Volume 08 Issue 02 February 2025
1Le Thi Binh, 2Nguyen Thi Hue, 3Nguyen Thi Van Giang, 4Nguyen Thi Nhai, 5Pham Thi Thao, 6Nguyen Khanh Linh
1Faculty of Primary Education, Thai Nguyen University of Education 20 Luong Ngoc Quyen Street, Thai Nguyen city, Vietnam
2,3,4,5,6Student K57A - Faculty of Primary Education, Thai Nguyen University of Education 20 Luong Ngoc Quyen Street, Thai
Nguyen city, Vietnam
DOI : https://doi.org/10.47191/ijsshr/v8-i2-63Google Scholar Download Pdf
ABSTRACT
Information technology is playing an increasingly important role in education, particularly in subjects that require visual representation, such as Science and Social Studies at the elementary level. This study evaluates the current application of Gizmos interactive simulations in teaching science and social studies - 3rd grade at selected elementary schools in Vietnam. Through a survey of 57 primary school teachers, the study analyzes the extent of usage, benefits, challenges, and potential solutions to enhance the effectiveness of this tool.The findings reveal that while most teachers are inclined to integrate technology into their teaching, the use of interactive simulations remains limited. The primary challenges include language barriers, a lack of detailed instructional guidance, and insufficient infrastructure. Nevertheless, the majority of teachers recognize the potential of Gizmos interactive simulations to enhance teaching effectiveness through their interactive and visually engaging nature. Based on these findings, the study proposes several strategies to promote the adoption of Gizmos interactive simulations in elementary education, contributing to the overall improvement of teaching quality in the context of comprehensive educational reform. These insights not only provide an overview of the current use of interactive simulations in elementary instruction but also offer practical solutions to optimize their implementation, helping teachers more easily access modern educational technology.
KEYWORDS:teaching, interactive simulations, Gizmos, science and social studies, grade 3.
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