The use of 3D software on plant anatomy courses for prospective Biology teachers

Abstract

Abstract The use of computer-based learning media is something that is commonly done in the era of the revolution industry 4.0 today. The aim of this research is to describe the results of three-dimensional images created using 3D Blender. The research method used is a descriptive research. the collected data of the results of the assessment of the creation of the three-dimensional tissue form in plants. The criteria created by students are viewed based on form, cell details, size, differentiation, layout and caption. The population in this study are prospective Biology teachers who took the courses of plant anatomy in the academic year 2018/2019 in Biology Education department, One of the universities in East Priangan, Indonesia. Sample research used only one class with sampling technique is purposive sampling, regarding their homogenous sampling of having the relatively same ability and enough computer specification. The results showed an average of the 3-dimensional form of the assessment made on the ground tissues (2.84), tissue vessels (2.68) and dermal tissues (3.32). The average value obtained by prospective Biology teachers tends to be low, it is due to lack of mastery of the concept and at least the time for training software use.