Validasi dan kesesuaian konten situs Google sebagai media untuk mengintegrasikan gamifikasi dan teknologi terkini dengan pengamatan langsung dalam pendidikan biologi

Hery Fajeriadi (Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia 70123.)
Aminuddin Prahatama Putra (Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia 70123.)
Bunda Halang (Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia 70123.)
Nurul Aulia (Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia 70123.)
Gt. Muhammad Irhamna Husin (Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia 70123)
Muhammad Naufal Azzam (Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia 70123)
Muhammad Abdi Gusti (Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia 70123)
Fatimah Ghina Azzahra (Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia 70123)
Intan Sari (Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia 70123)
Siti Hafsoh (Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia 70123)
Rahmi Saputri (Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia 70123)
Hanisa Hanisa (Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia 70123)

Biosfer: Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi
Vol. 19 No. 2 (2026): Biosfer: Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi

Biology education requires interactive digital media capable of supporting direct observation activities and student engagement. However, the application of gamification-based media integrated with field observations in biology education remains limited and is rarely evaluated in terms of its validity and practicality. This study aims to analyze the validity and practicality of a gamification-based Google Sites platform named “Eco-Quest” for observation-based biology learning. The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using Tessmer’s formative evaluation model, which includes expert review and one-to-one evaluation stages. Study participants consisted of three expert validators and ten students. Data were collected via expert validation sheets and student response questionnaires, then analyzed descriptively using a 1–5 rating scale and percentage conversion. The expert validation results showed an average score of 3.37, categorized as valid, while the system test achieved an average score of 4.63, categorized as excellent. The study findings indicate that the integration of gamification features, visual navigation, and observation-based activities enhances student engagement, interaction, and the effectiveness of task management. The aspects students found most helpful were the gamification system and visual display, while the main challenge identified was internet connectivity. Therefore, the “Eco-Quest” platform is suitable for use in biology education and requires further development through improved accessibility and testing of learning outcomes.