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Chen Yen-Ting
Department of Science, National Institute for Compilation and Translation
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Chun-Yen Chang
National Taiwan Normal University
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Yen-Shou Lai
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The Effect of Computer-Based Video Games on Young Children: A Literature Review
Tsung-Yen Chuang; Wei-Fan Chen; Pei-Hsuan Hsieh; Alice Anderson
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (2005) pp. 3954–3957
The rapid development of emerging technologies in the past few years has changed the way people learn. It is important for us to re-scrutinize the influence of computer-based video games in today's education, especially on young children. An...
Topics: Educational Technology, Games, Early Childhood Education, Video, Middle School Education
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Toward a Learner-Oriented Community College Online Course Dropout Framework
Simon Liu; Joel Gomez; Badrul Khan; Cherng-Jyh Yen
International Journal on E-Learning Vol. 6, No. 4 (October 2007) pp. 519–542
Community colleges serve diverse segments of society through a flexible and open access. By their very nature, community colleges provide a good fit with online learning. Unfortunately, online course dropout rates are high. The costs of course...
Topics: eLearning, Learning Outcomes, Post Secondary Education, Inclusive Education, Distance Education
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E-learning in ESL Classrooms: A Literature Review
Tsung-Yen Chuang; Wei-Fan Chen
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 2047–2048
English as a Second Language (ESL) educators have been constantly searching for effective teaching strategies to motivate students to learn for achieving better academic performances. This fact implies that each ESL educator has to gain a practical...
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Designing a Course Recommendation System on Web based on the Students' Course Selection Records
Ko-Kang Chu; Maiga Chang; Yen-Teh Hsia
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2003 (2003) pp. 14–21
There is a web-based course recommendation system constructed by this paper. A course recommendation system is used to provide students some suggestions when they have trouble in choosing courses. This paper designs the recommendation system based ...
Topics: Students
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E-Learning in ESL Classrooms: A Literature Review
Wei-Fan Chen; Tsung-Yen Chuang
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2003 (2003) pp. 1550–1551
It is no doubt that ESL educators pay more and more attention to using computer technologies in their classrooms. This fact implies that each ESL educator has to gain a practical knowledge of how to apply technologies to facilitate their students'...
Topics: Students
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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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WWW-EFXer: A Java-based Video Editing System
JEN-SHIN HONG; YEN-SHENG FU; JA-LING WU; Herng-yow Chen
WebNet Journal: Internet Technologies, Applications & Issues Vol. 1, No. 4 (1999) pp. 33–36
The current video editing software requires high-end platforms with immense local storage space, which are not usually accessible to most end-users. To allow sophisticated video authoring using low-end platforms, we have designed a Java/WWW-based...
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Effect of Computer Games on Young Children: A Pilot Study
Tsung-Yen Chuang; Wei-Fan Chen; Chung-Pei Chuang
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 858–862
The rapid development of emerging technologies in the past few years has changed the way people learn. It is important for us to re-scrutinize the influence of computer-based video games in today's education, especially for young children. An...
Topics: Students, Video, Games, Educational Technology, Computers
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Personal Epistemological Beliefs, Critical Thinking Abilities, and Information-Seeking Behavior of College Students
Hsiao-yu Chen; Chun-Yen Chang
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2005 (Jun 27, 2005) pp. 1836–1840
This paper proposes a methodology for the analysis of undergraduates' construction and development of personal knowledge. Based on Baxter Magolda's (1992) epistemological reflection model, Facione's (1990) critical thinking skills models, and...
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MP3 Technology for the English Language Learner
Frances Choi; Yen-Pei Chiang; Chia-Ling Chiang
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2006 (June 2006) pp. 2517–2522
This study has been proposed to establish a channel for linking the various MP3-based English listening resources on web sites such that students themselves can legally download the contents on a regular basis. Twenty-eight college students, 17...
Topics: Students
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An Investigation of the Actual Practice of Instructional Design at Elementary Schools in Taipei-- From Teachers' Perspective
Li-An Ho; Tsung-Hsien Kuo; Shu-Hui Tsai; Yen-Ku Kuo
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 1218–1224
The study aims to understand how elementary school teachers design instruction, and tries to make a comparison to the professional implementation. A survey questionnaire is used to collect data. The subject randomly selected twenty-five schools and...
Topics: Teachers, Instructional Design, Schools
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The Impacts of an Interactive Whole Class Teaching CAI on Students' Earth Science Learning Outcomes
Chun-Yen Chang
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2004 (2004) pp. 3019–3021
In this study, a new teaching method named 'Interactive Whole Class Teaching CAI' (IWCTCAI) was developed and implemented in a senior high school of Taiwan. The format of the new experimental course is a mixture of teacher's lectures, interactive...
Topics: Interaction, Science, Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Learning Outcomes
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Problem-Based e-Learning: Models and System Framework
Hui-Chuan Chu; Yuh-Min Chen; Chia-Jou Lin; Ming-Yen Chen; Chin-Bin Wang
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2006 (October 2006) pp. 2764–2771
This paper presents a Problem-Based e-Learning model and its system framework to assist the teacher in effectively developing knowledge of teaching mathematics for students with mild disabilities. This model features the contextual learning as a...
Topics: Social Studies, Professional Development, Learning Outcomes, Learning Disabilities, Middle School Education
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Evaluating students' problem solving ability on the earthquake related topics through Web-based testing
Ming-Chao Lin; Chun-Yen Chang; James P. Barufaldi; Jing-Ye Jhan; Yi-Chun Chen; Yi-Shin Chien
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2005 (Jun 27, 2005) pp. 1151–1154
Tenth-grade students' (n = 75) problem-solving ability was evaluated through a Web-based test in a secondary school of Taiwan. This research was based on a previous empirical model (Chang, 2004), which proposes to assess three essential components,...
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Problem-Based e-Learning to Support Mathematics Teaching for Students with Mild Disabilities: Model and System Framework
Hui-Chuan Chu; Hon-Yan Lu; Yuh-Min Chen; Chia-Jou Lin; Ming-Yen Chen; Chih-Ming Lin
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2006 (June 2006) pp. 759–766
This paper presents a Problem-Based e-Learning model and its system framework to assist the teacher in effectively developing knowledge of teaching mathematics for students with mild disabilities. This model features the contextual learning as a...
Topics: Learning Disabilities, Learning Objects
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Evaluating Computer Games for Children
Tsung-Yen Chuang; Wei-Fan Chen
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2007 (Jun 25, 2007) pp. 3253–3256
This study investigated whether computer games facilitate children' cognitive learning. In comparison to traditional computer-assisted instruction (CAI), this study explored the impact of the varied types of instructional delivery strategies on...
Topics: Achievement, Computers, Children, Games
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A Study for the Adult Examinees' Motivation, Barriers, Satisfaction and Post-Exam Reactions on the Computer-based Professional Examinations offered at Securities and Future Institute in Taipei
Chin-Yen Lin; Tsung-Hsien Kuo; Li-An Ho; Yen-Ku Kuo
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 83–95
The Testing Center at Securities and Future Institute (SFI) in Taipei, Taiwan proposed a study to investigate its target audiences in terms of the motivations to attend the professional examinations offered by the Testing Center, the barriers that...
Topics: Research Methods
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The LOGO Project: Designing an Effective Continuing Education Program for Teachers
Tara Stevens; Yen To; Gary Harris; Jerry Dwyer
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching Vol. 27, No. 2 (April 2008) pp. 195–219
The LOGO Project, funded by the Texas Education Agency, is designed to not only increase participants' knowledge of technology to teach mathematics but to enhance their self-efficacy and self-determination, or the beliefs that individuals have about ...
Topics: Teaching Methods, Professional Development, Teachers, Mathematics, Middle School Education
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Effects of Metacognition Evaluated Strategy on Computer-Based Test System
Li-Ju Chen; Rong-Guey Ho; Yung-Chin Yen
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2006 (October 2006) pp. 1882–1890
This paper describes implementation of metacognition evaluated (ME) strategy in Computer-Based Test (CBT) systems and evaluates the effects on students taken tests on CBT systems embedded marking and ME strategy. The study is based on a sample test...
Topics: Evaluation
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Learner-Centered Evaluation: Online Collaborative Evaluation Approach
Chih-Hsiung Tu; Cherng-Jyh Yen
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (2005) pp. 2357–2363
Online collaborative learning is an effective instructional design to enhance learning and training. The issue of how to evaluate online collaborative learning has been challenging. Traditionally, instructors apply summative evaluation methods to...
Topics: Instructional Design, Evaluation, Collaboration
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A Structured Methodology for Digital Knowledge Content Development: Knowledge of Mathematics Teaching for Students with Mild Disabilities as an Example
Hui-Chuan Chu; Yuh-Min Chen; Ming-Yen Chen; Chia-Jou Lin; Chi-Yun Cheng
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2006 (June 2006) pp. 935–940
This paper presents a systematic methodology for digital knowledge content development for a knowledge management oriented e-learning platform, including its procedure, the goal, outputs, and related methods and technology of each step, to provide...
Topics: Teaching Methods, Learning Disabilities, Research Methods
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Enhancing Reflective Thinking On IT Problem-Solving Through The Use Of Mobile Learning Devices
Jung-Chuan Yen; Ming-Puu Chen
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2006 (June 2006) pp. 2486–2492
This study explored the use of a mobile learning device as a learning tool to enhance novice learners' reflective thinking through "reflection in action" and "reflection on action" on the problem-solving of the Linux Fedora installation....
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Team-Teaching Approach for the Roles of E-learning Instructors
Chialing Hsu; Hung-yen Sung; Ya-Fung Chang; Shih-Chun Yen
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2008 (Jun 30, 2008) pp. 2931–2936
This paper investigates the efficacy of a team teaching, TT, model applied to an e-learning or online program, ‘Life in Cyber Space’ intended for in-service elementary and secondary teachers based in remote areas of Taiwan in the hope that...
Topics: Learning Outcomes, Teachers
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An Exploration on Pre-school Teachers’ Attitude and Self-efficacy of Internet in Non-Synchronic Online Learning Environment
Chen Yen-Ting; Chang Fung-Yuen; Wang Juei-Hsin
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2009 (Jun 22, 2009) pp. 721–725
This study was conducted to explore pre-school teachers’ attitudes and self-efficacy toward the Internet before and after Internet learning program. Besides, the relationships between their attitudes and self-efficacy toward the Internet were also...
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A Customer-Based Portal System for Instructions Management in e-Learning Environment
Jenq-Muh Hsu; Pao-Ta Yu; Chien-Hung Lin; Yen-Shou Lai
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2007 (Jun 25, 2007) pp. 4300–4309
Information and communication technologies (ICTs) supply the chance of getting information on the Internet at anytime and anywhere. The educational methods are not longer limited to learn in the classroom. Moreover, the importance of independent,...
Topics: Computer Sciences, Learning Management Systems, Information Communication Technologies, Information Sciences, Educational Technology
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Computer-Assisted Collaborative Learning in Taiwan: An Experimental Study
Wei-Fan Chen; Chung-Pei Chuang; Tsung-Yen Chuang
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 872–875
This study investigated the effect of prior knowledge and teamwork process (CACL with open discussion versus problem-based discussion) on individual learning achievements for middle primary students in Taiwan. 204 fourth-grade students were...
Topics: Achievement, Elementary Education, Social Studies, Students, Middle School Education
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Developing a Semantic-Awareness Architecture for Content Management in e-Learning
Hui-Chuan Chu; Ming-Yen Chen; Yuh-Min Chen; Chia-Jou Lin
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2006 (October 2006) pp. 2758–2763
e-Learning concerns how knowledge is broadcasted and distributed. The main difference between e-Learning and a traditional educational approach is that the former features an integration of information technologies and the Internet that can...
Topics: Engineering, Networking Technologies, Learning Management Systems, Educational Technology, Internet
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Effect of Varied Types of Hypermedia Display Interfaces in Facilitating Achievement of Different Learning Objectives
Wei-Fan Chen; Chung-Pei Chuang; Tsung-Yen Chuang
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 876–878
This study was designed to compare three different types of hypermedia display interfaces in hypermedia design: They are 1) browser-scroll; 2) frame-based and 3) popup-window interfaces. In addition, this study also investigated the potential...
Topics: Students, Multimedia, Interaction
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Collaborative Evaluation of Teaching for E-Learning
Chih-Hsiung Tu; Cherng-Jyh Yen; Michael Corry; Robert Ianacone
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2003 (2003) pp. 325–330
Evaluation of teaching is an effective strategy to improve teaching. Online evaluation of teachers has not received appropriate attention as a tool to improve teaching in various levels of education and for evaluation of performance in higher...
Topics: Integration, Evaluation, Students
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Using immersive 360 degree images to enhance active involvement and comprehension in the learning process
Yen-Ling Shen; Mercedes del Rosario; Peggy Benton
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2002 (2002) pp. 1508–1509
The purpose of this paper is to introduce three types of panoramic or 360º by 360º immersive images as a powerful, active learning tool to enhance understanding in a wide array of curriculum initiatives. The underlying principles of learner control ...
Topics: Social Studies, Curriculum, Integration, Social Sciences
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Constructing a Cross-platform Map System (CPMS) to Facilitate Adaptation and learning for International Students in a Chinese-speaking Environment
Yen Paniagua; Shelley S. C. Young
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2008 (Jun 30, 2008) pp. 2692–2697
This paper reports on the design of a Cross-platform map system (CPMS) which is intended to help the foreign students solve adaptation problems immediately after they arrive at and live in the Chinese-speaking environment. This proposed system,...
Topics: Languages, Students, Virtual Environments
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Exploring learners’ attitudes toward augmented reality learning system
Hsiu-Mei Huang; Yen-Hsiang Andrew Liaw; Yen-Ting Angela Liaw; Shu-Sheng Liaw
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2013 (Jun 24, 2013) pp. 1003–1011
Augmented reality (AR) appears as an attractive technology that promises to allow learners to realize the virtual and real objects coexist at the same time. Previous experiences in the application of augmented reality in educational contexts were...
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Social Computing on Online Wayfinding Training for Individuals with Cognitive Impairments
Yao-Jen Chang; Tsen-Yung Wang; Shih-Kai Tsai; Yen-Yin Chu
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2007 (Oct 15, 2007) pp. 711–718
A wayfinding training system is presented with an aim to increase workplace and life independence for cognitive-impaired patients such as people with traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's disease. ...
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Online assessing tenth-grade students' problem solving ability in the area of Earth sciences
Chun-Yen Chang; James P. Barufaldi; Ming-Chao Lin; Yi-Chun Chen; Jing-Ye Jhan
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2005 (Jun 27, 2005) pp. 3662–3665
This study examined tenth-grade students' (n = 263) problem solving ability (PSA) online by tapping students' domain-specific knowledge (DSK), reasoning skills (RS), and attitudes toward (AT) the subject with respect to debris-flow-hazard related...
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The Perceptions of Online Learners in Taiwan: A Case Study of EduCities
Wei-Fan Chen; Tsung-Yen Chuang
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2003 (2003) pp. 297–299
EduCities, a Web-based learning environment utilizing computer-mediated communication (CMC) as an instructional platform, is an innovation in Taiwan. The sample of this study included six graduate students from Taiwan enrolled in a web design course ...
Topics: Instructional Design, Students
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The Effects of Annotations of Illustrations and Simplified Text on College Students’ Reading Comprehension in the Web-based Learning Environment
Yi-Ching Yen; Shufang Ni
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2012 (Jun 26, 2012) pp. 2671–2680
The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of different annotation modes in web-based learning environment. Participants were assigned into four groups. A multiple-choice reading comprehension test, a recall protocol test, ...
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Visualizer Usage in Elementary Schools: A Case Study
Yuen-kuang Liao; Yen-cha Wang; Yun-Ju Chen; Yi-Hui Liu; Wei Ya Lung
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2010 (Mar 29, 2010) pp. 1499–1505
The purpose of this case study was to explore the influence of using visualizers in the teaching of elementary school students. Several approaches were used including tape recording teaching process, interviews of teachers and students, and...
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The development of a 3D virtual cooperative field-trip instructional system
Ming-Chao Lin; Chun-Yen Chang
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2006 (June 2006) pp. 2779–2783
The purpose of this paper is to develop a 3D virtual cooperative field trips instruction system and to realize the effects of cooperative learning in virtual instruction environment. Although a large number of studies have been made on the effects...
Topics: Virtual Environments
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Self-regulated learning as a strategy for enhancing the effectiveness of adult online learning
Cheng-Yen Wang
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2001 (2001) pp. 1996–2000
Self-based leaning is recommended as an effective style for adult distance learning. Adults also conduct online learning mainly distantly and independently. It reveals therefore that self-based learning would be significant and helpful for adult...
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Integrating Peer evaluation of teaching and student evaluation for online instruction
Cherng-Jyh Yen; Michael Corry; Robert Ianacone; Chih-Hsiung Tu
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2003 (2003) pp. 535–540
The purpose of this paper is to present a case study of integrating peer evaluation of teaching and student evaluation for an online college course teaching. A peer evaluation of teaching conjunct with students' evaluation is conducted. Lesson...
Topics: Evaluation, Students
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The Pilot Study on the Impacts of 3D Compound Virtual Reality Field Trip toward Students’ Academic Achievements
Ming-Chao Lin; Chun-Yen Chang
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2007 (Oct 15, 2007) pp. 7225–7233
In this Pilot Study, we build the 3D Compound Virtual Field Trip (3D-CVFT) system by combining the Graphic-based VR and the Image-based VR. In the group discussion by instant message, the more active discussion performance, the lower score in 3D...
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Design of the Network-Based Hypermedia Learning Environment
Yen-Jen Lee; Horng-Juing Lee; Wei-hsiu Ma; David H.C. Du
International Journal of Educational Telecommunications Vol. 4, No. 2 (1998) pp. 197–218
An effective network-based learning environment provides synchronous and asynchronous education to learners who are physically remote from or opt to telecommute to the base location of instruction. The environment provides content creation, user...
Topics: Interaction, Instructional Materials, Learning Objects
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Promotion of Student Problem-Solving Skills, Motivation, Knowledge Acquisition and English Proficiency level Using an Interactive Computer Game
Lingling Yen; Wen-chi Vivian Wu; Jie Chi Yang; Yu-Chuan Joni Chao
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2011 (Jun 27, 2011) pp. 1665–1672
Creation of an educational game involves multi-faceted activities that should balance using appropriate educational pedagogy, a well-designed system, and game authoring. Researchers have argued that play is part of the learning process so that...
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Review of trends from mobile learning studies: A meta-analysis
Wen-Hsiung Wu; Yen-Chun Jim Wu; Chun-Yu Chen; Hao-Yun Kao; Che-Hung Lin; Sih-Han Huang
Computers & Education Vol. 59, No. 2 (September 2012) pp. 817–827
Two previous literature review-based studies have provided important insights into mobile learning, but the issue still needs to be examined from other directions such as the distribution of research purposes. This study takes a meta-analysis...
Language: English
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A Case Study of the Online Peer Assessment System in Computer Graphics
Yu-Chin Hsiao; Jen Yen
Global Learn 2011 (Mar 28, 2011) pp. 1037–1046
In this study, the peer assessment theory has been applied in computer graphics instruction. An online peer assessment system was developed to explore the designers’ work amendment behaviors among peers. Four students who have achieved academic...
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The Research of Moodle Platform for University Students Web-Leaning Effectiveness
Juei-Hsin Wang; Yen-Ting Chen
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2009 (Jun 22, 2009) pp. 1548–1551
This paper is a report on the findings of a study conducted on web-leaning Effectiveness. This study discusses 5 courses’ web-learning by Moodle platform. It is based on the spirits of action research to understanding the university students how to...
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Investigation of learner attitudes, intention and effectiveness toward e-books as learning tools
Shu-Sheng Liaw; Hsiu-Mei Huang; Yen-Hsiang Andrew Liaw; Yen-Ting Angela Liaw
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2013 (Jun 24, 2013) pp. 1058–1063
This paper investigates the use of e-books as learning tools in terms of learner satisfaction, usefulness, behavioral intention, and learning effectiveness. Results suggest that interactive learning environments, acceptable screen size, perceived...
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The Influence of Integrating Pre-Online Lecture Videos in Classrooms: a Case Study
Jeungah Kim; Chia-Yen Chen
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2011 (Oct 18, 2011) pp. 244–249
Online videos are widely used in classrooms and have changed how teachers and students interact with each other in the teaching and learning processes (U.S. Department Education, 2006). By recording and posting lecture videos on YouTube or on course ...
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Measuring self-regulation in online and blended learning environments
Lucy Barnard; William Y. Lan; Yen M. To; Valerie Osland Paton; Shu-Ling Lai
Internet and Higher Education Vol. 12, No. 1 (January 2009) pp. 1–6
In developing the Online Self-regulated Learning Questionnaire (OSLQ) to address the need for an instrument measuring self-regulation in the online learning environment, this study provides evidence toward the reliability and validity of the...
Language: English
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Integrating CSCL and CPS into One Teaching Strategy
Yu-fen Chen; Huai-en Mo; Chan-yen Chang
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2009 (Jun 22, 2009) pp. 2380–2386
The study aims to explore the effect of applying an innovative teaching strategy to promote students’ learning achievement. To achieve the objective, students in three classes of the 4-year hotel management program were selected as research subjects....