Development of Web Using Google Sites to Increase Learning Interest in Social Science Education

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to produce a website using Google Sites to increase students' interest in social science studies. Methodology This research used a research and development method using the Analyze, Design, Development, Implement, and Evaluation (ADDIE) model. Then, the product was tested using a pre-experimental design in the form of a one-group pretest-posttest design. Product validation involves material and media experts as well as product feasibility validation. The research subject was the fifth grade of Jatimurni IV Elementary School. Findings The study results show that material expert validation includes material practicality of 59% with a suitable category and media expert validation with design quality of 83% with a good category—the effectiveness of learning media using questionnaires related to learning interest distributed to students. This research concludes that the web use with Google sites positively impacts elementary school student's interest in learning social science education. Implications to Research and Practice The findings of this research would help students learn social science in a funny way and one that is easy to understand.