DEVELOPING AND EVALUATING PHYSICS TEACHING MATERIAL WITH ALGODOO (PHUN) IN VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT; ARCHIMEDES’ PRINCIPLE
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Physics teaching, virtual environment, Algodoo, Archimedes’ principleAbstract
This study examines pre-service teachers’ computer-based learning (CBL) experiences through virtual physics program, Algodoo (phun). We took one specific physic topic for the 10th grade according to the physics curriculum in Turkey. Archimedes` principle is one of the most important basic concepts needed in the study of fluid mechanics. We decided to design a simple virtual simulation in Algodoo (phun) related to Archimedes’ principle. Smart board was used in order to make clear demonstration. There were 37 participants in this study who are studying pedagogical proficiency at Kırıkkale University, Faculty of Education in Turkey. Case study method was used and the data was collected by the researchers. The questionnaire consists of 28 items and 2 open-ended questions that had been developed by Akbulut, Akdeniz & Dinçer (2008). The questionnaire was used to find out the teachers` perceptions toward Algodoo for teaching physics. The result of this research recommends that using Algodoo program in physics teaching has positive impact and can improve the students’ understanding.Downloads
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