Effects of Online Labs (OLABs) as Physics Learning Medium on High School Students’ Motivation

Abstract

The Learning media, particularly laboratory use, can have an impact on learning quality. However, not all schools provide suitable laboratory facilities. One potential option is the utilization of technology-based learning resources, such as Online Laboratory (OLabs). The goal of this study was to examine the effectiveness of OLabs as a physics learning medium in enhancing student motivation in high school when compared to contextual practicums. This study utilized a one-group pretest-posttest design. The students were in grade X at Pelita Rantepao Senior High School. The sample size consisted of grade 10A students from Pelita Rantepao Senior High School. The data were gathered using a validated questionnaire. The study's findings show that using OLabs as a high school physics learning tool can boost students' motivation to learn, as seen by the extremely high category of 11.11% of students who are very interested in using OLabs as a physics learning tool. 88.89% of students in the high category want to use OLabs as a teaching tool. In comparison to contextual practicum, it can be concluded that OLabs are helpful in boosting high school students' motivation to learn.