Training Kit Research Articles

Design and Implementation of Trainer Kit for Hybrid On-Grid Solar Power Generation System

New and renewable energy is one of the hot issues discussed by various energy experts in many countries. As a country that has enormous renewable energy potential, Indonesia has not utilized it optimally. One of the reasons is the inadequate learning of new and renewable energy in schools and colleges. This article will discuss the design and implementation of a Trainer Kit for Hybrid On-Grid Solar Power Generation System (TK-HOGS). With this Trainer Kit, it is hoped that vocational education students will increase their competence in new and renewable energy. This study uses a research and development approach that adopts the ADDIE model. The development stages include Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The results showed: (1) The TK-HOGS can produce an average power of 22.74 Watt with an estimated electrical energy of 136 WH and (2) Media experts and electric power engineers stated that this TK-HOGS is “Very Good” and very suitable to be used to help lecturers in carrying out learning.

Structure and Didactic Principles of Educational Training Kit in German ‘Im Klartext A2’

English abstract: This educational training kit in German for beginners “Im Klartext A2” was developed in the tradition of an active approach to teaching the German language, The educational training kit (ETK) for studying German for students of higher education “Im Klartext A2” was worked out within communicative-action and competence approaches in foreign language teaching. This ETK builds A2 competences according to the CEFR. The structure and content of «Im Klartext A2» let the students to develop four types of speech activity: speaking, reading, writing and listening. The EKT includes a textbook, a workbook, audiotexts and video pieces on different storage devices. Russian abstract: Учебно-методический комплекс (УМК) по немецкому языку для начинающих «Im Klartext A2» разработан в традициях деятельностного подхода к обучению немецкому языку. УМК соответствует требованиям уровня А2 Общеевропейской шкалы владения иностранным языком. Структура УМК «Im Klartext A2» формирует у учащихся соответствующие компетенции в четырех видах речевой деятельности: говорении, чтении, письме и аудировании. УМК включает в себя учебное пособие (КВ), рабочую тетрадь для студентов (АВ) и аутентичные аудио- и видеоматериалы (М/M) для работы в мультимедийной аудитории, связанные с содержанием параграфа.

A Study on the Development of Modular Microprocessor Training Kits

A Study on the Development of Modular Microprocessor Training Kits

A multivibrator and oscillator trainer kit for an emerging pedagogy in engineering

Implementation of a complex circuit with hardware components in a conventional way seems to be quite difficult for the students. Resultant wave-shapes may not be accurate and determined values of different parameters may not be exact. Due to inaccurate outcomes and time-consuming process in a conventional way, researchers despond to continue their approach. In this paper, a trainer kit has been developed which is just like a laboratory with necessary components and aims to implement multivibrators (Bistable, Monostable, and Astable) and RC phase shift oscillators in the laboratory. A variable power supply is constructed in the trainer kit that provides 9 V dc to the multivibrators and 15 V dc to the oscillator. Potentiometer, voltage regulator, different active and passive components such as resistors, capacitor, op-amp, transistor, and numerous jumper wires are introduced in this kit. The trainer kit ascertains an easy implementation by eliminating complexity and assures accurate wave-shapes at the oscilloscope within a short time. To validate the proposed system, a survey program has been introduced among many students and faculty members. The outcome of the survey is the demonstration of student and instructor views and opinions which acknowledges the trainer kit as an efficient and compatible working platform.

Design and Development of Electric Drive Training Kit for Speed Control of Three-Phase Induction Motor

Design and Development of Electric Drive Training Kit for Speed Control of Three-Phase Induction Motor

電子海図情報表示装置(ECDIS)講習の教育訓練手法に関する研究 : ECDISトレーニングキットを使用した授業・実習の試行について

電子海図情報表示装置(ECDIS)講習の教育訓練手法に関する研究 : ECDISトレーニングキットを使用した授業・実習の試行について

IoT Trainer Kit Training For Vocational School Teachers As Preparation Towards The 4.0 Industry Era

In welcoming industry 4.0, teachers in vocational education are required to be able to make students be ready to enter the industry. However, the ability of vocational teachers to replace industry 4.0 is not optimal yet. One of the reason is unavailability of learning media to support IoT-based learning. We use an IoT training kit to make teachers easier to understand the Internet of Things. This trainer kit is equipped with an Arduino, some input devices and communication devices. These features are expected to improve teacher understanding of IoT, making it easier to implement it in the teaching-learning process with their students. The methodology used in this journal is quantitative research, with experimental research designs. The type of experiment used is the type of pre-experimental design, in the form of one group pre-test-post-test. The results of this training can improve the learning outcomes from the cognitive realm is 31.45%.

The Development of Training Kit For Basic Electronic Control on Automotive Field

This study aims to determine: (1) the material needed by students in the Basic Practice of Electronic Control Systems in the automotive field, (2) the design of the Basic Electronic Control System Training Kit in the automotive field, (3) the results of the development of the Basic Electronic Control System training kit in the automotive field., (4) eligibility of the basic training kit for the Electronic Control System in the automotive sector, and (5) users responses to the development results of the Basic Electronic Control System training kit. This study uses the research and development (RND) method. The research was carried out in 5 stages, namely: (1) the needs analysis stage, (2) the product design stage, (3) the product development stage, (4) the product use implementation stage, and (5) the product evaluation stage. Retrieval of data using documentation and questionnaires. The results showed that: (1) The materials needed by students in the basic practice of automotive electronic control systems include: understanding the use of simulation software, functions, arrays and looping on Arduino, serial communication, use of LCDs, use of interrupts, use of analog to digital converters, infrared sensor, ultrasonic sensor, pulse width modulation, lookup table function and EEPROM data writing, and arduino applications in the automotive sector; (2) The development product of the training kit is in the form of educational props containing parts of the power supply system, various kinds of input variations, the process system with Arduino Uno, and the output section in the form of lamps, buzzers, electric motors, solenoids, 7 segment displays, LCD, relays, and driver transistor. The model is packaged in a box for individual or group learning of 2-3 people; (3) The developed training kit was declared very feasible according to media experts and material experts; (4) The developed training kit received a positive response from users/students.

Multi-material 3D Printing in Brachytherapy– Prototyping Teaching Tools

The utilization of brachytherapy for cervical cancer has been declining, resulting in worsening survival. To improve resident confidence in performing of intracavitary and interstitial HDR brachytherapy procedures, an educational multi-material modular 3D printed gynecologic pelvic phantom training kit simulating both normal and pathological conditions has been developed. The implementation of this phantom in resident education is intended to allow for a more thorough and comprehensive training in tandem and ovoid and needle insertions. CT and MR scans from 50 patients with locally advanced cervical cancer were analyzed. Dimensions of the uterine bodies and canals were measured from the T2 weighted MRI images. These measurements were used to construct four model uteri based off of averages and standard deviations. The vaginal canal was constructed based on standard gynecological speculum dimensions. Individual STL files were imported into Autodesk Meshmixer and manipulated to include features such as hollowed out cavities and canals to allow for applicator placement. Modular components of the phantom were designed and integrated into patient anatomy using CAD 3DShapr. Five HRCTVs were extracted from patient scans to be incorporated into the uterine body. Elasticity properties of tissues were used to calculate appropriate flexible and rigid shore values (0-100) to assign to each anatomical structure for multi-material printing. Average dimensions and SD from the 50-patient study are presented in Table 1 for the anatomical structures considered. The finalized prototype kit consists of three anteverted uteri based on the smallest, the average, and the largest dimensions from our patient set. The fourth uterus is retroverted and uses average dimensions. Clip-on HRCTV attachments expanding outside of the uterine body are included to mimic different pathology. Color staining with different shore values within the uterus was done to represent internal HRCTVs. All uterus bodies and the vaginal canal were printed using Agilus (shore 30A) in clear as a means of evaluation for tandem/ovoid and needle placement. The rectum and HRCTVs were printed using a blend of polymers that allow for variable stiffness (Vero and Agilus, shore 70A and 40A respectively). The bladder was printed using pure Agilus (shore 30A). A multi-material modular 3D printed pelvic phantom training kit simulating normal and cervix pathological conditions has been developed for practicing tandem and ovoid insertions. This tool may be used to help address a gap in decreased resident confidence in performing brachytherapy procedures.Tabled 1Abstract 2983; TableCanal Length [cm]Canal Width [cm]Body Length [cm]Body Width (top) [cm]Body Width (midpoint) [cm]Canal Angle [deg]U15.810.345.812.023.1519.1U26.230.427.872.744.4527.6U37.630.3439.933.455.7436.1U4*6.230.427.872.744.4527.6∗Retroverted Open table in a new tab

Development of Methodological Approaches and Criteria to Classify Yersinia pestis Training Strains as an Agent of Pathogenicity (Hazard) Group III

Objective of the study was to select the criteria and methodological approaches to reclassify avirulent strains of plague agent from pathogenicity (hazard) group I into pathogenicity group III. Materials and methods . We have reviewed domestic and foreign normative, methodological documents, scientific publications in the field of laboratory diagnostics of plague and biosafety provision while working with pathogenic biological agents. Results and discussion. A complex of criteria for reclassification of Y. pestis strains from hazard group I into hazard group III has been substantiated; the methods for their assessment identified. Validation has revealed the grounds for reassignment of a number of avirulent Y. pestis strains included into the training kit which is compiled for mastering the training module “Microbiology and laboratory diagnostics of plague” into pathogenicity group III. We have demonstrated the feasibility of combining the structured methods of assessment of pathogenic properties in plague microbe with additional informative ones; in particular, evaluation of cytotoxicity of Y. pestis strains in relation to leucocytes of whole human blood in vitro. Analysis of a strain virulence should be built on complex characterization of major pathogenicity factors using advanced molecular-genetic research methods, the data on phenotypic manifestations of their functioning, as well as the level of pathogenicity for sensitive laboratory animals. The review of the utilized quantitative indicators for differentiation of plague microbe strains by virulence taking into account LD50 values for Y. pestis EV NIIEG strain is a relevant task. It is practical to supplement the complex approach with informative research methods, notably, characterization of strain cytotoxicity which shows high correlation with virulence criterion LD50.

Design and development of low-cost photovoltaic module characterization educational demonstration tool

The increasing demand for pollution-free energy is motivating the mankind towards solar Photovoltaic (PV) based systems. Though PV systems are known to be maintenance-free, the performance of the system has to be monitored regularly to ensure maximum utilization of PV power and to reduce the effect of shading and orientation of the PV module on the output power. Therefore, knowledge of the characteristics of the PV module is necessary for the design of PV systems. A low-cost solar PV trainer kit, which can be used as an educational tool, is developed to study various effects of operating environmental conditions on the PV module output. The purpose of the solar PV trainer kit is to provide an indoor test facility for students to study the characteristics of the module for varying solar insolation, tilt angle, and temperature. It also enables us to find out the various parameters of the PV module, such as the maximum power point, fill factor, and efficiency of the module. The characteristics obtained from the prototype are presented to validate the feasibility of the developed kit to be utilized in indoor applications.

Brief compression-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator course for secondary school students: a multischool feasibility study

ObjectivesThis study assessed the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a 2-hour compression-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator (CO-CPRAED) course in secondary school students.DesignProspective pre-post feasibility study.Setting and participants128 students...

The Usefulness of a 180° Rotatable Monitor for an Assistant to Overcome the Hand-Eye Discordance in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery.

PurposeHand-eye discordance during laparoscopic colon surgery is an obstacle to the assistant. We evaluated the usefulness of a 180° rotatable laparoscopic monitor for the colorectal surgery assistant to overcome hand-eye discordance.MethodsTwenty-six residents of the department of surgery (novice group, n=13; experienced group, n=13) participated in this study. They performed grasping a ring and transferring it to standing bars on a laparoscopic training kit under the conventional view and a 180° rotated monitor view. We defined successful performance when this procedure was completed in 3 minutes.ResultsThe number of successful performance was higher under the 180° rotated monitor view than under the conventional view monitor (6.88±2.79 vs. 0.92±0.80, p<0.01). Under the 180° rotated monitor view, the experienced group had a higher number of successful performances than the novice group (8.31±2.59 vs. 5.46±2.26, p=0.009). However, no statistically significant difference was found between the two groups under the conventional view (1.23±0.93 vs. 0.62±0.51, p=0.091).ConclusionThis study shows the usefulness of a 180° rotated monitor view to overcome hand-eye discordance, which adversely affects the laparoscopic performance of the colorectal surgery assistant.

Developing a Smart Window Air Conditioner Training Kit for Vocational Students: An Effective Teaching Kit

Skilled labor is critical to create a high-income economy, and it can be done by providing a quality teaching in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. TVET includes not only abstract skills but also, most notably, practical skills, particularly for vocational students. In addition, students will also be qualified to be excellent at soft and interpersonal skills. Teaching practical skills is also a challenge for most trainers. Content knowledge is essential to support the practical training delivery. Therefore, teaching aids are found to be a practical solution to assist trainers to teach practical lesson. This paper focuses on the development of the Smart Window Air Conditioner Training Kit. It was designed and developed based on Analysis Design Develop Implement Evaluate (ADDIE) model which encompasses Analysis, Design, Develop, Implement and Evaluate. The kit has been evaluated and tested based on its design, functionality and practicality to be used in laboratory. The findings indicate that all five experts have agreed on the usability of this kit as a teaching aid for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) subject. Finally, 20 vocational students have been used to experience the training kit in their training session. The dimension of intention to use the training kit among respondents had been measured with M=4.48 (SD=0.53) which concludes that the student's intention to use this kit is high. This kit is important to HVAC program particularly in Installing, Servicing, Troubleshooting and Repairing Window Type Air conditioner.

The Development and Comprehensive Evaluation of Control System Training Kit as a Modular-Based Learning Media

The aims of this study are 1) to develop the electromagnetic control system training kit that can be used as learning media on the basis of a modular design, and 2) to comprehensively evaluate the learning media through three different approaches, i.e., functional-based test, experts' judgment, and userbased assessment. The design and development process of the learning media utilized the widely known ADDIE model that comprises analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The finding showed that the learning media developed passed the functional-based test and worked well as designed. Moreover, the experts of media design and learning material quality judged the learning media as feasible to use in the learning process. The user also rated the learning media as feasible.

Microwave power imaging detector based on metamaterial absorber

Our paper presents the design, fabrication, and characterization of metamaterial absorber-based microwave imaging detector that is operating in industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) band. The results reveal that the structure has almost perfect absorption at 2.39 GHz in the simulation and 2.51 GHz in the experimental measurement. For energy-harvesting applications, Schottky diodes have been used and 11.8-mV dc voltage across a Schottky diode has been observed with 84.2% dc conversion efficiency in harvesting application. To show the different incident angle imaging, MATS-1000 antenna training kit is used, and different imaging pictures are given, which are obtained by MATLAB with the help of a microcontroller card. Both experimental and simulation study results verify that the microwave detector generates accurate images with negligible distortions. The innovative side of this study when it is compared with similar studies can be sorted as having more dc obtained voltage, incident angle characterization, and operation frequency. Simulated and measurement results show that the proposed structure can effectively be used in the imaging at ISM frequency band, which is the most common frequency band in wireless appliances.

Development of “trainer kit kapasitor” (TRAKTOR) as physics learning media based on science process skills (SPS)

This study aimed to discover how the media feasibility and response of a limited trial of Trainer Kit Kapasitor (TRAKTOR)/ Capacitor trainer kit based on Science Process Skills (SPS) as a physics learning media. The method used was research and development (R&D) with the 4-D model. As a physics learning media, TRAKTOR was designed to facilitate some experiment activities, including a experiment in capacitance parallel plate capacitor, circuits of capacitors (series, parallel, series-parallel) charging-emptying capacitor. The results showed that the media is feasible to use, namely, 93.74%, which was categorized as very feasible, and the media obtained students' responses with an excellent category of 85.2%. Based on the result, TRAKTOR can facilitate students' SPS and media suitable for use as a physics learning media.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF POWER ELECTRONICS TRAINING KITS FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING STUDENTS: A VALIDITY TEST ANALYSIS

This study discusses one of the stages of the research in the development of the Power Electronics Training Kits in the learning process of the Power Electronics Practicum for Electrical Engineering students, namely the validity test analysis. The validity of the Power Electronics Training Kits is divided into three aspects, namely design, media/laboratory equipment, and materials aspects. Each of these aspects was validated each by two validators who had expertise in these aspects. The instrument used in testing this validity was a validated questionnaire that had gone through the previous instrument validation process. The analysis was carried out using Aikens V Analysis. Validity analysis results are interpreted with the product development validity interpretation table by Aiken's to obtain the validity category. The results showed the Training Kits is valid in all aspects both aspects of design, media/laboratory equipment, and materials. The design aspect gained a value of V = 0.89 with a valid category, the media/laboratory equipment aspect gained a value of V = 0.88 which means valid, and the material aspect gained a value of V = 0.94 with a valid category. Thus, it can be concluded that the Power Electronics Training Kits developed for the learning process of the Power Electronics Practicum for Electrical Engineering students is valid in the aspects of design, media/laboratory equipment, and materials.

Implementation and Commercialization of the Results of the “Multidisciplinary Mobile Computer Classroom Based on Raspberry Pi” Project

This paper describes the developed technology for using the Raspberry Pi micro-computer to teach practical skills on computer networks and operating systems. The effectiveness of acquiring skills using the proposed technology is due to the fact that it allows organizing the workshops with personal support with the necessary special tools. The paper presents a largely implemented project on an initiative basis, preceding the work on commercialization of the described results. In the present work a full detailed content of the steps for implementation and subsequent commercialization of the solutions presented in the project is given. There was assembled a prototype of the hardware-software device. There were developed individual training kits for distribution to students in the classroom. To study the disciplines “Computer Networks” and “Operating Systems”, methodological recommendations on the operation and maintenance of the described computer class were prepared; a methodological manual is being prepared for studying these disciplines using these training kits; the guidelines for operation of devices and components were developed. The work also prepared boot files with the predefined working environment for each discipline. These files include the needed operating systems, the needed preinstalled software, a customized user interface, the needed literature, a training manual, and methodological recommendations. In terms of commercialization, the calculations were carried out on the costs of organizing a computer class based on the Raspberry Pi: implementation of the developed technology; the effectiveness of its implementation was evaluated. A commercial plan was drawn up and calculations were made on the current date with the reference mainly to Kazakhstan; the trial design and layout of the packaging case, information stickers and cover (as well as layout) of the training manual were completed; industrial designs were developed in order to prepare the project for commercialization. The results are practically significant, when they were received, widespread methodology and development tools were used, they can be universally used, including in the field of education without any restrictions.

Microcontroller Training Kit Design Compatible with Drawings of the ISIS Simulation Program

Microcontrollers are inside all areas of industry today. They are being used in many electronic circuit designs, ranging from very simple systems to highly complex systems. For that reason, microcontrollers have a great importance in the electronics sector. Microcontrollers are especially important in terms of students enrolled in engineering departments in the fields of computers, electrical engineering, electronics, and mechatronics. Experimental sets and simulation programs are used in the learning and teaching of microcontrollers in real-world simulations. In this study, a 16F877 microcontroller training set, designed for use in microcontroller courses, was used. The designed training kit allows experimentation with the 16F877 microcontroller circuits as a subprogram of the Proteus program of Lab center Electronics, which is electronic circuit drawing in Proteus ISIS (Intelligent Schematic Input System) simulation software tested in a real environment. The microcontroller basic hardware connections and the application circuits on the training kit were implemented as modules similar to the ISIS program drawings. Transition from the simulation environment to the real-life environment can be done easily by using these modules, and the information learned in this way becomes concrete.