The application of online practicum in assisting learning process of database courses using Waterfall method

Abstract

The Open University is a State University prioritizing independent learning. Independent learning would certainly succeed if the students owned a strong determination in effectively and efficiently manage their time. In the Information Systems Study Program curriculum, there are several practical courses that must be conducted offline. In 2019 however, the phenomenon of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak requiring all educational units to carry out learning from home had impacted on the learning process, especially the implementation of practicum at the Open University. The implementation of practicum activities usually held in collaboration with several institutions has become constrained. This triggered the possibility of not achieving student learning outcomes related to learning materials learned through practicum. Therefore, as an alternative solution, an application is required that could assist the students in carrying out practicum learning activities independently which is adapted to each teaching material. This practical application would be developed in a study using the Waterfall method consisting of analysis, design, implementation, testing and maintenance. From the results of test using the System Usability Scale (SUS), the score obtained is 64.44 (margin low). This means that the application online practicum can be used but does not meet the requirements to be implemented into existing learning systems until it gets a score of more than 80 (Acceptable).

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