SIMULINK APPLICATION IN LEARNING
Daryanto and Purwanto Gendroyono

Universitas Negeri Jakarta

Abstract

The use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) especially the simulink application program for learning requires motivation for its users. Usefulness of the simulink application program in learning begins with the acceptance of the application program by its users. The psychological factor of the user will determine the success of the simulink application program used in learning. This study aims to investigate the effect of acceptance of the simulink application program in Learning courses in the Use of Computers in Electric Power Systems. The method used in this study is a survey method with quantitative research approaches. This research was conducted at the Electrical Engineering Education Study Program, Faculty of Engineering, Jakarta State University, with a sample of 119 students taking courses on the use of computers in the electric power system. Data analysis using path analysis with Partial Least Square (PLS) approach. The results showed that the perception of convenience, directly affected the perception of usefulness, attitudes and intentions in using the simulink application program with path coefficients sequentially of 0.581; 0.574 and 0.249; perceived usefulness and ease of using simulink application program directly influences the attitude to use simulink application program with path coefficient in a row of 0.218 and 0.574; attitude in using simulink application program directly influences the intention to use simulink application program with path coefficient of 0.581, and intention to use simulink application program directly influences the actual use of simulink application program with path coefficient of 0.491. The conclusion in this study is that the use of simulink application programs in learning courses in the use of computers in electric power systems is influenced by the ease and usefulness of the simulink application program and user behavior.
The model of the acceptance path of the simulink application program generated through this research is expected to be used in the development of learning that utilizes technology especially in the use of the Matlab simulink application program.

Keywords: acceptance of ICT, psychological, learning, Matlab

Topic: Computer and Communication Engineering