The Development of Virtual Laboratory Learning Media for The Physical Optics Subject

Abstract

This study aims to produce virtual laboratory interactive learning software that is effective and practical for the subject of physical optics. It uses the Research and Development (R & D) method. The material in the software includes dispersion, diffraction, interference, and polarization. Users of this product can be directly involved in observing, measuring and taking practical data. Product development has been validated by material experts, media experts, and practitioners (teachers). This product has also been tested in one-to-one, small groups, and fields. Based on the results of the assessment by material experts, media experts, teachers, and field tests, this learning media software is categorized as ”very good” with a value of 4.63 for validity, ”moderate” with a n-gain value of 0.37 for effectiveness, and ”very good” with a value of 4.49 for practicality.