Development of Android-Based Learning Media in Wide Area Network Technology Courses

Abstract

This study aims to create and develop android-based learning media in the Broad-Based Network Technology subject at SMK N 1 Tilatang Kamang. This study uses the Research and Development (R&D) method. The research subject is android-based learning media in the Broad-Based Network Technology subject. The validators in this study were two lecturers from Padang State University as Media Experts and two SMK teachers majoring in Computer Network Engineering at SMK N 1 Tilatang Kamang. While the object of research is class XI TKJ students using android-based learning media in the Broad-Based Network Technology subject. The results of the media validation test obtained an average value of 0.88 which is included in the valid product category, and the results of the material validity test obtained an average value of 0.93 which is included in the "Valid" category. Furthermore, in the practical aspect of the learning media, the percentage of assessment by the teacher was obtained with an average of 92.50 while the average rating by students was 94.32 in the "Very Practical" category. And the application of Android-based learning media through the stages of testing effectiveness through tests of student learning outcomes, namely in the form of pretest and posttest. The results of the effectiveness test stated that this Android-based learning media was in the "Effective" category.