Online Learning with Virtual Laboratory: The effectiveness of Science Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Suci, Nurhayati and Nunuk, Suryani and Suharno, Suharno (2021) Online Learning with Virtual Laboratory: The effectiveness of Science Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Book Chapter Pedagogical Innovations in Education. pp. 98-106.

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Abstract

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a situation that brings impacts and challenges across all sectors. This also has an impact on the field of education where learning is changing from conventional learning (face to face) to distance learning (online). The application of online learning is still very common for students, especially in Indonesia. The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic creates great uncertainty in research and education. Traditional laboratory-based disciplines including science education practicums were significantly affected by the closure of laboratories. Experimentation is an important part of science, where students can gain valuable experience in various techniques and develop the skills necessary for their future work in industry and academia. Virtual laboratories have been used for teaching purposes in the natural sciences. Students can conduct experiments at home and laboratory sessions go on as usual, despite the unforeseen circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of implementing a Virtual Laboratory in online science learning. The quantitative method used is Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design. The subjects of this study were 44 junior high school students in class IX which were divided into an experimental class of 22 students and a control class of 22 students. The analysis used in this study is an independent sample t-Test where the subjects are students in different classes and are given two treatments, namely in the experimental class, online learning with a virtual laboratory, while in the control class, online learning is usually applied in schools. The results of the study can be concluded that virtual laboratory-based multimedia products are effectively used to improve student learning outcomes, seen an increase in learning outcomes and differences in the value of learning outcomes in the experimental class and control class.

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