MyPatriotik: A Gamified and Chunking-Based Digital Assessment Innovation to Foster Civic Patriotism and Mitigate Cognitive Overload in Higher Education
Abdinur Batubara, Ramsul Nababan, Fazli Rachman, Liber Siagian, Maryatun Kabatiah, Anni Latifah

Universitas Negeri Medan

Abstract

The global transformation of educational paradigms demands adaptive innovations in learning assessment, particularly in developing civic competencies aligned with 21st-century challenges. This study introduces MyPatriotik, a gamified digital assessment application built on Android, designed to enhance students^ patriotic attitudes while addressing the extraneous cognitive load often associated with traditional assessment practices. Rooted in Universitas Negeri Medan^s 2020-2044 innovation roadmap, this research adopts a quantitative approach using a pre-test-post-test control group design to evaluate the effectiveness of MyPatriotik.

A total of 80 undergraduate students majoring in Civic Education were divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group engaged with the MyPatriotik app, while the control group followed conventional assessment methods. Data were collected using validated instruments measuring patriotic attitudes and cognitive load levels. The integration of gamification and chunking strategies within the digital platform aimed to create a more engaging, cognitively manageable, and pedagogically sound assessment environment.

Preliminary findings suggest a significant increase in patriotic dispositions among students using the digital tool, along with a measurable decrease in extraneous cognitive load. The study situates its technological maturity at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 3, focusing on early-stage validation through simulation and limited functional testing.

MyPatriotik exemplifies a forward-looking innovation in civic education, contributing to the advancement of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) by promoting inclusive, engaging, and contextually relevant assessment methods. The application not only redefines digital assessment practices but also offers a scalable model for cultivating national identity and civic responsibility in higher education.

Keywords: Gamification- Chunking- Civic Education- Patriotism- Cognitive Load- Digital Assessment- Higher Education Innovation

Topic: Management and Educational Technology Innovation