The development of android-based learning media on vibrations and waves topic for junior high school students

Abstract

Instilling abstract concept of vibrations and waves into students requires proper learning media and this research intended to develop such learning media. The Android-based learning media on Vibrations and Waves topic for VIII grade junior high school students have been successfully created through the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) model. The interactive research product entitled “Vibrations and Waves” packed in Application Package File (.apk) is downloadable on Google Play Store. The application contains texts, figures, and animations that can be accessed on the Objective, Materials, Simulation, Exercise, and Evaluation menu. This product has been through a validation test and product trial. The validation was performed by materials expert, media expert, and teachers while the trial was done to VIII grade junior high school students. There were three students in the One-to-One Trial, twelve students in the Small-Scale Trial, and twenty-eight students in the Field Trial. The validity and practicality of the product were respectively 4.24 (excellent); and 4.43 (excellent). Also, the students stated that this learning media could be used as an independent learning source while the teachers convinced that this product is a supportive school learning source.