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Soon Fook Fong
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Soon Fook Fong
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Professor of Multimedia Education. Currently looking at how interactive learning technologies are helping mass communication industry.
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Effects of Segmented Animated Graphics among Students of Different Spatial Ability Levels: A Cognitive Load Perspective
Soon Fook Fong
Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET Vol. 12, No. 2 (April 2013) pp. 89–96
This study investigated the effects of segmented animated graphics utilized to facilitate learning of electrolysis of aqueous solution. A total of 171 Secondary Four chemistry students with two different spatial ability levels were randomly...
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Lurking as Learning in Online Discussions: A Case Study
Azidah Abu Ziden; Soon Fook Fong
Global Learn 2010 (May 17, 2010) pp. 1872–1877
A case study has been conducted in order to examine whether students who ‘lurk’ in online discussions engaged in their personal learning during the lurking process. The case study involved an observation, analysis of online discussions thread and...
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Multimedia Learning Management System – Empowering Correct Pronunciation
Fei Ping Por; Soon Fook Fong
Global Learn 2011 (Mar 28, 2011) pp. 129–134
The present learning management system of learning pronunciation uses aural-oral drills. The proposed learning management system in this study has the additional innovatively integrated phonetic symbols (PS). The researchers are exploring the...
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Effects of Multimedia-Based Graphic Novel Presentation on Critical Thinking among Students of Different Learning Approaches
Hii Sii Ching; Fong Soon Fook
Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 12, No. 4 (October 2013) pp. 56–66
This study investigated the effects of graphic novels on the critical thinking skills in history learning among 291 Secondary Two students in three secondary schools in Malaysia. This research consisted of two parts, namely, development and...
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Effects of Modality and Redundancy Principles on the Learning and Attitude of a Computer-Based Music Theory Lesson among Jordanian Primary Pupils
Osamah Ahmad Aldalalah; Soon Fook Fong
Online Submission Vol. 3, No. 3 (August 2010) pp. 52–64
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of modality and redundancy principles on the attitude and learning of music theory among primary pupils of different aptitudes in Jordan. The lesson of music theory was developed in three...
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Pre Service Teachers Authoring Multimedia: A Project-Based Learning Approach.
Balakrishnan Muniandy; Soon Fook Fong; Rossafri Mohamad
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2008 (Jun 30, 2008) pp. 3853–3857
At Universiti Sains Malaysia in Malaysia, Multimedia Authoring is a compulsory course for pre service teachers majoring in Interactive Multimedia. Besides acquiring theoretical knowledge on multimedia authoring, student teachers are required to...
Topics: Multimedia, Teachers, Students, Teaching Methods
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Design and Development of a Fluid Intelligence Instrument for a technology-enhanced PBL Programme
Khar Thoe Ng; Soon Fook Fong; Seng Thah Soon
Global Learn 2010 (May 17, 2010) pp. 1047–1052
The study of thinking capacity has been a concern of researchers who are interested to explore how learning influenced by thinking processes. Psychological science attempts to explain human’s thinking skills using various tests and research...
Topics: Intelligence
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Teachers' Attitudes and Levels of Technology Use in Classrooms: The Case of Jordan Schools
Naser Jamil Al-Zaidiyeen; Leong Lai Mei; Fong Soon Fook
Online Submission Vol. 3, No. 2 (May 2010) pp. 211–218
Throughout the world there is awareness of the fundamental role of new Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the field of education. Theoretical and empirical studies have considered the importance of ICTs in the process of teaching...
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Effects of Multiple Simulation Presentation among Students of Different Anxiety Levels in the Learning of Probability
Soon Fook Fong; Fei Ping Por; Ai Ling Tang
Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET Vol. 11, No. 3 (July 2012) pp. 105–114
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of multiple simulation presentation in interactive multimedia are on the achievement of students with different levels of anxiety in the learning of Probability. The interactive multimedia...
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Towards student-centred uses of learning technologies in Malaysia
Matt Bower; Soon Fook Fong; John Hedberg; Leanne Cameron
Global Learn 2010 (May 17, 2010) pp. 782–789
Based on a study of the use of the EDUWEBTV streaming video system in Malaysian schools this paper suggests some strategies for developing more student-centred pedagogies. The review of the system recommended more activity-based learning and the...
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Three-Dimensional Computer-Based Animations: A Study of Mental Visualisation Performance
Soon Fook Fong; Abdul Hadi; Seong Chong Toh; Hanafi Atan; Rozhan M Idrus; Kean Chern Fong
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2005 (Jun 27, 2005) pp. 955–959
The three-dimensional computer-based animation allows the manipulation of the three- dimensional axis and viewing angle that facilitate the visualisation and rotation of an object. In this study, the effects on the mental visualisation performance...
Topics: Students
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Linking students globally through ICT Project-Based Learning
Soon Fook Fong; Muniandy Balakrishnan; Atan Hanafi; Khar Thoe Ng; Kean Chern Fong
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2008 (Jun 30, 2008) pp. 90–93
This paper discusses on the indicators of best practices of an international program - Science Across Asia Pacific, part of Science Across the World (SAAP/SAW, http://www.scienceacross.org ). SEAMEO-RECSAM located in Penang, Malaysia is the...
Topics: Science, Information Communication Technologies, Information Sciences, Students
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The Distance Education Electronic Portal: A Study of the Communicative Dimensions in an Asynchronous Forum Board
Soon Fook Fong; Zuraidah A Rahman; Hanafi Atan; Ahmad Hj Mohamad; Zulham Hamdan; Rozhan M Idrus
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2005 (Jun 27, 2005) pp. 689–695
This article reports on the study to elucidate the type of communicative dimensions transpired in an asynchronous forum board of an electronic portal. The analysis of interactions was based on the Oliver & McLoughlin interaction model consisting of...
Topics: Interaction, Cognition
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The Delphi Technique: A Methodological Tool to Determine ICT Competency Standards
Soon Fook Fong; Pei Eng Ch’ng; Fei Ping Por; Ali H. Abu Saada
Global Learn 2011 (Mar 28, 2011) pp. 865–874
As the acquisition of ICT (Information & Communication Technology) skills is increasingly on demand, much investment has been placed on organizing ICT training programs for in-service teachers. Nevertheless, the effects of using ICT in teaching and...
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Enhancing Creative Thinking through Designing Electronic Slides
Al-Ali Khaled Mokaram; Ahmad Mohammad Al-Shabatat; Fook Soon Fong; Andaleeb Ahmad Abdallah
Online Submission Vol. 4, No. 1 (February 2011) pp. 39–43
During the shifting of teaching and learning methods using computer technologies, much emphasis was paid on the knowledge content more than the thinking skills. Thus, this study investigated the effects of a computer application, namely, designing...
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Preparing Preservice Teachers To Use Information Technology in Malaysia: A Case Study at Science University of Malaysia.
Balakrishnan Muniandy; Fong Soon Fook; Wan Ahmad Jaafar; Rozinah Jamaludin; Phung Li Funn
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2007 (Mar 26, 2007) pp. 3107–3114
Abstract: This paper examines the information technology program used for preparing preservice teachers at the Science University of Malaysia (USM). A qualitative approach was used to collect the data in answering the research questions for this...
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EDUWEBTV - Digital Education for All
Soon Fook Fong; M. Idrus Rozhan; Saw Lan Ong; Muniandy Balakrishnan; Lai Mei Leong; Lee Yen Abdullah Melissa Ng; Zuden Azidah; Samsudin Mohd Ali
Global Learn 2010 (May 17, 2010) pp. 3660–3666
Bridging the digital-divide between urban and rural areas in Malaysia is crucial to ensure education reaches every segment of society, irrespective of where they are. To expedite this effort, the Ministry of Education introduced EDUWEBTV (www...
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Challenges in Infusing Simulation-based Learning in Machining Technology at Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore
Linda Fang; Hock Soon Tan; Mya Mya Thwin; Kim Cheng, Tan; Sau Lin, Lye; Fook Meng, Fong; Dominic Kan; May Lin Wee; Mariner Kwok; Caroline Koh
Global Learn 2010 (May 17, 2010) pp. 1119–1128
Introducing any educational innovation is never easy. However, the challenges that are encountered by a project team offer many learning opportunities. In 2008, Temasek Polytechnic explored the use of Simulation-based learning (SBL) for second...