Open AccessTHE EFFECTIVENESS OF COMPUTER SIMULATION WITH THE ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT TOWARDS STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION, ACHIEVEMENT, AND COGNITIVE LOAD
Author(s) -
Nurul Ihsaniah Omar,
Abu Bakar Ibrahim
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
international journal of education, psychology and counseling
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0128-164X
DOI - 10.35631/ijepc.4310012
Subject(s) - worksheet , computer science , usability , cognitive load , cognition , test (biology) , mathematics education , simulation , human–computer interaction , multimedia , psychology , paleontology , neuroscience , biology
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of computer simulation with the electronic circuit on students’ motivation, achievement, and cognitive load. The assessment is done through the post-test, Instructional Materials Motivational Scale (IMMS) questions and the NASA Task Load Index cognitive load test. This study discusses the development of LiveWire simulation also the laboratory worksheet for the LiveWire software that will be developed for the subject Design & Technology for Form Three students at the secondary school level. The evaluation of the LiveWire software and the laboratory worksheet that will be developed involves the evaluation of the usability and users’ satisfaction. The method of delivery using LiveWire is a systematic step in the exploration into the use of simulation for electronic circuits. LiveWire is also suitable and is capable of increasing the development of meaningful knowledge among students. This is because of the strategy of use of the laboratory worksheet in helping the students to explore into and master a simulation application, especially for novice learners.