Indonesian Journal of Innovation and Educational Technology
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): Edisi Januari-Juni 2026

Developing a PBL-Based Physics Website to Enhance Students’ Critical Thinking and Learning Motivation

Siti Nurhalisa (University of Samawa)
Romi Aprianto (University of Samawa)
Syarif Fitriyanto (University of Samawa)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Mar 2026

Abstract

The low physics achievement at MAN 2 Sumbawa (85% of students below the mastery criterion in Heat–Temperature) highlights the need for pedagogical innovations aligned with 21st-century skills. This study aims to validate, assess the practicality, and test the effectiveness of a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) physics website developed via Canva. The ADDIE model was applied to 19 eleventh-grade students over three meetings. Validity, assessed by two subject and two media experts using a 4-point Likert rubric, yielded Aiken’s V of 0.81–0.93 with average feasibility of 82.5% (content) and 86.46% (media), classified as “very valid.” Practicality, measured through teacher and student questionnaires (scale 1–5), scored 81.88% (teachers) and 87.90% (students), indicating “very practical.” Effectiveness analysis using N-Gain and paired t-test (? = 0.05) showed learning motivation rising from 44% to 92% (N-Gain = 0.86; high) and critical thinking from 34% to 69% (N-Gain = 0.53; medium), both p < 0.001. These results confirm Canva–PBL integration as an affordable, replicable solution to enhance physics students’ motivation and critical thinking in resource-limited schools.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijiet

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Library & Information Science Other

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Indonesian Journal of Innovation and Educational Technology (IJIET) adalah wadah publikasi ilmiah bagi mahasiswa, guru, dosen, praktisi, maupun peneliti di bidang inovasi pendidikan dan teknologi pembelajaran. IJIET menerima tulisan dalam bentuk artikel hasil penelitian maupun artikel tinjauan ...