THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COMPUTER LABORATORY FACILITIES AND INTERNET NETWORKS ON STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES AT UNIVERSITY OF BHINNEKA PGRI

Abstract

This study aims to determine the relationship between computer laboratory facilities and internet networks on student learning outcomes in the Information Technology Education Study Program at University of Bhinneka PGRI. The background of this research is based on the importance of supporting facilities and infrastructure, especially computer laboratories and internet network access, in supporting the learning of practice-based courses such as programming. Computer laboratories provide space for students to apply theory into practice, while the internet serves as a source of information as well as a communication and collaboration tool. However, the effectiveness of these two facilities in improving learning outcomes still needs to be studied empirically. This study used a quantitative method with a descriptive correlational approach. The study population was 2 and 4 semester students, with a total sample of 32 students. Data collection instruments were a questionnaire with a Likert scale and documentation of programming course grades. Data were analyzed through validity, reliability, normality, linearity, multicollinearity, and hypothesis testing using correlation analysis and simple and multiple linear regression. The results showed that there was no significant relationship between computer laboratory facilities and student learning outcomes (p = 0.376), and there was no significant relationship between the internet network and student learning outcomes (p = 0.781). Multiple linear regression tests also show that simultaneously, the two independent variables do not have a significant influence on learning outcomes (p = 0.312). This finding is reinforced by several previous studies which state that the existence of facilities alone does not guarantee an increase in learning outcomes if not accompanied by optimal utilization and the right learning approach.