Edcomtech: Jurnal Kajian Teknologi Pendidikan
Vol. 11 No. 2 (2026): On Progress

Integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in Digital Learning: The Effectiveness of an E-Module on Ecosystem Material in Secondary Schools

Mona Kristina Simatupang (Universitas Islam Riau)
Suryanti Suryanti (Universitas Islam Riau)
Iffa Ichwani Putri (Universitas Islam Riau)
Siti Robiah (Universitas Islam Riau)
Nurul Fauziah (Universitas Islam Riau)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness and practicality of a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)-integrated e-module for Biology learning on ecosystem material in secondary schools. The study employed a quasi-experimental method using a nonequivalent control group design involving 88 tenth-grade students at SMAN 2 Pekanbaru. The sample consisted of an experimental class that used the STEM-integrated e-module through Project-Based Learning (PjBL) and a control class that used a conventional module through the same learning model. Data were collected using a learning outcomes test and teacher and student response questionnaires. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, normality and homogeneity tests, the Mann-Whitney U test, N-Gain analysis, and effect size analysis. The results showed no statistically significant difference in pretest scores between the experimental and control classes (p = 0.216), whereas a statistically significant difference was found in posttest scores (p < 0.001). The experimental class obtained a higher N-Gain value (0.564) than the control class (0.334), although both were categorized as moderate. The effect size (r = 0.39) indicated a moderate magnitude of difference in learning outcomes between the two groups. Regarding practicality, the e-module obtained average scores of 86% based on teacher responses and 88% based on student responses, both of which were categorized as very practical. These findings suggest that the STEM-integrated e-module can serve as an alternative digital teaching material for ecosystem learning when implemented through PjBL.

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edcomtech

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Edcomtech is a journal in the field of educational technology which contains literature review, action research, case study research and empirical findings in scientific disciplines of educational technology theories and practices. The covered topics are involved the foundation and philosophy of ...