Computer-aided experiments as a learning tool in learning physics at the Center for Foundation Studies, IIUM (CFS IIUM)

Usop @ Yusoff, Habibah and Damiri, Harlina and Mohd Noor, Adibah and Baharuddin, Naemah and Syed Hussain, Sharifah Fadzlon and Mohd Noor, Mazni (2023) Computer-aided experiments as a learning tool in learning physics at the Center for Foundation Studies, IIUM (CFS IIUM). In: International Conference on Research and Practices in Science, Technology and Social Sciences (I-CReST) 2023, 22th July 2023, Dengkil, Selangor, Malaysia.

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Abstract

Physics is comprehended by students as an intricate and tough subject, hence innovative approach in teaching Physics is very essential. Students shall be engaged and motivated in learning Physics whenever they have an interest in Physics. Conducting experiments as one of the methods used to help the students in understanding physics concepts could promote interest in students. This study presents the role of computer-aided experiments as a learning tool in making the physics subject more interesting at CFS, IIUM. To ensure the students are more engaged in the learning process the practical session in the laboratory is embedded in between the classroom theory session. The experiments established in our laboratory comprised of manual experiments and computer-aided experiments. In performing manual experiments, the experimental data is gained by using a ruler, stopwatch, thermometer or by direct observation. Apart from the manual experiments, the students are also performing computer-aided experiments. These experiments use sensors linked to an interface namely the Science Workshop and connected to computer with Data Studio software as a data acquisition, display and analysis program. Three computer-aided experiments conducted in our Physics Laboratory were discussed in this paper, explicitly the Standing Wave, Induction and Simple Harmonic Motion. The technique in performing computer-aided experiments is providing automation in controlling and manipulating the parameters, analysing processes in creating graphs efficiently and the data can be examined directly and accurately in real-time by the students. A questionnaire with six survey items on computer-aided experiments was distributed to CFS IIUM students undergoing physics courses. Of 178 respondents, more than 80% agreed on the use of computer-aided experiments enhanced their interest and ability to integrate theory with practice in learning physics.

Item Type:	Proceeding Paper (Poster)
Additional Information:	5622/119858
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Computer-aided experiment; data studio; science workshop interface
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) Q Science > QC Physics
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Centre for Foundation Studies
Depositing User:	ADIBAH MOHD NOOR
Date Deposited:	03 Mar 2025 09:18
Last Modified:	03 Mar 2025 09:41
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/119858

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