Role playing game as a learning media: case study on education industry course

Muhammad Dominique Mendoza; Olnes Yosefa Hutajulu; Reni Rahmadani; Fevi Rahmawati Suwanto; Ishaq Matondang; Ressy Dwitias Sari

Authors

Muhammad Dominique Mendoza Department of Electrical Engineering Education,Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan, Indonesia
Olnes Yosefa Hutajulu Department of Electrical Engineering Education,Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan, Indonesia
Reni Rahmadani Department of Electrical Engineering Education,Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan, Indonesia
Fevi Rahmawati Suwanto Department of Mathematics,Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan, Indonesia
Ishaq Matondang Department of Educational Psychology and Guidance Counseling,Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan, Indonesia
Ressy Dwitias Sari Informatics and Computer Technology Education Study Program,Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia

Keywords:

Learning Media, Role Playing Game, Game Development Life Cycle, Education Industry

Abstract

Paradoxically, the current level of enthusiasm among the younger generation in studying the education industry is low. This phenomenon can be attributed to multiple factors, including the rapid spread of globalization, which has sparked a heightened interest among the younger generation in acquiring technological knowledge. Researchers employed the Game Development Life Cycle (GDLC) approach, consisting of six stages: initiation, pre-production, production, testing, beta, and release. Testing using the black-box method on 12 modules revealed that all modules performed flawlessly without any issues. Testing of the beta version of the game involved 62 testers who were instructed to play the game and complete a questionnaire. The findings were positive, with an average total score of 4.51 for the game elements. The gaming system performed well during testing, indicating its potential to be well-received by beta testers and users, as well as its ability to enhance students' learning motivation.

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