Development of I-Arthropoda as a Media to Identify Species of Arthropoda

Abstract

Biology is a branch of science that studies the ins and outs of living things. The object of learning includes all organisms, including invertebrates. Invertebrate animals are animals that do not have a backbone, one of which is Phylum Arthropoda. The process of identifying invertebrates can be carried out using various methods and media. However, there are still many obstacles in the field. Therefore it is necessary to take advantage of Android-based learning media. The research objective was to produce I-Arthropoda media to identify the species of Arthropods of Singokromo Waterfall, Ngliman, Sawahan, Nganjuk Regency, East Java. This research and development method uses the research and development (R&D) development model developed by Sugiyono. The results of the identification of the samples used for the database showed the presence of various Arthropod species in Singokromo Waterfall, namely Tipula maxima, Pieris rapae, Eurema blanda, Eurema hecabe, Junonia iphita, Vespa tropica, Thyreus nitidulus, Apis mellifera, Chrysolina coerulans, Camponotus pennsylvanicus, Crematogaster scutellaris, Leiobunum vittatum, Pardosa pseudoannulata, Orthodera ministralis. Also, the validation results from the experts averaged 91.5% which indicated that the I-Arthropoda Media was suitable for use in learning. General advice from experts is that you need to add images in the determination key, add an info menu that contains media usage procedures and you need to pay attention to image size so that the application is not heavy when operated. Also, the results of student assessment responses were 86. 95% which means the media is feasible. The general suggestion from students is that the arthropod image in the collection menu should be enlarged to make it clearer and more interesting.