MitiPedia: An Educational Mobile App Prototype for Enhancing Children’s Preparedness in Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to develop MitiPedia, a mobile-based disaster mitigation application prototype designed specifically for children in Indonesia. Recognizing the country's high disaster vulnerability and the need for early disaster education, this innovation seeks to introduce preparedness concepts through interactive, age-appropriate, and culturally contextualized digital media. The development process employed the ADDIE instructional design model, consisting of five phases: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. Findings suggest that MitiPedia has strong potential as a supplementary educational tool to enhance disaster literacy among children, especially in regions prone to natural hazards. Further testing in wider contexts is recommended to assess effectiveness at scale.