Development of a Digital Based Laboratory at the Vocational School Center of Excellence (CoE)

Digital-based laboratories are innovations that aim to improve knowledge and practical skills in the laboratory without requiring assistance and free from time and place constraints. This study aims to develop a digital-based laboratory that is interactive, dynamic, animated, and attractive, and supported by user motivation to learn and understand productive electrical subjects. The components of this laboratory include augmented reality media, pre-tests, post-tests, assignments, tutorials, simulations, and laboratory materials. This research was conducted in the context of productive electrical subjects at the Center of Excellence (CoE) Vocational High School. The research method used is the Research and Development (R&D) method. Data analysis techniques include descriptive and inferential analysis that allows evaluation of the effectiveness of digital laboratories in improving students' cognitive and psychomotor competencies. Research instruments include knowledge tests, practical skills observation sheets, and questionnaires to measure user motivation and satisfaction. This digital-based laboratory is effective in improving student competencies, both in cognitive and psychomotor aspects. The digital-based laboratory developed in this study can be an effective and efficient tool to support practical learning in vocational schools, while overcoming time and place constraints.