Web-based thematic module in social studies to improving student digital literation skills

Abstract

Web-based thematic modules were developed based on the needs of social studies teachers and students of a media that collects social science material in an integrated and thematic manner that is easily accessible and flexible. This study aims to (1) find out the procedures for developing and making web-based modules on IPS material, (2) knowing the students' responses after using the WEB-based module as teaching material for social studies, (3) knowing the effectiveness of WEB-based modules viewed from student learning outcomes. The method used is the Research and Development method with a three-stage development model; there are design, production, and evaluation. The results of this study are (1) WEB-based thematic modules developed in two themes, namely the first theme of forest and land fires in Kalimantan and the second theme of the Industrial Revolution 4.0, (2) as for student responses to the use of this web-based thematic module product, in general, give a positive response. Although they found obstacles that were difficult to concentrate when studying with WEB, (3) the effectiveness of the product seen from student learning outcomes showed that this WEB-based module did not have a significant positive impact on student learning outcomes. 46.03% of students entered the category of mastering, and 53.94% of students entered the category of not mastering, so that shows the level of digital literacy of students is still low.