DEVELOPMENT OF INTERACTIVE LEARNING MEDIA USING SMART APPS CREATOR IN THE SUBJECT OF TELECOMMUNICATION ACCESS NETWORK ENGINEERING CLASS XI AT SMKN 1 REJOTANGAN

Abstract

Education plays a crucial role in improving human resource quality, especially in the digital era where technology significantly influences learning. Integrating Smart Apps Creator as an interactive learning tool allows for a more engaging learning experience by combining text, images, audio, video, and animation in a single platform.This study aims to develop interactive learning media using Smart Apps Creator for the Telecommunications Access Network Engineering (TJKT) subject at SMKN 1 Rejotangan, following the ADDIE model (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate). Observations indicate that TJKT instruction still relies on conventional methods, limiting student engagement. Given that students frequently use Android devices, technology-based learning solutions are deemed necessary.Validation results confirm the high feasibility of the developed media. The first media expert evaluation scored 88% ("Excellent"), while the second evaluation scored 84% ("Good"). The subject matter expert assessment reached 82% ("Good"), with small group testing at 90% and large group testing at 87% ("Excellent").These findings highlight that Smart Apps Creator enhances student engagement and learning effectiveness, offering a relevant, applicable, and industry-oriented learning experience for vocational education