Universal Journal of Educational Research Vol. 8(12A), pp. 7616 - 7624
DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.082547
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Evaluation of Web-based Simulations as Learning Media for Teaching Quantum Wave Packet Concept

T Aminoto ^*, F B Pujaningsih , S Purwaningsih , R Dani
Department of Physics Education, Jambi University, Indonesia

ABSTRACT

Quantum wave packet is one of the well-known topics which is difficult to the students because of its abstract, mathematical and complex characteristics. Web-based simulations, as learning media of quantum physics course, are widely available on the Internet, this research aimed to review and evaluate several versions of quantum wave-packet web-based simulations. This paper was part of the preliminary study in developing ICT-based quantum physics learning modules at Jambi University. It was found that there were 4 websites that provided a high-quality web-based simulation for teaching and learning of quantum wave packet. The simulations were evaluated based on the hierarchical framework and evaluation of educational software method including proposed additional criteria for more specific evaluation. The quantum wave-packet simulation of PhET version gets the highest score, followed by the Schroeder with a slightly different score, Quvis and Physlet version are in the lower position. However, in terms of convenience for users to run directly in the browser, the ease to perform modifications according to user needs, and having another supporting simulation, the Schroeder version is a better learning media. In addition, as the java platform often has compatible issues with many popular browsers, Schroeder version which is HTML-based simulation is more preferable. The performance highlights of each simulation and its specific comparison results are also discussed.

KEYWORDS
Quantum Wave Packet, Simulation, Learning Media, Evaluation

Cite This Paper in IEEE or APA Citation Styles
(a). IEEE Format:
[1] T Aminoto , F B Pujaningsih , S Purwaningsih , R Dani , "Evaluation of Web-based Simulations as Learning Media for Teaching Quantum Wave Packet Concept," Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 8, No. 12A, pp. 7616 - 7624, 2020. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.082547.

(b). APA Format:
T Aminoto , F B Pujaningsih , S Purwaningsih , R Dani (2020). Evaluation of Web-based Simulations as Learning Media for Teaching Quantum Wave Packet Concept. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 8(12A), 7616 - 7624. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.082547.