Development of Interactive Multimedia Climate Change Course (CCC) to Improve Students Understanding of Climate Change Material

Abstract

Climate change is a global issue that demands education capable of raising young generations’ awareness in understanding its impacts and seeking concrete solutions. Geography, as one of the school subjects, plays a significant role in explaining this phenomenon through spatial analysis and environmental consequences. However, climate change material is often considered abstract, making it difficult for students to comprehend. This study developed a product called Climate Change Course (CCC) based on interactive multimedia using Adobe Captivate to address these challenges. The product is equipped with animations, interactive maps, 360° videos, and automatic assessment features that provide direct feedback. The research method applied was Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE procedure, covering the stages of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The results of this study indicate that CCC is feasible to be used as a learning medium with positive student responses. CCC is considered effective in enhancing students’ motivation, independence, and understanding of climate change materials in geography learning.