Development of a Virtual Physics Laboratory Based on Local Wisdom (BOI-LVF) Computer Assisted for High School Students

Abstract

The problem of education is one of the important issues that concern individuals and society apart from health in Indonesia. Especially with the outbreak of the corona pandemic (COVID-19) so learning must be done online. This also has an impact on student practicum activities at various levels of education. Virtual or physical laboratories cannot be used during the coronavirus pandemic. This prompted us to develop a virtual physics laboratory with a focus on local wisdom in Indonesia. This virtual laboratory was developed on a computer or laptop device so that it is more optimal in carrying out practical activities. This study aims to develop a computer-assisted virtual physics laboratory based on local wisdom for high school students that is valid and practical. The development of this virtual laboratory is carried out by adapting the 4-D development model. The validity of the virtual laboratory was obtained from the results of validation by two expert validators, six physics teachers, and responses from 30 class XI students in a school in Central Maluku, Indonesia. Purposive sampling was used as a sampling technique in this study. Physics topics used in this study are momentum and impulse. Data were collected using validation sheets and response questionnaires. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive analysis. Expert and practitioner validation is used as a reference for determining product feasibility. The results of the validation of experts and practitioners show that the product is categorized very high with value 3.58. Student responses are used to determine the practicality of the product being developed. The results of student responses to the product indicate that the product is categorized as very good with a value of 3.36. Therefore, a computer-assisted local wisdom-based virtual physics laboratory is appropriate to be used as a support for physics practicum activities and to improve students' various skills.