Structural Equation Modeling of Educaplay-Based Interactive Learning to Promote Learning Outcomes among Vocational School Students

Danis Maulia; Raya Sulistyowati

doi:10.17977/UM014v19i1p244

Authors

Danis Maulia Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Surabaya
Raya Sulistyowati Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Surabaya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17977/UM014v19i1p244

Keywords:

educaplay, interactive learning, learning outcomes, student engagement

Abstract

Education in the digital era requires the integration of innovative technologies to enhance student learning outcomes. This study examines the mediating role of student engagement in the relationship between interactive learning using Educaplay and learning outcomes. A quantitative research design was employed, involving 125 students majoring in Business and Online Marketing, Accounting, and Banking Services at vocational schools. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered via Google Forms using a five-point Likert scale. The proposed model was analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results indicate that Educaplay-based interactive learning has a significant positive effect on student learning outcomes, both directly and indirectly through student engagement. Furthermore, student engagement was found to partially mediate the relationship between interactive learning and learning outcomes. These findings suggest that integrating interactive digital learning platforms such as Educaplay-based interactive learning can increase student engagement and improve academic performance in vocational education, providing practical implications for technology-enhanced teaching and learning

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