Media Design for Learning Indonesian in Junior High School Level

Learning process based on the curriculum need to be supported by learning media, one of them is electronic media such as disc/tape, video, interactive animation, etc. Aplication of electronic media in learning process can be said as electronic learning (e-learning). Learn something without interested in the topics or the object studied will not provide the best result. To evoke and increase students learning interest can be implemented by giving a different touch in the learning process, such as by using animation to learn Indonesian in Junior High School. It is the language that is used nationally in Indonesia and it is included in education curricula from basic (primary) education to intermediate (secondary) education. In Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB/West Nusa Tenggara), Indonesian is ranked the lowest in average on National Exams of the school year 2009/2010. In this study, design and implementation of Indonesain interaktive e-learning media should be as simple as possible. Subject that is included as learning content in this media are short story, drama, poetry, and news. The contents are "Materi" (material) and "Latihan" (exercise) that is designed in the form of a simple animation with Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach. Research location is Mataram, NTB. This application media tested in one of Junior High School in Mataram, namely SMP Negeri 11 Mataram. It tested in functionality and through a survey. Data collection carried out by using questionnaires, observation and interviews with principal/vice principal, teachers, and students. The result of this research show that animation media can be used by teachers as learning tools to give material in the class, in this case is Indonesian subjects, interactively in Junior High School. Student interest in the application of this e-learning media in school is high, so, it can attact students to learn because it really potential to create a pleasant learning atmosphere and to make learning easier for student to understand the topics presented. This is indicated by the ability of students to retell the topics/stories and to answer the questions very good. This media can help teachers to present learning materials/topics. Through this media, learning activities in Junior High School can be run more effectively. (C) 2012 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and/or peer-review under responsibility of i-Learn Centre, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.