The effect of virtual labs toward students' understanding of physics based on gender

Gunawan, Gunawan; Suranti, Ni Made Yeni; Nisrina, Nina; Ekasari, Ria Rizki; Herayanti, Lovy

doi:10.2991/icei-17.2018.34

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“…In Zhao et al's study [68], a virtual laboratory was designed to support and enrich the undergraduate learners' laboratory experience in addition to the existing physical laboratory; the learners considered that the virtual laboratory was very informative and useful. Studies [69,70] revealed that the use of virtual laboratory media could improve the learners' conceptual understanding, as well as their problem-solving ability [71], and it enhances their creativity [72]. Jiménez et al's study [73] mentioned that virtual laboratories open new learning perspectives that cannot fully be explored in a traditional laboratory.…”

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Design and Implementation of a Virtual Laboratory for Physics Subjects in Moroccan Universities

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Laboratory experimentation has a vital role in science education. With the potential offered by information and communication technologies for the educational domain, virtual laboratories have emerged as a valuable alternative to face-to-face, hands-on laboratories. Moreover, the possibility of virtual laboratories opens new perspectives for higher education sustainability. They are a perfect approach for training learners to understand scientific principles in many fields of science by offering them the possibility to illustrate the scientific phenomena through automated and virtual practical activities that employ computer simulation. In this work, we present the use of computer simulation combined with the JavaScript programming language for the development of a low-cost virtual laboratory integrated into an interactive learning environment based on the Moodle platform. The methodology was based on the instructional design model ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation), which structures the development planning of online teaching resources in different stages (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation). The virtual laboratory was developed by Moroccan universities, with the help of European partners, and it was implemented in the 12 science faculties in Morocco. It presents a great choice for supporting laboratory activities for learners in the first year of their bachelor’s degree program. This virtual laboratory includes 12 virtual practical activities mapped to the physics curriculum, and they can be operated via the Internet on computers. The proposed virtual learning environment was evaluated by teachers and learners from the science faculties. The obtained results, together with similar findings from other studies, indicate the positive impact of the use of a virtual laboratory on learning outcomes, and support the adoption of the proposed learning environment in laboratory educational procedures as an alternative to physical laboratories.

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“…The transition from on-campus lab to the virtual lab through E-learning has a significant influence on the E-learning outcomes in the engineering courses. Gunawan et al ( 2018 ) investigate the difference between student performances (cognitive skills) through virtual lab based on gender. Male students demonstrate higher scores than female students in higher-order cognitive skills (analyzing, creating, and forming).…”

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Effectiveness of using E-learning systems during COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia: Experiences and perceptions analysis of engineering students

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2022

Educ Inf Technol

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The COVID-19 epidemic has affected most countries across the globe since it was declared in December 2019 and forced most educational institutions to shift from face-to-face learning style to E-learning or distance education. This study aims to analyze and investigate the experiences and perceptions of using Blackboard as a distance learning (online) platform. The study was conducted in one of the top universities in Saudi Arabia and the Middle east. A survey-based study is constructed and distributed among undergraduate students including males, and females in an engineering college. Two hundred thirty-five students participated in this study; males represent (74%) and (26%) for females. Ten phases containing 38 items of advantages and disadvantages are considered in the survey study to understand the advantages, constraints, and difficulties of the Blackboard. Two nonparametric statistical tools of Mann–Whitney and Kruskal–Wallis are used for analyzing the survey. The study shows significant results regarding difference perceptions on Blackboard between gender and engineering disciplines. The results of this study can help the educational decision-makers in the ministry of education and universities improve the quality and increase the sustainability of the EL resources. Moreover, the findings reveal that males, females, and engineering disciplines have different perceptions towards the use of virtual learning.

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“…Some searches also yield precise solutions to specific problems in modern physics. According to Gunawan et al (2018), creativity is essential for understanding physics' abstract notions. The integration of information and communication technology in virtual laboratories is an example of innovation, which is why they set out to design a physics virtual laboratory that would enable effective learning for both male and female students.…”

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“…Various research has identified the aspects that contribute to the success or failure of interactive simulations. Teachers must be cognitively capable of carrying knowledge to be utilized in their education and have the capacity and expertise to integrate new learning strategies in their classroom as one of the characteristics that promote success in the use of interactive simulation (Gunawan et al, 2018). Another crucial component is the teaching staff's expertise and abilities.…”

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Interactive Simulation on Modern Physics: A Systematic Review

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Physics is a theoretical science, understanding the concepts requires actual visual representations and models. Physics instructors should teach physics using inquiry, discovery, demonstration, simulation, practical work, lab-based activities, and other practical experiences. The current status of knowledge and practice regarding interactive simulation in the teaching of modern physics is presented in this systematic literature review. By methodically evaluating and summarizing the most pertinent previous research publications published from December 2002 to January 2022, it offers guidance for instructional designers and scholars. After careful consideration and screening, a total of eleven studies were chosen for a thorough analysis and synthesis. The results showed that the objective of the research studies on using interactive simulation in modern physics is to enhance students' critical thinking skills and creative problem-solving skills. It has been demonstrated that interactive simulation technologies like Java applets and Physics Education Technology (PhET) are successful at teaching modern physics. The success or failure of employing interactive simulation is influenced by teachers, school staff, students, simulation design, and technology used. The findings imply that educational institutions should provide teachers and administrators with tutorials and training, and this review recommend that the interactive simulation should be available and that a gadget-friendly simulation must be developed.

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The effect of virtual labs toward students' understanding of physics based on gender

Cited by 6 publications

References 29 publications

Design and Implementation of a Virtual Laboratory for Physics Subjects in Moroccan Universities

Design and Implementation of a Virtual Laboratory for Physics Subjects in Moroccan Universities

Effectiveness of using E-learning systems during COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia: Experiences and perceptions analysis of engineering students

Interactive Simulation on Modern Physics: A Systematic Review

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