The Essential Technology Implementations for Developing a Hybrid Module for High School Physics in the Sultanate of Oman

Abstract

Physics is commonly perceived as a challenging academic discipline, with a
contributing factor being the limited availability of educational resources to
support students. Consequently, there arises a need to develop a module focused
on the incorporation of technology in physics education. The integration of
technology within pedagogical modules refers to the practice of including various
technological Implementations in educational content. This study aimed to
investigate and rank the most efficient technological implementations for
designing a pedagogical hybrid physics module for students in grades 9-12 in the
Sultanate of Oman. A literature review was conducted concerning the integration
of technology in hybrid learning and physics education. Qualitative and
quantitative research methodologies were employed for data collection, the data
were analyzed utilizing Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM). To establish the FD
instrument, a panel of six experts was consulted through semi-structured
interviews. This panel identified 13 significant technology Implementations for the
development of the module. Subsequently, a group of 12 experts was surveyed to
identify the essential technology Implementations. Consequently, four technology
Implementations were excluded, while the accepted Implementations were then
prioritized using FDM. The findings revealed that Mobile instant messaging
claimed the top position, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) ranking at the lowest
position.