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Assessing Online Discussions: A Holistic Approach
Yu-mei Wang; Der-Thanq Chen
Journal of Educational Technology Systems Vol. 46, No. 2 (2017) pp. 178–190
This article reports a holistic approach to assessing online discussions. This holistic approach integrates three assessment methods: assessment of learning, assessment for learning, and assessment as learning. Assessment of learning directly...
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How the Internet Facilitates Learning as Dialog: Design Considerations for Online Discussions
David Hung; Seng Chee Tan; Der-Thanq Chen
International Journal of Instructional Media Vol. 32, No. 1 (Jan 01, 2005)
Online learning through the Internet is seen to be pervasive in today's educational and corporate sectors. Online learning also promises all kinds of possibilities for learning and this paper makes an attempt to clarify some of these issues. Instead ...
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Establishing the norm of new media literacy of Singaporean students: Implications to policy and pedagogy
Der-Thanq Chen; Tzu-Bin Lin; Jen-Yi Li; Ling Lee
Computers & Education Vol. 124, No. 1 (September 2018) pp. 1–13
With the increasing impact of new media, Singapore has responded to the fast-changing media environment within the educational sector. A large-scale study was conducted in Singaporean schools to establish the norm of Singaporean students’ new media...
Language: English
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Understanding new media literacy: The development of a measuring instrument
Ling Lee; Der-Thanq Chen; Jen-Yi Li; Tzu-Bin Lin
Computers & Education Vol. 85, No. 1 (July 2015) pp. 84–93
The rapid development of mobile technology have proliferated new media to most aspects of our daily life. This new way of consuming and creating information is in particular attractive to youths as a platform and space for activities not passible in ...
Language: English
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Assessing New Media Literacy: The Singapore Case
Der-Thanq Chen
EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2014 (Jun 23, 2014) pp. 94–101
This project is part of a large scale survey study aiming at: (a) assessing the level of new media literacy and competencies of Singapore school students; and (b) exploring factors that may affect the new media literacy of students. Prior to the...
Topics: Race, pedagogical issues, Country-Specific Developments, New Roles for Teachers/Learners
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A Proposed Framework for the Design of a CMC Learning Environment: Facilitating the Emergence of Authenticity
David Hung; Der-Thanq Chen
Educational Media International Vol. 40, No. 1 (2003) pp. 7–13
Proposes a framework for the design of computer-mediated communication (CMC) environments that combines constructivist learning environments (CLEs) and dynamic learning environments (DLEs). Highlights include learner involvement in the problem...
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Promoting Spontaneous Facilitation in Online Discussions: Designing Object and Ground Rules
Yu-mei Wang; Der-Thanq Chen
Educational Media International Vol. 47, No. 3 (September 2010) pp. 247–262
Facilitation is a key factor in ensuring the success of class discussions. Traditionally, instructors are the ones who assume the role of facilitators in discussions. Online learning environments open opportunities for students to assume the role of ...
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The Reverse LPP Process for Nurturing a Community of Practice
David Hung; Der-Thanq Chen; Thiam Seng Koh
Educational Media International Vol. 43, No. 4 (December 2006) pp. 299–314
In this article we suggest a facilitating process for nurturing a community of practice (CoP). This process can be seen as a reverse LPP (legitimate peripheral participation) process where a community starts with a group of core members and...
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Fostering Divergent Thinking in the Mandarin Language Classroom through IT-Enhanced DRTA
Jackie Jing-Fong Hsu; Yin Mei Wong; Der-Thanq Chen
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2000 (2000) pp. 1748–1752
Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) is a teaching strategy used in English language classrooms through using predicting questions to enhance students' thinking. Since it is very important for Mandarin language teachers to incorporating...
Topics: Classrooms, Languages, Students
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Hypermedia Competencies
Der-Thanq Chen; Liang Rose; Yu-mei Wang
Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia Vol. 23, No. 2 (April 2014) pp. 135–144
ABSTRACT: Hypermedia has received increasing attention since the 1980s and this has been followed by an increasing interest in utilizing hypermedia in the domain of education. Many successful projects have been reported. In most cases, students used ...
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Dimensions of Metaphor Consistency in Computer-Based Learning (CBL) Design: Lessons Learned from Project Justice Bao
Der-Thanq Chen; Angela F. L. Wong; Jackie J. F. Hsu
Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia Vol. 11, No. 3 (2002) pp. 251–266
Project Justice Bao is an endeavor to develop a multimedia instructional CD-ROM that utilizes computer technology to motivate students in learning the Chinese language. This article presents some lessons related to metaphor consistency learned from...
Topics: Computers
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ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS IN DESIGNING ONLINE DISCUSSIONS TO PROMOTE COGNITIVE PRESENCE – A PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Yu-mei Wang; Der-Thanq Chen
Online Learning Journal Vol. 12, No. 3 (Dec 17, 2008)