The Development of Multiple Intelligence-Oriented Thematic Multimedia in Elementary Schools

Abstract

The developmental study conducted aims to develop learning multimedia on the empowerment of multiple intelligences in elementary schools. The aim is achieved by gradually developing learning multimedia by implementing a product development model. The development of the learning multimedia is implementing Luther development model that consists of creating concept, designing, collecting materials, creating product, testing, and distributing. After all stages are done, evaluation is conducted. The type of evaluation conducted is formative evaluation which aims to determine the things that need to be improved or revised to produce more systematic, effective and efficient multimedia. The formative evaluation on the multimedia adopts the formative evaluation stages according to Dick, Carey and Carey (2005) which covers three stages, namely individual trial, small group trial, and field trial. The trials are proceeded by expert validation or review. It is done by two experts; one in media and one in learning design. The trials involve 3 students for the individual trial, and 12 students for the small group trial. During the product development, the data on multimedia validity are collected using questionnaire. As the product of the development, a multimedia has been developed following Luther‘s model. According to the experts, the learning design and media aspects get very good category. Both aspects also get very good category in the individual and small group trials.