The Course of Physics at the Technical University Digital Education System

Abstract

The paper considers the digital education possibilities for a technical university, using the online courses on general physics course sections example. Online courses in physics contain video lectures, seminars, video demonstrations, and test tasks. All course content is available on the “Open BMSTU” distance learning platform. Current students’ knowledge assessment is carried out by testing in remote access mode. Test tasks have three levels of difficulty. Tests of the first complexity level allow you to evaluate the knowledge of physical quantities, laws, formulas definitions and assume the choice of the answer. Tests of the second complexity level contain problems that require knowledge of formulas and basic methods for solving problems. Tests of the third complexity level contain problems, the solution of which requires knowledge of formulas, logical thinking and provides for detailed problem-solving. Performing test task complexity determines the optimal ratio choice between the time taken to complete the test and the task content complexity level in the test. Regular testing allows not only to control but also to merge the information got at lectures, seminars and laboratory sessions. We carried out the statistical processing of experimental groups test results on the general physics course “Electromagnetism” topics using the digital educational environment MOODLE and EDX.