DEVELOPING INTERACTIVE FLASH MEDIAFOR THEMATIC LEARNING

Abstract

This research is aimed at portraying the development of interactive flash-media to boost the young learners’ comprehension about the learning theme of energy saving that is inserted in thematic learning. Interactive media are necessary to promote different learning satisfaction for young learners. The need analysis is employed to detect the relevance of learners’ needs and appropriate material for the development of the media. By adapting the development research model by Alessi and Trollip the result of try-out material shows that the product is significantly interactive to boost learners’ comprehension. The average score of post-test is better than the pre-test X2 89.67>X1 76. This interactive flash-media development is, therefore, valid, practical, and effective.