DEVELOPMENT OF LEARNING USING ARDUINO MICROCONTROLLER AND SIMULATION BOARD INTEGRATION WITH COOPERATIVE LEARNING THROUGH STAD TECHNIQUE FOR GRADE 8 STUDENTS AT KANCHANAPISEK WITTAYALAI SCHOOL, CHAIYAPHUM, MUEANG DISTRICT, CHAIYAPHUM PROVINCE

Abstract

      This study aimed to (1) develop a learning plan using an Arduino microcontroller integrated with cooperative learning through the STAD technique to achieve an efficiency standard of 80/80, (2) compare students' academic achievement before and after learning, and (3) examine students' satisfaction with the learning activities. The sample consisted of 20 eighth-grade students from Kanchanapisek Wittayalai School, Chaiyaphum, selected through cluster random sampling. 

      The research instruments included a learning plan, an academic achievement test, and a satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and t-test. The findings indicated that the developed learning plan achieved an efficiency value of = 82.13/81.00, surpassing the 80/80 standard. Additionally, students' post-test scores (M = 24.30, SD = 3.73) were significantly higher than their pre-test scores (M = 9.45, SD= 2.44) at a statistical significance level of .05. Furthermore, students' overall satisfaction with the learning activities was rated at a high level (M = 4.46, SD = 0.75). Students reported that the STAD cooperative learning technique improved the classroom atmosphere, and the use of Arduino enhanced their analytical thinking skills. 

      In conclusion, integrating the Arduino microcontroller with the STAD cooperative learning technique effectively enhances students' academic achievement and fosters collaborative learning.