The utilization of video animation media for improving students’ understanding of biotechnology subject on lipaseenzyme production through genetic engineer technique

Abstract

The introduction of Biotechnology subject started in SMP (9) and deepen in SMA (12). One of the topics on modern biotechnology products is Genetic Engineering technique to produce lipase enzymes. SMA student knowledge on this topics are still limited since the source of information used by teacher on learning process is generally based on the textbook and delivered through leatoring method. The use of learning media with virtual-technology based is expected to provide an illustration of information that make easier and more attractive to understand. In this study, two mediums were evaluated, including textual and video animation media. To test the superiority of video animation media, the test is carried out to SMA students in Lombok, by using same questions about student undestanding level between video animation and textual media. The evaluation shows that video animation improve the average outcomes, informative, attractive, and easy to understand. This feasability tests carried out by Biology teachers and student’s responses. Therefore, video animation media can be used as Biotechnology learning media.