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INFUSION OF SMART FACTORY INDUSTRY 4.0 LABORATORY (AMATROL STATION) IN THE MECHATRONICS PROGRAM OF CTU: THE PANDEMIC AND POST-PANDEMIC EXPERIENCE

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Janice A. Alivio
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.9.181

Abstract

The study focused on the lived experiences of BS Mechatronics students of Cebu Technological University- Main Campus the Infusion of Smart Factory Industry 4.0 Laboratory (Amatrol Station). The study utilized the phenomenological approach, precisely the hermeneutic phenomenological method of inquiry. The participants of the study were BS Mechatronics students of CTU who had undergone classes without laboratory equipment during the Pandemic and students attending classes with laboratory equipment during the gradual comeback of traditional classes. The number of participants was determined by data saturation. The study generated six (6) core themes, namely; (1) Challenges in Learning, (2) Internet (3) The Student’s perspective during Implementation, (4) Laboratory, (5) Adjustment, (6) Amatrol Station. The study's extensive narrative data provided a glimpse and insights into the lives of Mechatronics students who attended classes with the Online platform and others doing a regular basis. Due to their limited financial resources, owning a device to be used in online classes is a big problem hence their learning is affected, and the internet is one of the factors that affect their learning, as well. In addition, the study disclosed that learning is a great advantage if there are tools and equipment that can be of use, as a result, it could enhance their knowledge as they can have practical activities on hand

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