Students of the Science Education Study Program, FKIP, Sebelas Maret University (UNS) Surakarta, who are members of the MBKM Teaching Assistance program at SMPN 02 Plupuh, with Laili Fathurrahmah Tiarno as the head of the MBKM Teaching Assistance group consisting of ten people, guided by Mr. Dr. Kadek Dwi Hendratma Gunawan, M. Pd and Mrs. Dr. Budi Utami, M.Pd., who created innovative learning with a STEM approach. This activity was held during science class hours, precisely on May 27, 2025. In this activity, Class VIIIC students were invited to create a volcanic eruption and earthquake project based on Augmented Reality (AR).
This activity took place during the Campus Teaching Grant program at SMPN 02 Plupuh. With the theme “Earth Structure and Its Development,” the students guided students through science concepts using interactive AR technology.
“At first, I thought learning about volcanic eruptions and earthquakes would be boring. But after seeing the 3D models appear on the screen and being able to rotate them, I understood them better and became more enthusiastic about learning,” said Badru, one of the VIIIC grade students involved in the project.
Students designed this activity as a form of project-based learning with a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) approach. This project combines scientific understanding with digital technology, enabling students not only to grasp the theory but also to create visual simulations of the natural phenomena they are studying.
The supervisor teacher at SMPN 02 Plupuh, Mrs. Purna Ratna, S.Pd., expressed her appreciation for the innovations brought to the learning process by the students. “This activity is very beneficial. Students are becoming more active, creative, and interested in science lessons. We really appreciate the MBKM students’ initiative in bringing technology into the classroom.”
With this innovative learning approach, it is hoped that students’ interest and understanding of natural science will increase. Students hope this approach can be implemented more widely in other schools, particularly in today’s digital age.
