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Analyzing the Effectiveness of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in Vocational Practicum to Enhance SMK Students' Competency in the VUCA Era Fiskia Rera Baharuddin; Amiruddin; Nurlaela
Jurnal MEKOM (Media Komunikasi Pendidikan Kejuruan) Volume 13, Issue 2, May 2026
Publisher : Fakultas Teknik, Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/mekom.v13i2.12979

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Purpose - This study investigates the effectiveness of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) in enhancing vocational competencies among SMK students in the VUCA era. It applies the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to examine students’ acceptance of immersive learning technologies. Methods - A quantitative design with a pretest-posttest control group was used involving 200 SMK students from technical programs. The study employed Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to analyze the effects of Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use, Attitude Toward Using, Behavioral Intention, and User Satisfaction. Findings - The findings show that Perceived Ease of Use significantly affects Perceived Usefulness, Attitude Toward Using, Behavioral Intention, and User Satisfaction. This confirms that ease of use is central to students’ acceptance of VR/AR. Behavioral Intention is the strongest predictor of User Satisfaction, indicating that students’ willingness to continue using VR/AR is closely linked to satisfaction. However, Perceived Usefulness does not significantly influence Attitude Toward Using, suggesting that functional value may be less decisive during early adoption. Research implications - The results highlight the need to design VR/AR learning tools that are user-friendly, engaging, and capable of encouraging continued use. Educators, developers, and policymakers should prioritize usability and behavioral intention when implementing immersive technologies in vocational education.  Originality - This study integrates TAM with immersive learning in vocational education and provides evidence on how VR/AR supports competency development and student engagement in developing contexts.
Optimalisasi Pascapanen Rumput Laut melalui Pelatihan Penggunaan Alat Pengering Energi Surya sebagai Strategi Penerapan Blue Economy di Wilayah Pesisir Desa Laikang Kabupaten Takalar Amiruddin Amiruddin; Fiskia Rera Baharuddin; Mudarris Mudarris; Yustika Jauhari; Mukhlisin Mukhlisin
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat (Abdimas)
Publisher : Jurusan Pendidikan Teknik Elektro

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59562/abdimas.v4i1.12674

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The coastal community of Laikang Village, Takalar Regency, particularly the Pandala Berkah Seaweed Cultivators Group, faces serious challenges in the post-harvest stage. The conventional sun-drying method causes significant product quality degradation, especially during rainy seasons—with drying delays of up to 3–4 days causing discoloration, mold growth, and quality decline. As a result, selling prices of dried seaweed are only IDR 7,000–8,000/kg, far below the industrial market price of IDR 12,000–14,000/kg. This community service activity aims to optimize post-harvest processes through training on the use of a semi-enclosed solar energy dryer (solar dryer) as a blue economy implementation strategy in coastal areas. The implementation method includes socialization through Focus Group Discussion (FGD), technical and managerial training, participatory equipment assembly, and intensive field mentoring. The dryer with a capacity of 30–70 kg per cycle was designed with an indirect heating system based on polycarbonate materials, capable of achieving a stable temperature of 40–55°C without additional heat sources. Results show that 80% of participants understood hygienic drying techniques and temperature control, community participation reached 85%, and a local product identity "Rumput Laut Kering Pandala Berkah" with food-grade packaging was established. This program contributes to increased product added value, drying time efficiency from 2–3 days to 8–10 hours, and supports the blue economy concept based on sustainable coastal community empowerment in alignment with SDG 8 and SDG 14.