Effectiveness of Virtual Laboratories to facilitate Basic Electronics Engineering Practices during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Moch Sukardjo, Jarudin

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The virtual laboratory was developed to facilitate Electronic Engineering students in supporting the learning of Basic Electronic Engineering practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual laboratories provide experiences for students from the real world to cyberspace and facilitate the implementation of practices in the laboratory during the pandemic. This research aims to develop a virtual laboratory that can encourage students to implement Basic Electronic Engineering practices during the pandemic. The method used in this research is Research and Development with a quantitative approach to design a Virtual Laboratory. Based on an Electronic Engineering student survey on virtual laboratory media, the study showed a positive response. However, some students did not subscribe to the internet at home. Data shows that 90% of students responded strongly in agreement and agreement. Therefore, Android-based virtual laboratories in Basic Electronic Engineering are Effective in practical learning. The implication is that virtual laboratories make it easier for students to practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual laboratories can improve students' skills in basic electronic engineering. Developed media can help self-learning because it can be used anytime and anywhere. The novelty of this research is a virtual laboratory project in Basic Electronics Engineering.

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