Needs Analysis of Development Immersive Technology In Microteaching Practices

Abstract

Microteaching, as a core component in teacher education, plays an essential role in preparing prospective teachers to develop professional teaching competencies. However, in the Educational Technology Study Program at FKIP Palangka Raya University, immersive-based learning media such as Augmented Reality (AR) have not yet been applied. This study aims to conduct a needs analysis to examine the feasibility and potential of AR in microteaching practice. Data were collected through questionnaires, observations, and interviews involving 60 students and 9 educators. Quantitative data were analyzed using percentage formulas, while qualitative data from interviews were thematically interpreted to capture educators’ perspectives. The findings show that 75% of educators considered the use of AR in microteaching very important, while 53.8% of students rated it as important. Interviews further revealed that AR is perceived as an engaging medium to enrich learning experiences, although financial limitations remain a major challenge. Despite these constraints, both educators and students demonstrated strong interest in adopting AR to make microteaching more interactive, enjoyable, and effective in enhancing cognitive abilities and learning outcomes. This study highlights the importance of needs analysis as a foundation for developing AR-based learning media in microteaching and provides insights for future design and implementation in teacher education programs.