Study on the Effectiveness and Student Satisfaction towards Motor Control Trainer with Smart Notes

Abstract

This study evaluates the effectiveness and student satisfaction of an innovative Motor Control Trainer integrated with a mobile application for enhancing practical learning in the DET30043 Electrical Machine course at Politeknik Mersing. Conventional motor control trainers are lacking digital support tools and often leave students struggling with abstract principles and inefficient lab exercises. To address this gap, a hybrid learning system combining hands-on trainer hardware with a smart notes mobile app was developed, providing real-time guidance, interactive content and performance feedback. A total of 76 students participated in the study, using the integrated system during lab sessions. Their feedback was collected via structured surveys assessing two key dimensions which are trainer design and functionality as well as smart notes utility. Data analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 22.0 revealed high satisfaction with a mean value of 4.45. The findings revealed that this innovation helps students better understand motor control concepts, improves their confidence in handling motor starters and enhances the overall learning experience during practical sessions. The majority of students gave positive responses and agreed that the trainer is effective, engaging and suitable for technical education.