Journal of Educational Sciences
Vol. 10 No. 4 (2026): Journal of Educational Sciences

Needs Analysis of Interactive Learning Media Based on Smart Apps Creator for Natural and Social Sciences in Elementary School

Titin Nurkhafifah (Postgraduate, Master of Pedagogy, Universitas Pancasakti Tegal, Tegal, 52121, Central Java, Indonesia)
Beni Habibi (Postgraduate, Master of Pedagogy, Universitas Pancasakti Tegal, Tegal, 52121, Central Java, Indonesia)
Sutji Muljani (Postgraduate, Master of Pedagogy, Universitas Pancasakti Tegal, Tegal, 52121, Central Java, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study aims to assess the necessity of Smart Apps Creator-based interactive learning media for teachers and students within the context of Natural and Social Sciences  instruction in elementary schools. Employing a descriptive research design, this study involved 5 classroom teachers and 25 elementary students from the Watukumpul District, Pemalang Regency, as participants. Primary data were gathered using Likert-scale questionnaires to objectively map the needs profile, followed by quantitative descriptive analysis. Empirical evidence reveals that the urgency of teachers' requirements for interactive learning media falls into the very high category, achieving a mean score of 4.28. Key aspects highlighted by educators included concept visualization, media usability, and efficacy in stimulating student engagement. Correspondingly, student responses reflected a very high level of need, with a mean score of 4.58, specifically emphasizing a preference for interactive quizzes, audiovisual content, and an engaging user interface. The alignment of these findings underscores the critical need for accessible and visually rich media for Natural and Social Sciences subjects. Consequently, developing media utilizing Smart Apps Creator is proposed as a relevant solution to enhance the quality of elementary education.

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Journal Info

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JES

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Religion Humanities Education Library & Information Science Other

Description

JES publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring regionally and internationally in the educational sciences with the aim to advance our knowledge both in term of theory and practice. Moreover, this journal also covers the issues concerned with the following special sections: ...