Javanese Culture-Based Digital Book for Foreign Speakers

Abstract

Digital textbooks are learning tools that support distance learning needs, especially Indonesian for foreign speakers. It is important to develop digital textbooks based on Javanese culture as a vehicle for introducing Javanese culture as well as improving Indonesian language skills. In order to answer the formulation of the problem, research, design, and development of compatible, valid, and reliable digital textbooks were carried out. The effectiveness of digital textbooks is analyzed through the analysis of accessibility, media quality, legability, easy to understand, cultural representation, clarity, ease of use, and navigation. The results of the assessment are used as the basis for product improvement so that it can be applied more widely in improving Indonesian language proficiency for foreign speakers. In general, product development is divided into (1) development of Indonesian language teaching materials based on Javanese culture, and (2) development of android-based textbooks, starting from making flowcharts, story boards, and developing multimedia based on Javanese culture. The topic of Javanese culture was well presented and was able to increase enthusiasm for learning Indonesian for foreign speakers. Final product evaluation to see the usability of digital textbooks, including functionality, reliability, usability, efficiency, maintainability, and protability which showed very significant results.