Exploring the Convergence of the Mobile Learning Mode in Network Environment and the Traditional Classroom Teaching Mode

Wang Lin

International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET) Vol. 12, No. 7 (Jul 12, 2017) pp. 170–181

The mobile network learning mode has been praised by many learners because of the convenience of using mobile phones. At the same time, it has posed great challenges to traditional teaching modes. To make full use of the mobile network learning mode ...

Volleyball Smash Feet Tracks Visualization System and Effective Feedback Providing

Lin Wang

EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2014 (Jun 23, 2014)

Purpose of this presentation is to report the design and revision performed on the volleyball smash feet visualization system to deliver effective feedback to learners. Provide feedback for learners effectively enhance their learning process....

Topics: pedagogical issues, interactive learning environments

Piloting and Path Integration within and across Boundaries

Weimin Mou; Lin Wang

Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition Vol. 41, No. 1 (January 2015) pp. 220–234

Three experiments investigated whether navigation is less efficient across boundaries than within boundaries. In an immersive virtual environment, participants learned objects' locations in a large room or a small room. Participants then...

Topics: Integration

A meta-analysis of comparative studies on Chinese and US students’ mathematics performance: Implications for mathematics education reform and research

Jian Wang; Emily Lin

Educational Research Review Vol. 4, No. 3 (2009) pp. 177–195

US and China are reforming mathematics teaching by shifting from students’ attainment of facts and procedures toward development of competencies in reasoning, communication, connections, and problem solving, and application of these in real life...

Language: English

An image reconstruction algorithm for electrical capacitance tomography based on simulated annealing particle swarm optimization

P. Wang; J.S. Lin; M. Wang

Journal of Applied Research and Technology Vol. 13, No. 2 (April 2015) pp. 197–204

In this paper, we introduce a novel image reconstruction algorithm with Least Squares Support Vector Machines (LS-SVM) and Simulated Annealing Particle Swarm Optimization (APSO), named SAP. This algorithm introduces simulated annealing ideas into...

Language: English

Workplace Learning, Job Satisfaction, and Organizational Commitment in Small to Midsize Companies in Taiwan

Ti-Lin Chiang; Jia Wang

Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference in The Americas 2008

This quantitative study explored the relationships among workplace learning, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment (OC) in the context of small to midsize information technology companies in Taiwan. Twenty-six companies participated in the ...

An Interactive Diagnosis Approach for Supporting Clinical Nursing Courses

Chun-Wang Wei; Yi-Chun Lin; Yen-Ting Lin

Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 24, No. 8 (2016) pp. 1795–1811

Clinical resources in nursing schools are always insufficient for satisfying the practice requirements of each student at the same time during a formal course session. Although several studies have applied information and communication technology to ...

Design and implementation of a two-dimensional model for ICT adoption

I-Chun Lin; Pei-Yu Wang; Janet Mei-Chuen Lin

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (Mar 03, 2008) pp. 2086–2088

This paper describes design and implementation of a two-dimensional model for teachers' Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) adoption. The model involves a technological dimension and a pedagogical dimension. It is intended for use both...

A Case Study to Maximize Student-Centered Learning Through the Assistance of High-end Technology in Physical Education

Lin Wang; Deborah Myers; Martha Yanes

Global Learn 2010 (May 17, 2010) pp. 3461–3464

Instant visual feedback technology improves motor performance. How applicable is the inclusion of hi-end technology in a pedagogical setting? Literature searches yielded limited information. The purpose of this case study is to explore how to...

Using WebQuest to Teach Multicultural Issues in an ESL Course

Lihua Yang; Chia-Jung Chung; Lin Wang

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (Mar 05, 2012) pp. 3158–3163

WebQuests are activities based on set of Web-based resources that follow a predictable format and they have been applied widely in educational context at all levels. This paper focuses on implementation of the inquiry-oriented activity WebQuests in...

Constructing an Affective Tutoring System for Designing Course Learning and Evaluation

Cheng-Hung Wang; Hao-Chiang Koong Lin

Journal of Educational Computing Research Vol. 55, No. 8 (2018) pp. 1111–1128

Computers and the Internet are indispensable in modern life. Increasingly useful digital environments and technological developments have reshaped models of knowledge acquisition. Studies on the development of online learning have yielded valuable...

A Case Study: The Implementation of Affective Education in Taiwan

Chin-Chiang Wang; Jung-Huang Lin

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 2091–2102

The main purpose of this study was to investigate the implementation of affective education by doing a case study in Taiwan, including teaching strategies and assessment. The participants in this study included the principal, the school...

Topics: Assessment, Elementary Education, Teaching Methods, Administration, Research Methods

Technology and Motor Ability Development

Lin Wang; Yong Lang; Zhongmin Luo

International Conferences on Education Technologies (ICEduTech) and Sustainability, Technology and Education (STE) 2014 (December 2014)

As a new member joining the technology family, active video games have been developed to promote physical exercise. This working-in-progress paper shares an ongoing project on examining the basic motor abilities that are enhanced through...

Implementation of Personalized E-Assessment for Remedial Teaching in an E-Learning Environment

Chen-Yu Lin; Tzu-Hua Wang

EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education Vol. 13, No. 4 (2017) pp. 1045–1058

This research explored how different models of Web-based dynamic assessment in remedial teaching improved junior high school student learning achievement and their misconceptions about the topic of "Weather and Climate." This research...

Design and Development of KIHd System:A Data Collection and Analysis System for Teachers and Parents Working with Children with Autism and Other Disabilities

Lin Shi; Heidi Graff; Shuangbao Wang

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 4231–4236

This session will discuss the design and development of the Kellar Instructional Handheld Data System. This system was created for teachers and parents to collect and analyze data of discrete trial sessions for children with Autism and other...

Topics: Instructional Design

Applicable Adaptive Testing Models for School Teachers

Albert Chang-hwa Wang; Chi-lin Chuang

Educational Media International Vol. 39, No. 1 (2002) pp. 55–59

Describes a study conducted in Taipei (Taiwan) that investigated the attitudinal effects of SPRT (Sequential Probability Ratio Test) adaptive testing environment on junior high school students. Discusses test anxiety; student preferences; test...

Learning in the Air: Benefits of cloud-based collaboration in a business writing class

Charlie Lin; Jenny Wang; Wayne Yu

E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2014 (Oct 20, 2014) pp. 1178–1183

Cloud computing technologies, such as Google Docs, Adobe Creative Cloud, Dropbox, and Microsoft Windows Live, have become increasingly appreciated to the next generation digital learning tools. Cloud computing technologies encourage students’...

Topics: Instructional Design, Implementation Examples & Issues

Antecedences to continued intentions of adopting e-learning system in blended learning instruction: A contingency framework based on models of information system success and task-technology fit

Wen-Shan Lin; Chun-Hsien Wang

Computers & Education Vol. 58, No. 1 (January 2012) pp. 88–99

The objective of this study is to propose a research framework that investigates the relation between perceived fit and system factors that can motivate learners in continuing utilizing an e-learning system in blended learning instruction. As...

Language: English

Emotional Design Tutoring System Based on Multimodal Affective Computing Techniques

Hao-Chiang Lin; Cheng-Hung Wang

International Journal of Distance Education Technologies Vol. 16, No. 1 (January 2018) pp. 103–117

In a traditional class, the role of the teacher is to teach and that of the students is to learn. However, the constant and rapid technological advancements have transformed education in numerous ways. For instance, in addition to traditional, face...

Missouri-Specific Web-based Lesson Planning System

Guan-Yu Lin; Feng-Kwei Wang

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2002 (2002) pp. 2009–2010

Lesson planning is considered a critical but complex task to attain effective instruction. The traditional paper-based approach was found to be cumbersome and consequently detrimental in the willingness and effectiveness of teachers' lesson planning....

Topics: Teachers, Instructional Design, Planning

Using Technology to Improve Instructional Planning

Guan-Yu Lin; Feng-Kwei Wang

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2002 (2002) pp. 2317–2318

Lesson planning is considered a critical but complex task to attain effective instruction. The traditional paper-based approach was found to be cumbersome and consequently detrimental in the willingness and effectiveness of teachers' lesson planning....

Topics: Planning, Teachers, Instructional Design

Using enhanced OER videos to facilitate English L2 learners’ multicultural competence

Yu-Ju Lin; Hung-Chun Wang

Computers & Education Vol. 125, No. 1 (October 2018) pp. 74–85

This study investigated whether applying enhanced open educational resource (OER) videos in English-as-a-Foreign-Language (EFL) classes could improve university students' multicultural competence, and it also explored their perceptions of OERs. The...

Language: English

How On-Line Collaborative Study Improve Human Cognition A perspective on the evolution of modern education

James T. J. Wang; David Lin; Richard Wang

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2001 (2001) pp. 101–102

This paper is a research to investigate the growth of Internet which will give rise to new adventure of teaching and learning strategies in the decade to come. A series of more recent education approaches that come into play will be examined by...

Topics: Educational Technology, Culture, Collaboration

Optimize Knowledge Sharing, Team Effectiveness, and Individual Learning within the Flipped Team-Based Classroom

Chung-Kai Huang; Chun-Yu Lin; Zih-Cin Lin; Cui Wang; Chia-Jung Lin

International Association for Development of the Information Society (IADIS) International Conference on Educational Technologies 2017 (2017)

Due to the competitive and fast-changing nature of external business environments, university students should acquire knowledge of how to cooperate, share knowledge, and enhance team effectiveness and individual learning in the future workplace....

Creating Student-Centered Learning Experience through the Assistance of High-End Technology in Physical Education: A Case Study

Lin Wang; Deborah L. Myers; Martha J. Yanes

Journal of Instructional Psychology Vol. 37, No. 4 (2010) pp. 352–356

Student-centered learning is an approach in education focusing on the needs of the students, rather than those of others involved in the educational process, such as teachers and administrators (Blumberg, 2009). This approach has many implications...

The DIF-Free-Then-DIF Strategy for the Assessment of Differential Item Functioning

Wen-Chung Wang; Ching-Lin Shih; Guo-Wei Sun

Educational and Psychological Measurement Vol. 72, No. 4 (August 2012) pp. 687–708

The DIF-free-then-DIF (DFTD) strategy consists of two steps: (a) select a set of items that are the most likely to be DIF-free and (b) assess the other items for DIF (differential item functioning) using the designated items as anchors. The rank...

Elementary School Students’ Visual Images of Current and Future School

Sy-Chyi Wang; Shopping Lin; Jin-Yuan Chern

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2010 (Jun 29, 2010) pp. 4077–4082

In the effort of catching up with the pace of this fast changing world, for many years educational researchers and practitioners have attempted to redefine the meaning of teaching and learning and re-picture the image of school. Instead of going...

Best practices in L2 English source use pedagogy: A thematic review and synthesis of empirical studies

Gi-Zen Liu; Vivien Lin; Xiaojing Kou; Hong-You Wang

Educational Research Review Vol. 19, No. 1 (November 2016) pp. 36–57

There is an urgency to improve source use among non-native speakers of English in the globalized era. This review examines problems and causes of second language (L2) English source misuse in the English as a Second Language (ESL) and English as a...

Language: English

Older Adults' Acceptance of Information Technology

Lin Wang; Pei-Luen Patrick Rau; Gavriel Salvendy

Educational Gerontology Vol. 37, No. 12 (2011) pp. 1081–1099

This study investigated variables contributing to older adults' information technology acceptance through a survey, which was used to find factors explaining and predicting older adults' information technology acceptance behaviors. Four factors,...

The Comparison of Solitary and Collaborative Modes of Game-Based Learning on Students' Science Learning and Motivation

Ching-Huei Chen; Kuan-Chieh Wang; Yu-Hsuan Lin

Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 18, No. 2 pp. 237–248

In this study, we investigated and compared solitary and collaborative modes of game-based learning in promoting students' science learning and motivation. A total of fifty seventh grade students participated in this study. The results showed that...

Preservice teachers' initial conceptions about assessment of science learning: The coherence with their views of learning science

Jing-Ru Wang; Huey-Lien Kao; Sheau-Wen Lin

Teaching and Teacher Education: An International Journal of Research and Studies Vol. 26, No. 3 (April 2010) pp. 522–529

This study utilized responses from Taiwanese preservice elementary teachers to describe and analyze their conceptions about the assessment of science learning and the extent that these conceptions were coherent with their views of learning science....

Language: English

Color of Rhythm – A 3-D Visual Representation

Lin Wang; Rongkai Guo; Peng Lu; Ping-Sing Tsai

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2010 (Jun 29, 2010) pp. 3698–3704

Rhythm is needed for all coordinated movements to be performed accurately and, without exception, sports skills are considered rhythmic in nature. Mature motor skill patterns have a definite stable rhythmic structure. Of all sensory systems, vision...

A Core Journal Decision Model Based on Weighted Page Rank

Hei-Chia Wang; Ya-lin Chou; Jiunn-Liang Guo

Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems Vol. 45, No. 4 (2011) pp. 397–414

Purpose: The paper's aim is to propose a core journal decision method, called the local impact factor (LIF), which can evaluate the requirements of the local user community by combining both the access rate and the weighted impact factor, and by...

Mobile Learning in a Large Blended Computer Science Classroom: System Function, Pedagogies, and Their Impact on Learning

Ruimin Shen; Minjuan Wang; Wanping Gao; D Novak; Lin Tang

IEEE Transactions on Education Vol. 52, No. 4 (November 2009) pp. 538–546

The computer science classes in China's institutions of higher education often have large numbers of students. In addition, many institutions offer "blended" classes that include both on-campus and online students. These large blended classrooms...

A Randomized Rounding Approach for Optimization of Test Sheet Composing and Exposure Rate Control in Computer-Assisted Testing

Chu-Fu Wang; Chih-Lung Lin; Jien-Han Deng

Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET Vol. 11, No. 3 (July 2012) pp. 33–49

Testing is an important stage of teaching as it can assist teachers in auditing students' learning results. A good test is able to accurately reflect the capability of a learner. Nowadays, Computer-Assisted Testing (CAT) is greatly improving...

A 3-D Virtual Reality Model of the Sun and the Moon for E-Learning at Elementary Schools

Koun-Tem Sun; Ching-Ling Lin; Sheng-Min Wang

International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education Vol. 8, No. 4 (August 2010) pp. 689–710

The relative positions of the sun, moon, and earth, their movements, and their relationships are abstract and difficult to understand astronomical concepts in elementary school science. This study proposes a three-dimensional (3-D) virtual reality ...

A context-aware knowledge map to support ubiquitous learning activities for a u-Botanical museum

Shu-Lin Wang; Chia-Chen Chen; Zhe Zhang

Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 31, No. 4 (Nov 01, 2015)

Recent developments in mobile and wireless communication technologies have played a vital role in building the u-learning environment that now combines both real-world and digital learning resources. However, learners still require assistance to...

Cloud Collaboration: Cloud-Based Instruction for Business Writing Class

Charlie Lin; Wei-Chieh Wayne Yu; Jenny Wang

World Journal of Education Vol. 4, No. 6 (2014) pp. 9–15

Cloud computing technologies, such as Google Docs, Adobe Creative Cloud, Dropbox, and Microsoft Windows Live, have become increasingly appreciated to the next generation digital learning tools. Cloud computing technologies encourage students' active ...

Raising E-baby: A Prototype Study of an Animated and Interactive Simulation Learning Environment Preparing Future Parents for Babycare

Sy-Chyi Wang; Jin-Yuan Chern; Ching-Yuan Lin

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2005 (Jun 27, 2005) pp. 4120–4125

This on-going project is a prototype study based on the idea of developing an animated and interactive learning environment to prepare future parents for quality babycare. It seeks the possibility of building a visually based simulation with game...

Topics: Interaction, Health

The Strategy in Building up Virtual Learning Community of Kids in Global Context

Chi-Syan Lin; Ming-Shiuo Kuo; Ya-Hui Wang

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 2582–2587

With the goal in building up a vibrant international virtual learning community, the paper introduces a program featuring ICT cyber camp learning activity. The program did not perform well previously. For improving the results, in addition to better ...

Development and Usability Test of an e-Learning Tool for Engineering Graduates to Develop Academic Writing in English: A Case Study

Chih-Chung Lin; Gi-Zen Liu; Tzong-I Wang

Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 20, No. 4 (2017) pp. 148–161

Many non-native English speaking (NNES) graduates are required to write academic papers in English; consequently, recent research in the past decade has been devoted to investigating the usefulness of genre-based Writing Instructions (GBWI) on...

Building a construction procurement negotiation training game model: Learning experiences and outcomes

Ren‐Jye Dzeng; Ken‐Yu Lin; Pei‐Ru Wang

British Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 45, No. 6 (Nov 16, 2014) pp. 1115–1135

Game-based education is a promising method for encouraging student learning. Although learning construction procurement and negotiation require hands-on practice, in most construction management courses at the college level, this subject is taught...

Tell Me the Story: The Implementation of Digital Images into the Classroom

Chin-Chiang Wang; Maria Lahman; Jung-Huang Lin

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 635–640

The purpose of this study was to discover how teachers implement digital images in the classroom. Participants in this study were second grade students in a public elementary school in Taiwan. The methods of data collection included observations,...

Topics: Elementary Education, Research Methods

Investigating the effect of learning method and motivation on learning performance in a business simulation system context: An experimental study

Hsin-Hui Lin; Wan-Chu Yen; Yi-Shun Wang

Computers & Education Vol. 127, No. 1 (December 2018) pp. 30–40

With the proliferation of business simulation systems used in business education, an understanding of the factors of a simulation-based learning environment that contribute to learning performance within instructional settings is essential. This...

Language: English

Application of the Socratic dialogue on corrective learning of subtraction

Kuo-En Chang; Mei-Ling Lin; Sei-Wang Chen

Computers & Education Vol. 31, No. 1 (1998) pp. 55–68

The purpose of this research is to construct a corrective learning system using the Socratic dialogue as a guide to correct mistakes in students' knowledge on the domain of subtraction. Since the cause of students' mistaken concepts relates to the...

Language: English

Roles, Strategies and Impact of MOOCs on Flipping Business Education

Chung-Kai Huang; Chun-Yu Lin; Zih-Cin Lin; Cui Wang

International Association for Development of the Information Society (IADIS) International Conference on Educational Technologies 2017 (2017)

In a globalized digital age, the creation of curriculum innovation, along with the way we deliver course content has a great impact on preparing and equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the workplace. The affordance...

A blog-based dynamic learning map

Kun Te Wang; Yueh-Min Huang; Yu-Lin Jeng; Tzone-I Wang

Computers & Education Vol. 51, No. 1 (August 2008) pp. 262–278

Problem-based learning is a goal directed and constructive process for learners. When meeting problems, learners usually force themselves to form work groups in order to find a solution. Currently, blogs are becoming more popular and in fact has...

Language: English

The Effects of students’ cognitive styles upon applying computer multimedia to change statistical misconceptions

Tzu-Chien Liu; Dr Kinshuk; Ssu Chin Wang; Yi Chun Lin; Oscar Lin; Maiga Chang

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2007 (Oct 15, 2007) pp. 6242–6245

The purpose of current study was to adopt an experiment to explore the relationship among students' cognitive styles, learning processes and learning performances under students learning with computer multimedia for eradicating statistical...

Reading Subtitles and Taking Enotes While Learning Scientific Materials in a Multimedia Environment: Cognitive Load Perspectives on EFL Students

John J. H. Lin; Yuan-Husan Lee; Dai-Yi Wang; Sunny S. J. Lin

Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 19, No. 4 (2016) pp. 47–58

The present study investigated the effects of providing subtitles and taking enotes on cognitive load and performance. A total of 73 English-as-a-Foreign-Language (EFL) undergraduates learned brain anatomy and cognitive functions through multimedia...

Natural Interaction Based Online Military Boxing Learning System

Chenglei Yang; Lu Wang; Bing Sun; Xu Yin; Xiaoting Wang; Li Liu; Lin Lu

International Journal of Distance Education Technologies Vol. 11, No. 3 (2013) pp. 98–108

Military boxing, a kind of Chinese martial arts, is widespread and health beneficial. In this paper, the authors introduce a military boxing learning system realized by 3D motion capture, Web3D and 3D interactive technologies. The interactions with...