Abstract:
This study aims to improve students' Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) through the use of e-learning. The type of research used is Participatory Action Research (PAR) which refers to the Davison, Martinsons & Kock model. The subjects used were 11 students majoring in Department of Physics Education at the Universitas Papua who programmed basic physics courses with two lecturers as instructors. The students consisted of 6 female and 5 male, with an average age of 19 years. The research instruments are in the form of HOTS questions and online questionnaires about the effectivity and practicality of using e-learning. Students’ HOTS assessment were done authentically and holistically by looking at the various effects of optimizing the use of e-learning that can improve student HOTS. The results showed that the use of e-learning media consisting of various supporting devices such as modules, animation, simulation, multimedia, and online virtual laboratories could increase students HOTS. Students give agreeing responses to the use of e-learning media. It can be concluded that e-learning can improve HOTS 'ability and students agree the learning process. This study's recommendations are the need for sufficient internet access and affordable fees, especially for students.
