Preliminary study: An investigation on learning assistance requirement among low achievers in primary schools

Learning is crucial for everybody regardless of their ability and achievement.Some children demonstrate inability in academic performance from their early stage of learning process; thus, categorized as low achievers (LA).In order to define learning difficulties and requirements among LA children, a qualitative study was conducted using three different techniques; i) semi- structured interview, ii) document review with LINUS content experts and iii) observation with students from five schools in Kedah and Perlis.The results reveal that, the LA children need a specific computer-based learning assistance as an alternative learning material to facilitate their learning process.Learning concepts are also discussed as an initial suggestion in this study

Exploring computer assisted learning for low achieving children: A comparative analysis study

Learning assistance or support is essential for a learner regardless of their cognitive ability and learning preference. Computer assisted learning (CAL) is one of the facilitation that widely explored as alternative learning assistances with different concepts, approaches, contents and target users. The main concern of this study is to explore and identify learning concepts and approaches that have been employed in previous research for normal and learning disabilities learners. In relation with the intention, 15 articles from past five years (2010-2015) are selected for review and analysis processes in this comparative analysis study.The finding shows some similarities and differences of CAL concept and approach for both type of learners. Some insights and suggestions are drawn based on the extracted concepts and approaches specifically for low achieving children as their learning assistance in primary school

Proposing the components of conceptual design model of iCAL4LA using comparative analysis method

This article discusses an ongoing study in determining the generic components for a conceptual design model of interactive computer-assisted learning that is specifically designed for low achieving (LA) children (iCAL4LA).These children need a specific learning support that can be used as an alternative material in their learning environment.In order to develop the conceptual model, this study extracts the common components from 15 strongly justified CAL studies. A comparative analysis has been conducted to determine the most appropriate components by using a set of specific classifications to prioritize the applicability.The results of the extraction process reveal 17 common components for consideration.Later, based on the pre-set justifications, 16 of them were selected as the proposed components for the Conceptual Design Model of iCAL4LA.In accordance, an initial model is proposed by considering those components

CAPD eBook: A multimedia approach for renal patients with adaptation of persuasive technology / Arifah Fasha Rosmani...[et al.]

CAPD eBook is a multimedia application that has been developed as a guide for renal patients on how to perform Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) in their daily life. The application has embraced multimedia elements such as text, animation, audio and graphic to ease renal patients in the learning process. This multimedia application is specifically designed to assist renal patients to learn and perform CAPD procedures as a way to remove toxin from their body. Additionally, the principle of Persuasive Technology has been adapted into CAPD eBook to increase effectiveness; this is to engage patients in using the application. Persuasive Technology is one of the techniques to persuade and encourage people in many aspects especially in the learning process. In order to evaluate the application, Usability and Heuristic Test have been conducted to assess the convenience and significance of Persuasive Technology Principles in CAPD eBook. The results have shown a significant impact and important benefits provided to renal patients

Investigation on energy efficiency of lighting system in a university library

The electrical lighting system is one of the most significant contributors to energy consumption and operational cost for a library building. The extended operation of the lighting system in the library building consumes a high amount of energy, which requires the adoption of energy efficiency implementation to reduce energy consumption and to overcome energy waste. The objective of this paper is to present the outcomes of investigation on the energy efficiency of the lighting system in a university library building. The lighting system operated in a library building in one of the universities in Malaysia was chosen as the subject of the case study. A semi-structured face to face interview was carried out to interview four respondents who currently in-charge in the lighting system operation of university library building under the study. Looking at the results of the study, the lighting system of the university library is not energy efficient which leads to high energy consumption. To overcome energy waste, the results revealed that a proper guideline for the adoption of energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the lighting system is essential to be developed by the university authority for the university library

Motivating low-achieving learners to use mobile assistive courseware through signaling principle

Developing a courseware is easy. However, making a courseware usable for its target user requires a scientific process. As a response to that, a study has been carried out in making courseware usable for lowachieving learners. As part of the study, this paper aims to describe the application of signaling principles in the developed courseware specifically for low-achieving learners. The prototype has been developed through usercentered approach. It involved users during the designing and development process. Then, it was delivered to users. Their experience dealing with the developed prototype was observed in their natural context with assistance of their teachers. Eventually, it was found that they were highly motivated to use the courseware

Efektivitas Lama Transportasi Darat Yang Berbeda Terhadap Mutu Fisik Tomat (Lycopersicum esculentum L.)

Karakteristik tomat dengan kulitnya yang lembut mudah rusak saat mendapat tekanan, dan gesekan karena kondisi jalan yang rusak pada saat pengangkutan atau faktor mekanis lainnya.. Sifatnya yang perishable berpengaruh terhadap mutu fisik tomat terutama persentase kerusakan, susut bobot, kadar air, dan perubahan warna. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh lama transportasi terhadap mutu fisik tomat. Penelitian telah dilaksanakan di Laboratorium Teknologi Pasca Panen Fakultas Pertanian dan Peternakan UIN Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada Bulan September-Oktober 2020. Metode penelitian adalah eksperimen dengan Rancangan Acak Lengkap dengan tiga perlakuan (P1=0 jam transportasi (kontrol), P2=4 jam transportasi, P3=8 jam transportasi) dengan enam ulangan. Parameter pengamatan yaitu persentase kerusakan, susut bobot, kadar air (basis basah) dan warna. Data analisis  sidik ragam yang berpengaruh nyata  dilanjutkan dengan Uji Jarak Duncan. Hasil penelitian lama transportasi menunjukkan pengaruh yang sangat nyata terhadap persentase kerusakan, susut bobot dan kadar air, dan  lama transportasi tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap perubahan warna. Kesimpulan, lama 4 jam transportasi dan 8 jam transportasi berpengaruh terhadap sifat fisik, meliputi persentase kerusakan, susut bobot, dan kadar air. Tetapi tidak berpengaruh terhadap perubahan warna tomat

Uncovering the needs for a hybridized interaction design model for sign language learning through experts’ feedback

Nielsen's and Molich's design guidelines have been famously adapted in studies related to the design of interactive products, including for learning environment, and for hearing-impaired learners. In current situation, the learning materials for hearing-impaired learners are lacking in terms of positive interactions that promote two-way communication, partly because they do not apply appropriate design principles appropriately for the users. This affects their stimulation in learning activities. Hence, this paper aims at uncovering the current design principles applied in learning materials for learning sign language for the hearing-impaired learners. Besides an elicitation of literature, a semi-structured interview with the experts in hearing-impaired curricula has been carried out. It reveals that a study needs to urgently be carried out in proposing a heuristics design model that is specifically able to evoke the positive learning experience