Development of Computer-based Educational Game "Blood Circulation" as Learning Media for Science Biology for Class VIII Junior High School

Abstract

This study aims to produce a design for developing a computer-based blood circulation educational game as a medium for learning biology in class VIII Junior High School. The research method used is a research and development (R&D) method using a 4-D Thiagarajan development model, namely Define, Design, Development, and Dissemination. The feasibility assessment uses a validation sheet with a Likert scale. Data analysis used descriptive qualitative analysis. This research was conducted in 3 public schools and 2 private schools located in Samarinda. The results of the feasibility of this computer-based educational game were validated by 5 experts, namely 1 game expert, 1 learning media expert, 1 material expert, 1 linguist, and 1 education practitioner. learning is very feasible to use in learning science biology SMP class VIII with a percentage of 94%. Meanwhile, teacher learning outcomes were obtained by 81% in the very appropriate category, and student responses assessing this educational game with a percentage of 91% in the very appropriate category. This computer-based educational game is designed for learning media that can be used by teachers in learning with student-centered learning management.