Development of the flipped classroom coupled with the utilization of cloud computing to Enhance students’ problem-solving abilities in computational science

Abstract

The aims of this research study are 1) To create a learning management process in the form of a flipped classroom combined with the use of cloud computing for technology subjects (Computational Science) to enhance problem-solving abilities of students. 2) To evaluate the effectiveness of the flipped classroom learning arrangement combined with the use of cloud computing according to the efficiency criteria of 80/80. And 3) To compare the problem-solving ability of Mathayom 2 students after studying with the flipped classroom approach, with a target improvement of 80%. The research was conducted using a single-group experimental research design. The sample consisted of 20 Mathayom 2 students at Ban Plaeng Si School, obtained through Purposive Sampling. Statistics used in data analysis included mean, standard deviation, and t-test.

The research results found that 1) Development of a Flipped Classroom Learning Management Process in a four-step flipped classroom learning management process utilizing cloud technology. These steps involve Step 1 Experiential Engagement Step 2 Concept Exploration Step 3 Meaning Making and Step 4 Demonstration & Application. The process leverages two cloud computing service models is infrastructure as a service (IaaS) and software as a service (SaaS). 2) Effectiveness of the Flipped Classroom Approach The combination of flipped classroom learning management and cloud technology effectively Enhance problem-solving abilities in Mathayom 2 students. The efficiency criteria of 80/80 were surpassed, with a score of 89.93/81.00 and 3) Improved Problem-Solving Ability Mathayom 2 students who studied with the flipped classroom and cloud computing approach demonstrated significantly higher problem-solving abilities compared to the 80% threshold. This improvement achieved statistical significance at the 0.05 level.