Experimental Module on Changes in Current and Voltage in Simple Electronic Circuits Using a STEM Approach Assisted by a Data Logger
Galih Dwi Satrio (a*), Hadi Nasbey (b), Upik Rahma Fitri (c), Ferdi Azhar Mauludi (d), Nur Siffa (f), Syfa Adzkia Luthfi (g), Renata Kantate Getsemani Sitanggang (h), Yanniyah Putri (i), Deni Kurniawan (j)

(a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j) Program Studi Pendidikan Fisika, Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Jl. Rawamangun Muka, Jakarta 13220, Indonesia
*galihdsatrio[at]gmail.com

Abstract

This research aims to develop and determine the feasibility of an Experimental Module on Changes in Current and Voltage in Simple Electronic Circuits using a STEM approach assisted by a Data Logger as a physics learning medium. The experimental module was designed to help students understand the concepts of current and voltage through experiments supported by a data logger for real-time data acquisition. The research method used was Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE development model (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation), which was limited only to the development stage. At the Analysis stage, a literature review was conducted regarding the implementation of physics experiments and the utilization of digital technology in learning current and voltage materials. The Design stage focused on developing the module structure containing aspects of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The resulting product was an experimental module consisting of learning materials, practicum procedures, data logger usage, data analysis, and practice questions. During the Development stage, the module was developed and validated by material experts and media experts. The expert validation results showed that the developed module was categorized as feasible to be used as a physics learning medium. Furthermore, based on user trial results, the module was able to help students understand the concepts of current and voltage more concretely, improve data analysis skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities through the experimental activities conducted. This study is expected to support the utilization of technology in physics experiment activities so that learning becomes more modern and effective.

Keywords: Eksperimental Module, Volatage, Current, Resistor, Capacitor, Electricity, STEM, Data Logger

Topic: Physics Education