Emerging EdTech media impact: Enhancing science learning engagement in junior high school

Authors

  • Dessy Setyowati Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Kalimantan Barat
  • Muhammad Aqmal Nurcahyo Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Kalimantan Barat
  • Novaria Nusantara Seameo Seamolec
  • Arie Susanty Seameo Seamolec
  • Hendra Wijaya SMKS Kristen Immanuel

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31571/saintek.v15i1.10614

Keywords:

Emerging EdTech, Student Engagement, Immersive Technology, Science Learning

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the impact of Emerging Educational Technology (Emerging EdTech) media on student engagement in science learning at junior secondary schools located in the rural–urban transitional area of Kubu Raya Regency. The study employed a quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental design with a nonequivalent control group design. The sample consisted of 205 seventh-grade students divided into an experimental group (utilizing Emerging EdTech media) and a control group (utilizing H5P interactive video). Student engagement data were collected through a questionnaire based on Keller’s ARCS motivational model and behavioral observation sheets. The results indicated that the mean engagement score of students in the experimental group reached 3.26, which was higher than that of the control group at 2.98. The Independent Samples T-Test yielded a significance value of 0.000 (ρ < 0.05), indicating a statistically significant difference between the two groups. These findings suggest that the integration of Emerging EdTech media can influence student engagement in science learning. The study recommends the provision of immersive technology-based digital hands-on experiences as a strategic approach to transforming science education in secondary schools.

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Author Biographies

Dessy Setyowati, Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Kalimantan Barat

Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar

Muhammad Aqmal Nurcahyo, Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Kalimantan Barat

Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar

Novaria Nusantara, Seameo Seamolec

Seameo Seamolec

Arie Susanty, Seameo Seamolec

Seameo Seamolec

Hendra Wijaya, SMKS Kristen Immanuel

SMKS Kristen Immanuel

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2026-06-30

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Setyowati, D., Nurcahyo, M. A., Nusantara, N., Susanty, A., & Wijaya, H. (2026). Emerging EdTech media impact: Enhancing science learning engagement in junior high school. Jurnal Pendidikan Informatika Dan Sains, 15(1), 131–140. https://doi.org/10.31571/saintek.v15i1.10614

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Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Pendidikan Informatika dan Sains

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