THE DEVELOPMENT OF BLENDED LEARNING THROUGH GOOGLE WORKSPACE USING A PROJECT-BASED LEARNING APPROACH TO ENHANCE PRODUCT INNOVATION DESIGN SKILLS AMONG GRADE 8 STUDENTS AT MUEANG PHAYALAE WITTAYA SCHOOL

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) develop a blended learning instructional model through Google Workspace using the Project-Based Learning (PBL) approach to enhance innovative product design skills for Grade 8 students at Muang Phaya Lae Witthaya School, 2) compare students’ learning achievement before and after using the developed instructional model, and 3) examine students’ satisfaction with the instructional model. This study employed a research and development (R&D) methodology. The sample consisted of 46 students from Grade 8/3, selected through simple random sampling. The research instruments included instructional plans, a learning achievement test, and a student satisfaction questionnaire.

The research findings revealed that 1) the developed blended learning instructional model through Google Workspace using the PBL approach demonstrated an efficiency level meeting the 80/80 standard, with process efficiency (E1) at 84.02 and product efficiency (E2) at 83.48; 2) students’ learning achievement after using the instructional model was significantly higher than before learning at the .05 level of significance; and 3) students showed a high level of satisfaction with the instructional model (Mean = 4.76, SD = 0.54), particularly in terms of active participation in activities, effective use of technology for task management, and the ability to apply acquired skills in real-life contexts.

The results of this study indicate that the blended learning instructional model through Google Workspace using the PBL approach effectively enhances students’ innovative product design skills and can be applied to instructional practices in other educational contexts.