Intelligent Knowledge Service System Based on Depression Monitoring of College Students

Huina Yu; Guihong Zhang; Jiali Liu; Kai Li

International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET) Vol. 14, No. 12 (Jun 27, 2019) pp. 71–84

The number of college students suffering from depression has increased in recent years. In order to help the college student administration departments understand students' psychological state of depression better and keep college students mentally...

Language: English

An Audience Involved Digital Learning Theater in The Classroom to Improve Learning Achievement

Chia-Ying Lee; Su-Hang Yang; Yu-Tzu Liu; Sung-En Chen; Gwo-Dong Chen

EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2019 (Jun 24, 2019) pp. 1461–1470

The drama based learning in the classroom is that the teacher or students perform knowledge-related events in which actors live and perform in the scenario to the audience who are their classmates. They may perform in groups with different scripts....

Topics: Virtual reality learning environments, Participatory learning and media

Design of Programming Experiment Course Platform Based on MOOCs

Yu Zhao; Lifeng Guo; Hongxin Liu; Wenbin Zheng

International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET) Vol. 14, No. 10 (May 30, 2019) pp. 208–216

It is the flourishing development of MOOCs that brings new mode of educa-tion. The paper focuses on the improvement of the teaching methods of pro-gramming experiment course in the environment of MOOCs, the develop-ment of experimental platform for...

Language: English

Data Mining-based Design and Implementation of College Physical Education Performance Management and Analysis System

Yimeng Fan; Yu Liu; Haosong Chen; Jianlong Ma

International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET) Vol. 14, No. 6 (Mar 29, 2019) pp. 87–97

The purpose of this paper was to effectively apply data mining technology to sci-entifically analyze the students' physical education (PE) performance so as to serve the physical teaching. The methodology adopted in this paper was to apply ASP.NET 3-...

Language: English

The preferred situational context scenario type for drama based learning experience in digital theater.

Mahesh Udayanga Liyanawatta; Yu-fang Liu; Yu-Tzu Liu; Yen-Hua Chen; Gwo-dong Chen

EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2018 (Jun 25, 2018) pp. 875–885

This research proposed a drama-based learning approach called Mini-Play which is based on Digital Interactive Learning Theater (DILT) system to help elementary school students to perform dramatically and improve their English as a foreign language ...

Topics: Augmented Reality

A digital theater for drama based learning in the classroom

Sung-en Chen; Yuan-Fu Lou; Wei-Yi Wu; Yu-Fang Liu; Gwo-dong Chen

EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2018 (Jun 25, 2018) pp. 869–874

We introduce a new style of learning environment Digital Theater by using simple AR, VR and body motion capturing technologies. The Digital Theater enable teachers apply drama based learning in a conventional classroom. The students learn by...

Topics: Authentic, contextualized, and real-world learning, Virtual reality learning environments, Augmented Reality

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...

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/...

A Votable Concept Mapping Approach to Promoting Students' Attentional Behavior: An Analysis of Sequential Behavioral Patterns and Brainwave Data

Jerry Chih-Yuan Sun; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Yu-Yan Lin; Shih-Jou Yu; Liu-Cheng Pan; Ariel Yu-Zhen Chen

Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 21, No. 2 (2018) pp. 177–191

This study explores the effects of integrated concept maps and classroom polling systems on students' learning performance, attentional behavior, and brainwaves associated with attention. Twenty-nine students from an Educational Research Methodology ...

A social network analysis on elementary student engagement in the networked creation community

Chen-Chung Liu; Yu-Chi Chen; Shu-Ju Diana Tai

Computers & Education Vol. 115, No. 1 (December 2017) pp. 114–125

The recent development of social networking tools has enabled students to collaborate to learn in the social constructivists' approach. Yet, the learning process in the networked creation community involves complex dynamics of social networking...

Language: English

Scientific modeling with mobile devices in high school physics labs

Chia-Yu Liu; Chao-Jung Wu; Wing-Kwong Wong; Yunn-Wen Lien; Tsung-Kai Chao

Computers & Education Vol. 105, No. 1 (February 2017) pp. 44–56

Scientific modeling is thought to help students understand the world and scientific phenomenon. Science laboratory in school should provide well-designed activities to promote students' model building skills. Thus, this study aims to propose...

Language: English

A Diagnostic-Remediation Teaching System for Enhancing Elementary Students' Science Listening Comprehension

Sheau-Wen Lin; Yu Liu

International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education Vol. 15, No. 8 (2017) pp. 1485–1500

The purpose of this study was to explore elementary students' listening comprehension changes using a Web-based teaching system that can diagnose and remediate students' science listening comprehension problems during scientific inquiry. The 3...

Application of poly(aspartic acid-citric acid) copolymer compound inhibitor as an effective and environmental agent against calcium phosphate in cooling water systems

Yu-ling Zhang; Cai-xia Zhao; Xiao-dong Liu; Wei Li; Jiao-long Wang; Zhi-guang Hu

Journal of Applied Research and Technology Vol. 14, No. 6 (December 2016) pp. 425–433

Poly(aspartic acid-citric acid) copolymer (PAC) is a new product of poly(carboxylic acid) scale inhibitor. The study aims to develop a “green” water treatment agent for calcium phosphate scale. The article compares the efficiency of three polymeric...

Language: English

The effects of high/low interactive electronic storybooks on elementary school students’ reading motivation, story comprehension and chromatics concepts

Gloria Yi-Ming Kao; Chin‐Chung Tsai; Chia-Yu Liu; Cheng-Han Yang

Computers & Education Vol. 100, No. 1 (September 2016) pp. 56–70

Providing e-books does not automatically increase readers’ comprehension. E-books must be designed to facilitate students’ learning effects. We designed two versions (high/low interactive) of the electronic picture book titled “Color Monster’s...

Language: English

Using Educational Games and Simulation Software in a Computer Science Course: Learning Achievements and Student Flow Experiences

Tsung-Yu Liu

Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 24, No. 4 (2016) pp. 724–744

This study investigates how educational games impact on students' academic performance and multimedia flow experiences in a computer science course. A curriculum consists of five basic learning units, that is, the stack, queue, sort, tree traversal, ...

The effectiveness of private tutoring in China with a focus on class-size

Yu Zhang; Junyan Liu

International Journal of Educational Development Vol. 46, No. 1 (January 2016) pp. 35–42

This paper endeavours to shed light on the effect of private tutoring for Mathematics, Chinese and English in various kinds of class-size on students’ performances in the National College Entrance Exam (NCEE) in China. To achieve this, it draws upon ...

Language: English

Social Constructivist Approach to Web-Based EFL Learning: Collaboration, Motivation, and Perception on the Use of Google Docs

Sarah Hsueh-Jui Liu; Yu-Ju Lan

Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 19, No. 1 (2016) pp. 171–186

This study reports on the differences in motivation, vocabulary gain, and perceptions on using or the Google Docs between individual and collaborative learning at a tertiary level. Two classes of English-as-a-Foreign Language (EFL) students were...

Word-Processor or Pencil-and-Paper? A Comparison of Students' Writing in Chinese as a Foreign Language

Yu Zhu; Shiu-Kee Mark Shum; Shek-Kam Brian Tse; Jinghui Jack Liu

Computer Assisted Language Learning Vol. 29, No. 3 (2016) pp. 596–617

A study is reported of the performance and attainment of 32 students from overseas studying elementary Chinese as a foreign language (CFL) in a Chinese university. With an AB-BA design, they were asked to use two forms of writing media to present...

Verification of Social Network Site Use Behavior of the University Physical Education Students

Li-Wei Liu; Chia-Ming Chang; Hsiu-Chin Huang; Yu-Liang Chang

EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education Vol. 12, No. 4 (2016) pp. 793–805

This study aims to explore the relationships among performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating condition, behavioral intention and use behavior of university physical education students in Taiwan. Moreover, it also...

Motivational Factors of Game-based Learning for Urban Students: A Relational Approach in Game Design

Yu Liu

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 2710–2716

Researchers have revealed that educational games did not always provide positive results in mathematics (Panoutsopoulos & Sampson, 2012). While many educational games apply flow theory (Csikszentmihalyi, 1975) to integrate competence and enjoyment...

Topics: mathematics education, Students, Games

The MORPG-based Learning System for Multiple Courses: A Case Study on Computer Science Curriculum

Kuo-Yu Liu

International Journal of Distance Education Technologies Vol. 13, No. 1 (2015) pp. 103–123

This study aimed at developing a Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game-based (MORPG) Learning system which enabled instructors to construct a game scenario and manage sharable and reusable learning content for multiple courses. It used the curriculum ...

Task Design and Its Induced Learning Effects in a Cross-Institutional Blog-Mediated Telecollaboration

Wen-Chun Chen; Yu-Chih Doris Shih; Gi-Zen Liu

Computer Assisted Language Learning Vol. 28, No. 4 (2015) pp. 285–305

This research investigated if and how the instructional design affected the learning outcome in a blog-mediated project, namely students' communicative writing in the social media. Thirty-four college-level English learners from two universities in...

English for Scientific Purposes (EScP): Technology, Trends, and Future Challenges for Science Education

Gi-Zen Liu; Wan-Yu Chiu; Chih-Chung Lin; Neil E. Barrett

Journal of Science Education and Technology Vol. 23, No. 6 (December 2014) pp. 827–839

To date, the concept of English for Specific Purposes has brought about a great impact on English language learning across various disciplines, including those in science education. Hence, this review paper aimed to address current English language...

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, ...

A prompt-based annotation approach to conducting mobile learning activities for architecture design courses

Han-Yu Sung; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Shih-Yu Liu; I-hsu Chiu

Computers & Education Vol. 76, No. 1 (July 2014) pp. 80–90

In this study, a prompt-based annotation approach is proposed for developing mobile learning systems for architecture design courses. To evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed approach, an experiment was conducted by assigning 56 freshmen...

Language: English

EXPLORING USERS’ INTENTION TO USE HEALTH INFORMATION ON A BULLETIN BOARD SYSTEM

Ying-Chieh Liu; Yu-An Huang; Ming-Yueh Wang

International Journal of Cyber Society and Education Vol. 7, No. 1 (Jun 30, 2014) pp. 89–96

This study forms an intact model to present a holistic view of users’ intention to use health information on the Internet. A survey was conducted to collect 339 questionnaires to validate the proposed model. The results reveal the following: (a)...

Language: English

Generalized SSPRT for Fault Identification and Estimation of Linear Dynamic Systems Based on Multiple Model Algorithm

Ji Zhang; Yu Liu; Xuguang Li

Journal of Applied Research and Technology Vol. 12, No. 3 (June 2014) pp. 409–421

The generalized Shiryayev sequential probability ratio test (SSPRT) is applied to linear dynamic systems for single fault isolation and estimation. The algorithm turns out to be the multiple model (MM) algorithm considering all the possible model...

Language: English

The Influence of Clickers Use on Metacognition and Learning Outcomes in College English Classroom

Yu Zhonggen; Chang Liu

International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education Vol. 10, No. 2 (April 2014) pp. 50–61

Use of Clickers in classroom teaching and learning has become growingly popular in USA. This study aims to identify whether use of Clickers in college English class can improve learners' English proficiency and enhance students' awareness of...

Instructional Design of Project-Based Learning and Constructionism: Value-Added Game Development Model Based on Motivation Theories

Yu Liu

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2014 (Mar 17, 2014) pp. 2137–2144

This paper proposes a value-added game development model as a framework to design game projects. The model is founded on constructionism, project-based learning, motivation theories, and game development principles. The aims of the model are twofold,...

Topics: Information Technology Education

A review of using eye-tracking technology in exploring learning from 2000 to 2012

Meng-Lung Lai; Meng-Jung Tsai; Fang-Ying Yang; Chung-Yuan Hsu; Tzu-Chien Liu; Silvia Wen-Yu Lee; Min-Hsien Lee; Guo-Li Chiou; Jyh-Chong Liang; Chin-Chung Tsai

Educational Research Review Vol. 10, No. 1 (December 2013) pp. 90–115

This study aims to disclose how eye-tracking technology has been applied to studies of learning, and what eye movement measures have been used for investigations by reviewing studies that have employed the eye-tracking approach. A total of 81 papers ...

Language: English

Making Argumentation Visible: Script, Action!

Ying-Hsiu Liu; Fan-Yu Lin

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2013 (Oct 21, 2013) p. 1243

While research discloses effective communication and argumentation as one of the most essential human factors contributing to the quality of health care, pre-service medical personnel often experiences difficulties of making strong arguments. This...

Topics: Instructional Design, Tools & Systems, Implementation Examples & Issues

Learning Dynamics Analysis Based on Computer-Human Interaction

Sheng Yang; Lei Guo; Wensen Yu; Changyong Liu; Shimin Meng

International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET) Vol. 8, No. 5 (Oct 13, 2013) pp. 32–36

Unlike doctors, teachers are not able to carry out personality analysis and teaching diagnosis via using various tools and data. So how can we build the exact teaching environment, collect the data of study process, and perform the evidence-based...

Single Maneuvering Target Tracking in Clutter Based on Multiple Model Algorithm with Gaussian Mixture Reduction

Ji Zhang; Yu Liu

Journal of Applied Research and Technology Vol. 11, No. 5 (October 2013) pp. 641–652

The measurement origin uncertainty and target (dynamic or/and measurement) model uncertainty are two fundamental problems in maneuvering target tracking in clutter. The multiple hypothesis tracker (MHT) and multiple model (MM) algorithm are two well-...

Language: English

Learning through Playing: The Relationship between Learning Outcomes and Experiences

Meng-Tzu Cheng; TzuFen Su; Wei-Yu Huang; Jhih-Hao Chen; Li-Ying Liu

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2013 (Jun 24, 2013) pp. 1882–1888

This study reports on the development of a serious educational game (SEG) entitled HUMUNOLOGY and empirically and preliminarily examines student perceptions toward the use of HUMUNOLOGY and learning outcomes. A total of 65 Taiwanese middle school...

Value-Added Computer Science (CS) Model: A Constructionist Approach for Integrating Subject Content and Computer Science in Game Design Project

Yu Liu; Jay Rojewski

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2013 (Mar 25, 2013) pp. 51–57

A value-added computer science (CS) model is described to illustrate the potential of game-based and project-based learning from a constructionist perspective when integrating subject content in a computer science environment. The model provides a...

Effects of Instructional Support in Game-based Learning: An Analysis of Educational Games from Design and Application Perspectives

Yu Liu; Jay Rojewski

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2013 (Mar 25, 2013) pp. 43–50

This study explored how educational games and instructional support impacted students’ enjoyment, academic achievement, and motivation in game-based learning of math-related concepts. No significant differences were found between groups with or...

Efficient Personalized Mispronunciation Detection of Taiwanese-Accented English Speech Based on Unsupervised Model Adaptation and Dynamic Sentence Selection

Chung-Hsien Wu; Hung-Yu Su; Chao-Hong Liu

Computer Assisted Language Learning Vol. 26, No. 5 (2013) pp. 446–467

This study presents an efficient approach to personalized mispronunciation detection of Taiwanese-accented English. The main goal of this study was to detect frequently occurring mispronunciation patterns of Taiwanese-accented English instead of...

Factors Influencing Women's Attitudes towards Computers in a Computer Literacy Training Program

Sung-Lu Chang; Ruey S. Shieh; Eric Zhi-Feng Liu; Pao-Ta Yu

Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET Vol. 11, No. 4 (October 2012) pp. 177–187

In the "Digital Divide" research, adult women have generally been found to be the weakest group when compared with others. There is thus a need to provide this particular group with computer literacy training, and to give them opportunities to learn ...

Organizational factors’ effects on the success of e-learning systems and organizational benefits: An empirical study in Taiwan

Ying Liu; Yu-An Huang; Chad Lin

International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning Vol. 13, No. 4 (Sep 12, 2012) pp. 130–151

E-learning development for enterprises is still in its infancy in that scholars are still working on identifying the critical success factors for e-learning in organizational contexts. This study presents a framework considering how organizational...

Organizational Factors' Effects on the Success of E-Learning Systems and Organizational Benefits: An Empirical Study in Taiwan

Ying Chieh Liu; Yu-An Huang; Chad Lin

The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning Vol. 13, No. 4 (Sep 12, 2012) pp. 130–151

E-learning development for enterprises is still in its infancy in that scholars are still working on identifying the critical success factors for e-learning in organizational contexts. This study presents a framework considering how organizational...

Assessment of programming language learning based on peer code review model: Implementation and experience report

Yanqing Wang; Hang Li; Yuqiang Feng; Yu Jiang; Ying Liu

Computers & Education Vol. 59, No. 2 (September 2012) pp. 412–422

The traditional assessment approach, in which one single written examination counts toward a student’s total score, no longer meets new demands of programming language education. Based on a peer code review process model, we developed an online...

Language: English

Enriching Co-Teaching: A study on collaboration with wiki

Fan-Yu Lin; Liu Ying-Hsiu

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2012 (Jun 26, 2012) pp. 965–966

Co-teaching involves two or more professionals share responsibility for planning, delivering, and assessing instruction. Research has found that co-teaching improves student academic achievement and social interactions. As a result, many inclusive...

The Effects of Online Discussion Forum Aggressive Messages and Cognitive Distortion on Users' Negative Affect and Aggression

Yu-Tzu Chiang; Sunny S. J. Lin; Eric Zhi-Feng Liu

Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET Vol. 11, No. 2 (April 2012) pp. 238–245

This research is comprised of two studies designed to explore the effects of online discussion forum aggressive messages and Internet cognitive distortion on users' negative affect and aggression. The results of study 1 revealed 69 users could...

Adaptively Ubiquitous Learning in Campus Math Path

Shu-Chuan Shih; Bor-Chen Kuo; Yu-Lung Liu

Educational Technology & Society Vol. 15, No. 2 (2012) pp. 298–308

The purposes of this study are to develop and evaluate the instructional model and learning system which integrate ubiquitous learning, computerized adaptive diagnostic testing system and campus math path learning. The researcher first creates a...

Educational Affordances of a Ubiquitous Learning Environment in a Natural Science Course

Tan-Hsu Tan; Min-Sheng Lin; Yu-Ling Chu; Tsung-Yu Liu

Educational Technology & Society Vol. 15, No. 2 (2012) pp. 206–219

Educational affordances are worthy of being explored because the affordances of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) provide the pedagogical effects for promoting cognitive acceleration, increasing the self-management of students,...

Facilitating students' global perspectives: Collaborating with international partners using Web 2.0 technologies

Peggy A. Ertmer; Timothy J. Newby; Ji Hyun Yu; Wei Liu; Annette Tomory; Young Mi Lee; Emine Sendurur; Polat Sendurur

Internet and Higher Education Vol. 14, No. 4 (September 2011) pp. 251–261

This research was designed to explore the impact of a wiki-based international collaboration project on pre-service teachers' 1) cultural competencies, 2) comfort using technology, including Web 2.0 tools, to interact and collaborate with unknown...

Language: English

A Course in Simulation and Demonstration of Humanoid Robot Motion

Hsin-Yu Liu; Wen-June Wang; Rong-Jyue Wang

IEEE Transactions on Education Vol. 54, No. 2 (May 2011) pp. 255–262

An introductory course for humanoid robot motion realization for undergraduate and graduate students is presented in this study. The basic operations of AX-12 motors and the mechanics combination of a 16 degrees-of-freedom (DOF) humanoid robot are...

Investigating Adolescent Bloggers from the Perspective of Creative Subculture

Maiga Chang; Yu-Fang Chang; Eric Liu

International Journal of Online Pedagogy and Course Design Vol. 1, No. 2 (April 2011) pp. 31–45

This study focuses on the phenomenon of adolescent bloggers’ creativity from adolescent peers’ viewpoints. The participants are five twelve- to eighteen-year-old adolescent bloggers who continue managing their blogs. Online questionnaire and semi...

Students' Confidence and Perceived Value for Participating in Cross-Cultural Wiki-Based Collaborations

Peggy A. Ertmer; Timothy J. Newby; Wei Liu; Annette Tomory; Ji Hyun Yu; Young Mi Lee

Educational Technology Research and Development Vol. 59, No. 2 (April 2011) pp. 213–228

An international wiki-based collaboration was integrated into a large introductory educational technology course enrolling 346 students, divided into 43 teams. Student teams participated in a 5-week project in which they created wiki chapters about...

Discovering the Life Stories of Modern Hakka Mothers in a Classroom

Hung-Cheng Chen; Eric Liu; Sheng-Yi Wu; Chin-Yu Lin

International Journal of Online Pedagogy and Course Design Vol. 1, No. 2 (April 2011) pp. 73–85

This study examines the life stories of Hakka mothers by a systematic approach in a classroom. In order to grasp a vivid portrait of the so-called “Hakka Mother”, a series of courses that allow every student to revisit the life stories of mothers...