Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Augmented Reality (AR) Berbasis Aplikasi Assemblr Edu Untuk Meningkatkan Literasi Geografi Pada Pembelajaran IPS Kelas VII SMP Wijaya Putra Surabaya

Development of Augmented Reality (AR)-Based Learning Media Using the Assemblr Edu Application to Improve Geographic Literacy in Social Studies Learning for Grade VII at Wijaya Putra Junior High School Surabaya

           Ilmu Pengetahuan Sosial merupakan peran penting dalam mengembangkan pemahaman siswa mengenai berbagai aspek kehidupan ekonomi, sosial, budaya, politik, dan pemahaman geografi. Pembelajaran geografi dalam mata pelajaran IPS memberikan pembentukan pemahaman siswa terhadap hubungan manusia dengan lingkungannya, sebagai mata pelajaran yang diajarkan di sekolah menengah pertama. Salah satu tantangan yang ditemui adalah rendahnya literasi geografi dikarenakan kurangnya pemanfaatan sumber belajar berbasis teknologi yang memadai. Solusi alternatif untuk meningkatkan literasi geografi, yaitu dengan melakukan pengembangan media pembelajaran AR (Augmented Reality) berbasis aplikasi Assemblr Edu.

                Penelitian bertujuan mengembangkan media pembelajaran yang layak dan efektif untuk meningkatkan literasi geografi pada pembelajaran IPS. Penelitian menggunakan model pengembangan ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate). Desain penelitian ini menggunakan one group pre-test post-test. Penelitian ini dilakukan di SMP Wijaya Putra Surabaya. Subjek penelitian ini adalah ahli media, ahli materi, guru IPS dan peserta didik SMP Wijaya Putra. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara, tes objektif, dan angket respon.

            Social Studies plays an important role in developing students’ understanding of various aspects of life, including economic, social, cultural, political, and geographical aspects. Geography learning within Social Studies helps students understand the relationship between humans and their environment, especially as a subject taught at the junior high school. One of the challenges encountered is the low level of geographical literacy, which is mainly due to the lack of adequate technology-based learning resources. An alternative solution to improve geographical literacy is the development of Augmented Reality (AR)-based learning media using the Assemblr Edu application.

                This research aims to develop appropriate and effective learning media to enhance geographical literacy in Social Studies learning. The study adopts the ADDIE development model (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate). The research design used is a one-group pre-test post-test design. This study was conducted at SMP Wijaya Putra Surabaya. The research subjects include media experts, material experts, Social Studies teachers, and students of SMP Wijaya Putra. Data collection techniques involve interviews, objective tests, and response questionnaires.

            The results of the AR media development indicated that the product is feasible, making it suitable for use in Social Studies (IPS) learning. The effectiveness of using AR media in IPS learning also demonstrated positive outcomes, as shown by the calculated improvement in students’ geographical literacy. This improvement was based on a comparison between students’ initial and final abilities, which revealed a significant increase. In addition, student responses showed highly positive feedback. The use of AR technology through the Assemblr Edu application has been proven to enhance students’ geographical literacy and serves as an innovative learning medium in Social Studies education.