AUGMENTED REALITY VIDEO AS A LEARNING MEDIA FOR DOING CHEMISTRY PRACTICUM

Abstract

Augmented reality videos in this study are learning videos that contain practical activities on experimental topics that
can be accessed via smartphones, but do not describe the direct interaction of the user. The purpose of this study was
to explore the views of students and lecturers on the need for augmented reality video learning media about the
introduction of laboratory equipment and examples of experiments to help students prepare for practicum. This
research is survey research with an instrument in the form of augmented reality video which is equipped with a
questionnaire and interview guide. A survey through a questionnaire was conducted on 39 Chemistry Education
students and interviews were conducted on 4 lecturers of the Chemistry Education study program. Data were analyzed
descriptively qualitatively. The results obtained show that (1) The experimental material can be accessed by students
via smartphones and is considered efficient because it does not require the use of a large internet network, (2) The
results of student respondents' impressions of the learning media provided are considered good and necessary, easy
to use, have pictures interesting, showing clear articulation, in accordance with learning objectives, can be used to
introduce students to experimental material. In addition to the good response given by respondents, there are several
suggestions including 1) The use of markers should only appear on the camera so that the markers do not have to be
scanned again, 2) it is necessary to revise this application because when the camera shifts the video will disappear
and if it is re-scanned then the video will start again from the beginning. Although there are several obstacles, in
general, augmented reality videos are useful as a provision for doing practicals.