An Optimization Model for the Vehicle Routing Problem in Multi-product Frozen Food Delivery

Y. Zhang; X.D. Chen

Journal of Applied Research and Technology Vol. 12, No. 2 (April 2014) pp. 239–250

This paper addresses a vehicle scheduling problem encountered in the cold chain logistics of the frozen food delivery industry. Unlike the single product delivery scenario, we propose an optimization model that manages the delivery of a variety of...

Language: English

A study to explore the effects of self-regulated learning environment for hearing-impaired students

Y‐T. Chen

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 30, No. 2 (Apr 23, 2014) pp. 97–109

Although computer- and Internet-aided learning for hearing-impaired students has been a trend in the modern days, a few studies were done to examine their effectiveness in strengthening learning motivation and, in turn, enhancing learning efficiency....

When educational agents meet surrogate competition: Impacts of competitive educational agents on students' motivation and performance

Zhi-Hong Chen; Sherry Y. Chen

Computers & Education Vol. 75, No. 1 (June 2014) pp. 274–281

The design of educational agents increasingly attracts researchers' attention recently. One of major reasons is that educational agents could enhance student learning in various aspects. Although research in this area has mushroomed, such research...

Language: English

Mining Students' Learning Patterns and Performance in Web-Based Instruction: A Cognitive Style Approach

Sherry Y. Chen; Xiaohui Liu

Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 19, No. 2 (March 2011) pp. 179–192

Personalization has been widely used in Web-based instruction (WBI). To deliver effective personalization, there is a need to understand different preferences of each student. Cognitive style has been identified as one of the most pertinent factors...

Individual Differences, Hypermedia Navigation,and Learning: An Empirical Study

Nigel Ford; Sherry Y. Chen

Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia Vol. 9, No. 4 (2000) pp. 281–311

The learning behaviour and performance of 65 postgraduate students using a hypermedia-based tutorial were measured. Data were also obtained on cognitive style, levels of prior experience, motivation, age, and gender. A number of statistically...

Topics: Cognition, Navigation

Criteria for Evaluating Synchronous Learning Management Systems: Arguments from the Distance Language Classroom

Y Wang; N-S Chen

Computer Assisted Language Learning Vol. 22, No. 1 (February 2009) pp. 1–18

As Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) supported by synchronous technologies such as Synchronous Learning Management Systems (SLMSs) are still new to distance language professionals, criteria guiding the evaluation of the appropriate SLMSs for...

Methods for Creating and Animating a Computer Model Depicting the Structure and Function of the Sarcoplasmic Reticulum Calcium ATPase Enzyme

Alice Y. Chen; Nancy McKee

Journal of Biocommunication (JBC) Vol. 26, No. 1 (1999) pp. 16–22

Describes the developmental process used to visualize the calcium ATPase enzyme of the sarcoplasmic reticulum which involves evaluating scientific information, consulting scientists, model making, storyboarding, and creating and editing in a...

Learners' Internal Management of Cognitive Processing in Online Learning

C-Y Chen; S Pedersen

Innovations in Education and Teaching International Vol. 49, No. 4 (2012) pp. 363–373

This study examined students' internal management of their cognitive processing in an interactive online class. A mixed methods approach was used to explore students' strategy use in online discussions. The focus is on examining individual knowledge ...

Effects of anxiety levels on learning performance and gaming performance in digital game-based learning

J. C. Yang; M. Y. D. Lin; S. Y. Chen

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 34, No. 3 (June 2018) pp. 324–334

Anxiety plays an influential role in foreign language learning. However, a lack of attention was paid to examining the effects of anxiety levels on learning performance and gaming performance in digital game-based learning. To this end, this study...

Design of a Delegable SCORM Conformant Learning Management System

E J. -L. Lu; Y -H. Chen

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 22, No. 6 (December 2006) pp. 423–436

Owing to the emergence and flourishing of the Internet, traditional teaching and educational activities are increasingly relying on the convenient and global-reaching networking technology. To boost up the development of e-learning technology and...

Investigation of Users' Preferences in Interactive Multimedia Learning Systems: A Data Mining Approach

Kyriacos Chrysostomou; Sherry Y. Chen; Xiaohui Liu

Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 17, No. 2 (June 2009) pp. 151–163

With advances in information and communication technology, interactive multimedia learning systems are widely used to support teaching and learning. However, as human factors vary across users, they may prefer the design of interactive multimedia...

Cognitive Styles and Hypermedia Navigation: Development of a Learning Model

Sherry Y. Chen; Robert D. Macredie

Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology Vol. 53, No. 1 (2002) pp. 3–15

Reviews published findings from empirical studies of hypermedia learning and cognitive styles and classifies them into five themes: nonlinear learning, learner control, navigation in hyperspace, matching and mismatching, and learning effectiveness....

The comparisons of the influences of prior knowledge on two game-based learning systems

Sherry Y. Chen; Pei-Ren Huang

Computers & Education Vol. 68, No. 1 (October 2013) pp. 177–186

Game-based learning provides many benefits, such as enhancing the interaction with students and stimulating their learning motivation. Thus, it is popular to learners who have diverse characteristics. To this end, individual differences play an...

Language: English

Mining Learning Preferences in Web-Based Instruction: Holists vs. Serialists

Natalie Clewley; Sherry Y. Chen; Xiaohui Liu

Educational Technology & Society Vol. 14, No. 4 (2011) pp. 266–277

Web-based instruction programs are used by learners with diverse knowledge, skills and needs. These differences determine their preferences for the design of Web-based instruction programs and ultimately influence learners' success in using them....

Teaching, Learning and Inquiry Strategies Using Computer Technology

A-Y Chen; Chee-K Looi

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 15, No. 2 (1999) pp. 162–72

Reports a case study in a Singapore school where a group of at-risk secondary students were given a series of linked computer-based projects. Describes the conceptual framework based on constructivism and situated learning and discusses benefits in...

Effects of gender differences and spatial abilities within a digital pentominoes game

Jie Chi Yang; Sherry Y. Chen

Computers & Education Vol. 55, No. 3 (November 2010) pp. 1220–1233

Spatial ability is a critical skill in geometric learning. Several studies investigate how to use digital games to improve spatial abilities. However, not every learner favors this kind of support. To this end, there is a need to examine how human...

Language: English

Investigation of Learners' Perceptions for Video Summarization and Recommendation

Jie Chi Yang; Sherry Y. Chen

Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 20, No. 4 (2012) pp. 369–385

Recently, multimedia-based learning is widespread in educational settings. A number of studies investigate how to develop effective techniques to manage a huge volume of video sources, such as summarization and recommendation. However, few studies...

Design of adaptive hypermedia learning systems: A cognitive style approach

Freddy Mampadi; Sherry Y. Chen; Gheorghita Ghinea; Ming-Puu Chen

Computers & Education Vol. 56, No. 4 (May 2011) pp. 1003–1011

In the past decade, a number of adaptive hypermedia learning systems have been developed. However, most of these systems tailor presentation content and navigational support solely according to students’ prior knowledge. On the other hand, previous...

Language: English

Topics: Multimedia

Students' Reactions to Different Levels of Game Scenarios: A Cognitive Style Approach

Zhi-Hong Chen; Sherry Y. Chen; Chih-Hao Chien

Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 20, No. 4 (2017) pp. 69–77

Game-based learning comprises of a set of concrete scenarios, which can be presented with various presentation modalities (e.g., text, text with graphic, and context). Such presentation modalities disseminate information in different ways. On the...

Examining the Factors Influencing Participants' Knowledge Sharing Behavior in Virtual Learning Communities

Irene Y. L. Chen; Nian-Shing Chen; Kinshuk

Educational Technology & Society Vol. 12, No. 1 (2009) pp. 134–148

Increasing organizations and educational institutions have implemented virtual learning communities to encourage knowledge sharing. However, this task can not be accomplished simply by grouping people together and telling them "sharing your...

Using Wikis and Collaborative Learning for Science Teachers' Professional Development

Y-H Chen; S-J Jang; P-J Chen

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 31, No. 4 (August 2015) pp. 330–344

Wiki bears great potential to transform learning and instruction by scaffolding personal and social constructivism. Past studies have shown that proper application of wiki benefits both students and teachers; however, few studies have integrated...

Using wikis and collaborative learning for science teachers' professional development

Y‐H. Chen; S‐J. Jang; P‐J. Chen

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 31, No. 4 (Aug 01, 2015) pp. 330–344

Wiki bears great potential to transform learning and instruction by scaffolding personal and social constructivism. Past studies have shown that proper application of wiki benefits both students and teachers; however, few studies have integrated...

The influences of self-regulated learning support and prior knowledge on improving learning performance

Tzu-Chi Yang; Meng Chang Chen; Sherry Y. Chen

Computers & Education Vol. 126, No. 1 (November 2018) pp. 37–52

Self-regulated learning (SRL) is helpful to students. On the other hand, prior knowledge has great effects on students' self-regulation and learning performance. To this end, this study aimed to examine how high prior knowledge students (HPKs) and...

Language: English

The Effects of a Creative Commons Approach on Collaborative Learning

Chen-Chung Liu; Shu-Yuan Tao; Wei-Hung Chen; Sherry Y. Chen; Baw-Jhiune Liu

Behaviour & Information Technology Vol. 32, No. 1 (2013) pp. 37–51

Social media on the World Wide Web, such as Wiki, are increasingly applied to support collaborative learning for students to conduct a project together. However, recent studies indicated that students, learning in the collaborative project, may not...

The effects of participation, performance, and interest in a game-based writing environment

Calvin C. Y. Liao; Wan‐Chen Chang; Tak‐Wai Chan

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 34, No. 3 (June 2018) pp. 211–222

We have observed that many computer-supported writing environments based on pedagogical strategies have only been designed to incorporate the cognitive aspects, but motivational aspects should also be included. Hence, we theorize that integrating...

Exploring the Interactive Patterns of Concept Map-Based Online Discussion: A Sequential Analysis of Users' Operations, Cognitive Processing, and Knowledge Construction

Sheng-Yi Wu; Sherry Y. Chen; Huei-Tse Hou

Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 24, No. 8 (2016) pp. 1778–1794

Concept maps can be used as a cognitive tool to assist learners' knowledge construction. However, in a concept map-based online discussion environment, studies that take into consideration learners' manipulative actions of composing concept maps,...

Matching/Mismatching in Web-Based Learning: A Perspective Based on Cognitive Styles and Physiological Factors

Yueh-Min Huang; Jan-Pan Hwang; Sherry Y. Chen

Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 24, No. 6 (2016) pp. 1198–1214

Cognitive styles have been regarded as a crucial factor that affects the effectiveness of web-based learning (WBL). Previous research indicated that educational settings that match with students' cognitive styles can enhance students' learning...

Collaborative Learning Using Wiki Web Sites for Computer Science Undergraduate Education: A Case Study

W-T Tsai; W Li; J Elston; Y Chen

IEEE Transactions on Education Vol. 54, No. 1 (February 2011) pp. 114–124

This paper proposes a collaborative approach to enhancing the student learning experience based on Web 2.0 principles. Specifically, wiki Web sites are used by students for collaboration and for publication of course assignments, which are then...

Intercultural Interactions outside the Classroom: Narratives on a US Campus

Xinran Y. Lehto; Liping A. Cai; Xiaoxiao Fu; Yi Chen

Journal of College Student Development Vol. 55, No. 8 (November 2014) pp. 837–853

This study provides a picture of the interactional experiences between domestic and international undergraduate students outside the classroom on a US campus. Based on 9 focus group sessions, 8 distinctive themes emerged as a result. The study...

The Convergence Scheme on Network Utility Maximization in Wireless Multicast Networks

Y. Chen; G. Gao; S.B. Liao; H.Y. Yang; S. Wang

Journal of Applied Research and Technology Vol. 11, No. 4 (August 2013) pp. 533–539

With the ever-increasing wireless data application recently, considerable efforts have been focused on the design of distributed explicit rate scheme based on Network Utility Maximization (NUM) or wireless multi-hop mesh networks. This paper...

Language: English

Learning through Computer-based Concept Mapping with Scaffolding Aid

K E. Chang; Y T. Sung; S F. Chen

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 17, No. 1 (2001) pp. 21–33

A computer-based concept mapping system was developed that provides two learning environments: "construct-by-self," where the system provides students with evaluation results and hints for feedback, and "construct-on-scaffold," where students also...

The Relationship Between Web Enjoyment and Student Perceptions and Learning Using a Web-Based Tutorial

Timothy J. F. Mitchell; Sherry Y. Chen; Robert D. Macredie

Learning, Media and Technology Vol. 30, No. 1 (March 2005) pp. 27–40

Web enjoyment has been regarded as a component of system experience. However, there has been little targeted research considering the role of web enjoyment alone in student learning using web-based systems. To address this gap, this study aims to...

Hypermedia Learning and Prior Knowledge: Domain Expertise vs. System Expertise

Timothy J. F. Mitchell; Sherry Y. Chen; Robert D. Macredie

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 21, No. 1 (February 2005) pp. 53–64

Prior knowledge is often argued to be an important determinant in hypermedia learning, and may be thought of as including two important elements: domain expertise and system expertise. However, there has been a lack of research considering these...

A cross-cultural study of the effect of a graph-oriented computer-assisted project-based learning environment on middle school students' science knowledge and argumentation skills

P.‐S. Hsu; M. Van Dyke; Y. Chen; T.J. Smith

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 32, No. 1 (February 2016) pp. 51–76

The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to explore how seventh graders in a suburban school in the United States and sixth graders in an urban school in Taiwan developed argumentation skills and science knowledge in a project-based learning...

The effect of a graph-oriented computer-assisted project-based learning environment on argumentation skills

P.‐S. Hsu; M. Van Dyke; Y. Chen; T.J. Smith

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 31, No. 1 (February 2015) pp. 32–58

The purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to explore how seventh graders in a suburban school in the United States developed argumentation skills and science knowledge in a project-based learning environment that incorporated a graph-oriented,...

Effects of Cognitive Styles on Web-Based Learning: Desktop Computers versus Mobile Devices

Jen-Hang Wang; Li-Ping Chang; Sherry Y. Chen

Journal of Educational Computing Research Vol. 56, No. 5 (2018) pp. 750–769

Mobile devices (MDs) change the way of teaching and learning. However, not every student can appreciate the value of MDs. Thus, it is necessary to consider individual differences. Among various individual differences, cognitive styles particularly...

The influences of an interactive group-based videogame: Cognitive styles vs. prior ability

Ben Chang; Sherry Y. Chen; Sin-Ni Jhan

Computers & Education Vol. 88, No. 1 (October 2015) pp. 399–407

This study aims to investigate how cognitive styles and the levels of prior abilities influence frustration tolerance and learning achievement in an interactive group-based videogame named “Multiple-Choice Practice Island.” In the aspect of...

Language: English

A Simulation-Based LED Design Project in Photonics Instruction Based on Industry-University Collaboration

S -H. Chang; M -L. Chen; Y -K. Kuo; Y -C. Shen

IEEE Transactions on Education Vol. 54, No. 4 (November 2011) pp. 582–589

In response to the growing industrial demand for light-emitting diode (LED) design professionals, based on industry-university collaboration in Taiwan, this paper develops a novel instructional approach: a simulation-based learning course with peer...

Effects of an Intelligent Web-Based English Instruction System on Students' Academic Performance

J Jia; Y Chen; Z Ding; Y Bai; B Yang; M Li; J Qi

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 29, No. 6 (December 2013) pp. 556–568

This research conducted quasi-experiments in four middle schools to evaluate the long-term effects of an intelligent web-based English instruction system, Computer Simulation in Educational Communication (CSIEC), on students' academic...

Applying augmented reality to enhance learning: a study of different teaching materials

Y.‐H. Hung; C.‐H. Chen; S.‐W. Huang

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 33, No. 3 (June 2017) pp. 252–266

The objective of this study was to determine the usefulness of augmented reality (AR) in teaching. An experiment was conducted to examine children's learning performances, which included the number of errors they made, their ability to remember the...

The influences of a two-tier test strategy on student learning: A lag sequential analysis approach

Tzu-Chi Yang; Sherry Y. Chen; Gwo-Jen Hwang

Computers & Education Vol. 82, No. 1 (2015) pp. 366–377

Recently, programming skills have become a core competence. Many teaching strategies were developed to improve programming skills. Among them, online tests were widely applied to enhance students learning. Nonetheless, they may not be able to engage ...

Language: English

Effects of an intelligent web-based English instruction system on students' academic performance

J. Jia; Y. Chen; Z. Ding; Y. Bai; B. Yang; M. Li; J. Qi

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 29, No. 6 (Dec 05, 2013) pp. 556–568

This research conducted quasi-experiments in four middle schools to evaluate the long-term effects of an intelligent web-based English instruction system, Computer Simulation in Educational Communication (CSIEC), on students' academic attainment....

A Framework for Self-Regulated Digital Learning (SRDL)

M.-H. Yen; S. Chen; C.-Y. Wang; H.-L. Chen; Y.-S. Hsu; T.-C. Liu

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 34, No. 5 (2018) pp. 580–589

This article develops a framework for self-regulated digital learning, which supports for self-regulated learning (SRL) in e-learning systems. The framework emphasizes 8 features: learning plan, records/e-portfolio and sharing, evaluation, human...

A framework for self-regulated digital learning (SRDL)

M.‐H. Yen; S. Chen; C.‐Y. Wang; H.‐L. Chen; Y.‐S. Hsu; T.‐C. Liu

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 34, No. 5 (October 2018) pp. 580–589

This article develops a framework for self-regulated digital learning, which supports for self-regulated learning (SRL) in e-learning systems. The framework emphasizes 8 features: learning plan, records/e-portfolio and sharing, evaluation, human...

The Development of a Robot-Based Learning Companion: A User-Centered Design Approach

Yi-Zeng Hsieh; Mu-Chun Su; Sherry Y. Chen; Gow-Dong Chen

Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 23, No. 3 (2015) pp. 356–372

A computer-vision-based method is widely employed to support the development of a variety of applications. In this vein, this study uses a computer-vision-based method to develop a playful learning system, which is a robot-based learning companion...

High-Frequency Wireless Communications System: 2.45-GHz Front-End Circuit and System Integration

M-H Chen; M-C Huang; Y-C Ting; H-H Chen; T-L Li

IEEE Transactions on Education Vol. 53, No. 4 (November 2010) pp. 631–637

In this article, a course on high-frequency wireless communications systems is presented. With the 145-MHz baseband subsystem available from a prerequisite course, the present course emphasizes the design and implementation of the 2.45-GHz front-end ...

A Cognitive Apprenticeship Approach to Facilitating Web-Based Collaborative Problem Solving

Fan-Ray Kuo; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Szu-Chuang Chen; Sherry Y. Chen

Educational Technology & Society Vol. 15, No. 4 (2012) pp. 319–331

Enhancing students' problem-solving abilities has been recognized as an important and challenging issue for technology-enhanced learning. Thus, previous research has attempted to address this issue by developing various mechanisms, among which a...

Enhancing the Quality of E-Learning in Virtual Learning Communities by Finding Quality Learning Content and Trustworthy Collaborators

Stephen J. H. Yang; Irene Y. L. Chen; Kinshuk ; Nian-Shing Chen

Educational Technology & Society Vol. 10, No. 2 (2007) pp. 84–95

Virtual learning communities encourage members to learn and contribute knowledge. However, knowledge sharing requires mutual-trust collaboration between learners and the contribution of quality knowledge. This task cannot be accomplished by simply...

Enhanced Mechanisms for Navigation and Tracking Services in Smart Phones

L.-C. Chen; Y.-C. Lai; Y.-H. Yeh; J.-W. Lin; C.-N. Lai; H.-C. Weng

Journal of Applied Research and Technology Vol. 11, No. 2 (April 2013) pp. 272–282

Combining Global Positioning System (GPS) and Short Message Service (SMS), this paper develops a realistic system, called Mobile Navigation and Tracking System (MNTS), to provide navigation and target tracking services. MNTS is an Android based...

Language: English

My-Mini-Pet: A Handheld Pet-Nurturing Game to Engage Students in Arithmetic Practices

C C. Y. Liao; Z-H Chen; H N. H. Cheng; F-C Chen; T-W Chan

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 27, No. 1 (February 2011) pp. 76–89

In the last decade, more and more games have been developed for handheld devices. Furthermore, the popularity of handheld devices and increase of wireless computing can be taken advantage of to provide students with more learning opportunities....