Development of digital-based crossword puzzle learning media in Indonesian language subject grade IV SDN 009 Bina Baru Kampar
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https://doi.org/10.64014/jik.v22i3.136Keywords:
crossword puzzle, development, digital mediaAbstract
The use of media in learning must also vary, not only communication through spoken words, but must be designed creatively and innovatively and adjusted to the material to be delivered. Educators can choose the media to be used in the learning process. This research aims to develop Digital-Based TTS learning media in Indonesian language learning. The method used in this study uses the Research & Development (R&D) model of ADDIE's research approach. The type of research used is development research, which is a series of processes to develop new products or improve existing products so that they can be accounted for. Developing the product in question is updating existing products, so that they are more practical, effective and efficient. The research place was conducted at SDN 009 Bina Baru Kampar which has a complete address at Karya Bakti, Jalan Poros, Bina Baru, Kec. The research time was conducted during the January-May 2025 period. The object of the research is TTS Game (Crossword Puzzle) as an Indonesian Learning Media in Class IV. The analysis methods used in this study include a needs questionnaire and a validation questionnaire. The validation results show that the Media Feasibility of the Interactive Crossword Game can be known after the validity test is carried out by 3 validators, namely media validators, material validators and practitioner validators. From the 3rd validation assessment, a high average was obtained, which shows that the media of this Interactive Crossword Game is considered very feasible to use. Interest in Interactive Crossword Game Media in Learning can be found after the student response test is conducted. From the results of these student responses, an average was obtained which shows that the media of this Interactive Crossword Game is considered very interesting to use.
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