Interactive Learning Media Based on Adobe Flash

Study Case Interactive Learning Media Based on Adobe Flash Michael Kurniawan (2018123456) University of Cincinnati, 2600 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45221, United States kurniaml@mail.uc.edu Abstract This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the process of developing interactive learning media that utilizes Adobe Flash as the main supporting tool. Using a Narrative Literature Review approach within a qualitative research framework, an analysis was conducted on various Indonesian-language articles obtained through Google Scholar that were relevant to the theme of using Adobe Flash in education. The results of the study show that learning media plays an important role in supporting the success of the teaching and learning process, which is essentially a dynamic interaction between educators and students. As a multimedia tool, Adobe Flash enables the development of interactive and engaging visual media that can increase student engagement. The use of educational technology, particularly interactive media based on information technology, has been proven to increase learning interest and encourage student independence. Adobe Flash-based learning media also has the potential to present lesson material in a more dynamic and less monotonous way, as well as enabling independent exploration of concepts. The development of this type of media is in line with the learning needs of the 21st century in the United States, which emphasizes the use of technology to create a more effective, responsive, and engaging learning experience. Keywords: development, interactive learning media, Adobe Flash INTRODUCTION Education is a fundamental part of human life because through education, a person can improve their quality of life. Education colors the journey of life from beginning to end through teaching, practice, habituation, and various learning methods designed to develop human potential. In the 21st century, teachers in the United States are required MICHAEL KURNIAWAN 1 Study Case to be more productive, creative, innovative, and independent. Educators also need to master modern technology to create an engaging, inspiring, and exciting learning environment so that students can more actively develop their abilities and better understand the learning material [1]. Learning is at the core of all educational activities. According to the classical view widely used in educational literature, teaching is the process of guiding learning activities, and learning activities are only meaningful when real change occurs in students. Therefore, educators need to provide appropriate guidance and create a learning environment that suits the needs of students. In the context of education in the United States, teachers are responsible for planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating the learning process as a whole [2]. Before the learning process takes place, the planning stage is an important aspect that includes the preparation of both students and teachers. At this stage, teachers need the support of learning media. Learning media can be defined as any form of tool or means that helps convey messages from educators to students to stimulate their minds, emotions, attention, and interest in learning so that learning objectives can be achieved. Another view emphasizes that learning media is an integral part of the learning system that serves to support comprehensive educational strategies [3]. One of the media that can be developed for this purpose is Adobe Flash. Adobe Flash is a professional authoring tool used to create animations, web content, and interactive multimedia. This program allows the creation of stable and lightweight two-dimensional animations and can be used in various forms of media such as interactive websites, short film animations, games, and multimedia presentations. In addition, Adobe Flash CS6 has a number of advantages, including ease of animation creation, relatively small file sizes, and flexibility in exporting files to various formats such as .swf, .html, .jpg, .png, .exe, and .mov [4]. This study aims to provide a broad overview of the development of interactive learning media that utilizes Adobe Flash in an educational environment. The development of Adobe Flash-based learning media is increasingly relevant in the digital age, especially when students in the United States tend to be more interested in visual and interactive content. Conventional learning media are often considered less interesting and less capable of facilitating the understanding of complex concepts. Therefore, this study is expected to provide practical contributions to educators in designing more innovative and interesting learning media that support broader MICHAEL KURNIAWAN 2 Study Case improvements in education quality. RESEARCH METHOD This study uses a qualitative method with a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach. SLR is a research method that compiles a systematic literature review through structured stages. This approach covers three main phases, namely: planning and formulating research questions; the review process involving the identification of search strings, selection of data sources, selection of articles, and quality assessment; and the final stage of compiling a review report [5]. Research data was collected through Google Scholar with a publication range of 2020–2024, which contained articles related to the development of interactive learning media, the use of Adobe Flash in education, and its impact on student learning outcomes. Data analysis was conducted descriptively and presented in the form of descriptions based on words, images, and symbols relevant to the research focus. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Results Table 1. Summary of Relevant Previous Research MICHAEL KURNIAWAN 3 Study Case Discussion Learning Media in Supporting the Learning Process The learning process is an interaction between educators and students that aims to achieve certain competencies. In the context of the United States, the learning process is regulated by national standards such as the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and state curriculum guidelines. Teaching and learning activities require educators to follow school guidelines in planning and managing learning activities . Modern education emphasizes that the learning process is only meaningful if students experience measurable behavioral changes. Teachers not only deliver material, but also support students' cognitive, emotional, and social development. Learning media serve as a means of facilitating the delivery of messages visually, auditorily, or audiovisually so that abstract concepts can be understood more easily . The roles of learning media include: 1. Reducing verbalism, because information is presented more concretely through visuals. 2. Overcoming space and time limitations, for example, large objects are replaced by images or digital simulations. 3. Increasing student participation, because interactive media encourages students to be actively involved. 4. Creating a pleasant learning atmosphere, thereby increasing motivation to learn. With the right use of media, the learning process in the classroom becomes more efficient and able to facilitate various student learning styles. Adobe Flash as Educational Media Development Adobe Flash—formerly Macromedia Flash—is animation and vector graphicsbased software that is widely used to create interactive content such as animations, web MICHAEL KURNIAWAN 4 Study Case games, simulations, and digital educational media. Files with the .swf format can be run through browsers that support Adobe Flash Player. Adobe Flash CS5/CS6 offers several advantages: 1. The ability to create stable and lightweight 2D animations. 2. Integration of multimedia elements such as images, videos, and audio. 3. Support for creating responsive interactive learning modules. 4. Flexibility in export formats (.swf, html, jpg, mov, etc.). In education, media developed with Adobe Flash can present lesson material in a more interesting way and help students understand complex concepts through visual simulations. In addition, this type of media also plays a role in stimulating students' cognitive and motivational aspects, making learning more meaningful. The Effect of Interactive Learning Media in Improving Learning Outcomes Student learning outcomes are measured through academic achievement and development in three domains according to Bloom: 1. Cognitive (knowledge, understanding, application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation) 2. Affective (attitudes, values, motivation) 3. Psychomotor (physical and motor skills) Interactive media that combines visual, audio, and interactive elements allows students to process information more effectively. Teachers act as facilitators, while students can learn independently using this technology. Benefits of information technology-based interactive media: 1. Increases students' interest in learning and curiosity. 2. Supports self-paced learning. 3. Accommodates various learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic). 4. Helps students understand abstract concepts through simulation. 5. Makes it easier for teachers to deliver material. Thus, Adobe Flash-based learning media has a positive influence on improving learning outcomes, both in cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects. CONCLUSION Learning media plays an important role in supporting the interaction process between teachers and students to achieve learning objectives. The use of media can MICHAEL KURNIAWAN 5 Study Case overcome space and time limitations, facilitate understanding of material, and create a more interesting and effective learning process. Adobe Flash as multimedia software enables the development of interactive media that can increase student motivation and learning outcomes. The use of interactive-based educational technology also supports independent learning and a richer evaluation process. Learning outcomes are not only seen from academic grades, but also from developments in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains. Teachers act as facilitators in ensuring that the learning experience takes place effectively in accordance with the demands of 21st century learning. REFERENCE MICHAEL KURNIAWAN 6