Development of 'CrossChemistry Games': A web-based educational game on organic chemistry topics

Luthfia Ulva Irmita; Aqueenfa  Zevanna; Joan Theresia  Limas; Made Dayanand Premachandra  Pribadi

doi:10.55942/pssj.v5i10.641

Authors

Luthfia Ulva Irmita UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2341-1869
Aqueenfa Zevanna SMA Wardaya
Joan Theresia Limas SMA Wardaya
Made Dayanand Premachandra Pribadi SMA Wardaya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55942/pssj.v5i10.641

Keywords:

organic chemistry, crossword, learning media, educational game

Abstract

This research aims to develop the CrossChemistry Games educational game as a learning medium for Organic Chemistry material and to determine the feasibility and response of students to the CrossChemistry Games. This type of research is Research and Development (R&D) research using the ADDIE development model, which consists of the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation stages. In this study, only the Analysis, Design, and Development stages were carried out. The subjects of this research were 36 students in grade 11 at Wardaya High School. The feasibility test of learning media refers to the validation results of media and material experts. The research results showed that the results of the validation test for the CrossChemistry Games learning media met the valid criteria with a validity value of 82%, and students' responses to the CrossChemistry Games learning media met the very good criteria with a value of 87%. This research has important implications for increasing the use of learning media in chemistry learning at Wardaya High School. The use of learning media combined with technology will support education in the 5.0 era and can increase student involvement, facilitate understanding of chemical concepts, and improve thinking and problem-solving skills. It is recommended that technology-based learning media be integrated into broader chemistry learning strategies.

Author Biographies

Luthfia Ulva Irmita, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta

Luthfia Ulva Irmita is a lecturer in the Chemistry Education Study Program at the Faculty of Educational Sciences and Teacher Training, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. Her research interests include education, teaching, and pedagogy. She actively explores effective chemistry teaching methods for students and university learners that align with the development of theories and technology

Aqueenfa Zevanna, SMA Wardaya

Aqueenfa Zevanna is a student of SMA Wardaya and a part of the school’s research club. Her research interests relate to education, science and environment. She is currently exploring a case related to health and technology while continuing her formal studies at school

Joan Theresia Limas, SMA Wardaya

Joan Theresia Limas is a student at SMA Wardaya and a member of the school’s research club. Her research interests include animals, health, education, environmental studies, and science. She is currently working on a case study about animal health and welfare while continuing her formal studies at school.

Made Dayanand Premachandra Pribadi, SMA Wardaya

Made Dayanand Premachandra Pribadi is a student at SMA Wardaya and a member of the school’s research club. His research interests span disciplinaries and interdisciplinary approaches of science, medicine, engineering, robotics, and education. He is currently working on prosthetics while continuing his education at school.

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