Android-based Educational Game Research Articles

ANALISIS PEMANFAATAN MATH GAMES BERBASIS ANDROID UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN BERHITUNG SISWA DI SEKOLAH DASAR

Mathematics is a field of science that is used in everyday life. Mathematics is applied to almost aspects of life science. Mathematics is the queen of science. Many people assume that Mathematics is difficult. That's why Mathematics is considered scary, especially for children, especially elementary school students. To attract students' attention, Mathematics learning is carried out by utilizing Android-based games as a learning media. The research method applied is quantitative through literature study. The Android-based educational game can help improve students' critical thinking skills. So it can be concluded that this educational game proves that Android-based educational game is useful for students because this educational game is a tool to help students learn and can help increase students' interest in learning.

Penerapan Game Edukasi 3D Endless Runner Berbasis Android Sebagai Media Belajar Matematika Anak

In the current pandemic era where learning media is done online, information technology is needed to help online learning media. Video Game is one of the information technology software that is currently developing, there are lots of devices that can be used to play video games such as computers, laptops, smartphones, etc. Since the era of the Video Game era, many genres of games were created, one of which is “Endless Runner”. Due to the lack of interest in mathematics which makes elementary school achievement low in Indonesia, for this reason the author tries to make an Android-based 3D Educational Game “Endless Runner” using the Unity3D application with the C # language program and researched using GDLC for learning mathematics cause the genre of this game is suitable for children, where there is no violence, pornography or sara in the Game “Endless Runner”. This game can be played when you have free time and anywhere because the Game “Endless Runner” is made for Android. Learning tools using the Game “Endless unner” helps children love math lessons

Perancangan Bangun Game Edukasi Sejarah Kemerdekaan Indonesia Menggunakan Model Waterfall Berbasis Android (Studi Kasus Smk Roudhotssallam)

Abstract
 The advancement of information technology has opened new opportunities in educational approaches. One innovative approach involves leveraging mobile devices, such as Android-based devices, to facilitate interactive learning. The objective of this research is to design and develop an Android-based educational game focusing on Indonesian independence history, particularly tailored for SMK Roudhotssallam students. This study adopts the Waterfall software development model, encompassing phases of requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance. During the requirements analysis phase, an initial survey was conducted to identify students' preferences concerning game content, user interface, and features. Subsequently, in the design phase, visual design, level design, and interaction mechanisms were crafted in line with the Indonesian independence history material. Game development took place during the implementation phase, employing programming languages and the Android Studio platform. Historical material is presented through challenges, puzzles, and quizzes related to significant events during the Indonesian independence struggle. In the testing phase, the game was evaluated by SMK Roudhotssallam students to measure the suitability, attractiveness, and educational effectiveness of the developed game. The outcome of this research is an engaging and interactive educational game that aids students in comprehending Indonesian independence history in a more captivating manner.
 Keywords: Educational Game, Indonesian Independence History, Waterfall Model, Android, SMK Roudhotssallam.

Perancangan Bangun Game Edukasi Sejarah Kemerdekaan Indonesia Menggunakan Model Waterfall Berbasis Android (Studi Kasus Smk Roudhotssallam)

Abstract
 The advancement of information technology has opened new opportunities in educational approaches. One innovative approach involves leveraging mobile devices, such as Android-based devices, to facilitate interactive learning. The objective of this research is to design and develop an Android-based educational game focusing on Indonesian independence history, particularly tailored for SMK Roudhotssallam students. This study adopts the Waterfall software development model, encompassing phases of requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance. During the requirements analysis phase, an initial survey was conducted to identify students' preferences concerning game content, user interface, and features. Subsequently, in the design phase, visual design, level design, and interaction mechanisms were crafted in line with the Indonesian independence history material. Game development took place during the implementation phase, employing programming languages and the Android Studio platform. Historical material is presented through challenges, puzzles, and quizzes related to significant events during the Indonesian independence struggle. In the testing phase, the game was evaluated by SMK Roudhotssallam students to measure the suitability, attractiveness, and educational effectiveness of the developed game. The outcome of this research is an engaging and interactive educational game that aids students in comprehending Indonesian independence history in a more captivating manner.
 Keywords: Educational Game, Indonesian Independence History, Waterfall Model, Android, SMK Roudhotssallam.

Android-Based Personal Hygiene Educational Game Application for Children

Presently, there remains a deficiency in educational games aimed at instilling in children an awareness of personal hygiene, and numerous health issues stem from a lack of adherence to good hygiene practices. This study seeks to develop an Android-based educational game catering to the hygiene needs of young children, with a focus on assessing the application's feasibility. The research collected system-building data through observations and interviews, employing the Black Box testing method to evaluate the application's usability. Field and library research contributed to the acquisition of comprehensive data. The study's outcome is the creation of an Android-based educational game dedicated to teaching personal hygiene to children. Utilizing the UML design method, the author constructed and integrated the game into the Unity 3D application, enabling children to grasp the significance of cleanliness and environmental hygiene through engaging gameplay. Evaluation results indicate the suitability of the personal hygiene education game, with a learning menu percentage of 78% and a play menu percentage of 77%, as determined by questionnaire-based tests, affirming the system's appropriateness for use.

Development of Android-Based Indonesian Cultural Exploration Educational Game for Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Students

This research aims to develop an Android-based educational game to introduce Indonesian culture to Madrasah Ibtidaiyah students. Following the Research and Development methodology with ADDIE model, the study comprises three key stages: 1) analysis of students' and teachers' needs, 2) development of the educational game, and 3) testing the product's effectiveness. The study involved test subjects from twenty schools in Lamongan Regency. Data were collected using questionnaires and interviews, and data analysis encompassed both qualitative and quantitative methods. The material expert validation, media validation, and validation by learning experts collectively resulted in a 'very good' categorization. The educational game's effectiveness was substantiated by a t-test (tvalue > ttable) and practicality tests, revealing a high interest level of 94.86%. In conclusion, this research significantly contributes to the development of an Android-based educational game for exploring Indonesian culture.

Development of Android-Based Indonesian Cultural Exploration Educational Game for Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Students

This research aims to develop an Android-based educational game to introduce Indonesian culture to Madrasah Ibtidaiyah students. Following the Research and Development methodology with ADDIE model, the study comprises three key stages: 1) analysis of students' and teachers' needs, 2) development of the educational game, and 3) testing the product's effectiveness. The study involved test subjects from twenty schools in Lamongan Regency. Data were collected using questionnaires and interviews, and data analysis encompassed both qualitative and quantitative methods. The material expert validation, media validation, and validation by learning experts collectively resulted in a 'very good' categorization. The educational game's effectiveness was substantiated by a t-test (tvalue > ttable) and practicality tests, revealing a high interest level of 94.86%. In conclusion, this research significantly contributes to the development of an Android-based educational game for exploring Indonesian culture.

Rancang Bangun Game Edukatif Matematika Berbasis Android pada Materi Geometri

The goal to be achieved in this research is to produce an Android-based Mathematics educational game on class VII Geometry Material. The type of research used is R&D (Research and Development). The MDLC (Multimedia Development Life Cycle) method is used to complete the research stages which include concept, design, material collection, assembly, testing and distribution. The resulting application presents mathematical educational games to users, which can be used by teachers and students of SMPN 1 Baebunta Selatan. Application functional testing results where the test results of all features on the main menu and functions on interactive learning media are as expected. Where the final score obtained is 4, which means that the application assessment is in the very good category

Assistance In Making Learning Media Based on Android-Based Educational Game Learning Media

One of them is the use of smartphones in the field of education in the form of developing learning media in the form of educational games based on mobile devices. As described above, many users from mobile devices are considered very supportive of the application of educational games on mobile devices as learning media. This article describes training in making learning media with Android-based educational games. This community service was held from June 30 to July 14 2023. The location of community service is located in the city of Banjarmasin. The activity results describe an increased understanding of how making educational game learning media integrating local content cannot be done in one meeting. Therefore, in designing activities, a series of meetings is needed so that the knowledge related to making educational games becomes comprehensive.

Game Digital “Ramadan Adventure”

This study aims to develop an Android-based educational game that focuses on learning about fasting. This game is designed to provide a fun, exciting and educational interactive experience for users, especially children aged 6-12 years who want to learn about fasting in the month of Ramadan. The method used in developing this game is the Design Thinking method, which involves five stages of the process, namely (emphasize) understanding, (define) definition, (ideate) idea, (prototype) prototype and, (test) testing. In research and data collection, the authors used questionnaires, and observations as primary data, and secondary data including literature and internet reviews. Making educational games is developed using the game engine Construct 2. The games developed are only limited to prototypes so that more implementation and application is needed, therefore further research is still needed to perfect this Ramadan Adventure game. The results of this study are expected to make a positive contribution in the development of educational games that are useful for learning about fasting. This game can be used as an interesting and interactive educational tool to help users better understand and practice fasting. In addition, this research also has the potential to become a foundation for the development of other Android-based educational games that focus on religious and cultural learning.

Aplikasi Game Edukasi Tajwid Berbasis Android

An Android-based Tajweed Educational Game Application for Madrasah Diniyah takmiliyah, Pagar Alam City, still uses the manual method, namely the conventional method in the form of books and blackboards. This makes it sometimes difficult for children to remember and understand the material presented by the students. By doing an analysis of the existing problems, namely the absence of interesting and interactive learning media at Madrasah Diniyah takmiliyah Insan Madani, an Android-based Tajweed Educational Game Application was created. The application was built using Construct 2, and using the Development Life Cycle (GDLC) method. This application is also equipped with audio, visual and pictures of numbers, letters, with the concept of learning while playing which aims to help children more easily remember and understand Tajwid and make it easier for students to learn. students to provide the material to be delivered
 Keywords: Tajwid educational game application, Android, Construct 2, GDLC

Development of the Android-Based Educational Game Media “Perjalanan Si Maya” as a Formative Assessment to Improve Critical Thinking Skills and Interest in Learning Science for Elementary School Students

Development of the Android-Based Educational Game Media “Perjalanan Si Maya” as a Formative Assessment to Improve Critical Thinking Skills and Interest in Learning Science for Elementary School Students

Designing an Android-Based Educational Game for Fruit Recognition in Seruni Pertiwi Preschool

The objective of this research is to design and develop an Android-based educational game for fruit recognition in Seruni Pertiwi Preschool. The educational game application consists of a main menu, fruit menu, and tree menu. The fruit menu includes various fruit options such as bananas, papayas, apples, grapes, oranges, pineapples, watermelons, durians, rambutans, and strawberries. The research methodology employed in this thesis includes data and information collection, system design, software requirement analysis, interface design, coding, testing, and implementation. The Unity 3D engine is utilized for designing the educational game application. Based on the conducted testing, the following conclusions can be drawn: the developed educational game is free from errors based on the black-box testing results. The research findings indicate that the average validation score from user feedback, ranging from user 1 to user 10, is 4.6, which indicates a high level of agreement with the system assessment, falling under the category of "strongly agree".

Game design documents for mobile elementary school mathematic educative games


 
 
 
 Mobile games or games in this era are very much in demand by young people and small children as a medium of entertainment. Even the elderly are still often encountered playing this mobile game. This has prompted many game developer programmers to want to make mobile-based games. This aims to add insight, especially at the age of children, so that they are more enthusiastic about learning through this educational game. The academic side of this game comes from simple and fun math puzzles. From within this game, players can enjoy games that have 2D animations and are based on Android, as well as enriching children's knowledge and learning basic mathematical calculations by answering using games or this educational game. The assessment of this educational game is assessed when based on the number of correct answers. The method used in this research is in the form of collecting information and data, which includes recording and studying the literature and will conduct searches using the internet, as well as data sources relating to the problems in this research game Development. Lifecycle (GDLC) is used as a system development method. GDLC is a guide or guidelines that can regulate the rules in making this educational game. The results of this research will be the realization of mobile or android-based games with construct 2 for elementary school children from grades 3, 4, and 5. This android-based educational game is expected to provide experience to children in the world of learning and can increase elementary school children's interest in arithmetic, especially in counting.
 
 
 

GAME EDUKASI MATCH PUZZLE MENGGUNAKAN ALGORITMA FISHER-YATES SHUFFLE BERBASIS ANDROID

<em>Games are one of the entertainment facilities that are in great demand by various groups and ages. Not just games, games can also be an interesting learning intermediary so that the learning process becomes more enjoyable. The use of games as a learning intermediary can improve the quality of learning because children are not easily bored in teaching and learning activities. A game that is suitable to support the quality of children's learning is a puzzle game where puzzle games train children to focus and solve the puzzles. The algorithm used to create the puzzle game is Fisher-Yates Shuffle. The Fisher-Yates Shuffle method is an algorithm that generates random permutations of an infinite set, in other words to randomize a set. The result of this research is an android-based puzzle educational game that implements the Fisher-Yates Shuffle algorithm to randomize puzzle objects so that users cannot memorize the position of objects. </em>

Designing an Android-based Nursing Theory Reminder of Educational Game Application (GEMPITA)

Nursing theory is an important thing to learn for nursing students. Nursing theory can be studied by students in philosophy and nursing theory courses. It can be seen from the results of the final evaluation that students obtained sufficient scores of 49%. This has an impact on the student achievement index and student professionalism in carrying out nursing practice, both in clinical practice and later when they have worked in nursing services. The learning method used by lecturers is to form groups and give assignments to students in the form of papers and presentation in the form of powerpoints in front of the class. Therefore, researchers try to make a learning innovation in the form of an android-based educational game. This educational game is called the nursing theory reminder education game (GEmPITA). This study aimed to design an android-based GEmPITA as an innovation for students’ learning media in philosophy and nursing theory courses. Mobile application development lifecycle model (MADLC) with 7 stages including the rapid application development method, with 3 stages, namely requirement planning, design system, and implementation. The results of this study are in the form of a prototype of an android-based game application that will be used by nursing students. By making the GEmPITA, an interactive educational game, students can learn nursing knowledge in a more fun way and make learning nursing science easier.
 Keywords: gaming apps, education, android, nursing theory

Android Implementation of Traditional Indonesia Fashion Application

Indonesia has been gifted with a wide range of diverse cultures from Sabang to Merauke, making Indonesia one of the biggest country with multi ethnic groups, races and cultures. Meanwhile, a lack of information that can be accessed by the students causing a big issue that needs to be addressed. The information of Indonesian traditional clothing is very limited, which has been represented as a characteristic of tribe and culture in each region and also used in the traditional ceremony. Therefore, this study aims to develop an Android-based educational game of traditional Indonesian clothing. The method used in this study was Research and Development approach. The results of this study showed that developing an educational game "Introduction to Traditional Clothing in Indonesia" on the Android platform,that provided information to users about any traditional musical instruments in Indonesia, helped students to recognize the particular culture through its traditional clothing as it could give an insight to them. From the results of testing carried out with the black box method, it could be concluded that this application enabled to function well and provide the beneficial information to user about the traditional clothing. 

Game Edukasi Metamorfosis Hewan Dengan Augmented Reality Berbasis Android

There are several problems found in elementary school learning. One of them is learning media. Currently, there are many types of learning media, some are digital-based such as learning media using audio media, multimedia computers, and there are also conventional learning that still uses books, pictures in the teaching and learning process such as metamorphosis learning which still uses books in the teaching process. To improve the learning process at SD No. 3 Ungasan in grades 3,4, and 5 in the field of natural science, an educational game of animal metamorphosis was made with android-based augmented reality as a learning medium. The purpose of this research is to build an Android-based augmented reality animal metamorphosis educational game to help elementary school students and teachers. This educational game is built in the C# programming language using the Unity Engine. The method used in making this game is Multimedia Development Life Cycle (MDLC). The test system used is blackbox testing, where the results of system testing conclude that the system is in line with expectations. Based on the results of user testing, this educational game got a 100% increase in satisfaction from 17 responses consisting of 2 teachers and 15 students.

Best French Android-Based Educational Game For Beginner-Level French Language Learners

In this study, the product that will be produced is in the form of an android-based "Best Frech" Educational Game Media Application designed to make it easier for beginner-level learners in learning, especially learning vocabulary intended for French is a language that is in great demand after English. In addition, French is one of the languages studied in many schools and universities in Indonesia. Although it is in great demand by many people, in the early stages of introducing linguistic rules, it is still difficult to learn French because the grammatical structure and vocabulary are very different from Indonesian. French learning in the early semester, especially in vocabulary learning, needs to be optimized. Therefore, to improve vocabulary mastery, it is necessary to have more interesting learning supported by an appropriate learning medium, namely the maximum use of technology accompanied by interesting material. One of the developments of learning media that can help beginners in learning French is educational games. This study aims to: (1) to design and implement the Best French Android-Based Educational Game. (2) to find out the user's response to the Best French Android-Based Educational Game. The research method used is research and development with the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluations) model. The features contained in the Best French Educational Game include learning and playing features. In the learning feature, there are letter recognition materials, vocabulary, and conversation patterns while in the playing feature, the material studied is tested in game mode.

Validitas Perancangan Game Edukasi Berbasis Android pada Mata Pelajaran Informatika

This study aims to describe the validity of Android-based educational game learning media in the Informatics subject at SMK Negeri 9 Padang. This research is a Research and Development study conducted in class X at SMK Negeri 9 Padang. The test subjects in this study were class X students majoring in Culinary and Hospitality. The instrument used is a media validation sheet which will be validated by material experts, media experts and linguists. The results of the assessment of the three validators obtained a validity test of 88.81%, so that the validity level can be interpreted as very valid to use. In conclusion, based on the assessment along with expert input as well as the results of field trials of Android-based educational games, the feasibility, excellence, and can be used in the learning process in Informatics class X SMK N 9 Padang