A Comparative Study of Academic Achievement and Satisfaction between using the Cisco Packet Tracer Simulator and Real Laboratory Study

Authors

  • Thawatchai Sankaew Information Technology, School of Information and Communication Technology University of Phayao, Phayao, 56000
  • Bowonsak Srisungsittisunti Program in Computer Engineering, School of Information and Communication Technology, University of Phayao, Phayao, 56000 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5204-4070
  • Sukchatri Prasomsuk Information Technology, School of Information and Communication Technology University of Phayao, Phayao, 56000
  • Torsak Soontornphand Information Technology, School of Information and Communication Technology University of Phayao, Phayao, 56000
  • Apiwat Witayarat Information Technology, School of Information and Communication Technology University of Phayao, Phayao, 56000
  • Weeraphan Siririth Faculty of Business Administration, Chiang Rai College, Chiang Rai, 57000
  • Jirawat Duangkaew Program in Computer Engineering, School of Information and Communication Technology, University of Phayao, Phayao, 56000 https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2132-4728

Keywords:

Comparison study, Simulation, Real practice, Laboratory, CISCO

Abstract

This research presents a comparative study on the learning achievement and satisfaction between using the Cisco Packet Tracer simulation program and practicing with real equipment. The research was conducted with a sample group of 60 students from the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, University of Phayao, academic year 2022. They were divided into two groups of 30 students each to learn through the simulation program and practice with real equipment. The results of the study found that the group learning through the simulation program showed a significantly higher level of learning satisfaction than the group practicing with real equipment at the 0.05 level. The simulation group had a mean satisfaction score of 3.82 and a standard deviation of 0.74, while the group practicing with real equipment had a mean satisfaction score of 3.64 and a standard deviation of 0.65. The results of this study reflect that the use of simulation programs in teaching can effectively create satisfaction and enhance the learning experience of students in the field of information technology.

Author Biographies

Thawatchai Sankaew, Information Technology, School of Information and Communication Technology University of Phayao, Phayao, 56000

 

 

Bowonsak Srisungsittisunti, Program in Computer Engineering, School of Information and Communication Technology, University of Phayao, Phayao, 56000

 

 

Sukchatri Prasomsuk, Information Technology, School of Information and Communication Technology University of Phayao, Phayao, 56000

 

   

Torsak Soontornphand, Information Technology, School of Information and Communication Technology University of Phayao, Phayao, 56000

 

 

Apiwat Witayarat, Information Technology, School of Information and Communication Technology University of Phayao, Phayao, 56000

 

 

Weeraphan Siririth, Faculty of Business Administration, Chiang Rai College, Chiang Rai, 57000

 

   

Jirawat Duangkaew, Program in Computer Engineering, School of Information and Communication Technology, University of Phayao, Phayao, 56000

 

 

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Published

03/06/2026

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Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): May-August (2026)

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Research Articles