%0 Journal Article
%T Learning Introductory Level Physics with  Phys-TikToks
%A Hashini Mohottala
%A Marcus Santa Maria
%A Rohan Jacob
%A Hailey Martinez
%A Ravindu Karunaratne
%A Mitchell Hart
%A Carla Silva
%A William Downey
%J Creative Education
%P 2085-2095
%@ 2151-4771
%D 2023
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ce.2023.1411132
%X This paper discusses the advantages of integrating
TikTok videos into introductory physics education, leveraging the popularity of
this social media </span></span><span><span><span style=\"font-family:&quot;\">platform among teens and college students. TikTok¡¯s
concise, attention-grab</span></span></span><span><span><span style=\"font-family:&quot;\">- </span></span></span><span><span><span style=\"font-family:&quot;\">bing, and engaging video format is demonstrated to enhance information
retention compared to conventional platforms like YouTub<span>e. Our experimentation involved introducing videos, known as ¡°Phys</span></span></span></span><span><span><span style=\"font-family:&quot;\">-</span></span></span><span><span><span style=\"font-family:&quot;\">TikToks¡±, into an introductory-level physics course
focused on the mechanics of the human body. We empowered students to create
these informative TikToks, supported by a dedicated Google page, ¡°Phys</span></span></span><span><span><span style=\"font-family:&quot;\">-</span></span></span><span><span><span style=\"font-family:&quot;\">TikTok-com¡±, housing crucial topics, chapter
summaries, TikTok-friendly problems, and the corresponding videos. Sharing this
resource across the class and other sections ignited c</span></span></span><span><span><span style=\"font-family:&quot;\">ollaborative physics discussions and significantly bolstered studen<span>ts¡¯ knowledge. This approach not only injected
enjoyment into learning physics but also proved invaluable in addressing
educational disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ultimately, we aim to
harness TikTok¡¯s addictive allure to enrich students¡¯ learning experiences,
cultivate their enthusiasm for physics, and extend this innovative pedagogical
strategy to diverse academic domains.
%K TikTok
%K Phys-TikTok
%K Physics Pedagogy
%K Physics Education
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=128930