Class Learning Concentration Control Application as Teaching Support in Determining Learning Strategies

Abstract

Concentration in learning process is important for students to be able to understand the learning materials. One of the factors that can reduce student’s concentration in learning process is sleepiness. The teacher visually is not always able to distinguish the conditions of each student. Physical conditions that can indicate someone is sleepy is their pulse decreases from its normal condition. The purpose of this product is to help teachers knowing the real time concentration of their students using a pulse sensor that can measure the pulse rate. The results processed in a microcontroller and transferred using a wi-fi network to an Android-based application which is displayed in graphic form. In the case of a person who is sleepy and asleep based on the literature, it is found that the pulse has decreased from being awake. The characteristic of this product is it doesn’t give any side effect such as electric shock which can make the students feel depressed. It is focused on how teacher to choose the best way to teach. Once the design is created in the future, it is expected to help the teachers to evaluate teaching methods in order to improve their student concentration at that time Keywords—concentration, pulse sensor, application, learning method