Development of Electronic Modules Based on STEM to Train Students' Creativity: Validity and Practicality Analysis

Abstract

The STEM-based electronic module is a systematic presentation of learning materials to support students' independence with an approach in four fields of knowledge: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This study aims to describe the feasibility of this STEM-based electronic module to train students' creativity. The specific objectives of this study are to describe: (1) The validity of the STEM-based electronic physics module; and (2) The practicality of the STEM-based physics electronic module. The type of research was ADDIE, with the subject of the trial of 27 students at class X Science-1 in a public high school in Banjarmasin City, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. Data collection was obtained from observations, interviews, questionnaires, and tests. This research was analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. The research results showed that: (1) the validity of the STEM-based electronic physics module was in a "very good" category, and (2) The practicality based on the implementation of the Lesson plan was categorized as "moderately practical". The existing STEM-based electronic physics modules (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) to train students' creativity are still not suitable for learning. So, it can be concluded that the STEM-based physics electronic module is feasible to train students' creativity, and the direct result of this research was that educators could evaluate methods and media that support online learning more effectively for each meeting, and the results of this study can be used as input for teachers and teacher candidates. The next step of this research is to apply methods, learning models that support STEM and sufficient time to train students' creativity which is expected to be applied to face-to-face learning.

STEM-integrated physics digital teaching material to develop conceptual understanding and new literacy of students

“…It is due to using PDTM, which is connected to the surrounding problems to encourage students' critical thinking skills. Fourth, creative thinking skills include providing many ideas, questions, answers, and ways (Ennis, 2011;Melisa et al, 2021). From the results of the data analysis, it can be seen that the creative thinking ability of students in the experimental group is higher than that in the control group.…”

“…The technology component in STEM trains students to use technology and adds insight into the application of physics to technology (Abed, 2019;Arista & Kuswanto, 2018;McGee, 2020). The engineering component of STEM trains students to develop creative thinking skills, respect each other, and collaborate (Melisa et al, 2021;Suyatna et al, 2020;Zakiyah, 2022). The mathematical component of STEM can help students formulate equations related to physics concepts in life mathematically (Kartika et al, 2021;Smolnikova, 2020).…”

“…However, these learning materials are not comprehensively implemented to improve students' conceptual understanding and new literacy skills. Previous research only examined the impact of using DTMs on students' concept understanding, scientific literacy, data literacy, and an aspect of 21st-century skills (A'yun et al, 2020;Melisa et al, 2021;Shofiyah et al, 2021;Suyatna et al, 2020;Zakiyah, 2022). This research can support and complement previous studies by integrating STEM into DTMs.…”

Media Electronic as an Alternative Method to Improve Learning Process

“…Furthermore, there are now more options for interactive and technologically enhanced learning experiences because the use of touchscreen devices and digital technology has been linked to cognitive development in infants and toddlers (Li et al, 2018;Villanti et al, 2017). Furthermore, it has been established that creating e-modules and incorporating STEM-based learning resources are useful approaches for encouraging students' critical thinking, creativity, and cognitive growth (Ciriminna et al, 2023;Hayes et al, 2020;Melisa et al, 2021;Rahayu & Sukardi, 2020).…”

“…This highlights the potential of electronic media to improve students' ability to learn at a high level and their willingness to solve problems in the learning community.In addition, the development of electronic learning modules based on STEM subjects is aimed at developing students' creativity. As stated by (Melisa et al, 2021), these modules highlight the practicality and quality of electronic learning materials in providing clear and concise learning materials for independent study. Additionally, Tobing & Oktaviani's (2022) study provides insights into the effectiveness of electronic learning materials for EFL students' comprehension, emphasizing the importance of motivation and faedah in relation to electronic learning materials.Reference Chen & Bryer (2012): "Investigating instructional strategies for using social media in formal and informal learning" The international review of research in open and distributed learning (2012) This article investigates instructional strategies for using social media in formal and informal learning, shedding light on the potential applications of social media in enhancing the learning process.…”