This study investigated an effect of inquiry-based learning process into a blended combination of
hands-on microcomputer-based laboratory and computer-simulated laboratory on secondary school
students' physics motivation. After implementing the intervention, the results show that; (i) both
guided- and open-inquiry learning process in blended combination of hands-on microcomputer-based
laboratory and computer-simulated laboratory improved students' intrinsic motivation, career
motivation, self-determination, self-efficacy, and grade motivation towards physics learning across
time; and (ii) open-inquiry laboratory learning process was more effectively to enhance students'
physics motivation than the guided inquiry. To this end, blended combination of physical, hands-on
microcomputer-based laboratory, and virtual, computer-simulated laboratory, environment could be
used to motivate student in learning of physics by inquiry. However, to address students’ conceptual
learning performance we are going to investigate how to use the inquiry-based learning process through
blended lab for facilitate development of mental model and ability of scientific reasoning.