PENGEMBANGAN APLIKASI PENDIDIKAN BERBASIS GAME UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MINAT BELAJAR SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR

The development of game-based educational applications is a rapidly growing learning innovation around the world. The app is designed to be fun and easy for students to learn, so they are more interested in being actively involved in the learning process and increasing their motivation to learn. In this digital age, where technology is increasingly sophisticated, the need for innovative and dynamic education is increasingly important. With game-based educational apps, students can learn in an interactive and realistic way, allowing them to stay engaged and deepen their understanding of the subject matter. The method used is an iteractive prototype development method that can be used to design and develop application prototypes with repeatable cycles, allowing to test, receive feedback, and improve proposed solutions thus enabling adaptation to the diverse needs of students. The results showed that the use of game-based educational applications had a positive impact on students' learning interest. The interactive features, game variety, and creative elements in the app have managed to stimulate interest in learning significantly.
The expected result is that game-based educational applications have great potential in stimulating the interest in learning of students around the world. With a continuous commitment in development and implementation, we can open the door to positive change in the world of education.