Need Analysis for Coding and Artificial Intelligence Learning Media to Improve Computational Thinking Skills

Abstract

Coding and ArtificiaI Intelegence in the national curriculum aims to equip pupils with computational thinking skills, its implementation in Indonesia is still hampered by conventional teaching methods and low levels of digital literacy among teachers, which results in the material being presented in a manner that is too abstract.This study aims to analyse teachers' needs for coding and artificial intelligence learning media at the primary school level. This study is part of a The data was collected by distributing an online questionnaire to 62 respondents, comprising primary school teachers in Boyolali Regency and analysed using descriptive qualitative methods. The questionnaire results show that primary school teachers have a high need for support in the form of coding and artificial intelligence learning media, including: the need for specific teaching modules (77.4%), relevant case studies (74.2%), visual media (74.2%), and interactive media (75.8%). In addition, teachers need simple physical equipment (67.7%) and a centralised digital platform (79%) that is user-friendly (74.2%), safe for children (77.4%), equipped with progress tracking features (71%), and a teacher community forum (71%). Overall, the results of the needs analysis confirm that to support effective coding and artificial intelligence practices, an integrated digital ecosystem is needed that can simplify complex technological concepts into concrete, interactive, and easy-to-understand material.