Utilizing Virtual Laboratories (V-Labs) to Facilitate Learning in Vocational High Schools: A Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

The digital learning resources are diverse and have the potential to be optimally utilized by educators. However, only a few are aware of the opportunities for utilization. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to describe the implementation of virtual laboratories (v-labs) as one of the learning resources in various educational levels. This research is conducted using the Literature Review method, with data sources consisting of 13 selected articles based on keyword analysis and publication year from scientific articles, as well as other publications sourced from databases such as Google Scholar and Scopus.com. The data analysis technique used in this research is descriptive analysis technique, so that the findings of the articles can be analyzed descriptively in terms of the implementation of virtual laboratory technology in learning activities. The review of several literatures shows that virtual laboratories can be applied and integrated into the learning process, becoming one of the learning resource options for practical learning. It is known that through the implementation of virtual laboratories, interactive elements are included, allowing students to actively participate and access learning resources without time constraints. Through this research, it is hoped that virtual laboratories can be adopted by teachers in vocational education considering the great opportunities and potential they have to facilitate learning.