Interactive multimedia-based map media development

Abstract

This study aims to develop maps as a valid, practical, and effective interactive multimedia-based instructional media in learning social science for primary student's grade 5th. An interactive multimedia is selected to utilize technology, innovate, and enhance students' interest in learning social science. The materials designed on the media are about ethnic and cultural diversity in Indonesia. The development model used is 4-D (define, design, develop, disseminate). The data are obtained from validity test (media validation sheet), practicality test (students' and teachers' response questionnaire), and efficacy test (students' learning activities and results). The data are analyzed descriptively. The results of the research show that the media is valid, the characteristics of the media content are in accordance to the curriculum, the design and layout are interesting, the operation is easy, the language is clear, simple, concise, and easy to understand, and the presentation is clearly tailored to the characteristics of the students. The results of observation and questionnaire indicate that the instructional media has been practical with the characteristics of having clear contents and purposes, being easy to read, having attractive appearance, and being able to increase the student's interest to learn social science. In addition, the media developed is effective in improving the activity and learning outcomes of students with a learning mastery level of 85.7%.