The development of E-Archives Learning 2.0: An innovative instructional medium for vocational high school students

Abstract

This study aims to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of E-Archives Learning 2.0 as an integrated, intuitive, and adaptable instructional medium for digital archiving. Using a Research and Development (R&D) design, the study was conducted through stages of needs analysis, prototype development, expert validation, and multi-stage field trials. A mixed-methods approach was applied, combining qualitative data from interviews and focus groups with quantitative data from surveys and assessments. Results show a significant improvement in participants’ proficiency, with mean scores increasing from 86 to 94 (p < 0.05) and a large effect size (Cohen’s d = 1.39). The learning media achieved a success index of 95%, with digital archiving comprehension at 81.97%, user competency at 82.87%, and technology use effectiveness at 87.75%. Challenges include technological infrastructure (77.10%) and the need for advanced technical training (70.11%). Overall, findings indicate E-Archives Learning 2.0 effectively enhances digital archiving competencies and has potential as a sustainable platform-based learning model, supported by infrastructure improvements and systematic human resource development. The study contributes empirical evidence on developing and evaluating an integrated digital archiving learning system, linking media effectiveness, user competency, infrastructure readiness, and training needs within vocational education, extending research by connecting instructional design outcomes with institutional capacity.