Android-based interactive application development in the subject of design and technology for the topic of manufacturing technology

• Published in: AIP conference proceedings Vol. 2750; no. 1
• Main Authors: Mutarah, R., Azman, M. N. A., Kassymova, G. K., Kenzhaliyev, B. K.
• Format: Journal Article Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Melville American Institute of Physics 09.06.2023
• Subjects: Audio data; Learning; Manufacturing; Skills; Students; Teachers; Teaching
• ISSN: 0094-243X; 1551-7616
• DOI: 10.1063/5.0149272

Design and Technology is one of the important subjects taught in secondary or primary schools. However, it is often said that most students are less interested in design and technology subjects. This study was conducted to develop an interactive application based on android in the design and technology subject for the topic of manufacturing technology form 2. The research method of this study was qualitative. The research tool was an interview method. The study respondents consisted of 3 teachers and Design and Technology experts and two design expert lecturers. Study data were collected by recording audio of each interview session conducted by the researcher with 5 respondents and transcribed in Microsoft Word and then categorized into several parts and commented in more detail by the researcher to see the answers given by respondents more clearly. The results of this study found that the developers of this Manufacturing Technology application are well educated. This is because the development of this application will to some extent facilitate the teaching of teachers when PdPc and PdPr take place. In terms of the views of expert teachers and expert lecturers, most respondents gave positive views related to the use of this interactive application in schools compared to negative views, and most gave views resulting from experience while teaching. Some planning suggestions before, during, and after using interactive applications in Learning and Facilitation (PdPc) in Home Teaching and Learning (PdPr) schools were also put forward by expert teachers and expert lecturers for ensuring the use of these interactive applications and it is at an optimal level. The implication of this study is that teachers can improve their skills in using interactive applications in PdPc and PdPr in the future. RBT expert teachers and RBT expert lecturers and teachers in schools are also aware of the importance of the use of these interactive applications in improving students ’thinking skills at a higher level.