Lamongan - An enthusiastic atmosphere enveloped the classroom at SLB Muhammadiyah Lamongan, when a team of lecturers from the Faculty of Science, Technology and Education (FSTP) of the University of Muhammadiyah Lamongan (Umla) carried out an innovative Community Service (PKM) activity.

This program was led by Izza Eka Ningrum, M.Pd. (chair), together with Uswatun Chasanah, M.Sc., and Humairah, M.Pd. (members), with a focus on improving the numeracy skills of deaf students through augmented reality (AR)-based learning media.

Izza Eka Ningrum explained that this PKM program aims to develop mathematics learning media, especially circle material, which is designed according to the needs of deaf students. With the help of AR technology, abstract concepts such as circles are presented visually and concretely, making it easier for students who have limitations in absorbing conventional material to understand.

The Head of SLB Muhammadiyah Lamongan, Siti Kuni'ah, S.Pd., warmly welcomed this activity. "We really appreciate and support this PKM activity. Hopefully, this AR-based learning media can be an innovative solution in improving the quality of mathematics learning for deaf students," he said. In line with that, Uswatun Chasanah, M.Si., vice dean and member of the PKM team, said that this activity is a manifestation of real synergy between higher education and inclusive schools. "The application of technology in education is important, especially to create adaptive and enjoyable learning for all groups, including students with special needs," he said.

Not only targeting students, this activity also provides benefits for teachers as facilitators of more modern learning, while broadening the insights of researchers in the field of inclusive education. In addition to implementing AR media, the UMLA lecturer team also analyzed the effectiveness of using this technology in improving students' numeracy skills. With this PKM activity, it is hoped that there will be a significant increase in understanding of mathematical concepts, higher learning motivation, and strengthening literacy and numeracy of deaf students. This activity is also a concrete step to encourage the integration of technology into the world of inclusive education in Indonesia.