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UNIVERSITY OF BUCHAREST
FACULTY OF PHYSICS Guest
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Conference: Bucharest University Faculty of Physics 2026 Meeting
Section: Physics Education
Title:
Technology as a Source of Educational Motivation: The Use of Educational Software in STEM Teaching
Authors:
Bianca IORDAN(1), Cristina MIRON(1), Silvia FĂT(2)
Affiliation:
1) University of Bucharest, Faculty of Physics, 405 Atomistilor Street, P.O. Box MG-11, 077125 Magurele, Romania
2) University of Bucharest, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Studies, Panduri 90 Street, 050663 Bucharest, Romania
E-mail
biancaalexandraiordan@gmail.com
Keywords:
STEM education, educational software, digital technologies, active learning
Abstract:
This paper investigates the role of digital technologies in optimizing the teaching–learning process and their impact on the motivation and engagement of pre-university students. The study analyzes how STEM teachers use educational software in their instructional activities, as well as teachers’ perceptions regarding the pedagogical effectiveness of these digital tools. The research has a descriptive character and employs a quantitative methodology based on the administration of a questionnaire to a sample of 101 teachers teaching STEM subjects. The research instrument targeted several relevant dimensions: teachers’ digital competencies, attitudes toward technology integration, and perceptions regarding the contribution of educational software to fostering active learning, critical thinking, and students’ creativity. The paper highlights the use of applications such as Tracker, GeoGebra, and Google Colab, examining how these tools support phenomenon modeling, data analysis, and the development of digital and scientific competencies. The results indicate a predominantly positive perception of technology integration in education, with most respondents considering that educational software facilitates the understanding of abstract concepts, transforms difficult content into accessible forms, and supports collaborative and exploratory learning. The study’s conclusions emphasize that the use of technology in STEM teaching contributes to improving the efficiency of the educational process, increasing student motivation, and promoting an interactive, student-centered learning model adapted to the demands of contemporary society.
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