Implementing Book-end Division Approach using ClassPoint to Energize Electrical and Electronics Engineering Student Engagement

Authors

  • Nurul Wahidah Arshad Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah
  • Mohd. Shafie Bakar Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah
  • Nurulfadzilah Hasan Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah
  • Rohana Abdul Karim Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah
  • Yasmin Abdul Wahab Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11113/ajee2023.7n2.138

Keywords:

ClassPoint, student engagement, classroom dynamics, learning environment, e-learning

Abstract

TThis study investigates the efficacy of using ClassPoint in improving student engagement during class and its impact on academic performance among electrical and electronics engineering students by using student engagement framework that established by technology-enhanced learning (TEL) environment microsystem. To achieve this objective, five instructors teaching various courses incorporated ClassPoint into their classes. Then, quantitative data on student engagement and academic performance were collected via surveys. The student’s comments are extracted from university teaching evaluation survey (EPAT) for thematic analysis. The descriptive analysis revealed a significant increase in student engagement after ClassPoint was implemented. Furthermore, students appreciated the use of ClassPoint features such as slide-drawing, multiple choice questions, and word clouds during classes. Survey results also show students have greater attentiveness, active participation, and improved interactions with their peers and instructors. Likert scale responses indicate positive correlation between the use of ClassPoint and students’ enhanced performance in class discussions, idea integration, increased interest in learning, and improved classroom dynamics. Moreover, thematic analysis shows the empowering of five element in TEL microsystem with ClassPoint increase the student engagement. This study highlights ClassPoint's effectiveness in creating an inclusive and interactive learning environment, thus, transforming teaching methods for electrical and electronics engineering students.

Author Biographies

Nurul Wahidah Arshad, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah

Nurul Wahidah Arshad, a Lecturer at the Faculty of Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), is an accomplished academic with a B. Eng. (Hons) in Electrical Engineering (Electronics) from Universiti Teknologi Tun Hussein Onn (UTHM) and an M.Sc. in Communications & Signal Processing from Newcastle Upon Tyne University, United Kingdom. Specializing in computer vision, image processing, speech processing, artificial intelligence, and engineering education, her impactful research has earned acclaim in international competitions, including the British Invention Showcase (BIS 2013), International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2010, 2013, and 2019) and International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL 2023). Recognized for her excellence, Nurul Wahidah was awarded the University Academic Award, UMPSA, in 2022, underscoring her commitment to academic distinction.

Rohana Abdul Karim, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah

Rohana Binti Abdul Karim is a Senior Lecturer at Faculty of Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA). She received a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Tun Hussein Onn (UTHM) in 2005 and a Master of Computer Science from Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2007. Her PhD from the National University of Malaysia (UKM) in 2017. Her research interests include biomedical engineering, computer vision, image processing, pattern recognition, video analysis and artificial intelligent techniques. Dr. Rohana research’s work has been awarded the best paper award at the International Conference and Exhibition of Women Engineers (ICEWE11’) and International Conference on Electrical, Control and Computer Engineering (InECCE2017). Her research work has won several international and local innovation competitions including the International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2010), International Engineering Invention & Innovation Exhibition (i-envex 2011), BIOMALAYSIA 2011, International Festival of Innovation on Green Technology (i-finog 2018 and 2019). She can be contacted at email: rohanaak@ump.edu.my.

Yasmin Abdul Wahab, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Malaysia

Yasmin Abdul Wahab received a B. Eng. (Hons) degree in Electrical Engineering (Control and Instrumentation), M. Eng. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor, Malaysia, in 2008, 2010, and 2017, respectively. In 2010, she joined Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), Pahang, Malaysia, as a teaching staff member and at present she holds the position of senior lecturer. Her research interests include process tomography, electrical tomography, sensors technology and instrumentation, and applied electronics and computer engineering.

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Published

2023-12-20

How to Cite

Arshad, N. W., Bakar, M. S., Hasan, N., Abdul Karim, R., & Abdul Wahab, Y. (2023). Implementing Book-end Division Approach using ClassPoint to Energize Electrical and Electronics Engineering Student Engagement. Asean Journal of Engineering Education, 7(2), 51–57. https://doi.org/10.11113/ajee2023.7n2.138