INNOVATOR: A cognitive tool for external representation of knowledge to support problem solving performance

Youngmin Lee

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2003 (2003) pp. 2257–2264

The purpose of the study was to propose a new cognitive tool named INNOVATOR to support problem solving performance effectively. This tool consists of four main parts: The tool's Interface, Templates, Knowledge database, and User driven database....

Topics: Databases

Student perceptions of problems' structuredness, complexity, situatedness, and information richness and their effects on problem-solving performance

Youngmin Lee

Student perceptions of problems' structuredness, complexity, situatedness, and information richness and their effects on problem@-solving performance (2004) pp. 1–131

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of problem characteristics in terms of perceived structuredness, complexity, situatedness, and information richness on mathematical problem-solving performance. Structural Equation...

Implementing a Web-based Visualization Tool for Collaborative Problem Representation

Miyoung Lee; Youngmin Lee

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2004 (2004) pp. 2763–2764

Abstract: The Web-based collaborative PBL (Problem-based learning) environments have high potentialities to improve learners' capabilities for solving ill-structured problems. This paper suggests the use of Collaborative Representation Supporting...

The Effects of Simulation Delivery Instruction on Students’ Problem Solving Performance and Motivation

JeongMin Lee; Youngmin Lee

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2005 (October 2005) pp. 1384–1386

The purpose of the study was to compare the effects of two instructional methods, which were instructor-led instruction and the simulation delivery instruction on learners' well-structured and ill-structured problem solving performance and...

How to Measure Team Communication in Web-based Collaborative Learning: The Application of SNA (Social Network Analysis)

Miyoung Lee; Youngmin Lee

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2004 (2004) pp. 361–366

Abstract: From recent research, it is evident that team coordination is one of least studied areas in this field, despite the increased need for supporting team coordination of joint tasks. The present paper highlights the importance of team...

Promoting Learners’ Problem Solving Performance through a Cognitive Tool for Mapping Knowledge

Youngmin Lee; Miyoung Lee

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2004 (2004) pp. 2771–2772

The purpose of this paper was to suggest a prototype of cognitive tool for external representation of knowledge to promote problem solving performance. Several limitations of conventional knowledge maps were addressed to propose new cognitive tool....

Topics: Cognition

Personality Types and Learners' Interaction in Web-Based Threaded Discussion

JeongMin Lee; Youngmin Lee

Quarterly Review of Distance Education Vol. 7, No. 1 (2006) pp. 83–94

This study examined the effects of group composition based on the learners' personality types as measured by the Myers-Briggs type indicator as they interacted in threaded discussions. Three groups comprised introverts, extroverts, and mixed...

Subject Integrated Robot Programming Instruction Model to Enhance the Learning Motivation of the Gifted Elementary School Students in Informatics

YoungMin Seo; YoungJun Lee

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2010 (Oct 18, 2010) pp. 1206–1211

The purpose of this study is to develop subject integrated robot programming instruction model to enhance the learning motivation of the gifted children in informatics. For this goal, we have developed subject integrated robot programming...

Design of a Cognitive Tool to Enhance Problemsolving Performance

Youngmin Lee; David Nelson

Educational Media International Vol. 42, No. 1 (March 2005) pp. 3–18

The design of a cognitive tool to support problem-solving performance for external representation of knowledge is described. The limitations of conventional knowledge maps are analyzed in proposing the tool. The design principles and specifications...

Professional Organizations and Publications in ISD&T Recommended to New Professionals by Faculty Members

Minjeong Kim; Youngmin Lee

TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning Vol. 50, No. 4 (August 2006) pp. 11–15

New members in the field of instructional systems design and technology (ISD&T), including new students in this field, can find lists of publications and organizations available for them to read and to join. However, they may also wish to know which ...

Instructional Use of Visual Representations of Knowledge

Youngmin Lee; David Nelson

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 2371–2378

The purpose of this paper is to suggest a conceptual framework for categorizing visual representations in terms of definition, instructional use, previous research, and examples. This analysis describes forms of visual representations that can be...

Development of a Blended Learning System for Robot Programming Education Based on Schoolwide Enrichment Model(SEM)

YoungJun Lee; YoungMin Seo

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2012 (Jun 26, 2012) pp. 1688–1693

Informatics education for gifted and talented students is carried out with a structural problem of not offering an opportunity to find one’s talents. Elementary school leaners are in the stage of finding their ability and talent through broad...

Multimedia-Based Generative Concept Mapping and Problem Solving Performance

Youngmin Lee; Soyoung Kim

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2003 (2003) pp. 1679–1685

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of generative concept map on problem solving performance. 44 undergraduates who were registered introductory course for instructional technology participated in the study. They were randomly...

Mapping the Metacognition in Web Based Learning Environment

Miyoung Lee; Youngmin Lee; Richard D. Warren

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 540–544

The focus of this paper is on designing metacognitive maps in web-based learning environments. A metacognitive map is designed to enhance metacognition skills and navigation, and is a combination of two maps: 1) a global map, which can outline the...

A Survey on the Current Status of IT education at the elementary schools in Korea

YoungMin Seo; EunKyoung Lee; YoungJun Lee

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2009 (Jun 22, 2009) pp. 108–112

A nation’s competitiveness in the modern era depends on securing outstanding IT personnel with creative problem-solving ability. Towards this end, structured IT education should take place even from the elementary school stage. However, IT education ...

IT (Information Technology) Competency Based Curriculum for Pre-service Teachers

Kyujung Han; JeongMin Lee; Youngmin Lee

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 3427–3434

The purpose of the study was to examine what courses for information technology pre-service teachers should be taught. In other words, what knowledge they have to possess to implement innovative technology in classroom. To increase the applicability ...

Topics: Teachers, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Multimedia

Preliminary Analysis of Evaluation Criteria in E-Learning Return On Investment (ROI)

Youngmin Lee; Chanhee Son; Minjeong Kim

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2004 (2004) pp. 367–369

The purpose of this paper was to investigate the evaluation criteria with regard to e-learning programs. This paper explored the various evaluation criteria based on the review of literature and suggested conceptual framework for measuring ROI in e...

Topics: Evaluation

Designing a Web-based NHRD (National Human Resource Development) System to Support Lifelong Learning

TaeJun Kim; Youngmin Lee; Jiyoung Hong

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2005 (October 2005) pp. 2972–2975

The purpose of the article is to suggest a new web-based national human resource development (NHRD) system to promote lifelong learning of adults. We analyzed the problems and opportunities of current existing NHRD and construct a design framework...

The Effect of Information Searching Strategy on Information Seeking Time in Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)

Jeeheon Ryu; Youngmin Lee; Chanhee Son

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2003 (2003) pp. 1756–1759

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine how fast students search and find information of text displayed on Personal Digital Assistants (PDA). Three different types of information search methods were used: 1) Direct search with a finding...

Toward New Definition of M-Learning

Chanhee Son; Youngmin Lee; Sanghoon Park

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2004 (2004) pp. 2137–2140

M-Learning (Mobile Learning) is a band new and learner-centered computing paradigm, which is believed to really enable Anytime and Anywhere Learning, with its distinguishing features from other previous concepts of learning such as computer-based...

A Survey on the Current Status and Requirements of Portable Learning Devices at Schools in Korea

Jeongwon Choi; YoungMin Seo; YoungJun Lee

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2010 (Oct 18, 2010) pp. 1322–1326

The goal of U-learning is that students can learn whenever and wherever they want. However, existing portable learning devices have met with the dissatisfaction of learners according to the results of u-learning-specialized schools, particularly in...

A Case Study of Team Teaching for the Improvement of Algorithm Teaching Ability among Pre-service Computer Science Teachers

JeongWon Choi; YoungMin Seo; YoungJun Lee

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2011 (Jun 27, 2011) pp. 28–32

In this study, team teaching was conducted with a teacher to improve the algorithm-teaching performance of 18 pre-service computer science teachers in teacher training. The teacher videotaped the pre-service teachers’ lesson trial performances, and...

Prepare Smart Education: Furnishing Educational Materials

SangJin An; YoungMin Seo; YoungJun Lee

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2012 (Jun 26, 2012) pp. 1649–1654

This paper is a short report of ways of providing digital materials for education in Korea. Digital contents are distributed a variety of ways in Korea. Through broadcasting system, e-leaning system, distance learning and digital textbook, learners...

Practice and Implications of Digital Textbook Project

YoungSun Park; YoungMin Seo; YoungJun Lee

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2012 (Jun 26, 2012) pp. 237–242

This study analyzes the Digital Textbook project for the last 5 years and provides guidelines on the plan for nationwide Digital Textbook deployment in Korea. Digital Textbook provides various interaction functions with students to study anytime,...

Effects of Using Digital Textbooks in the Elementary Schools

Seongkyun Jeon; Youngmin Seo; EunKyoung Lee; JiHyun Park; YoungJun Lee

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2010 (Oct 18, 2010) pp. 1850–1853

In the current knowledge and information society, revolutionary change is happening in education. A traditional textbook has many limitations and does not satisfy the requirements of the changes in learning and education. Therefore, demand for the...

The Past, Present, and Future of Research in Distance Education: Results of a Content Analysis

Youngmin Lee; Marcy P. Driscoll; David W. Nelson

American Journal of Distance Education Vol. 18, No. 4 (Dec 01, 2004) pp. 225–241

The articles published in four prominent distance education journals between 1997 and 2002 were categorized and the references cited were tallied. The study provides an opportunity to examine research topics, methods, and citation trends. The...

The Past, Present, and Future of Research in Distance Education: Results of a Content Analysis

Youngmin Lee; Marcy P. Driscoll; David W. Nelson

Journal of Library & Information Services In Distance Learning Vol. 2, No. 3 (2005) pp. 45–61

The articles published in four prominent distance education journals between 1997 and 2002 were categorized and the references cited were tallied. The study provides an opportunity to examine research topics, methods, and citation trends. The...

Supporting Problem-solving Performance Through the Construction of Knowledge Maps

Amy L. Baylor; Youngmin Lee; David W. Nelson

Journal of Interactive Learning Research Vol. 16, No. 2 (April 2005) pp. 117–131

** Invited as a paper from E-Learn 2003 ** The purpose of this article is to provide five empirically-derived guidelines for knowledge map construction tools that facilitate problem solving. First, the combinational representation principle...