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The focus of this paper is to disclose students' preferences and challenges after experiencing online learning in Physics during the pandemic. After experiencing synchronous, asynchronous, and mixed-mode of delivery for a semester in a physics course, a semi-structured interview was held amongst students. Twenty-three students representing each class were involved in the interview session which was held virtually using Google Meet. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data and it revealed students preferred asynchronous due to factors such as flexibility, rewarding and motivation, and ease of connection to the internet. Whereas some students preferred synchronous mode due to better self-regulation and self-motivation, and better understanding. Meanwhile, time allocation, self-focus ability, and lack of engagement is some of the challenges faced by students when it comes to online learning. Indirectly, this will affect students' motivation towards learning physics. Suggestions also presented in this paper such as the importance of teacher's engagement and proposed suitable activities or tasks to aid students' focus ability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Athletics is a combination of several types of sports which can be broadly grouped into running, throwing, jumping, and walking. There are many people that already know about this sport, however, not many students that understand about tools are used in this sport. One of the solution that we can used to introduce the equipments of athletics to beginner students is through Augmented Reality. This technology combines real objects and virtual objects based on a media marker, which runs interactively in real time. There is also integration between objects in three-dimensional form, namely virtual objects that are integrated in the real world. This research uses Game Engine Unity and Vuforia which can display 3-dimensional objects, and using Android as the basis of the system. In this paper, we present four equipments of athletic sports, likely Discuss Throw, Pole Vault, High Jump, and Relay Race. The aim of this research is to enhance students knowledge to recognize those athletic sports equipment, so that students motivation can be increased. The result of the research is an Augmented Reality-based athletics introduction application that has been tested well for the system performance using blackbox testing, and the marker performance using various conditions of its marker. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

One of the most remarkable current discussions around the world is the STEAM Education approach, where students nowadays involved in almost all of hands-on projects where problem-solving, collaboration and the results of their efforts make the subjects are more compatible and interesting than only a theory, this paper will review the research conducted on the effect of the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) Education approach on learning motivation with student's competency as the intervening variable. Moreover, the object of this research is Polytechnic APP Jakarta students. This research was managed using the quantitative descriptive approach. The sample size is determined using the Slovin formula, so after calculation, it comes to a sample number of 316 respondents. Data collection methods of this research are using survey methods and a questionnaire as its research instrument. Structural Equation Model known as SEM with Smart-PLS analysis tool is also applied as this research approach. The major purpose of the research was to investigate the effect of the STEAM education approach on learning motivation with students' competency as an intervening variable. The study has gone some way towards enhancing our understanding that the STEAM Education approach had a positive and remarkable effect on learning motivation. The STEAM Education approach has a positive and noteworthy impact on students' competency, and learning motivation has a positive and remarkable impact on students' competency. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The effectiveness of Game-based Learning (GBL) in fostering students' motivation to learn mathematics is examined in this systematic review. Nine related papers published between 2018 and 2022 were found after an extensive search of the electronic databases of ERIC. A systematic review methodology was used to analyze the studies, and the results were then synthesized and summarized. None of the research in this review found evidence of a negative impact of GBL on students' motivation to learn mathematics; instead, all studies found evidence of a positive impact. It benefits students' motivation for several reasons, including the engaging and dynamic learning environment, the quick feedback and rewards, and the demanding and goal-oriented learning experience that games may give. The game's design, degree of difficulty, student autonomy, use of feedback and rewards, and other factors play significant roles in determining how effective GBL is at encouraging students' motivation to learn mathematics. However, this effectiveness is not guaranteed. The design and implementation of GBL in the mathematics classroom should consider these elements seriously. Generally, the results of this review point to GBL as a potentially successful strategy for increasing students' motivation to learn mathematics. Game-based Learning (GBL) is a strategy educators should consider employing to engage students and increase their interest in and love of mathematics. However, the game's design and other elements that may affect it must be carefully considered. More research is required to completely comprehend GBL's potential in mathematics education and develop efficient implementation methods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Game-based learning approach enabled to increase attitude and motivation as well as the supporting learning process of all ages. This paper outlined the engagement of Kahoot! in learning the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for Technical and Vocational College students in Batu Pahat, Malaysia. It aimed to investigate the relationships of attitude, motivation, and achievement in MUET learning through Kahoot! game-based learning. A semester four cohort of Diploma in Construction Engineering Technology students were exposed to the use of Kahoot! during MUET learning session. A quantitative approach was carried out for 53 respondents. Spearman's statistical significance was analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) 22. Based on the research finding, there was a strong relationship between students' attitude and motivation, r(51) =.792, p =.01 during the use of Kahoot! in MUET classroom. On the contrary, the analysis of attitude, motivation and achievement relationships did not show any statistically significant among these variables. In this case, students' motivation should be improved by emphasizing English language importance to them to achieve greater achievement in MUET. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper examines the impact of the pandemic and the resulting online learning for higher education students. The focus is on performing a SWOT analysis on the success and motivation of the students. To achieve this goal, a questionnaire was developed on how the students themselves evaluate their ability to perceive the offered online material as well as their opportunities and motivation to acquire knowledge. The results obtained from the conducted survey and the success achieved by the students are also emphasized. The survey reflects the opinions of students at two fundamentally different institutions of higher education – one offering all-engineering training in the mining, geological, gas and energy industries, and the other offering training in information technology, library science and national security. Based on the survey, the results of the students in the traditional (face-to-face) and online education were compared. The implemented survey and the performed analysis will help the university professors to improve the results of the students in conducting hybrid (online and traditional) training in the event of extraordinary circumstances. For the completeness of the analysis, data on students who left their studies before and during the online studies are also included. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Students' pattern of learning that does not involve active thinking will make it difficult for them to master the elements of higher order thinking skills (HOTS) in mathematics. Therefore, more effective learning methods need to be implemented to help students deal with this problem. This paper presents the results of a study after a cooperative method through paired learning was conducted on a selection of Year 6 students for the subject of Mathematics. The purpose of the study was to see the effectiveness of paired learning methods in the teaching and learning process of mathematics that apply the elements of HOTS. A total of twenty-eight Year 6 students from a school in Penang were selected as the sample for this study. Students' performance was tested before and after treatment to see if there was a difference between their performances. After that, a questionnaire was given to see the level of students' motivation and identify the factors contributing to their difficulties in mastering HOTS. From the results of this study, all students (100%) have shown an improved performance in the post-test. The mean scores from the questionnaire responses also indicated that students had a positive perception of the paired learning method. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The usage of the information technologies everywhere leads to demands for new manners of education. Modern e-learning environments lead the teaching, the learning and the evaluation of acquired knowledge and skills of the students to a new era. The students' motivation for e-learning is considered. The course of Advanced Mathematics is part of the curriculum of pharmaceutical students at the second author's university. For students' knowledge evaluation it is used a hybrid-type exam in this university discipline, i.e., a problems-solving part and a remote web-based test which is created using the free and open-source e-educational platform Moodle. This paper presents a detailed analysis of the implemented test for knowledge evaluation of the students, using statistical methods and instruments. The information from the test is estimated and analyzed. Thus, it is made an improvement of the database of the test questions and it is enhanced the quality of the developed knowledge evaluation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In Chile a "social outbreak" took place in 2019 followed by the pandemic due to the Coronavirus. Face-to-face courses had to be transformed to online courses in a few weeks. It is in the first years of the career when the highest potential of desertion in Architecture takes place. For this reason, this research takes in consideration Construction courses at the beginning of the career of architecture at the "Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana". Many challenges had to be faced, examples of it are: proportion between synchronous and asynchronous activities, how to adapt practical activities like the construction of prototypes done in groups to individual scale models done at home, and to think about the amount and the type of evaluations between many other problems. Also, there are new challenges in comparison to face to face courses like: student engagement, flexibility in the use of the camera, the time needed for deadlines, decrease of the number of evaluations required as part of the university policies to avoid stress. In parallel professors have been learning new methodologies, how to use different new platforms and software to improve online education. The methodology used is to compare: 1) quality of work done in relation with learning outcomes 2) grades, 3) synchronous assistance, and 4) asynchronous follow-up of courses of "Construction I" and "Construction II" during 4 terms starting in 2020. The purpose of this paper is to know if: it is possible to transform education in a short period of time, is it possible to meet learning outcomes? Is it possible to increase the motivation of students in construction courses specifically and in the architecture studies in general? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper we used an interdisciplinary approach to make students more interested in science, to increase and apply their knowledge, to better understand complex processes and phenomena and to connect different fields of science (physics, astronomy, astronautics, biology, geography, psychology, pedagogy, programming, etc.). An interdisciplinary approach to teaching implies linking the contents of different disciplines into logical entities organized around one problem or theme within which the knowledge of different disciplines functions as a multifaceted illumination of the problem or topic being explored. We will explain the application of interdisciplinary approach on the example of the work we did with 24 high school students on the project “Exploration of Planet Mars”. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper reviews several literatures concerning the theories and model that could be applied for science motivation for upper secondary school learners (16-17 years old) in order to make the learning experience more amazing and useful. The embedment of AR in science could bring an awe-inspiring transformation on learners' viewpoint towards the respective subject matters. Augmented Reality is able to present the real and virtual learning experience with the addition of multiple media without replacing the real environment. Due to the unique feature of AR, it attracts the mass attention of researchers to implement AR in science learning. This impressive technology offers learners with the ultimate visualization and provides an astonishing and transparent learning experience by bringing to light the unseen perspective of the learning content. This paper will attract the attention of researchers in the related field as well as academicians in the related discipline. This paper aims to propose several related theoretical guidance that could be applied in science motivation to transform the learning in an effective way. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research paper presents the preliminary investigation on the use of an interactive multimedia courseware named MAFPro, to facilitate C Programming lessons for novice learners. The courseware utilizes the elements of multimedia that focus on enhancing learners' programming comprehension. Among the aspects that were examined were the students' programming comprehension and their perceived motivation of MAFPro. This study was carried out in a survey design method with the participation of 30 undergraduates who are novice learners. The data analysis indicates that the multimedia courseware, MAFPro that has been used in the C programming classroom has a significant difference on the undergraduates' programming comprehension. The students also perceived MAFPro as motivating and engaging. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper examines the tuberculosis investigation and screening process on the students, as the tuberculosis disease control in Pesantren Zainul Hasan Probolinggo, Indonesia. This study used an analytic correlation design with a survey method and action research approach, while its populations were all of the students. The 87 students were trained by the Probolinggo Public of Health Office to do tuberculosis observation and screening to detect the tuberculosis suspect. Then, the students were provided with health education, and a cadre was formed. The research results indicated a 0.967 (insignificant) correlation between students' role and case detection. Meanwhile, a significant correlation of 0.01 was observed between students' motivation and tuberculosis case detection, and the highest significant correlation of 0.001 had been found among students' attitude and tuberculosis case disclosure. Thus, students' attitude carries great contribution to the increase of tuberculosis case detection in Pesantren and facility provision and students' motivation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper describes the first-year and the third-year vocational high school students' motivation to learning chemistry. Ninety vocational high school students participated in a validation process of a set of questionnaire consisted of 35 statements. This set of questionnaires was planned to be used to describe students' motivation towards learning of chemistry. Six factors of motivation were analyzed in the questionnaires, i.e. self-efficacy, active learning strategies, science learning value, performance goal, achievement goal and learning environment stimulation. A Likert scale model was used to assess the students responses to the statements in the questionnaires. The students' responses were ranged from 1 (strongly disagree), 2 (disagree), 3 (no opinion), 4 (agree) to 5 (strongly agree). Sixty five first year students and sixty six third-year students from vocational high school majoring in automotive technique participated in the study. The map of motivation towards chemistry of both first-year and third-year students' were in the level of moderate-motivation. Although the average scores of all statements were different, the first-year students were a slightly lower than those of third-year students. The result of this study can be used to obtain the level of student's motivation toward chemistry and teachers can use it to maintain or increase the students' motivation in learning chemistry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Improvement of professional training of students from non-linguistic universities is an urgent problem according to the concept of modernization of Russian education. Experience shows that students in most cases consider languages as difficult and boring subjects. The educational activity interest formation depends on the content and organization of pedagogical conditions for the students' educational activity. This article is devoted to the students' motivation increase in order to learn foreign languages at technical universities by utilizing Internet resources and information and communication technologies. This work considers concept "motivation and the ways of teaching which increase students' motivation to learn foreign languages. Moreover, current study lists the factors affecting motivation and inducing students to learn foreign languages. Requirements for the video records are submitted to be applied in foreign language classes. Various exercises are offered to work with video texts. Consequently, the finding gives examples of tasks based on the application of the multimedia interactive learning kit as well as online game platforms for studying English by Bauman Moscow State Technical University students. Besides, authors reveal that foreign language lessons with the use of videos and multimedia kits differ in variety and efficiency, raising the interest of students to study a foreign language. In conclusion, providing sufficient awareness is drawn that the major motivating factor is the communicative approach and involvement of students in speech activities in a studied language. Recommendations to teachers are made on how to increase the educational motivation of students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With the rapid and advanced growth of technological tools, online learning becomes a prominent trend in teaching ESL/EFL all over the world, especially in higher education. Such an example is learning English vocabulary. Students can learn and retain vocabulary using different sources of materials via the internet or online tools. Furthermore, motivation is a crucial element that helps students retain vocabulary and facilitate their success in learning English. This study explores Taiwanese EFL university students' motivation in learning English vocabulary online and the relationship between students' motivation and their background characteristics, including gender, university major, and years of study. The participants consisted of 200 EFL students at a technical university in central Taiwan. They were asked to answer a survey questionnaire adopted from previous studies. Data obtained were analyzed using SPSS. The t-test was applied to examine if there was any significant difference between EFL university students' motivation and their background characteristics. The findings indicated that female students were significantly more instrumentally motivated than males, but there was no significant difference between males' and females' integrative motivation and personal motivation. Additionally, the results of the one-way ANOVA showed that English major students were highly instrumentally motivated, integratively motivated, and personally motivated than non-English major students in learning English vocabulary online. These findings provide some educational implications for teachers and contribute to the literature considering EFL university students' motivation for online vocabulary learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the 21st century, computational thinking skills are essential for solving problems around computer science and solving problems in everyday life. This belief has been recognized globally, and more and more education systems integrated computational thinking into their compulsory education in recent years. Game-based learning (GBL) is one of the pedagogical frameworks used by educational units to develop CT skills. This study was conducted by reviewing the literature from 20 studies that provide empirical evidence of the use of game-based learning to develop computational thinking. This study used a literature review method by adapting Brennan and Resnick's framework to identify CT abilities expected to develop in game-based learning. The main finding in this study identified CT skills that can be obtained from the use of game-based learning based on the framework mentioned above. Additional CT skills not listed or explicitly stated in the framework were also included. Furthermore, this study also discusses the development of student learning motivation during learning activities using game-based learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tutor robots are becoming an integral component of our society and have a great potential in being utilized as a learning tool in education settings. The role of tutor robots is variating towards in learning such as assisting teachers to teach but give students greater control of their own learning. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of tutor robots in a primary-level math class, examining students learning gains, interest, and motivation. This study also aims and focuses on how game-based learning mathematics using robot tutors can be used to help in the delivery of mathematical lessons in the classrooms. A total of 35 students aged between 8 and 10 were randomly selected from two schools for this study to solve a range of mathematical problems using the robot. The MSLQ and MAMQ questionnaires were used to collect data about students learning motivation and metacognitive awareness. Our findings suggest that in general, students showed excitement and fully participated in all the game-based learning activities with the tutor robots in math class. The results indicated that students had high motivation to learn mathematics through games-based learning using with the tutor robot. More than 60% of the students showed improvements in their learning gains pre and post-test. It was also observed that the learning environment influenced students overall learning gains. Overall, the students had a short exposure to the game-based learning. There is a high probability, based on the results thus far, that with a longer duration with different games and tutor robot functions, the students can further improve their performance and maybe the catalyst to help sustain their interest in mathematics in the long term. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study is to examine how the scientific approach to the STAD cooperative environment becomes an effective strategy that makes student achievement and motivation possible for teachers. A literature review with a cumulative review type is the type of research used with steps such as: choosing a topic related to the scientific approach with a cooperative STAD setting, selecting articles and books that have criteria related to the topic and the last 10 years that have been selected as a theoretical basis based on expert opinion. A comparison between the scientific approach and the scientific approach of the STAD cooperative setting is the basis of the integration process in this study. The results of this study are positive verifiers, indicating that the integration approach is more easily adapted by the teacher because the teacher learning process provides the students with the material more easily. As for the steps of a cooperative scientific approach, STAD is material in the form of real problems that can be observed, grouping students to guide and trigger student questions, monitoring group discussions to collect information, evaluating individual quizzes, and communicating the results of the evaluation to obtain group awards. Then it can be inferred, based on different presentations of relevant study findings, that this method can be said to be successful. The scientific approach to the cooperative environment of STAD can be used by teachers as a strategy to enhance student achievement and motivation. In addition, it can be used by teachers to build the knowledge of students efficiently and effectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study aims to obtain the value of group counseling in intrinsic and utility value of audio-visual media in order to increase students learning motivation. Audio-visual media is an educational product that has many benefits, one of them is for better understanding of the students to the material using the media. The type of research used is research and development design. The specification of the development model to encourage learning motivation. Learning motivation is something that encourages, and involves student learning. The approach used in this research of assessment learning motivation based on intrinsic value and utility value. Intrinsic value is the motivation that arises from within the individual itself, while the utility value is the usefulness of a task for individuals with future aspirations, including career aspirations. The stages of development model group counseling based on intrinsic value and utility value to increase learning motivation are: (1) Literature studies; (2) Analysis of Student Characteristics; (3) Selection of Methods and Media; (4) Monitoring and Evaluation Model; and (5) Model Revision and Model Testing. Implementation and Evaluation model group counseling at Junior High School of Muhammadiyah 1 Kudus was carried out through theory and practicum using audio-visual media. The results of pre-survey concluded that the counselor teachers were not implemented audio-visual-assisted group counseling. Then, 174 students were taken as prospective group counseling members by stratified random sampling and then formed 20 groups based on the level of motivation in the pre-survey. of 20 groups were divided into10 control groups (with conventional counseling) and 10 experimental groups (with audio-visual counseling group model). After the assessment (pre-test and post-test) was done, the result of implementation development model proved to be effective to increase students learning motivation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Academic motivation is linked to benefits in terms of learning effectiveness. This study investigated motivation of pursuing an engineering degree among first year chemical process engineering students. Forty-six students (n=46) who were in their first week of study completed a self-administered online questionnaire, that is the Academic Motivation Scale (AMS). The results showed that students had higher intrinsic motivation, higher extrinsic motivation and lower amotivation upon enrolling into the degree. Next, students' academic performance in the first semester was collected. Correlations between motivation and academic performance were studied. The results indicate that extrinsic motivation is correlated significantly with academic performance. Recommendations were made to improve teaching and learning effectiveness, using the Self-Determination Theory perspective. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Motivation and learning process have a deep connection. Motivation is the core for human being's aspirations and achievements. Thus, motivation is crucial to succeed in educational matters and without the fighting spirit nothing is possible not only in education but also in real life. The learning process is an endless life long process. In order to continuously achieve a high motivation is crucial. Motivation is the force that encourages students to face all the tough and challenged circumstances. Motivation itself is a huge scope to cater. Hence, this study emphasises on several motivational theories that are related to the learning domain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study employed associative explanation research, because it is used to know the relationship between certain variables. This study used a quantitative approach and applied a testing technique using regression analysis. The samples in the study were 185 students. The results of this study are: (1) between computer facility and the result of computer-based final examination; (2) between examination readiness and the result of computer-based final examination; (3) between learning motivation and the result of computer-based final examination. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The role of games used for learning mathematics is still in debate. However, many research revealed that it gave positive effects on both students' motivation and performance in mathematics. Therefore, this study aims at investigating the effects of using LEGO-as one of games which students are familiar with, for learning mathematics, on both students' conceptual knowledge of fractions and students' attitude in learning mathematics. A set of learning activities consisting three meetings of fractions learning was designed for this study. The activities were mainly about solving word-context problems using LEGO as the model. Thirty students of seven grade with high-ability in mathematics and thirty two students with low-ability in mathematics were involved in this study. The data were collected through students' written works, video registration and field notes during the teaching and learning activities. The results indicate that in general the use of LEGO in learning activities support the conceptual understanding on fractions for both students with high-ability and low-ability in mathematics. Moreover, for students with low-ability in mathematics, it promotes the computational skill of fractions operation. The evidences also suggest that bringing LEGO into classroom activities improve students' motivation and engagement. However, in some cases, students were more focus on playing than learning. Therefore, teachers play important roles on providing clear pedagogical instructions about the way to use LEGO properly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

How to lead students to deeper learning and cultivate engineering innovative talents need to be studied for higher engineering education. In this study, through the survey data analysis and theoretical research, we discuss the correlation of teaching methods, learning motivation, and learning methods. In this research, we find that students have different motivation orientation according to the perception of teaching methods in the process of engineering education, and this affects their choice of learning methods. As a result, creating situations is critical to lead students to deeper learning. Finally, we analyze the process of learning situational creation in the teaching process of «bidding and contract management workshops». In this creation process, teachers use the student-centered teaching to lead students to deeper study. Through the study of influence factors of deep learning process, and building the teaching situation for the purpose of promoting deep learning, this thesis provide a meaningful reference for enhancing students' learning quality, teachers' teaching quality and the quality of innovation talent. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Motivation has a major impact on the results of a child's learning at school and a student's learning at the University. Moreover, school education creates a foundation for the study at the university, which is used by a student for in-depth and rapid development of specialized disciplines, reaching the level of independent research and development. The modern system of teaching physics at school is built in such a way that, basically, a teacher is demonstrating and a child is looking. Such a system, in addition to the logical lack of practical skills, leads to a significant reduction in the motivation for further engineering study, which is now a priority for Russia. There are original methods of practical teaching for students starting from the 5th grade, which allow each student to try to assemble on their own a variety of devices, reaching quick practical results. The principles of this technique are discussed in the article. Prototyping boards without solder were chosen as the basic platform to showcase the methodology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The research reveals the influence of entrepreneurship learning results and productive training on entrepreneurship motivation. This research was conducted in the context of the Vocational High School, which is a class XI student of SMK at 65 publics and privates accredited A, B, and C SMK of East Java. Research sample is a number of 340 students from 18 SMK defined by stratified random sampling. The analytical model used in this study is a SEM (Equation Structural Modeling) with AMOS 20 (Analysis Moment of Structural) software to measure the relationship between variables. The results of the study showed that (1) there is a significant relationship between learning results of entrepreneurship subject with entrepreneurship motivation, (2) there is a significant relationship between learning results of productive training subject with entrepreneurship motivation. The analysis of structural models reveals there are strong entrepreneurship motivation is indicated by the presence of: (1) a sense of responsibility and (2) the desire to go forward (advancement) on students as the main pillars of learning success in the productive training subject. The combination of both contributed a great deal to make students eager to have high entrepreneurship motivation. Entrepreneurial learning results indicated by the three main things: (1) the student has a high orientation on the action, (2) students are more courageous in taking risks, and (3) students become more creative. While on productive training, students participating in clothing productive practices is getting better on three competencies: (1) sewing women's clothes, (2) sewing children's clothes, and (3) sewing men's clothes. Teachers should design and apply cooperative learning to maximize the potential of students, preparing and improving the competence of human resources (teachers), and learning media that can enhance students' motivation of entrepreneurship. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This contribution describes principles and applications of the modern semiconductors of beta and gamma radiation. These semiconductor detectors have some beneficial characteristics compared to the still-used Geiger-Müller tubes: there is no need for high voltage for power or output pulse shaping circuits because the output of the available semiconductor detectors is TTL signal. Classical experiments with modern semiconductor detectors are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]