Implementation of Low-Cost Laboratory in Education: A Systematic Literature Review

Suryadi Fajrin, Dadang Lukman Hakim

Abstract


In developing countries, the need of practical facilities such as teaching aids and laboratories equipment is still a problem in education. This Inadequate laboratory equipment will affect learning outcomes, and the quality of graduates. The high price of commercial equipment is one of the factors. Therefore, there has been a lot of research to develop low-cost laboratory. This article aims to review the development of low-cost laboratory and how they have implemented in learning. The Systematic Literature Review  method is used to overview the implementation of low-cost laboratories in the learning. The synthesis of articles refers to the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. The published articles used in this study were obtained from the IEEE Xplore database for publication from 2017 – 2021.  After the articles are selected using inclusion and exclusion criteria, 32 articles were obtained for use. The results of this study indicate that a low-cost laboratory can be an alternative solution to the high price of commercial equipment, and as a learning aid to improve learning outcomes. The methods used in implementing low-cost laboratories are design, research and development and experimentation. The use of low-cost laboratories in learning activities shows a positive impact on improving the quality of learning outcomes

Keywords


low-cost laboratory, education, literature review

Full Text:

PDF

References


Bekasiewicz, A., Pankiewicz, B., Wojcikowski, M., Klosowski, M., & Koziel, S. (2021). Application of Open-Hardware-Based Solutions for Rapid Transition From Stationary to the Remote Teaching Model During Pandemic. IEEE Transactions on Education, 64(3), 299–307.

Berman, E. T., Hamidah, I., Mulyanti, B., & Setiawan, A. (2021). Low cost and portable laboratory kit for teaching and learning of air conditioning process in vocational education. Journal of Technical Education and Training, 13(3), 133–145. doi: https://doi.org/10.30880/jtet.2021.13.03.013

Bima, M., Saputro, H., & Efendy, A. (2021). Virtual Laboratory to Support a Practical Learning of Micro Power Generation in Indonesian Vocational High Schools. Open Engineering, 11(1), 508–518. doi: https://doi.org/10.1515/eng-2021-0048

Carlson, C., Peterson, G., & Day, D. (2020). Utilizing Portable Learning Technologies to Improve Student Engagement and Retention. IEEE Trans Educ, 63(1), 32–38. doi: 10.1109/TE.2019.2941700.

Chan, P., Van Gerven, T., Dubois, J.-L., & Bernaerts, K. (2021). Virtual chemical laboratories: A systematic literature review of research, technologies and instructional design. Computers and Education Open, 2, 100053.

Cook, M. D., Bonniwell, J. L., Rodriguez, L. A., Williams, D. W., & Pribbernow, J. (2020). Low-Cost DC Motor System for Teaching Automatic Controls. 2020 American Control Conference (ACC), 4283–4288. doi: 10.23919/ACC45564.2020.9147781

Dias, T., Sampaio, P., & Matutino, P. M. (2020). A Portable Lab for the Practical Study of Modern Computer Engineering. 2020 XIV Technologies Applied to Electronics Teaching Conference (TAEE), 1–7. doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/TAEE46915.2020.9163750

Ekin, S., O’Hara, J. F., Turgut, E., Colston, N., & Young, J. L. (2021). A Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Light Wave Sensing and Communication Project: Low-Cost, Portable, Effective, and Fun. IEEE Transactions on Education, 64(3), 205–212. doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/TE.2020.3029543

Firdaus, M. L., Parlindungan, D., Sundaryono, A., Farid, M., Rahmidar, L., Maidartati, M., & Amir, H. (2019). Development of Low-Cost Spectrophotometry Laboratory Practice Based on the Digital Image for Analytical Chemistry Subject. May. doi: https://doi.org/10.2991/aes-18.2019.37

Fukumoto, H., Yamaguchi, T., Ishibashi, M., & Furukawa, T. (2021). Developing a Remote Laboratory System of Stepper Motor for Learning Support. IEEE Transactions on Education, 64(3), 292–298.

Gomes, L., Costa, A., Moutinho, F., & Maló, P. (2017). Reconfigurable devices based experimentation supporting teaching introductory digital systems. 2017 IEEE 15th International Conference on Industrial Informatics (INDIN), 539–543. doi: 10.1109/INDIN.2017.8104829.

Huertas, J. I., Vázquez-Villegas, P., Díaz-Ramírez, J., & Tejeda, S. (2020). Low-cost and high-precision labs to promote active learning in online learning environments. 2020 IEEE ANDESCON, 1–6. doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/ANDESCON50619.2020.9272050

Khaing, S. W., Nopparatjamjomras, S., Nopparatjamjomras, T. R., & Chitaree, R. (2018). Development of Arduino-based logic gate training kit. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1144(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1144/1/012134

Lame, G. (2019). Systematic literature reviews: An introduction. Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Design, ICED, 2019-Augus(August), 1633–1642.

Lee, S. J., Jung, A., Park, J., & Yun, M. (2020). Cost-efficient Hands-on Learning Design for Computer Organization Course. 2020 15th International Conference on Computer Science & Education (ICCSE), 150–155. doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/ICCSE49874.2020.9201854

Martin, A. D., Cano, J. M., Vazquez, J. R., & López-García, D. A. (2020). A Low-Cost Remote Laboratory for Photovoltaic Systems to Explore the Acceptance of the Students. 2020 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 1333–1337. doi: 10.1109/EDUCON45650.2020.9125211.

Ong, S. L., & Ling, J. P. W. (2020). Low-Cost Educational Robotics Car Promotes STEM Learning and 21st Century Skills. 2020 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE), 467–473. doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/TALE48869.2020.9368487

Oteri, O. M. (2020). The Application of IoT layer one Based Mobile Labs in Engineering, Science and Technology Education. 2020 IEEE Bombay Section Signature Conference (IBSSC), 192–197. doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/IBSSC51096.2020.9332177

Page, M. J., McKenzie, J. E., Bossuyt, P. M., Boutron, I., Hoffmann, T. C., Mulrow, C. D., Shamseer, L., Tetzlaff, J. M., Akl, E. A., Brennan, S. E., Chou, R., Glanville, J., Grimshaw, J. M., Hróbjartsson, A., Lalu, M. M., Li, T., Loder, E. W., Mayo-Wilson, E., McDonald, S., … Moher, D. (2021). The PRISMA 2020 statement: An updated guideline for reporting systematic reviews. The BMJ, 372.

Prieto, D., Aparicio, G., & Sotelo-Silveira, J. R. (2017). Cell migration analysis: A low-cost laboratory experiment for cell and developmental biology courses using keratocytes from fish scales. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 45(6), 475–482. doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/bmb.21071

Sajidan, Baedhowi, Triyanto, Totalia, S. A., & Masykuri, M. (2018). Peningkatan Proses Pembelajaran dan Penilaian Pembelajaran Abad 21. Kemendikbud Jakarta, 114.

Sanfilippo, F., & Austreng, K. (2018). Enhancing Teaching Methods on Embedded Systems with Project-Based Learning. 2018 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE), 169–176. doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/TALE.2018.8615221

Slamnik-Kriještorac, N., den Langenbergh, R., Huybrechts, T., Gutierrez, S. M., Gil, M. C., & Marquez-Barja, J. M. (2021). Cloud-based virtual labs vs. low-cost physical labs: what engineering students think. 2021 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 637–644. doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/EDUCON46332.2021.9454091

Solnyshkova , O., & Dudysheva, E. (2020). Mobile Technologies in Blended Learning of Engineering Students in Digital Measurements on Geodetic Equipment. 2020 V International Conference on Information Technologies in Engineering Education (Inforino), 1–5. doi: 10.1109/Inforino48376.2020.9111810.

Trabelsi, Z., & Saleous, H. (2019). Exploring the Opportunities of Cisco Packet Tracer For Hands-on Security Courses on Firewalls. 2019 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 411–418. doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/EDUCON.2019.8725112

Triandini, E., Jayanatha, S., Indrawan, A., Werla Putra, G., & Iswara, B. (2019). Systematic Literature Review Method for Identifying Platforms and Methods for Information System Development in Indonesia. Indonesian Journal of Information Systems, 1(2), 63.

Uyanik, I., & Catalbas, B. (2018). A low-cost feedback control systems laboratory setup via Arduino–Simulink interface. Computer Applications in Engineering Education, 26(3), 718–726. doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/cae.21917

Valiente, D., Rodríguez, F., Ferrer, J. C., Alonso, J. L., & de Ávila, S. F. (2020). Enhancing practical skills in the electronics classroom with portable labs. 2020 XIV Technologies Applied to Electronics Teaching Conference (TAEE), 1–8. doi: 10.1109/TAEE46915.2020.9163733

Wong, W. K., Juwono, F. H., & Loh, W. N. (2020). Remote Implementation of Microcomputers Laboratory Practices: A Case Study. 2020 Sixth International Conference on e-Learning (econf), 214–218. doi: 10.1109/econf51404.2020.9385488

Yang, X., Li, Y., Wang, L., & Li, D. (2018). Development and Application of Nursing Operation Virtual Simulation Training System. 2018 International Conference on Engineering Simulation and Intelligent Control (ESAIC), 185–187. doi: 10.1109/ESAIC.2018.00050




DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17977/um031v45i22022p123-132

Refbacks

  • There are currently no refbacks.


Copyright (c) 2023 Teknologi dan Kejuruan: Jurnal Teknologi, Kejuruan, dan Pengajarannya

Teknologi dan Kejuruan: Jurnal Teknologi, Kejuruan, dan Pengajarannya
E-ISSN 2477-0442 (online)

Contact
Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Malang (UM)
Jl. Semarang No 5 Malang 65145, Building H5,  1st  Floor. 

Homepage: http://journal2.um.ac.id/index.php/teknologi-kejuruan
Email: teknologikejuruan.ft@um.ac.id 

 Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.   

View My Stats