The Effects of MyNanoria Mobile Applications on Students' Understanding of Nanotechnology in Chemistry Learning
Keywords:
Nanotechnology, MyNanoria, Chemistry Education, Effectiveness and Mobile ApplicationAbstract
This research investigates the effect of MyNanoria mobile applications in enhancing students' understanding of nanotechnologies in chemistry. This study addresses the problem of insufficient comprehension on complex nanotechnology concepts among chemistry students. It is important to understand about nanotechnology because it will affect the ability to apply knowledge in practical scenarios, including industrial fields. Employing a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test approach, thirteen purposively selected students participated in the study. Data collection involved pre and post-tests using a set of seventeen multiple-choice questions to assess students' knowledge across four areas which consists of nanotechnology, nanomaterials, nanomedicine, and cancer. Statistical analysis utilizing SPSS 27.0 included descriptive statistics, normality tests, and a paired sample t-test. Findings revealed a significant improvement in post-test scores (M = 14.3846) compared to pre-test scores (M = 7.6923), with a smaller standard deviation and a highly significant p-value (< 0.001). This indicates the effectiveness of MyNanoria mobile applications in enhancing students' comprehension of nanotechnology in chemistry. The considerable effect size (r² = 0.8889) underscores the practical significance of this improvement. Consequently, this study supports the use of mobile applications like MyNanoria as valuable tools in teaching complex scientific concepts, which emphasize the need for ongoing exploration and development of technology-driven educational strategies to optimize learning outcomes in the field of nanotechnology.
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