Implementation of the Problem Based Learning Model Assisted by Interactive Multimedia in Database Learning to Improve Students' Computational Thinking

Abstract

Education is a crucial key in shaping individuals who are capable of competing and actively participating in an increasingly complex and dynamic environment. However, education today often remains focused on teacher-centered approaches, which can hinder students' problem-solving abilities, including computational thinking skills. This research aims to implement the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model with the assistance of interactive multimedia in database learning to enhance students' Computational Thinking (CT) abilities. The research method used is the Research and Development (R&D) method with the ADDIE multimedia development model and a One Group Pretest post-test research design. The research findings indicate that: 1) The developed multimedia received expert validation with a validity level of 93.55% and categorized as "Very Good". 2) The implementation of the PBL model in database learning has a positive effect on improving students' computational thinking abilities, with an average n-gain of 0.478 categorized as "Moderate". 3) The average student response to the interactive multimedia is 93.45% with the category "Very Good".