Implementation of Multimedia Inquiry-based Learning to Support Students’ Understanding and Perceptions of Automated Factory Systems

Abstract

With the introduction of the smart factory, automation systems have changed the factors and elements associated with traditional manufacturing systems. Smart factories incorporate the current features of smart systems so that they can compete in the future. It is important to determine industrial requirements, and provide students in higher education engineering programs with the necessary training. However, it is frequently the case that conventional automated factory learning focuses on lectures about automation systems without incorporating interesting learning materials. In addition, many students have trouble understanding the concepts and the new technologies associated with automation systems. In this study, we attempt to increase the students’ understanding of the relevant subject content with the use of multimedia-based inquiry learning. This findings of this research study indicate that students gain better conceptual knowledge and understanding after participating in multimedia learning. Such an approach offers a medium gain in the progression of their understanding and also provides evidence of a positive increase in student perception.