Author : COE Metaverse

Hello Champions, Teknokrat University welcomed a visit from IT AL-FIRDAUS High School in Lampung on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Led by the Head of IT AL-FIRDAUS High School, Ani Himah Wisuda, S.Pd.I., the visit to Teknokrat University was greeted by Achmad Yudi Wahyudin, M.Pd., Vice Rector IV for Cooperation and General Affairs. During the visit, representatives from IT AL-FIRDAUS High School and Teknokrat University signed a Memorandum of Understanding, facilitated by the head of IT AL-FIRDAUS High School and the Vice Rector IV. The purpose of this visit was to provide insights to students and teachers about the latest educational technology implemented by Teknokrat University. The Head of IT at AL-FIRDAUS High School hoped that the visit would broaden the students’ and teachers’ knowledge about rapidly evolving technology, allowing them to adapt quickly. “Until now, students at IT AL-FIRDAUS High School have primarily focused on memorizing the Quran. With this visit to Teknokrat University, our hope is that students can expand their knowledge about technology to balance both technological and religious knowledge,” expressed the Head of IT at AL-FIRDAUS High School. The Vice Rector IV of Teknokrat University welcomed the visit and emphasized the university’s continuous development of metaverse technology innovation for the education sector. He highlighted Teknokrat’s recent world-first launch of a virtual thesis defense session via Metaverse. The material provided to students also focused on the metaverse for education. Achmad Yudi Wahyudin, M.P.D., further stated that as millennials, it’s crucial for us to swiftly adapt to the rapid technological advancements to avoid falling behind.

Hello Champions… Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia (UTI), the Best Private Higher Education Institution in ASEAN, organized the program “Teknokrat Goes to School” with the theme “Metaverse for Education” at YPI Tanjung Bintang Vocational High School, South Lampung, on Thursday (10/8). This program is a form of community service (PKM) aimed at introducing technology in the form of a metaverse that can be used for learning. The metaverse is a virtual community where people can meet, communicate, work, and even shop. Through this metaverse, individuals can be part of a community without the need for land, water, or air travel. This technological advancement was developed by Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia to be utilized in education. Currently, students are more interested in learning through audio-visual media and mobile phones. In this activity, students had the opportunity to create avatars, guided by a team of lecturers and students. The students were very enthusiastic and eager because they would be able to virtually be at Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia through the avatars they created. The material was delivered by Donaya Pasha, M.Comp., and students assisted those who faced challenges during the activity. Furthermore, this program is also a practical action to help schools implement the digitization of learning due to rapidly advancing technology. Therefore, there is a need for efforts to apply technology, especially in the field of education. On one occasion, Vice Rector of Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia, Dr. H Mahathir Muhammad, SE., MM., mentioned that, regarding research and development of the metaverse, Teknokrat will continue to contribute to the development of education in Indonesia by developing the application of technology for education. Moreover, this activity is a collaboration between the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, the Indonesian Rectors Forum, and Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia under the theme “Movement to Introduce Metaverse-Based Educational Games to Improve Digital Literacy.”

Hello Champions, Teknokrat University, the best private higher education institution in ASEAN, encourages its students to adapt to technological advancements. The Metaverse Development Team at the university conducted a workshop on the utilization of metaverse technology for sports for Teknokrat University students on Monday, August 14, 2023. This workshop was led by the Head of Metaverse Development at Teknokrat University, Yuri Rahmanto, S.Kom., M.Kom., and moderated by Sports Education Lecturer Imam Mahfud, M.Pd. Dr. H. Mahathir Muhammad, SE., MM., Vice Rector of Teknokrat University, expressed appreciation for the university’s Metaverse development team. “This activity marks the initial steps in introducing VR and metaverse development for sports. With this technology, individuals can experience the sensation of their desired sports while reducing the risk of injury,” stated Dr. Mahathir.

Hello Champions… Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia has received an award for successfully implementing thesis defense sessions via the metaverse. The award was presented at the Tribun Lampung Award 2023 event held at Grand Elty, South Lampung, on Wednesday evening (August 23, 2023). The award was directly received by the Rector of Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia, Dr. HM. Nasrullah Yusuf, SE., MBA. Tribun Lampung bestowed this award as a form of appreciation for Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia’s successful implementation of thesis defense sessions via the metaverse. Ridwan Hardiansyah, the Chief Editor of Tribunlampung, explained that the Tribun Lampung Award 2023 was given to stakeholders in Lampung, including local government, vertical institutions in Lampung, and the private sector, who have successfully created breakthroughs or innovations in advancing Lampung. The innovation of Thesis Defense Sessions via Metaverse by Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia may have become a pioneering initiative globally in this innovative breakthrough. Therefore, it is hoped that this award will inspire the emergence of new innovations in the future, as innovation becomes crucial in facing the ongoing changes of the times. Adapting to the development of the times is a necessity. Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia continues to innovate in the development of education, one of which is through the implementation of thesis defense sessions via the metaverse. Metaverse technology allows students to participate in thesis defense sessions virtually without the need to be physically present at the session location.

Hello Champions, Teknokrat University, the Best Private Higher Education Institution in ASEAN, welcomed a visit from SMK YPI Al Mubarak (@smkypialmubarak_Sidomulyo) in South Lampung on Monday, September 4, 2023. The visit from SMK YPI Al Mubarak was received and opened by Dr. Ryan Randy, M.Kom., Vice Rector IV for Cooperation and General Affairs at Teknokrat University. During this visit, Teknokrat University conducted a workshop introducing metaverse technology for education and AI technology to 45 attending students and 5 accompanying teachers from the school. The introduction to Metaverse Technology for Education was delivered directly by the head developer of Metaverse at Teknokrat University, Yuri Rahmanto, M.Kom. Meanwhile, the introduction to AI technology was presented by the head of the ICT Center at Teknokrat University, Donaya Pasha, M.Kom. In addition to the workshop, SMK YPI Al Mubarak and Teknokrat University signed a memorandum of understanding to establish ongoing cooperation for community service. Dr. H. Mahathir Muhammad, SE., MM., Vice Rector of Teknokrat University, expressed gratitude to SMK YPI Al Mubarak for their trust and visit to Teknokrat University, enabling the sharing of knowledge and insights with their students. “Teknokrat University will continue its commitment to enhancing the quality of education in Indonesia, especially in Lampung Province. The rapid advancement of technology should prompt us to adapt and pursue it more swiftly,” stated Dr. Mahathir.

Hello Champions… Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia, the Best Private Higher Education Institution in ASEAN, received a visit from Angkasa Bandar Sribhawono Vocational High School @smkangkasabandarsribhawono, East Lampung, on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. The visit from Angkasa Bandar Sribhawono Vocational High School was welcomed and opened directly by the Vice Rector IV for Cooperation & General Affairs of Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia, Dr. Ryan Randy, M.Comp. During this visit, Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia conducted a workshop on the introduction of Metaverse for Education technology for 20 students and 4 accompanying teachers who attended the visit. The introduction to Metaverse for Education technology was delivered by the head of the ICT Center at Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia, Donaya Pasha, M.Comp. The Vice Rector of Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia, Dr. H Mahathir Muhammad, SE., MM., expressed gratitude to Angkasa Bandar Sribhawono Vocational High School for placing trust and making the visit to Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia to provide knowledge and insights to their students. “Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia will continue to be committed to improving the quality of education in Indonesia, especially in the province of Lampung. The rapid development of technology should also prompt us to adapt and catch up more quickly,” said Dr. Mahathir.