Agus Hariyanto, Ach. Noor Fatirul, Harwanto Harwanto

Development of Interactive Learning Media Using Adobe Flash on the Subject of Electronic Control Systems

Introduction

Development of interactive learning media using adobe flash on the subject of electronic control systems. Enhance vocational students' Electronic Control Systems competency. Interactive Adobe Flash learning media for pneumatic basics, validated to boost engagement and industrial electronics skills.

Abstract

At the vocational school level, pneumatic basic competency is one of the basic competencies in the Electronic Control Systems subject. This basic competency is fundamental and must be mastered by class XI SMK students in the Industrial Electronics Engineering Skills Competency. This research aims to produce basic pneumatic interactive learning media in the form of an interactive CD that is suitable for the Electronic Control Systems subject for class XI students at SMKN 1 Jetis Mojokerto. This research is a type of Research and Development (R&D) research to produce a learning product that suits your needs. The research steps refer to the Borg and Gall model to produce systematic and structured research. Meanwhile, the steps for developing interactive learning media using Adobe Flash in electronic control system subjects, pneumatic basics material refers to the ADDIE model to produce quality learning media that suits learning needs. Interactive Learning Media Using Adobe Flash in the Subject of Electronic Control Systems, this pneumatic material was validated by design experts, media experts, material experts, colleagues and students. The design expert validation results obtained a percentage of 88.18% in the very valid category, media expert validation obtained a percentage of 85.71% in the very valid category, material expert validation obtained a percentage of 89.23% in the very valid category, peer assessment obtained the percentage was 92.5% with a very valid category, small group product trials involving 5 students were 90%, medium group trials of 9 students were 90.22%, large group trials by 36 students got a percentage of 91.00 %, while for field trials involving 70 students with a percentage of 91.04%. So this media is said to be very valid and feasible and can be used as an alternative media in learning. This study contributes to improving vocational education by developing interactive learning media for pneumatic basics, which enhances student engagement and competency in electronic control systems.

Review

The submitted paper presents a Research and Development (R&D) study focused on creating interactive learning media for pneumatic basic competency within the Electronic Control Systems subject for vocational high school students. Utilizing a blended approach of the Borg and Gall R&D model and the ADDIE instructional design model, the authors developed an interactive CD using Adobe Flash. The primary objective was to produce a suitable and effective learning tool for class XI students at SMKN 1 Jetis Mojokerto, aiming to enhance their understanding of this fundamental vocational skill. The abstract reports a rigorous validation process, concluding that the developed media is highly valid and feasible for educational use. A significant strength of this research lies in its systematic development process and comprehensive validation. The application of established R&D and instructional design models (Borg and Gall, ADDIE) provides a robust framework for the media's creation. Furthermore, the extensive validation steps, involving design, media, and material experts, peer assessment, and multiple student trials (small, medium, large groups, and field trials), lend strong credibility to the findings. The consistently high validation percentages (all above 85% and mostly above 90%) across various evaluation stages compellingly demonstrate the media's quality, usability, and pedagogical soundness. This rigorous approach ensures the developed product is not only interactive but also well-aligned with educational needs and expert opinions, contributing a practical alternative learning resource to vocational education. While the paper presents a valuable contribution to vocational education, a key area for consideration, particularly given the developmental aspect, is the choice of technology. The reliance on Adobe Flash, a largely deprecated platform, raises questions about the long-term sustainability, accessibility, and future compatibility of the developed media. Future iterations or similar projects should explore more modern, open-source, or widely supported web-based technologies to ensure greater longevity and broader reach. Additionally, while the abstract establishes the media's validity and feasibility, the full study could benefit from further exploring the *specific impact* of this interactive media on student learning outcomes, such as improved retention, problem-solving skills, or practical application compared to traditional teaching methods. This would provide richer evidence of its educational effectiveness beyond just user acceptance and expert validation.

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