Mobile Apps for Teaching Physics: Using Applications in Latvian Schools
International Scientific Conference “Society. Technology. Solutions”: Abstract Proceedings 2019
Loreta Juškaite

The acquisition of mobile technology skills is an integral part of the learning process in a modern school. Education experts are now placing the emphasis on not only integrating mobile technologies into the learning process but also on improving the efficiency of the learning process for both teachers and students. Success is based not only on what one knows or how much one knows, but on one's ability to think and act creatively. mobile apps based educational learning process has the basis of Educational Technology Competency Standards for Teachers. Currently, educators confront with a great challenge of dealing with the change’s technology brings. Thus, alternative ways of teaching should be considered to solve the problem of preparing today’s students for a changing future. Mobile apps feature in Physics education as they have immense potential for facilitating more innovative educational methods. They extend learning activities such as practice and application out of the classroom. Teachers need to be guided to maximize the capabilities of mobile apps so that the potential for mobile learning could be reached. While mobile devices are extensively used by almost all spheres of the society, Physics teachers are expected to utilize their affordances for educational context and guide learners for productive usage of mobile apps. It is significant to show regard to the mobile app’s environment with learning experiences. When deciding to use mobile apps in the physics learning process, the teacher should be sure that this is the most effective tool in the situation. For example, when studying the working principles of sound measuring instruments, a student, having watched the demonstration, should conclude what process underlies its operation. The teacher should be able to determine whether the students understand the working principles of the measuring instruments. Two main research questions are addressed in this study: 1. How do Physics teachers utilize mobile apps in Physics education? 2. Which criteria do Physics teachers consider while selecting mobile apps for education? Significance of the Study It is significant to clarify how teachers effectively integrate mobiles apps in Physics education. It is significant to understand Physics context and be aware of the affordances of educational technologies before implementing them in educational practices. The research was conducted using surveys, external observations of lessons, and focus group discussions.


Atslēgas vārdi
Mobile Apps, Physics education process, Skills
Hipersaite
https://journals.va.lv/index.php/STS/issue/view/2/2

Juškaite, L. Mobile Apps for Teaching Physics: Using Applications in Latvian Schools. No: International Scientific Conference “Society. Technology. Solutions”: Abstract Proceedings, Latvija, Valmiera, 25.-26. maijs, 2019. Valmiera: Vidzeme University of Applied Science, 2019, 12.-12.lpp. ISBN 978-9984-633-50-3.

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