Digital Technology in Chemistry Education: Investigating Students’ Engagement with Chemistry Software

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10.2991/978-2-38476-410-5_53How to use a DOI?

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digital technology; students’ engagement; chemistry software

Abstract

The utilization of software as a form of digital technology proves beneficial in aiding students to comprehend abstract concepts in chemistry. The objective of this research is to investigate students’ engagement in using software, such as simulations and molecular modelling, to support their chemistry education. The research participants consisted of 101 students enrolled in the chemistry education program for the academic year 2022/2023, representing eight universities in Indonesia (17 males and 84 females). Data were acquired through an online survey employing a Google Forms questionnaire. Based on the investigation results, it was found that the percentage of male’ software knowledge is slightly higher than female students. All fourth-semester students are knowledgeable about chemistry software. Chemist–Virtual Chem Lab and Chem Draw emerged as the most frequently accessed software programs by students. The average utilization of chemistry software by students remains relatively low. The majority of students do not incorporate these chemistry software tools due to the fact that the lecturer has never introduced these applications. In conclusion, students’ digital technology engagement related to the use of software in chemistry education is limited. The recommendation and limitation Chemistry lecturers can optimize the use of software in chemistry learning.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Asyti Febliza
AU  - Asep Kadarohman
AU  - Siti Aisyah
AU  - Norazilawati Abdullah
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/07/28
TI  - Digital Technology in Chemistry Education: Investigating Students’ Engagement with Chemistry Software
BT  - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Sciences, Mathematics, and Education 2023 (ICOSMED 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 515
EP  - 524
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-410-5_53
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-410-5_53
ID  - Febliza2025
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