Using Instagram as Rate of Reaction Learning Media Based on PjBL to Increase Students’ Motivation and Creative Thinking Ability

Abstract

This study aims to determine the impact of learning with the Project-Based Learning (PjBL) integrated with Instagram social media in increasing learning motivation and students’ creative thinking abilities in chemical material reaction rate. The research was carried out using a quasi-experimental method. Sampling was taken using a random sampling technique involving two XI classes at State High School 1 Singosari, namely 29 students for the class of control and 33 students for the class of experiment. Data analysis used qualitative and quantitative descriptive tests with independent sample t-tests and N-Gain. Results of the qualitative analysis conducted, the increase in learning motivation in the experimental class (71%) was greater when compared to the control class (64%). The results of HA can be accepted refers on the independent t-test with a value of <0.05. The results of the study show, that the PjBL integrated with social media Instagram can improve students’ creative thinking skills and learning motivation in the matter of reaction rate. Percentage value of the N-gain test is 66.6% and is in the sufficient category to increase students’ creative thinking ability.