The Development of Digital Textbook Using eXe Format to Elevate Learning Effectiveness in History Instruction at The Second Grade of Senior High School

Abstract

This research is aimed at producing a digital textbook using eXe format (E-Learning XHTML Editor) in the History subject of the second grade of senior high school in a chapter focusing on “Dutch Military Aggression”. The textbook has been proven valid and feasible to be used in increasing students’ engagement in History learning. In addition, it aims to encourage students’ independent learning and help them reach minimum passing criteria (henceforth MPC), which implies the goal of improved learning effectiveness. The development of digital textbook using eXe formats applied the ASSURE development model proposed by Sharon Smaldino, et al. The digital textbook development consisted of six stages, namely (1) analyzing learners’ characteristics, (2) stating performance objectives, (3) selecting instructional methods, media, and materials, (4) utilizing the materials, (5) engaging learning in instruction, and (6) evaluating and revising. The results of data analysis have drawn several conclusions. First, the digital textbook has been proven effective to help satisfy students’ learning needs; 2). the digital textbook is proven an attractive learning resource for learning Indonesian History and therefore a valuable resource to increase student interest in learning Indonesian History; 3) the digital textbook aids in increasing the effectiveness of instruction on Indonesian History, and 4) The digital textbook can be one of the references to help students better learn Indonesian History.