levels

Peer review is generally regarded as a useful learning tool for students, providing them with opportunities to interact with their peers when engaging in the process of critical reading and critical thinking, thus possibly raising students’ motivation to learn. For peer review to be a manageable task for students, appropriate scaffolding is believed to be pivotal. The present study mainly aims to investigate: 1) how students at two levels of English proficiency will perceive the usefulness of the peer review exercise completed; and 2) whether the scaffolding provided to them is viewed as useful and the reasons behind.The participants involved 76 university students taking two academic writing courses at a university in Hong Kong. Quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed collectively for the responses to an online anonymous questionnaire. Both groups showed favourable responses to the peer review exercise, including the preference for the retention of the peer review exercise. Several findings, however, differentiated the two groups, e.g., significantly a greater number of higher-ability participants than did the lower-ability students agreed to the benefit of peer review with respect to: a) writing a thesis statement; b) using hedges; c) using in-text citation; and d) building friendship.

Design and Manufacture of 3 Phase Electric Engine Hydrophore Control System

On board there is a temporary water reservoir called a hydrophore? Hydrophore serves to distribute fresh water that will flow to all parts of the ship's hull or accommodation on the ship, the hydrophore pressure tank cannot work for a long time if the ship is in black out condition. This research method is a type of Experimental research. Data collection techniques carried out are observation, design, making, measurement and documentation. The analysis method uses a descriptive analysis method by describing the working principle of the 3 Phase Electric Machine Hydrophore Control System that has been designed and made by the Research Team. The results of the study produced a 3 Phase Electric Machine Hydrophore Control System trainer we made with the hope that it can be a material or learning tool for students studying at the Polytechnic of Shipping Sciences, especially cadets / cadets of Diploma IV Shipping students who have not carried out sea practice so that when they carry out sea practice there is already an idea they get about the Hydrophore control system Although the tool we made is only a miniature because the tank we use is on a small size scale.

Concept Mapping for Improving Reading Comprehension in Second Language Education: A Systematic Review

Reading is an essential learning tool for students to achieve academic and career success, and the ability to read also has a significant impact on students’ lifelong learning. In the field of ESL/EFL reading teaching, concept mapping has attracted considerable attention as a technique that can be used. To enable researchers and teachers to understand the research focus and application trends of concept mapping in the teaching of ESL/EFL reading, this article provides a literature review of 33 studies published in peer-reviewed journals from 2012 to 2022 on the use of concept mapping in teaching reading comprehension for learners in diverse ESL/EFL contexts. It was found that concept mapping was primarily used and studied among ESL/EFL students at the undergraduate level, serving as an advanced organizer in the pre-reading stage, an instructional medium in the while-reading stage, and a summarizing and evaluation tool in the after-reading stage. It was also found that the application of Kit-Build concept mapping, either in a technology-supported learning environment or with a source connection function, seems to have a promising impact on reading comprehension. Based on these findings, suggestions are provided to ESL/EFL teachers and researchers for better implementation and future research of concept mapping.