DIGITAL MODULE AS INNOVATION IN ICT LEARNING: PREPARING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS THROUGH COLLABORATIVE CODING

Abstract

Various competencies are essential for students to master in order to strengthen their competitiveness, particularly in the field of human resources in the 21st century. The integration of technology into learning media plays a crucial role in supporting the educational process. However, the lack of innovation in utilizing technology-based learning media often leads to suboptimal learning outcomes and limited acquisition of essential skills. This study aims to explore the need and opportunities for developing a digital learning module based on collaborative coding, with the goal of enhancing students' problem-solving abilities in ICT subjects. This research is a qualitative study employing a survey method. Data were collected through observation and a needs analysis questionnaire. Quantitative data from the questionnaire were analyzed descriptively using percentage-based analysis and presented in tabular form. The study involved 65 students from the first and second grades of a senior high school. The findings show that approximately 38% of students reported that traditional media such as PowerPoint were still predominantly used, while 24% indicated the use of printed materials. Furthermore, students expressed a positive perception toward the development and implementation of a collaborative coding-based digital module as an innovative approach in ICT learning. These findings can serve as a foundation for educators to design and apply digital learning modules that align with the demands of 21st-century education.