Tinkercad Application Software to Optimize Teaching and Learning Process in Electronics and Microprocessors Subject

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has hits many sectors, one of which is the educational sector. Lockdown policy has closed schools in most countries from natural teaching and learning process. This study aims to analyze students' experiences during the online learning process in electronics and microprocessors subject in Vocational High School (VHS) according to competency to implementing programming a microcontroller using Tinkercad software. The research method used is a qualitative approach. The results of this study that students able to properly implement programming a microcontroller both in theory and practice using Tinkercad software. Most students show a positive response, feel enthusiastic and motivated to develop their abilities, while a small number of students show a negative response, this is due to constraints both from internal and external factors. The conclusion obtained is that students can use Tinkercad software well to understand programming competency upon a microcontroller. Most of the students showed a positive response when using Tinkercad and the obstacles experienced by a small part of students related to internal and external factors. Keywords—COVID-19, VHS, online learning, tinkercad