National Program for e-Learning in Taiwan

Maiga Chang; Chin-Yeh Wang; Gwo-Dong Chen

Educational Technology & Society Vol. 12, No. 1 (2009) pp. 5–17

Taiwan government has initiated a five-year program since 2002: the National Science and Technology Program for e-Learning. The national program started from 2003 and was completed at the end of year 2007, involving thirteen government agencies....

Use of Group Discussion and Learning Portfolio to Build Knowledge for Managing Web Group Learning

Gwo-Dong Chen; Kuo-Liang Ou; Chin-Yeh Wang

Journal of Educational Computing Research Vol. 28, No. 3 (2003) pp. 291–315

To monitor and enhance the learning performance of learning groups in a Web learning system, teachers need to know the learning status of the group and determine the key influences affecting group learning outcomes. Teachers can achieve this goal by ...

Statistical Model for Predicting Roles and Effects in Learning Community

Chih-Kai Chang; Gwo-Dong Chen; Chin-Yeh Wang

Behaviour & Information Technology Vol. 30, No. 1 (January 2011) pp. 101–111

Functional roles may explain the learning performance of groups. Detecting a functional role is critical for promoting group learning performance in computer-supported collaborative learning environments. However, it is not easy for teachers to...

Stereoscopic in Coordination with Mixed Reality System in Classroom, 3D-edu Project Interface

Nguyen Thi Huyen; Chin-Yeh Wang; Shih-Ching Yeh; Gwo-Dong Chen; Liu Chen-Chung

Global Learn 2010 (May 17, 2010) pp. 25–34

One of the most intriguing recent trends is the return of stereoscopic technology. While 3D technology is more commonly used in movies, lots of good opportunities seem to have emerged from education. It would be helpful to apply it in classroom...

Motion controllers for learners to manipulate and interact with 3D objects for mental rotation training

Shih‐Ching Yeh; Jin‐Liang Wang; Chin‐Yeh Wang; Po‐Han Lin; Gwo‐Dong Chen; Albert Rizzo

British Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 45, No. 4 (Jul 23, 2014) pp. 666–675

Mental rotation is an important spatial processing ability and an important element in intelligence tests. However, the majority of past attempts at training mental rotation have used paper-and-pencil tests or digital images. This study proposes an...

Creating a mixed reality educational game by LED tracking technology

Kien Tran; Gwo-Dong Chen; Shil-Ching Yeh; Chin-Yeh Wang; Baw-Jhiune Liu; Shin-Chen Yang

Global Learn 2010 (May 17, 2010) pp. 1839–1844

Nature-like interaction with robots in mixed reality learning environment can stimulate students’ participation in learning activities more effectively. This paper aims to introduce a mixed reality game with LED tracking interfaces and sensor...

Student modeling for performance assessment using Bayesian network on web portfolios

Chen-Chung Liu; Gwo-Dong Chen; Chin-Yeh Wang; Ching-Fen Pai

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2001 (2001) pp. 1145–1150

Web based curriculum development allows students to develop their learning portfolio and interact with peers on a web learning system. This system contains web portfolios that record in detail students' learning activities, peer interaction, and...

Topics: Teachers, Interaction, Students, Portfolios

Digital Learning Playground: Supporting Authentic Learning Experiences in the Classroom

Gwo-Dong Chen; Nurkhamid ; Chin-Yeh Wang; Su-Hang Yang; Wei-Yuan Lu; Chih-Kai Chang

Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 21, No. 2 (2013) pp. 172–183

This study proposes a platform to provide a near-authentic environment, context, and situation for task-based learning. The platform includes two projection screens (a vertical and a horizontal screen) combined for situated or authentic learning....

Ubiquitous Discussion Forum: Introducing Mobile Phones and Voice Discussion Into a Web Discussion Forum

Fu-Hsiang Wei; Gwo-Dong Chen; Chin-Yeh Wang; Liang-Yi Li

Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia Vol. 16, No. 2 (April 2007) pp. 125–140

** Invited as a paper from ED-MEDIA 2005. Grammatical and writing style errors in the original version have been corrected by our colleague who is a native English speaker. ** Abstract: Web-based discussion forums enable users to share knowledge...

Topics: eLearning, Human Computer Interaction, Databases, Information Communication Technologies, Distance Education, Community, Multimedia, Internet, Educational Technology

Prior Knowledge and Online Inquiry-Based Science Reading: Evidence from Eye Tracking

Hsin Ning Jessie Ho; Meng-Jung Tsai; Ching-Yeh Wang; Chin-Chung Tsai

International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education Vol. 12, No. 3 (June 2014) pp. 525–554

This study employed eye-tracking technology to examine how students with different levels of prior knowledge process text and data diagrams when reading a web-based scientific report. Students' visual behaviors were tracked and recorded when...

Self-Observation Model Employing an Instinctive Interface for Classroom Active Learning

Gwo-Dong Chen; Nurkhamid ; Chin-Yeh Wang; Shu-Han Yang; Po-Yao Chao

Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 17, No. 3 pp. 14–26

In a classroom, obtaining active, whole-focused, and engaging learning results from a design is often difficult. In this study, we propose a self-observation model that employs an instinctive interface for classroom active learning. Students can...

Exploring the Possibility of Using Humanoid Robots as Instructional Tools for Teaching a Second Language in Primary School

Chih-Wei Chang; Jih-Hsien Lee; Po-Yao Chao; Chin-Yeh Wang; Gwo-Dong Chen

Educational Technology & Society Vol. 13, No. 2 (2010) pp. 13–24

As robot technologies develop, many researchers have tried to use robots to support education. Studies have shown that robots can help students develop problem-solving abilities and learn computer programming, mathematics, and science. However, few...

Student Performance Assessment Using Bayesian Network and Web Portfolios

Chen-Chung Liu; Gwo-Dong Chen; Chin-Yeh Wang; Ching-Fang Lu

Journal of Educational Computing Research Vol. 27, No. 4 (2002) pp. 437–69

Proposes a novel methodology that employs Bayesian network software to assist teachers in efficiently deriving and utilizing the student model of activity performance from Web portfolios online. This system contains Web portfolios that record in...

Extending E-Book with Contextual Knowledge Recommender for Reading Support on a Web-Based Learning System

Gwo-Dong Chen; Fu-Hsiang Wei; Chin-Yeh Wang; Jih-Hsien Lee

International Journal on E-Learning Vol. 6, No. 4 (October 2007) pp. 605–622

Reading content of the Web is increasingly popular. When students read the same material, each student has a unique comprehension of the text and requires individual support from appropriate references. Most references in typical web learning...

Topics: Databases, eLearning, Distance Education, Educational Technology, Internet

Development and Evaluation of a Novel E-Book Interface for Scaffolding Thinking Context to Learn from Writing Examples

Gwo-Dong Chen; Chih-Kai Chang; Chin-Yeh Wang; Xiao-Lun Jian

Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 26, No. 7 (2018) pp. 970–988

Effective reading strategies, including using graphic organizers, question answering, and considering story structures, can help students improve reading comprehension. However, these reading strategies are not fully supported by both printed books...

Application of E-Learning to Pilot Training at TransAsia Airways in Taiwan

Chi-Kuo Chuang; Maiga Chang; Chin-Yeh Wang; Wen-Cheng Chung; Gwo-Dong Chen

International Journal on E-Learning Vol. 7, No. 1 (January 2008) pp. 23–39

TransAsia Airway is one of the four domestic airlines in Taiwan. Taiwan has 13 domestic airports with the longest distance between two airports being about 400 kilometers. The domestic airline market is highly competitive. TransAsia decided to apply ...

Topics: Administrators, Administration, Adults, Business, Government, Educational Technology, Change, eLearning, Competencies

A Mentor finder based on student preference and learning status for webbased learning systems

Gwo-Dong Chen; Chin-Yeh Wang; Chen-Chung Liu; Chih-Kai Chang

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2001 (2001) pp. 274–279

Because students can not interact face to face with each other in an asynchronous learning situation, they are difficult to know who is able to help them. Thus, teachers or teaching assistants should put many efforts in solving students' questions....

Topics: Mentoring, Students

A Comparative Study of "The International Educational Technology Conference" (IETC) and "The International Conference on Computers in Education" (ICCE): The Program, Essay Distribution, the Themes, and Research Methods

Gwo-Dong Chen; Chun-Hsiang Chen; Chin-Yeh Wang; Liang-Yi Li

Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET Vol. 11, No. 1 (January 2012) pp. 212–216

The article aims to compare international conferences, "The International Educational Technology Conference" (IETC, 2011) and "The International Conference on Computers in Education" (ICCE, 2010), from various dimensions. The comparison is expected...

Improving the authentic learning experience by integrating robots into the mixed-reality environment

Chih-Wei Chang; Jih-Hsien Lee; Chin-Yeh Wang; Gwo-Dong Chen

Computers & Education Vol. 55, No. 4 pp. 1572–1578

The main aim of the modern popular teaching method of authentic learning has been to provide students with everyday-life challenges that develop knowledge and skills through problem solving in different situations. Many emerging information...

Language: English

A Strategy to Promote e-Learning Industry in Taiwan: Network Science Park

Chi-Kuo Chuang; Gwo-Dong Chen; Jinn-Bao Lee; Li-Chieh Lin; Chin-Yeh Wang; Maiga Chang

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2005 (October 2005) pp. 1816–1829

Since January 2003, a 5-year e-learning national program was launched to assist the development of e-learning industry in Taiwan. One part of the program is to promote the development of e-learning industry by establishing the e-learning network...

Using the Crossing Chasm Theory to Design a Promotional Model for Application Service Center in e-Learning Park

Maiga Chang; Chi-Kuo Chuang; Chin-Yeh Wang; Gwo-Dong Chen; Jinn-Bao Lee; Li-Chieh Lin

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2005 (October 2005) pp. 1808–1815

Taiwan government started to initiate a five-years (2003-2007) program, that is National Science and Technology Program for e-Learning (ELNP for short), since 2002. In order to achieve the four major goals of ELNP, including "increase the national...

An Empathic Avatar in a Computer-Aided Learning Program to Encourage and Persuade Learners

Gwo-Dong Chen; Jih-Hsien Lee; Chin-Yeh Wang; Po-Yao Chao; Liang-Yi Li; Tzung-Yi Lee

Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 15, No. 2 (2012) pp. 62–72

Animated pedagogical agents with characteristics such as facial expressions, gestures, and human emotions, under an interactive user interface are attractive to students and have high potential to promote students' learning. This study proposes a...

Research Trends in Technology-Based Learning from 2000 to 2009: A Content Analysis of Publications in Selected Journals

Yu-Chen Hsu; Hsin Ning Jessie Ho; Chin-Chung Tsai; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Hui-Chun Chu; Chin-Yeh Wang; Nian-Shing Chen

Educational Technology & Society Vol. 15, No. 2 (2012) pp. 354–370

This paper provides a content analysis of studies in technology-based learning (TBL) that were published in five Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) journals (i.e. "the British Journal of Educational Technology, Computers & Education, Educational...