ANALISIS KEBUTUHAN PENGEMBANGAN MULTIMEDIA INTERAKTIF BERBANTUAN QR – CODE DALAM PEMBELAJARAN SEKOLAH DASAR DI SD NEGERI PETUNGROTO

Abstract

The rapid development of digital technology in the 21st century has encouraged the integration of innovative learning media to improve the quality of education. However, science learning on ecosystem topics at SD Negeri Petungroto is still dominated by conventional teaching methods and limited use of instructional media, resulting in low student engagement and difficulties in understanding abstract concepts. This study aimed to analyze the needs of teachers and students for the development of QR-Code-assisted interactive multimedia in ecosystem learning. The research employed a qualitative descriptive approach involving fifth-grade teachers and students as research participants. Data were collected through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and documentation, and were analyzed using an interactive model consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The validity of the data was ensured through source and technique triangulation. The findings revealed that teachers require technology-based learning media capable of presenting ecosystem concepts in a more concrete and engaging manner, while students prefer learning media that incorporate images, animations, videos, and interactive activities accessible through digital devices. The study also found that the school has adequate technological facilities, including internet access and students’ familiarity with smartphones, which support the implementation of digital learning media. Therefore, QR-Code-assisted interactive multimedia is considered relevant and necessary to support more active, engaging, and student-centered learning in accordance with the demands of 21st-century education