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Design and Development of an Augmented Reality Learning Medium for the Conservation of the Endemic Flora Balikpapan Ginger (Etlingera balikpapanensis) Fulkha Tajri M; Olivia Febrianty Ngabito; Denny Huldiansyah; Azzah Nafisah Sofyan; Muhammad Bintang Kurniawan; Surya Abdi Pratama
IAIC Transactions on Sustainable Digital Innovation (ITSDI) Vol 8 No 1 (2026): October
Publisher : Pandawan Sejahtera Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34306/itsdi.v8i1.728

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Balikpapan Ginger (Etlingera balikpapanensis) is an endemic flora of East Kalimantan with significant ecological, historical, and economic value, yet it remains largely unknown among the general public, particularly students. This condition highlights the need for innovative learning media to support environmental awareness and conservation education in a more engaging and accessible manner. Although Augmented Reality (AR) has been widely applied in environmental and biological education, prior studies mainly focus on general species and lack contextual integration of locally endemic flora into conservation learning. This study addresses this gap by developing a location-specific AR-based learning application that integrates scientific botanical data with interactive visualization to enhance local environmental literacy. The development process follows the Multimedia Development Life Cycle (MDLC), including concept, design, material collection, assembly, testing, and distribution. The evaluation involved 15 respondents, including administrators and adult visitors of the Balikpapan Botanical Garden, using a five-point Likert scale to assess technical feasibility, educational value, engagement potential, conservation relevance, and technical stability. The results indicate a high level of acceptance, particularly in educational value and engagement aspects, demonstrating the effectiveness of the application as a learning medium. These findings suggest that AR-based applications can support environmental education by providing immersive and interactive learning experiences aligned with constructivist learning theory and Mayer’s Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning
PENGUATAN BRAND IDENTITY TANJUNG GADING MELALUI PEMBANGUNAN GAPURA CAMPING GROUND DAN PLATFORM DIGITAL WISATA BERBASIS KOMUNITAS Fulkha Tajri M; Hesti Rosita Dwi Putri; Denny Huldiansyah; Wahyu Firmansyah; Azzah Nafisah Sofyan; Surya Abdi Pratama; Elycha Rahmah Savitri
Journal of Community Empowerment Vol 4, No 3 (2025): Desember
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31764/jce.v4i3.36106

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ABSTRAK                                                                            Tanjung Gading di Kelurahan Karang Joang, Kota Balikpapan, merupakan destinasi wisata potensial dengan karakter lanskap alam, budaya lokal, serta keberadaan camping ground yang unik. Namun, kawasan ini belum berkembang optimal akibat beberapa permasalahan utama, yaitu ketiadaan infrastruktur visual penanda kawasan, rendahnya pemanfaatan teknologi digital dalam promosi wisata, serta terbatasnya kapasitas masyarakat dalam produksi dan pengelolaan konten. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memperkuat identitas visual destinasi, meningkatkan literasi digital masyarakat, dan memperluas jangkauan promosi wisata berbasis teknologi. Program dilaksanakan melalui lima tahapan: sosialisasi, pelatihan, penerapan teknologi, pendampingan, dan strategi keberlanjutan. Mitra sasaran adalah Pokdarwis Wisata Tanjung Gading yang beranggotakan masyarakat lokal, dengan total 19 peserta aktif terlibat dalam pelatihan dan proses produksi konten digital. Intervensi utama dalam kegiatan ini meliputi pembangunan gapura camping ground sebagai identitas visual kawasan, pengembangan website resmi yang terintegrasi dengan virtual tour 360°, serta pelatihan konten digital mencakup fotografi, videografi, storytelling, dan pengelolaan media sosial. Hasil awal kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam penguatan branding destinasi. Gapura yang telah selesai dibangun kini menjadi landmark baru sekaligus meningkatkan visibilitas kawasan. Website wisata dan virtual tour yang sedang dikembangkan terbukti membuka akses informasi yang lebih luas bagi calon wisatawan. Selain itu, pelatihan konten digital berhasil meningkatkan pemahaman dan kemampuan masyarakat dalam menghasilkan materi promosi yang lebih menarik, konsisten, dan relevan. Kolaborasi antara akademisi dan Pokdarwis mendorong terbentuknya kemandirian komunitas dalam pengelolaan wisata berbasis digital, sehingga program ini berpotensi memberikan dampak berkelanjutan bagi pengembangan Tanjung Gading sebagai destinasi wisata berbasis komunitas. Kata Kunci: Gapura Camping Ground; Digitalisasi Wisata; Virtual Tour; Brand Identity; Pemberdayaan Masyarakat ABSTRACTTanjung Gading, located in Karang Joang Village, Balikpapan City, is a potential tourism destination characterized by its distinctive natural landscape, local cultural atmosphere, and unique camping-ground access. However, the area has not been optimally developed due to several key challenges, including the absence of visual infrastructure to mark the tourism zone, limited utilization of digital technology for promotional activities, and insufficient community capacity in producing and managing digital content. This community engagement program aims to strengthen the destination’s visual identity, enhance digital literacy among local residents, and expand tourism promotion through technology-based interventions. The program was implemented through five stages: socialization, training, technology deployment, mentoring, and sustainability reinforcement. The primary partner of this initiative is the Tanjung Gading Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis), involving a total of 19 active participants in training sessions and content production activities. Core interventions include the construction of a landmark gate for the camping-ground area, the development of an official tourism website integrated with a 360-degree virtual tour, and digital content training covering photography, videography, storytelling, and social media management. Initial results indicate a significant improvement in destination branding efforts. The newly constructed gate has become a recognizable landmark that enhances the visibility and identity of the tourism area. The ongoing development of the website and virtual tour has opened broader access to information for potential visitors. Moreover, the digital content training has successfully improved the community’s ability to create promotional materials that are visually appealing, consistent, and contextually relevant. The collaborative work between academics and the Pokdarwis contributes to building community independence in managing digitally driven tourism promotion, positioning the program to deliver sustainable impact on the development of Tanjung Gading as a community-based tourism destination.Keywords: Gapura Camping Ground; Tourism Digitalization; Virtual Tour; Brand Identity; Community Empowerment