A team of lecturers from the Biology Education Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP), University of Mataram has once again demonstrated its commitment to improving the quality of education in West Lombok. They conducted a community service program in the form of a training workshop titled “Training on the Development of IBSL-Based Science Teaching Materials Using Augmented Reality as a Learning Resource for MGMP Science Teachers of West Lombok.”
The training was held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, and was attended by science teachers who are part of the MGMP (Subject Teachers’ Forum) across West Lombok Regency. The activity was led by a team consisting of Prof. Dr. Agus Ramdani, M.Sc., Prof. Dr. Jamaluddin, M.Pd., Dr. I Putu Artayasa, M.Pd., Dr. A.A. Sukarso, M.Si., and Anindita Suliya Hangesti Mandra Kusuma, M.Pd. The main objective was to enhance teachers’ skills in developing innovative instructional materials based on Inquiry-Based Science Learning (IBSL), while incorporating Augmented Reality (AR) technology as a dynamic learning tool.
Prof. Dr. Agus Ramdani, M.Sc., the lead coordinator of the training, emphasized that the activity serves as a concrete effort to bridge the gap between modern learning theory and classroom practice. “Through the IBSL model, students are encouraged to ask questions, investigate, and construct scientific concepts independently. The integration of AR will further enrich this experience by providing engaging and interactive visualizations of scientific concepts,” he explained.
The training included sessions on the theoretical foundation of IBSL, practical workshops on designing science teaching materials based on the model, and hands-on technical training in using AR applications that can be integrated into science lessons. Participants were highly enthusiastic, particularly during the AR simulation segment where they practiced applying the technology in a classroom context.
“This kind of training is crucial for teachers, especially in meeting the challenges of 21st-century learning that demand innovation and technological integration. We hope this program continues,” said one of the participants.
This community engagement activity not only strengthens the relationship between the university and local schools, but also serves as a catalyst for transforming science education in West Lombok into a more contextual, creative, and technology-enhanced experience.
