Combining the interactive
learning platforms Wordwall and Kahoot has proven effective in accelerating
elementary school students' literacy and numeracy competencies. Research by Tri
Yudha Alamsyah from Pakuan University, published in the Journal of
Educational Analytics (2026), demonstrates that integrating these two
digital media creates a learning ecosystem capable of significantly improving
students' academic achievement compared to conventional methods.
Addressing
Educational Quality Challenges
Literacy and numeracy are
critical foundations for students' higher-order thinking skills. However, PISA
data indicates that the reading and mathematics abilities of Indonesian
students remain below the OECD average, a condition exacerbated by post-pandemic
learning loss. Historically, the use of digital technology in classrooms has
been fragmented, failing to be optimized systematically within an integrated
learning ecosystem.
Methodology and
Research Results
The study utilized a
quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design involving 60 fifth-grade
elementary students. Students were divided into two groups: an experimental
group using the Wordwall-Kahoot digital ecosystem and a control group receiving
conventional instruction.
Key findings of the
research include:
- · Competency Gains: The group using the integrated Wordwall and Kahoot ecosystem achieved an 18.2% increase in literacy-numeracy outcomes, significantly outperforming the control group, which recorded a 7.1% increase.
- · Engagement Surge: Students in the experimental group displayed higher levels of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral engagement compared to those in the conventional group.
- · Positive Correlation: A strong relationship exists between student involvement and learning outcomes, with engagement levels accounting for 64% of the variation in academic results.
Impact on the World
of Education
Integrating these platforms
offers a synergistic, practical solution: Wordwall serves as a medium for
independent, exploratory concept practice, while Kahoot functions as a
competitive evaluation tool that triggers student motivation. This approach
enables teachers to foster a more interactive and enjoyable learning
environment.
The study provides evidence
that when technology is designed as a structured ecosystem, it can shift
students from passive learners to active participants. This serves as an
important recommendation for educators and policymakers to design
technology-based learning strategies that go beyond merely providing devices,
focusing instead on the mechanisms of psychological engagement.
Author Profile:
Tri Yudha Alamsyah - Pakuan University, Bogor
Research Source:
Alamsyah, T. Y. (2026). Development of a Digital Ecosystem Based on a Combination of Wordwall and Kahoot to Accelerate Literacy-Numeracy Competency of Dasa School Students. Journal of Educational Analytics (JEDA), 5(2), 462-475.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55927/jeda.v5i2.8
URL: https://journaljeda.my.id/index.php/jeda
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