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The Effectiveness of Using PLC–HMI Trainers in Enhancing Students’ Competence in the Industrial Electronics Course in the Industry 4.0 Era Winda Agustiarmi; Nizwardi Jalinus; M Giatman; Hansi Effendi; Dedy Irfan; Ernawati Ernawati; Fadhilah Fadhilah
Voteteknika (Vocational Teknik Elektronika dan Informatika) Vol 14, No 3 (2026): Voteteknika (Vocational Teknik Elektronika dan Informatika)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Padang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/voteteknika.v14i3.137290

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The rapid advancement of industrial automation in the Industry 4.0 era requires engineering graduates to possess strong competencies in operating and integrating Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Human–Machine Interfaces (HMI). Although various PLC–HMI trainers have been developed and validated for feasibility and practicality, empirical evidence of their instructional effectiveness remains limited. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a PLC–HMI trainer in improving students’ learning outcomes in the Industrial Electronics and Control course. A quantitative quasi-experimental approach with a pretest–post-test control group design was employed involving 46 undergraduate students assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group used the PLC–HMI trainer during practical sessions, whereas the control group received conventional instruction. Data from pretest and post-test assessments were analysed using descriptive statistics, an independent samples t-test, and Cohen’s d effect size. The results showed that the experimental group achieved significantly higher post-test scores than the control group (t(44) = 6.180, p < 0.001). The effect size (Cohen’s d = 1.822) indicated a very large effect, confirming the trainer’s substantial impact on learning outcomes. This study provides empirical evidence of the instructional effectiveness of PLC–HMI trainers, demonstrating their potential to enhance students’ practical competencies and better prepare them for the demands of Industry 4.0.
Development and Preliminary Evaluation of a Video Tutorial for Basic Women’s Body Pattern Construction Using Draping Techniques Hadiastuti Hadiastuti; Fitri Yasih; Mitra Lusiana; Ernawati Ernawati; Rijal Abdullah; Halimul Bahri
Jurnal Pendidikan Terapan Vol 4, No 4 September (2026)
Publisher : Sakura Digital Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61255/jupiter.v4i4.1755

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Purpose: This study aims to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a video tutorial on basic female body pattern making using draping techniques to improve students' practical skills and learning experiences in vocational fashion education. Methods: The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the 4D model (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate). The participants consisted of 30 students from the Fashion Management Program at Padang State University. The developed video tutorial was evaluated through material and media expert validation, while its practicality and effectiveness were assessed using student response questionnaires and a one-group pre-test–post-test design. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Findings: The developed video tutorial achieved high validity, with material and media validation scores of 88.9% and 86.6%, respectively. The practicality evaluation obtained an average score of 88%, indicating that the media was very practical for classroom implementation. Students' learning outcomes improved from a mean pre-test score of 72.4 to a post-test score of 88.6, representing a 22.37% increase. In addition, 91% of students reported that the video tutorial effectively enhanced their understanding, learning independence, and mastery of draping techniques. Research Implications: The findings demonstrate that video tutorial–based learning can serve as an effective digital instructional medium to strengthen practical competencies and support technology-enhanced learning in vocational fashion education. Originality: This study contributes by developing and validating a draping-based instructional video tutorial specifically designed for basic female body pattern construction, integrating systematic multimedia learning principles to improve practical learning outcomes in vocational fashion education.