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Enhancing Student Engagement in a Networking Course Through Object Detection Projects: an Interrupted Time Series Design

Author(s) Mr. Joe Jr Labininay Cagatin, Prof. Nivea Louwah Sermona, Prof. Alenogines San Diego
Country Philippines
Abstract Student engagement in technical courses remains a persistent challenge, particularly in balancing theoretical instruction with hands-on, applied learning and abstract conceptualization. This study investigated the impact of introducing object detection projects on student engagement – behavioral, cognitive, and emotional – in a Networking course for the Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education (BTLED) students (n=30). This seven-week interrupted time series study, which addressed gaps in technology-enhanced vocational education, employed validated surveys (α=0.89) analyzed via segmented regression and non-parametric tests. Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Tests demonstrated significant post-intervention engagement improvements (W = 465, p < .001, significant effect size r = .87). Segmented regression confirmed significant shifts in engagement levels and slopes. The study validates that integrating object detection projects in technical courses significantly enhances student engagement, supporting the inclusion of hands-on applications in curriculum design. Future research should explore the longitudinal effects of this technology across technical disciplines.
Keywords interrupted time series design, object detection, Pictoblox, student engagement, technical-vocational education
Field Sociology > Education
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-05-04
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.42421
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9hscp

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