Technology-Enabled Physics Education in Higher Education: Opportunities and Challenges

Physics is often perceived as a subject involving complex and mysterious concepts, which can diminish students’ motivation and willingness to learn. Moreover, traditional teaching methods may not fully explain challenging physics topics, limiting the effectiveness of student learning. Even conventional audio-visual content teaching methods frequently fail to raise student interest and boost the efficacy of teaching physics. In this regard, the article describes how interactive learning and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are used in higher education institutions to teach physics to students with IT capabilities.2 The article not only discusses specific applications of these technologies in general physics courses but also provides a comprehensive review of the scientific literature on AI in education. It explains techniques, including flipped learning environments, the creation of assignments and tests using virtual and augmented reality, and interactive lectures with AI support.3 Developing students' critical and logical thinking skills, modifying instruction to address the problems of information overload, and redefining the role of the teacher in the digital age are all given special attention. The study finds that modern digital tools can enhance students’ attention, increase interest in the learning process, and facilitate clearer and more comprehensible explanations of difficult physics concepts. Techniques including multidimensional interactive lectures, AI-generated assignments and tests, virtual and augmented reality, and flipped classrooms are discussed. Particular attention is given to developing students’ critical and logical thinking, adapting instruction to conditions of information overload, and redefining the role of the teacher in the digital age. 4 To improve learning outcomes, the initiative aims to enhance physics instructional materials and motivation, as well as strengthen students’ critical analysis skills through multidimensional media. The multidimensional approach integrates visual, auditory, and experiential components. Data were collected through participant surveys, pre-tests, and post-tests. The experimental group showed significant improvements across several indicators.3