Needs Analysis for the Development of Interactive Animation-Video–Based Media for Grade XI Senior High School Students

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze teachers’ and students’ needs regarding the development of interactive animation-video–based learning media for the circulatory system topic for Grade XI senior high school students in the 2025/2026 academic year. The study employed a descriptive approach using a survey method. The participants comprised two biology teachers and 30 Grade XI students from SMA Negeri 1 Pekanbaru and SMA Negeri 3 Siak Hulu. Data were collected through interviews, a student needs questionnaire, and documentation, and were analyzed descriptively using quantitative and qualitative techniques. The findings indicate that teachers require learning media that are more structured, interactive, and aligned with learning outcomes because the currently used media have not been optimal in supporting students’ understanding of the circulatory system concepts, which are largely abstract. Student questionnaire results show that all need indicators fall into the “Needed” category, including the need for engaging interactive media (68%), curriculum alignment (67%), students’ readiness and learning interest (73%), and the effectiveness of animation media for comprehension and learning outcomes (70%). These results suggest that the development of interactive animation-video–based media is relevant to support effective biology learning consistent with the demands of 21st-century education.