Android-based Educational Game Research Articles

Game Edukasi Pengenalan Hewan Endemik Pulau Kalimantan Berbasis Android Menggunakan Construct 2

The purpose of this research is to make an Android-based educational game to introduce endemic animals to the island of Borneo using Construct 2, the results of which can be useful for the community to increase knowledge about endemic animals on the island of Borneo. This educational game has a game of arranging animal name letters and multiple choice questions which are expected to hone the user's memory of endemic animals on the island of Borneo. The method used in this research is the Multimedia Development Life Cycle (MDLC) method are concept, design, material collecting, assembly, testing, and distribution. In this study, Black Box Testing was carried out and the result was that the game system ran well and its functionality could work smoothly. Based on the results of the questionnaire which was filled in by 30 respondents, the Endemic Animals of Kalimantan game was in the interval of strongly agreeing with the questionnaire and application category with a percentage of 85.42%, which means that the Endemic Animals of Kalimantan game is in demand by the public.

PENGARUH PENYULUHAN GIZI DENGAN MEDIA GAME EDUKASI BERBASIS ANDROID TERHADAP KONSUMSI BUAH DAN SAYUR

The main issue faced in fruit and vegetable consumption is that, on a national scale, the consumption of fruits and vegetables by the Indonesian population is still below the recommended levels. In the context of increasing needs for nutritional and health understanding, this study aimed to examine the effect of an android-based educational game on fruit and vegetable consumption through teacher capacity enhancement among junior high school students in Ngabang, Landak Regency. A quasi-experimental method utilizing the separate sample pretest-posttest control group design was employed with two treatment groups. The sample consisted of 35 Grade 8 students for each group. The sampling technique used quota sampling. Statistical analysis using paired t-test and independent t-test. The results indicate there was no significant difference in fruit consumption frequency between the control group before and after the intervention (p=0.160), whereas a significant difference was observed in the treatment group (p=0.000). Similar patterns were observed for vegetable consumption frequency, with no difference in the control group (p=0.263) but a significant difference in the treatment group (p=0.000). Overall, the study found a significant difference in the frequency of consumption between the control and treatment groups for both fruits (p=0.000) and vegetables (p=0.000). This suggests that the android-based educational game, through enhancing teacher capacity, effectively increases fruit and vegetable consumption among junior high school students. These findings highlight the potential of using educational technology to improve dietary habits and address nutritional issues among adolescents in Indonesia.

Perancangan Game Edukasi Pengenalan Makanan Sehat dan Tidak Sehat untuk Kesehatan Gigi Anak Berbasis Android

Designing an Android-based educational game for introducing healthy and unhealthy foods for children's dental health is an application created with the aim of helping children maintain healthy teeth and mouth by choosing good and correct food, and also making it easier for parents to teach their children how to choose good and healthy food for children. So that children become enthusiastic about maintaining and learning about oral and dental health. Applications are created using the research and development method, where this method is a sequential software development process, where each work process continues from top to bottom, through phases in the process of System Requirements Analysis, System Design, System Implementation, System Testing, and System Maintenance. This application was created with the help of the Construct 2 application to build and develop the application and Adobe Photoshop was used to assist in creating the initial design of the application and also the logo for the application.

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.

Implementasi Game Tebak Gambar Binatang Berbasis Android Sebagai Media Pembelajaran Anak Usia Dini

The increasingly rapid development of technology, especially mobile phone devices has targeted all groups, including young children aged 3 to 5 years, so like it or not,parents have to supervise their children. But in reality, technology cannot be avoided. As a parent, the most important thing right now is how to ensure that the mobile devices playing with children can be handled well and have a positive impact on their children, although supervision is still needed. Supervision of children who are already at school cannot be carried out continuously. At school, parents can only expect for the teachers as their second parents. Teachers as educators must be able to provide understanding to Kindergarten children, thus the use of cellphones can be used for positive things, one of which is by providing mobile game-based learning media. The problem is that there are only a few mobile applications in the form of games that provide simple learning media for Kindergarten children. Through this service, an Android-based educational game of animal picture guessing will be designed and developed as a learning medium for children aged 3-5 years. To determine the impact of implementing the application, implementation and testing were carried out, where the average System Usability Scale (SUS) score from 15 respondents was 88.33, and when referring to the usability scale value range it can be concluded that the animal picture guessing game that has been developed falls into the category acceptable or well accepted with a fairly significant impact category. Meanwhile the functionality also meets the needs of its users.

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