ЕФЕКТИВНІСТЬ СИМУЛЯТОРІВ PHET І CROCODILE PHYSICS У ДИСТАНЦІЙНОМУ НАВЧАННІ ФІЗИКИ ДЛЯ ІНЖЕНЕРНИХ СПЕЦІАЛЬНОСТЕЙ

Olena Martynova; Olena Martynova

doi:10.30888/2663-5712.2025-34-01-094

Authors

Olena Martynova Odesa State Agrarian University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7324-2543

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30888/2663-5712.2025-34-01-094

Keywords:

Distance learning, simulators, physics, engineering education, virtual experiment, PhET, Crocodile Physics, learning effectiveness.

Abstract

The study investigates the impact of integrating PhET and Crocodile Physics simulations into an online “General Physics” course for engineering undergraduates at Zhytomyr Polytechnic State University during the 2024/2025 academic semester. Two pre-formed

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Rehman, N., Zhang, W., Mahmood, A., & Alam, F. (2021). Teaching physics with interactive computer simulation at secondary level. Cadernos de Educação Tecnologia e Sociedade, 14(1), 127-141. https://doi.org/10.14571/brajets.v14.n1.127-141

Banda, H. J., & Nzabahimana, J. (2023). The impact of physics education technology (PhET) interactive simulation-based learning on motivation and academic achievement among malawian physics students. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 32(1), 127-141. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10956-022-10010-3

Kabigting, L. D. C. (2021). Computer simulation on teaching and learning of selected topics in physics. European Journal of Interactive Multimedia and Education, 2(2), e02108. https://doi.org/10.30935/ejimed/10909

Kade, A., Supriyatman, S., Kamaruddin, A., Novia, N., Supriyadi, S., & Husain, S. (2024). Exploring technology-driven simulations in practical physics: Insights into mechanical measurements concept. ASEAN Journal of Science and Engineering, 4(3), 429-444. https://doi.org/10.17509/ajse.v4i3.74411

Mutawa, A. M., Al Muttawa, J. A. K., & Sruthi, S. (2023). The effectiveness of using H5P for undergraduate students in the asynchronous distance learning environment. Applied Sciences, 13(8), 4983. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13084983

Warneri, W., Salam, U., Putri, W. A., Imandari, R. Z., Pratiwi, R. D., & Chairunnisa, T. (2024). Utilization, simulation and learning: The virtual laboratory learning media PhET for outcomes learning. JTP-Jurnal Teknologi Pendidikan, 26(3), 960-970. https://doi.org/10.21009/jtp.v26i3.49832

Chinaka, T. W. (2021). The effect of PhET simulation vs. phenomenon-based experiential learning on students’ integration of motion along two independent axes in projectile motion. African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 25(2), 185-196. https://doi.org/10.1080/18117295.2021.1969739

Poultsakis, S., Papadakis, S., Kalogiannakis, M., & Psycharis, S. (2021). The management of digital learning objects of natural sciences and digital experiment simulation tools by teachers. Advances in Mobile Learning Educational Research, 1(2), 58-71. https://doi.org/10.25082/AMLER.2021.02.002