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The Investigation of the Degree of Difficulty in the Learning Materials by the Recursive Method
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Shing-Ling Wu
Journal of Educational Computing Research Vol. 29, No. 2 (2003) pp. 253–275
The purpose of this article is to identify the difficulty of learning materials in the network by using learner's portfolio in the asynchronous learning system. Asynchronous learning takes the advantage of information technology that records the...
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A Case Study of Collaboration with Multi-Robots and Its Effect on Children's Interaction
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Sheng-Yi Wu
Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 22, No. 4 (2014) pp. 429–443
Learning how to carry out collaborative tasks is critical to the development of a student's capacity for social interaction. In this study, a multi-robot system was designed for students. In three different scenarios, students controlled robots ...
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Study to Minimize Learning Progress Differences in Software Learning Class Using PLITAZ System
Jian-Jie Dong; Wu-Yuin Hwang
Educational Technology Research and Development Vol. 60, No. 3 (June 2012) pp. 501–527
This study developed a system using two-phased strategies called "Pause Lecture, Instant Tutor-Tutee Match, and Attention Zone" (PLITAZ). This system was used to help solve learning challenges and to minimize learning progress differences in a...
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To Enhance Collaborative Learning and Practice Network Knowledge with a Virtualization Laboratory and Online Synchronous Discussion
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Chaknarin Kongcharoen; Gheorghita Ghinea
The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning Vol. 15, No. 4 (Aug 15, 2014) pp. 113–137
Recently, various computer networking courses have included additional laboratory classes in order to enhance students' learning achievement. However, these classes need to establish a suitable laboratory where each student can connect network...
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The Effects of Pre-Reading and Sharing Mechanisms on Learning with the Use of Annotations
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Guo-Liang Hsu
Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET Vol. 10, No. 2 (April 2011) pp. 234–249
This study is aimed at investigating students' annotation behaviors and their effects on learning achievement with pre-reading (reading before class) exercises and Web-based sharing mechanisms. An 8-week quasi-experiment was conducted with 125 sixth-...
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Users' Familiar Situational Contexts Facilitate the Practice of EFL in Elementary Schools with Mobile Devices
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Holly S. L. Chen
Computer Assisted Language Learning Vol. 26, No. 2 (2013) pp. 101–125
It is beneficial for students to experience situational learning, especially for English as a foreign language (EFL) learning. Providing more listening and speaking opportunities could help EFL students with English learning. Our research proposes a ...
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Analysis of peer learning behaviors using multiple representations in virtual reality and their impacts on geometry problem solving
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Shih-Shin Hu
Computers & Education Vol. 62, No. 1 (March 2013) pp. 308–319
Learning geometry emphasizes the importance of exploring different representations such as virtual manipulatives, written math formulas, and verbal explanations, which help students build math concepts and develop critical thinking. Besides helping...
Language: English
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The Study of Surface Computer Supported Cooperative Work and Its Design, Efficiency, and Challenges
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Jia-Han Su
Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 20, No. 2 (2012) pp. 177–198
In this study, a Surface Computer Supported Cooperative Work paradigm is proposed. Recently, multitouch technology has become widely available for human-computer interaction. We found it has great potential to facilitate more awareness of human-to...
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A Study of Learning Time Patterns in Asynchronous Learning Environments
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Chin-Yu Wang
Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 20, No. 4 (August 2004) pp. 292–304
This research makes use of learning time intensity, burst evaluating equations, and state denotation approaches to evaluate the learning time characteristics of students. Through comparing learning time intensity, six burst styles and three...
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A study on cognitive levels of programming activities and their effects on learning with web-based programming assisted system
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Chin-Yu Wang
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2007 (Jun 25, 2007) pp. 3920–3929
To facilitate students' learning on Web-based programming, an assisted system, "WPAS", was proposed with five activities consisting of concepts testing, program block filling, program debugging, coding to solve problem, and peer assessment. The five ...
Topics: Programming, Computer Sciences, Information Sciences, Networking Technologies, Achievement
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To enhance collaborative learning and practice network knowledge with a virtualization laboratory and online synchronous discussion
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Chaknarin Kongcharoen; Gheorghita Ghinea
The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning Vol. 15, No. 4 (Aug 15, 2014)
Recently, various computer networking courses have included additional laboratory classes in order to enhance students’ learning achievement. However, these classes need to establish a suitable laboratory where each student can connect network...
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The Effect of an MSN Agent on Learning Community and Achievement
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Yueh-Min Huang; Sheng-Yi Wu
Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 19, No. 4 (2011) pp. 413–432
The use of instant messaging to support e-learning will continue to gain importance because of its speed, effectiveness, and low cost. This study developed an MSN agent to mediate and facilitate students' learning in a Web-based course. The students'...
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Exploring effects of discussion on visual attention, learning performance, and perceptions of students learning with STR-support
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Yung-Hui Li; Rustam Shadiev
Computers & Education Vol. 116, No. 1 (January 2018) pp. 225–236
In this study, we aimed to explore effects of discussion on visual attention, learning performance, and perceptions of non-native English speaking students attending lectures in English in learning environments supported by Speech-to-Text...
Language: English
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A Study of Multimedia Annotation of Web-Based Materials
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Chin-Yu Wang; Mike Sharples
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2005 (Jun 27, 2005) pp. 4272–4280
Web-based learning has become an important way to enhance learning and teaching and it can offer many learning opportunities. However, it is not easy to understand the learning status or attributes of students and then provide online help to...
Topics: Students, Networking Technologies, Computer Sciences, Information Sciences
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A Study of a Multimedia Web Annotation System and Its Effect on the EFL Writing and Speaking Performance of Junior High School Students
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Rustam Shadiev; Szu-Min Huang
ReCALL Vol. 23, No. 2 (May 2011) pp. 160–180
The aim of this study was to improve students' English as Foreign Language (EFL) writing and speaking performance with appropriate learning activity design supported by Virtual Pen ("VPen"), a multimedia web annotation system. Students' perceptions...
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Investigating the effectiveness of speech-to-text recognition applications on learning performance and cognitive load
Yueh-Min Huang; Rustam Shadiev; Wu-Yuin Hwang
Computers & Education Vol. 101, No. 1 (October 2016) pp. 15–28
This study explores the effectiveness of applying speech-to-text recognition (STR) technology during lectures in English on learning performance and the cognitive load of non-native English speaking students. Furthermore, the study also explores the ...
Language: English
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The relationship of learning traits, motivation and performance-learning response dynamics
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Chen-Bin Chang; Gan-Jung Chen
Computers & Education Vol. 42, No. 3 (April 2004) pp. 267–287
This paper proposes a model of learning dynamics and learning energy, one that analyzes learning systems scientifically. This model makes response to the learner action by means of some equations relating to learning dynamics, learning energy,...
Language: English
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Enhanced Agility of E-Learning Adoption in High Schools
Gebremariam Mesfin; Gheorghita Ghinea; Tor-Morten Grønli; Wu-Yuin Hwang
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 21, No. 4 (2018) pp. 157–170
Education is one among the many social services that enjoyed information technology as an enabler. The digital media and e-learning systems have played significant role as a learning content as well as learning platform with the aim to enhance...
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Development and evaluation of multimedia whiteboard system for improving mathematical problem solving
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Nian-Shing Chen; Rueng-Lueng Hsu
Computers & Education Vol. 46, No. 2 (February 2006) pp. 105–121
This study developed a web-based multimedia whiteboard system to help students learning with mathematical problem solving. The purpose is to promote a new online mathematical learning model that students not only use electronic whiteboard to write...
Language: English
Topics: Students
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A study of multimedia annotation of Web-based materials
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Chin-Yu Wang; Mike Sharples
Computers & Education Vol. 48, No. 4 (May 2007) pp. 680–699
Web-based learning has become an important way to enhance learning and teaching, offering many learning opportunities. A limitation of current Web-based learning is the restricted ability of students to personalize and annotate the learning...
Language: English
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A Study of the Use of Wearable Devices for Healthy and Enjoyable English as a Foreign Language Learning in Authentic Contexts
Rustam Shadiev; Wu-Yuin Hwang; Tzu-Yu Liu
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 21, No. 4 (2018) pp. 217–231
We designed an English as a foreign language (EFL) learning activity supported by smart watches to combine EFL learning with physical exercise such as walking around the school community. We tested the feasibility of our approach to facilitate EFL...
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A pilot study: Facilitating cross-cultural understanding with project-based collaborative learning in an online environment
Rustam Shadiev; Wu-Yuin Hwang; Yueh-Min Huang
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 31, No. 2 (Jun 22, 2015)
This study investigated three aspects: how project-based collaborative learning facilitates cross-cultural understanding; how students perceive project-based collaborative learning implementation in a collaborative cyber community (3C) online...
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Investigating the Effectiveness of a Learning Activity Supported by a Mobile Multimedia Learning System to Enhance Autonomous EFL Learning in Authentic Contexts
Rustam Shadiev; Wu-Yuin Hwang; Tzu-Yu Liu
Educational Technology Research and Development Vol. 66, No. 4 (2018) pp. 893–912
A learning activity supported by a mobile multimedia learning system (MMLS) was designed in this study. We aimed to test the effectiveness of the learning activity to enhance autonomous language learning in quasi-experimental Study 1 using a pretest/...
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A Pilot Study: Facilitating Cross-Cultural Understanding with Project-Based Collaborative Learning in an Online Environment
Rustam Shadiev; Wu-Yuin Hwang; Yueh-Min Huang
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 31, No. 2 (2015) pp. 123–139
This study investigated three aspects: how project-based collaborative learning facilitates cross-cultural understanding; how students perceive project-based collaborative learning implementation in a collaborative cyber community (3C) online...
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Effects of using mobile devices on English listening diversity and speaking for EFL elementary students
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Yueh-Min Huang; Rustam Shadiev; Sheng-Yi Wu; Shu-Lin Chen
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 30, No. 5 (Nov 03, 2014)
This study designed learning activities supported by a mobile learning system for students to develop listening and speaking skills in English as a foreign language (EFL). How students perceive learning activities and a mobile learning system were...
Language: English
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A Mobile Device and Online System with Contextual Familiarity and Its Effects on English Learning on Campus
Shu-Chen Cheng; Wu-Yuin Hwang; Sheng-Yi Wu; Rustam Shadiev; Ching-Hwa Xie
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 13, No. 3 (2010) pp. 93–109
In this study, a mobile device and online system, StudentPartner, is proposed to help students learn English on campus using multimedia and GPS support. Two activities, exploring the campus in English and English presentation, were designed to...
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An Exploration of Learning Ability Transition and Material Information
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Rong-Luen Shiu; Shing-Ling Wu; Chia-Chin Li
Journal of Educational Computing Research Vol. 26, No. 3 (2002) pp. 301–24
Investigates the related characteristics of asynchronous learning material used for distance education and Web-based instruction and proposes a material characteristics model. Discusses the relationship among the degree of difficulty of the material,...
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The Influences of Social Self-Efficacy on Social Trust and Social Capital--A Case Study of Facebook
Sheng-Yi Wu; Shih-Ting Wang; Feng Liu; Da-Chain Hu; Wu-Yuin Hwang
Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET Vol. 11, No. 2 (April 2012) pp. 246–254
Facebook is currently the most popular social networking service in the world. With such tremendous influence on community networks, Facebook has been attracting considerable attention both from the media and academia. A review of the literature...
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Effects of Using Mobile Devices on English Listening Diversity and Speaking for EFL Elementary Students
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Yueh-Min Huang; Rustam Shadiev; Sheng-Yi Wu; Shu-Lin Chen
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 30, No. 5 (2014) pp. 503–516
This study designed learning activities supported by a mobile learning system for students to develop listening and speaking skills in English as a foreign language (EFL). How students perceive learning activities and a mobile learning system were...
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Multiple Representation Skills and Creativity Effects on Mathematical Problem Solving Using a Multimedia Whiteboard System
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Nian-Shing Chen; Jian-Jie Dung; Yi-Lun Yang
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 10, No. 2 (2007) pp. 191–212
The aim of this study is to explore student multiple representation skills and creativity in solving mathematical problems when supported by a multimedia whiteboard system. The subjects were 6th grade primary school students that were tested and...
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Intra-Action, Interaction and Outeraction in Blended Learning Environments
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Jung-Lung Hsu; Alexei Tretiakov; Huey-Wen Chou; Ching-Yuan Lee
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 12, No. 2 (2009) pp. 222–239
Theory of distributed cognition unveils the answer to what constitute distributed cognition. However, how the distributed cognition in web-based learning environment spreads out still remains a black box. This study sought to deepen our...
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A Study of Facilitating Cognitive Processes with Authentic Support
Rustam Shadiev; Wu-Yuin Hwang; Yueh-Min Huang; Tzu-Yu Liu
International Conferences on Education Technologies (ICEduTech) and Sustainability, Technology and Education (STE) 2014 (December 2014)
This study designed learning activity to enhance students' cognitive processes. Students could learn in class and then apply and analyze new knowledge to solve daily life problems by taking pictures of learning objects in familiar authentic context, ...
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A Web 2.0-based collaborative annotation system for enhancing knowledge sharing in collaborative learning environments
Addison Y.S. Su; Stephen J.H. Yang; Wu-Yuin Hwang; Jia Zhang
Computers & Education Vol. 55, No. 2 (September 2010) pp. 752–766
A limitation of current Web-based collaborative learning is the restricted ability of students to create and share individual annotations with annotated documents. Applying Web 2.0 collaborative annotation systems and analyzing students’ annotation...
Language: English
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User-Oriented EFL Speaking through Application and Exercise: Instant Speech Translation and Shadowing in Authentic Context
Thi-Huyen Nguyen; Wu-Yuin Hwang; Xuan-Lam Pham; Zhao-Heng Ma
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 21, No. 4 (2018) pp. 129–142
In this study, an application (app) called ezTranslate was developed to aid English as foreign language (EFL) learning by assigning lessons that adapt to students' interests, in order to motivate them to engage concurrently in physical activity in a ...
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Online Behavior in Virtual Space: An Empirical Study on Helping
Jung-Lung Hsu; Wu-Yuin Hwang; Yueh-Min Huang; Jui-Jung Liu
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 14, No. 1 (2011) pp. 146–157
Although previous studies have acknowledged that helping behavior has many potential benefits, little research has aimed at understanding which factors would possibly enhance helping behaviors among team members in CSCL environment. Accordingly,...
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A Study of Multi-Representation of Geometry Problem Solving with Virtual Manipulatives and Whiteboard System
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Jia-Han Su; Yueh-Min Huang; Jian-Jie Dong
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 12, No. 3 (2009) pp. 229–247
In this paper, the development of an innovative Virtual Manipulatives and Whiteboard (VMW) system is described. The VMW system allowed users to manipulate virtual objects in 3D space and find clues to solve geometry problems. To assist with multi...
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The Factors and Impacts of Large-Scale Digital Content Accreditations
Tony C. T. Kuo; Hong-Ren Chen; Wu-Yuin Hwang; Nian-Shing Chen
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 18, No. 3 pp. 29–48
E-learning is an important and widespread contemporary trend in education. Because its success depends on the quality of digital materials, the mechanism by which such materials are accredited has received considerable attention and has influenced...
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Card-based design combined with spaced repetition: A new interface for displaying learning elements and improving active recall
Xuan-Lam Pham; Gwo-Dong Chen; Thi-Huyen Nguyen; Wu-Yuin Hwang
Computers & Education Vol. 98, No. 1 (July 2016) pp. 142–156
This study aims to bring card-based design into education. A mobile application called “English Practice” has been developed wherein a card-based interface named PACARD (Personalize Adaptive CARD-based interface) was implemented. This interface has...
Language: English
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A pilot study of cooperative programming learning behavior and its relationship with students' learning performance
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Rustam Shadiev; Chin-Yu Wang; Zhi-Hua Huang
Computers & Education Vol. 58, No. 4 (May 2012) pp. 1267–1281
In this study we proposed a web-based programming assisted system for cooperation (WPASC) and we also designed one learning activity for facilitating students' cooperative programming learning. The aim of this study was to investigate cooperative...
Language: English
Topics: Behavior
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Employing Self-Assessment, Journaling, and Peer Sharing to Enhance Learning from an Online Course
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Jung-Lung Hsu; Rustam Shadiev; Chia-Ling Chang; Yueh-Min Huang
Journal of Computing in Higher Education Vol. 27, No. 2 (August 2015) pp. 114–133
This study explored the use of self-assessments, journaling, and peer sharing in an online computer programming course. We conducted an experiment using a pretest-intervention-posttest design in which 64 undergraduate first-year students...
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A Markov-Based Recommendation Model for Exploring the Transfer of Learning on the Web
Yueh-Min Huang; Tien-Chi Huang; Kun-Te Wang; Wu-Yuin Hwang
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 12, No. 2 (2009) pp. 144–162
The ability to apply existing knowledge in new situations and settings is clearly a vital skill that all students need to develop. Nowhere is this truer than in the rapidly developing world of Web-based learning, which is characterized by non...
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Exploring Effects of Multi-Touch Tabletop on Collaborative Fraction Learning and the Relationship of Learning Behavior and Interaction with Learning Achievement
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Rustam Shadiev; Chi-Wei Tseng; Yueh-Min Huang
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 18, No. 4 pp. 459–473
This study designed a learning system to facilitate elementary school students' fraction learning. An experiment was carried out to investigate how the system, which runs on multi-touch tabletop versus tablet PC, affects fraction learning. Two...
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Effects of Speech-to-Text Recognition Application on Learning Performance in Synchronous Cyber Classrooms
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Rustam Shadiev; Tony C. T. Kuo; Nian-Shing Chen
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 15, No. 1 (2012) pp. 367–380
The aim of this study was to apply Speech-to-Text Recognition (STR) in an effort to improve learning performance in an online synchronous cyber classroom environment. Students' perceptions and their behavioral intentions toward using STR and the...
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Review of Speech-to-Text Recognition Technology for Enhancing Learning
Rustam Shadiev; Wu-Yuin Hwang; Nian-Shing Chen; Yueh-Min Huang
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 17, No. 4 pp. 65–84
This paper reviewed literature from 1999 to 2014 inclusively on how Speech-to-Text Recognition (STR) technology has been applied to enhance learning. The first aim of this review is to understand how STR technology has been used to support learning...
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Improving English as a Foreign Language Writing in Elementary Schools Using Mobile Devices in Familiar Situational Contexts
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Holly S. L. Chen; Rustam Shadiev; Ray Yueh-Min Huang; Chia-Yu Chen
Computer Assisted Language Learning Vol. 27, No. 5 (2014) pp. 359–378
This research proposed a situational learning system to help elementary school students practice and improve their English as a foreign language (EFL) writing skills. Students carried out assigned writing tasks using the support of mobile devices in ...
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A Two-Dimension Process in Explaining Learners' Collaborative Behaviors in CSCL
Jung-Lung Hsu; Huey-Wen Chou; Wu-Yuin Hwang; Shyan-Bin Chou
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 11, No. 4 (2008) pp. 66–80
Computer supported collaborative learning (CSCL) has captured many educators and researchers to contribute their efforts on this domain. This study proposed a two-dimension concept to explain learners' collaboration behaviors in a CSCL laboratory...
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Roles of Parents and Annotation Sharing in Children's Learning Behavior and Achievement Using E-Readers
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Yi-Fan Liu; Hon-Ren Chen; Jian-Wun Huang; Jin-Yi Li
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 18, No. 1 pp. 292–307
Although previous studies have highlighted the advantages of using e-books for learning, most have compared learning achieved with traditional textbooks with that achieved with e-books in a classroom situation. These studies focused on individual...
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Study of Co-Located and Distant Collaboration with Symbolic Support via a Haptics-Enhanced Virtual Reality Task
Shih-Ching Yeh; Wu-Yuin Hwang; Jin-Liang Wang; Shi-Yi Zhan
Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 21, No. 2 (2013) pp. 184–198
This study intends to investigate how multi-symbolic representations (text, digits, and colors) could effectively enhance the completion of co-located/distant collaborative work in a virtual reality context. Participants' perceptions and...
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A study of speech to text recognition and its effect to synchronous learning
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Rustam Shadiev; Tony C. T. Kuo; Nian-Shing Chen
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2010 (Jun 29, 2010) pp. 546–555
One-way lecturing, individual learning and group discussion activities were proposed in this study. After experiment, the experimental group students perceived that the STR is easy to use and useful for one way lecturing and individual learning. The ...
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The Impact of Supported and Annotated Mobile Learning on Achievement and Cognitive Load
Rustam Shadiev; Wu-Yuin Hwang; Yueh-Min Huang; Tzu-Yu Liu
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 18, No. 4 pp. 53–69
We designed activities for learning English as a foreign language in a mobile learning environment with familiar authentic support for this study. Students learned at school and then applied their newly gained knowledge to solve daily life problems...