PRACTICALITY OF USING E-MODULES TO IMPROVE STUDENTS ' FINANCIAL LITERACY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Abstract

The Open University (UT) continues to encourage the development of technology-based learning services as an implementation of its vision of "UT at the Forefront of Innovation in Distance Learning" in its 2021–2025 Development Master Plan. One form of this innovation is the development of contextual and interactive digital learning media. This research aims to develop an e-module based on a contextual approach to improve financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills among UT students. The development was carried out using the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) model, involving students as test subjects. This e-module is designed as a stand-alone medium to deliver applicable and engaging material and support independent distance learning for students. Initial findings indicate that this medium can practically improve students' understanding of financial management and motivate entrepreneurial interest. This research supports the strengthening of UT's learning media innovation and has the potential to produce outputs in the form of learning products that are feasible and proven to be practical for use.