TINJAUAN LITERATUR SISTEMATIS: EFEKTIVITAS MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN DIGITAL PHET SIMULATION DALAM MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR FISIKA

Abstract

Physics learning often faces obstacles because many concepts are abstract, making them difficult for students to understand and leading to low learning motivation. Therefore, the use of digital learning media, particularly PhET Simulation, is considered a potential solution as it provides virtual visualizations and interactive representations of physics concepts. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of PhET Simulation as a digital learning medium in increasing students’ motivation to learn physics and to identify the supporting and inhibiting factors influencing its effectiveness based on a review of recent literature. The research employed a qualitative method through a literature study by reviewing and analyzing various relevant scientific articles. The results indicate that the consistent use of PhET Simulation effectively increases students’ motivation to learn physics, as reflected in higher student engagement during learning activities and improved learning outcomes before and after the use of the simulation. In addition, PhET Simulation helps students understand abstract physics concepts more easily through interactive learning experiences. In conclusion, PhET Simulation as a digital learning medium is effective in enhancing students’ motivation to learn physics and contributes to a more meaningful learning process.