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International MAAC Symposium 2019
Politeknik Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu, Malaysia. 25-26 September 2019

[ID PC1003]

Development of Intelligent Data Structures Puzzles (i-DSP) using Armoredpenguin
Zukia Aniza Binti Ibrahim 1, a , Suzana Binti Yusof 2, b
1,2 Politeknik Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Terengganu, Malaysia
a
b
E-mail : zukiaaniza@gmail.com, suzanayusof1581@gmail.com
Abstract. Intelligent Data Structures Puzzle (i-DSP) is an application developed using free online
resources, Crossword Puzzle Maker, Armored Penguin. The innovation were created and provided to
students during lectures of Data Structures. Students’ perceptions were considered through 10 items
questionnaire using a 5-point Likert scale. The data was collected and analysed. The main purpose of
developing i-DSP is to interest and encourage students better understanding in Data Structures courses.
It is developed in an easy way and attractive using the current technology provided by Armoredpenguin.
I-DSP can be teaching aids based on FUN and LEARN concept that allow online access in helping
lecturers and students in this subject. This innovation mind testing implemented interactively and relax
using crossword puzzle by giving clue and checking answer. QR code also implemented in this
innovation to make sure easy access 24 hours to students and lecturers by using latest technology.
There are six topics covers including Introduction Data Structures, List and Linked List, Stacks, Queues,
Trees, Sorting and Searching. There are 10 questions that represented in crossword puzzle that
automatically created by using Crossword Puzzle Maker software. The implementation of i-DSP will
embrace online learning that allow high accessibility of learning materials at their own convenience. The
results demonstrated that more than 90% of the students felt i-DSP crossword puzzle is an effective tools
in learning that facilitate them better learning and understanding in the topic. They also felt interest, fun,
enjoy and relax without strees in their classroom. In the other hand, improving their self-confident,
encouraging active learning and challenging for their learning and at the same time it is easy to use and
access. It can be concluded that crossword puzzles are useful aid teaching in enhancing students
learning with the finding exposed majority of the students perceived that crossword puzzles can
improved their learning and can release the tedium of lecture and traditional teaching methods by
providing a more fun, relax and friendly classroom atmosphere. This will facilitate active learning and
make the learning experience of the students more productive with the simple, creative and effective
aids teaching.

Keywords: development data structures, puzzles, armored penguin

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