Class Learning Concentration Control Application as Teaching Support in Determining Learning Strategies
Kusyandi (a*), Abdul Hanan Fauzi Alfani (a), Elfira Rifa Salim (b), Mumu Komaro (a)

a) Departement of Mechanical Engineering Education, Faculty of Technology and Vocational Skills Education, Indonesia University of Education
Jalan Dr. Setiabudhi 229, Bandung 40154, Indonesia
*kusyandi[at]upi.edu
b) Departement of Electrical Engineering Education, Faculty of Technology and Vocational Skills Education, Indonesia University of Education
Jalan Dr. Setiabudhi 229, Bandung 40154, Indonesia

Abstract

Concentration in learning process is important for students to be able to understand the learning materials. One of the factors that can reduce student’s concentration in learning process is sleepiness. The teacher visually is not always able to distinguish the conditions of each student. Physical conditions that can indicate someone is sleepy is their pulse decreases from its normal condition. The aim of this product is to help teachers knowing the realtime concentration of their students using pulse sensor that can measure the pulse. The results processed in a microcontoler and transfered using a wifi network to an Android-based application which is displayed in graphic form. Based on the results that has been done, the prototype of this product has been able to detect the pulse. In the case of a person who is sleepy and asleep, it is found that the pulse has decreased from being awake. This product is expected to help the teachers to evaluate teaching methods in order to improve their student concentration at that time.

Keywords: Concentration; Pulse sensor; Application; Learning method

Topic: Innovations in Engineering and Education