The Role of Digital Educational Tools in Teaching Physics at Secondary School

The digital tools can engage students in active and collaborative learning experiences and provide opportunities for personalised and adaptive instruction. The integration of digital tools such as smart boards, educational videos, computer simulations, virtual laboratories, interactive presentations, and online learning platforms can make physics teaching more effective, engaging, and learner-centred. These tools help students visualise complex concepts, understand scientific phenomena, perform virtual experiments, and develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. They also encourage active participation, independent learning, and collaboration among students. Furthermore, digital educational tools enable teachers to present lessons in innovative ways and assess students’ understanding through interactive activities and online assessments. However, challenges such as inadequate technological infrastructure, limited access to digital devices, insufficient teacher training, and technical difficulties may affect their effective implementation. Therefore, the appropriate integration of digital educational tools into physics education can enhance students’ conceptual understanding, motivation, and academic achievement. This study aims to examine the role, benefits, and challenges of using digital educational tools in teaching physics at the secondary school level and to highlight their potential for improving the quality of science education.