Investigating face-to-face peer interaction patterns in a collaborative Web discovery task: the benefits of a shared display

C-W Chung; C-C Lee; C-C Liu

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning

Mobile computers are now increasingly applied to facilitate face-to-face collaborative learning. However, the factors affecting face-to-face peer interactions are complex as they involve rich communication media. In particular, non-verbal...

Physics and Biology Collaborate to Color the World

Dennis W. C. Liu

CBE - Life Sciences Education Vol. 12, No. 2 (June 2013) pp. 133–138

To understand how life works, it is essential to understand physics and chemistry. Most biologists have a clear notion of where chemistry fits into their life sciences research and teaching. Although we are physical beings, physics does not always...

The Application of Simulation-Assisted Learning Statistics (SALS) for Correcting Misconceptions and Improving Understanding of Correlation

T-C Liu; Y-C Lin; Kinshuk

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 26, No. 2 (April 2010) pp. 143–158

Simulation-based computer assisted learning (CAL) is recommended to help students understand important statistical concepts, although the current systems are still far from ideal. Simulation-Assisted Learning Statistics (SALS) is a simulation-based...

Research Highlights in Technology and Teacher Education 2015

Leping Liu; David C. Gibson

(2015) pp. 1–220

SITE is proud to present the 2015 Research Highlights in Technology and Teacher Education. This compilation represents some of the finest research presented at the 2015 SITE conference in Las Vegas, NV. Each article underwent two rounds of rigorous...

The effect of story grammars on creative self-efficacy and digital storytelling

C‐C. Liu; L.Y. Wu; Z‐M. Chen; C‐C. Tsai; H‐M. Lin

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 30, No. 5 (Oct 16, 2014) pp. 450–464

Previous studies have proposed that the grammars may serve as a rule-based scaffolding to facilitate story comprehension in storytelling activities. Such scaffoldings may inform students of crucial story elements and possible transitions among...

The Effect of Story Grammars on Creative Self-Efficacy and Digital Storytelling

C-C Liu; L Y. Wu; Z-M Chen; C-C Tsai; H-M Lin

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 30, No. 5 (October 2014) pp. 450–464

Previous studies have proposed that the grammars may serve as a rule-based scaffolding to facilitate story comprehension in storytelling activities. Such scaffoldings may inform students of crucial story elements and possible transitions among...

Bridging the Gap between Students and Computers: Supporting Activity Awareness for Network Collaborative Learning with GSM Network

C-C Liu; S-Y Tao; J-N Nee

Behaviour & Information Technology Vol. 27, No. 2 (March 2008) pp. 127–137

The internet has been widely used to promote collaborative learning among students. However, students do not always have access to the system, leading to doubt in the interaction among the students, and reducing the effectiveness of collaborative...

Listening Strategy Use and Influential Factors in Web-Based Computer Assisted Language Learning

L Chen; R Zhang; C Liu

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 30, No. 3 (June 2014) pp. 207–219

This study investigates second and foreign language (L2) learners' listening strategy use and factors that influence their strategy use in a Web-based computer assisted language learning (CALL) system. A strategy inventory, a factor...

Potentials of Mobile Technology for K-12 Education: An Investigation of iPod Touch Use for English Language Learners in the United States

Min Liu; Cesar C. Navarrete; Jennifer Wivagg

Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 17, No. 2 pp. 115–126

This case study investigated a m-learning initiative by a large school district in the United States to provide iPod touch devices 24/7 to teachers and students of English Language Learners. We described the initiative and presented the research...

Exploring EFL Teachers' CALL Knowledge and Competencies: In-Service Program Perspectives

Mei-Hui Liu; Robert C. Kleinsasser

Language Learning & Technology Vol. 19, No. 1 pp. 119–138

This article describes quantitative and qualitative data providing perspectives on how six English as a Foreign Language (EFL) vocational high school teachers perceived CALL knowledge and competencies in a yearlong technology-enriched professional...

The Effect of Hypermedia Delivered Modeling On Learners’ Self-Directed Study during Problem-Based Learning

Susan Pedersen; Min Liu; Douglas C. Williams

EdMedia + Innovate Learning 1999 (1999) pp. 1212–1213

Problem-based learning (PBL) is an instructional approach that uses problems as the stimulus and focus for student activity (Baud & Feletti,1991). Research suggests that PBL may help students develop the skills necessary to pursue learning...

Topics: Educational Technology, Students

Do Handheld Devices Facilitate Face-to-Face Collaboration? Handheld Devices with Large Shared Display Groupware to Facilitate Group Interactions

Chen-Chung Liu; L-C Kao

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 23, No. 4 (August 2007) pp. 285–299

One-to-one computing environments change and improve classroom dynamics as individual students can bring handheld devices fitted with wireless communication capabilities into the classrooms. However, the screens of handheld devices, being designed...

A Hypermedia Supported Problem-based Learning Environment: Alien Rescue

Douglas C. Williams; Susan Pedersen; Liu Min

International Conference on Mathematics / Science Education and Technology 1999 (1999) p. 432

Alien Rescue is a hypermedia program that draws on the principles of problem-based learning to engage students in grades 5 and 6 in an inquiry approach to science learning. Its science fiction premise takes students to a newly operational...

Topics: Standards, Science, Information Sciences, Students

Listening strategy use and influential factors in Web-based computer assisted language learning

L. Chen; R. Zhang; C. Liu

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 30, No. 3 (Jun 23, 2014) pp. 207–219

This study investigates second and foreign language (L2) learners' listening strategy use and factors that influence their strategy use in a Web-based computer assisted language learning (CALL) system. A strategy inventory, a factor questionnaire...

Improving Student Retention and Performance in Quantitative Courses Using Clickers

Wallace C. Liu; Donald N. Stengel

International Journal for Technology in Mathematics Education Vol. 18, No. 1 (2011) pp. 51–58

Clickers offer instructors of mathematics-related courses an opportunity to involve students actively in class sessions while diminishing the embarrassment of being wrong. This paper reports on the use of clickers in two university-level courses in...

A Technology-Based Teaching Model That Stimulates Statistics Learning

George C. J. Fernandez; Leping Liu

Computers in the Schools Vol. 16, No. 1 (1999) pp. 173–91

This study presents a technology-based statistics teaching model developed from experience in teaching statistics in higher education. Technology-based learning and cooperative learning are merged in this model, including practical teaching...

Analysis of Learners' Navigational Behaviour and Their Learning Styles in an Online Course

S Graf; T-C Liu; Kinshuk

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 26, No. 2 (April 2010) pp. 116–131

Providing adaptive features and personalized support by considering students' learning styles in computer-assisted learning systems has high potential in making learning easier for students in terms of reducing their efforts or increasing their...

Context perspectives in a Taiwan junior high school

Robert C. Kleinsasser; Mei Hui Liu

Teaching and Teacher Education: An International Journal of Research and Studies Vol. 34, No. 1 (August 2013) pp. 143–153

This article explores context perspectives of a student teacher, a cooperating teacher, and the teachers and teacher administrators within a Taiwanese junior high school during an “induction phase” experience. We offer a context review to situate...

Language: English

An Examination of Job Skills Posted on Internet Databases: Implications for Information Systems Degree Programs

Xia Liu; Lai C. Liu; Kai S. Koong; June Lu

Journal of Education for Business Vol. 78, No. 4 (2003) pp. 191–96

Analysis of 300 information technology job postings in two Internet databases identified the following skill categories: programming languages (Java, C/C++, and Visual Basic were most frequent); website development (57% sought SQL and HTML skills);...

Effects of an Online Rational Emotive Curriculum on Primary School Students' Tendencies for Online and Real-World Aggression

Eric Zhi-Feng Liu; H C. Ho; Y J. Song

Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET Vol. 10, No. 3 (July 2011) pp. 83–93

This study investigated the relationship between online and real-world aggressive behavior among primary school students as well as the effects of an online rational emotive curriculum on reducing the tendency of students to display aggression...

Measuring Knowledge Integration: Validation of Four-Year Assessments

Ou Lydia Liu; Hee-Sun Lee; Marcia C. Linn

Journal of Research in Science Teaching Vol. 48, No. 9 (November 2011) pp. 1079–1107

Science education needs valid, authentic, and efficient assessments. Many typical science assessments primarily measure recall of isolated information. This paper reports on the validation of assessments that measure knowledge integration ability...

Price and Service Competition in the Supply Chain with both Pure Play Internet and Strong Bricks-and-Mortar Retailers

B. Dan; Z.J. Qu; C. Liu; X.M. Zhang; H.Y. Zhang

Journal of Applied Research and Technology Vol. 12, No. 2 (April 2014) pp. 212–222

In the traditional retail industry, some supermarket chains and department stores have been maintaining strong positions as the market comes to maturity. They can make use of the strong positions to squeeze their suppliers and obtain extra earnings. ...

Language: Español/Spanish

Exploring collaborative learning effect in blended learning environments

Z. Sun; R. Liu; L. Luo; M. Wu; C. Shi

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 33, No. 6 (December 2017) pp. 575–587

The use of new technology encouraged exploration of the effectiveness and difference of collaborative learning in blended learning environments. This study investigated the social interactive network of students, level of knowledge building and...

Exploring Collaborative Learning Effect in Blended Learning Environments

Z. Sun; R. Liu; L. Luo; M. Wu; C. Shi

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 33, No. 6 (2017) pp. 575–587

The use of new technology encouraged exploration of the effectiveness and difference of collaborative learning in blended learning environments. This study investigated the social interactive network of students, level of knowledge building and...

A Few Design Perspectives on One-on-One Digital Classroom Environment

J-K Liang; T-C Liu; H-Y Wang; B Chang; Y-C Deng; J-C Yang; C-Y Chou; H-W Ko; S Yang; T-W Chan

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 21, No. 3 (June 2005) pp. 181–189

"1:1" educational computing refers to a scenario where every student in a group or class uses a computing device equipped with wireless communication capability to conduct a learning task. This paper, drawing from design experiences with our digital ...

An analysis of collaborative problem-solving activities mediated by individual-based and collaborative computer simulations

C.‐J. Chang; M.‐H. Chang; C.‐C. Liu; B.‐C. Chiu; S.‐H. Fan Chiang; C.‐T. Wen; F.‐K. Hwang; P.‐Y. Chao; Y.‐L. Chen; C.‐S. Chai

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 33, No. 6 (December 2017) pp. 649–662

Researchers have indicated that the collaborative problem-solving space afforded by the collaborative systems significantly impact the problem-solving process. However, recent investigations into collaborative simulations, which allow a group of...

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...

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...

An Analysis of Social Network Websites for Language Learning: Implications for Teaching and Learning English as a Second Language

M. Liu; K. Abe; M. W. Cao; S. Liu; D. U. Ok; J. Park; C. Parrish; V. G. Sardegna

CALICO Journal Vol. 32, No. 1 (2015) pp. 113–152

Although educators are excited about the potential of social network sites for language learning (SNSLL), there is a lack of understanding of how SNSLL can be used to facilitate teaching and learning for English as Second language (ESL) instructors...

Establishment Reality vs. Maintenance Reality: How Real Is Real Enough?

E D. Lindsay; S Murray; D K. Liu; D B. Lowe; C G. Bright

European Journal of Engineering Education Vol. 34, No. 3 (June 2009) pp. 229–234

Remote and virtual laboratories are increasingly prevalent alternatives to the face-to-face laboratory experience; however, the question of their learning outcomes is yet to be fully investigated. There are many presumptions regarding the...

2017 NMC Technology Outlook: Chinese Higher Education

S. Adams Becker; R. Huang; D.J. Liu; Y. Gao; M. Cummins; C. Hall Giesinger; L. Shedd

(2017)

The 2017 NMC Technology Outlook for Chinese Higher Education: A Horizon Project Regional Report reflects a collaborative research effort between the New Media Consortium (NMC) and the Smart Learning Institute of Beijing Normal University to inform...

Interdisciplinary Dialogues as a Site for Reflexive Exploration of Conceptual Understandings of Teaching-Learning Relationships

Judith L. Green; Yun Dai; Jenna Joo; Edward Williams; Ang Liu; Stephen C.-Y. Lu

Pedagogies: An International Journal Vol. 10, No. 1 (2015) pp. 86–103

This study examines what the members of an interdisciplinary research alliance, at the intersection of Engineering and Education Ethnography, learned through ongoing dialogues among members (2012-2014). The analyses make visible how, and for what...

Using Wikis to Collaboratively Prepare for Qualifying Examinations: An Example of Implementation in an Advanced Graduate Program

Joseph C. DiPietro; Wendy Drexler; Kathryn Kennedy; Vasa Buraphadeja; Feng Liu; Kara Dawson

TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning Vol. 54, No. 1 (January 2010) pp. 25–32

This article focuses on the experiences of seven Ph.D. students implementing a wiki to collaboratively prepare for qualifying examinations in the educational technology program at a large southeastern university. Concomitant study for such a...

Mobile Guide System Using Problem-Solving Strategy for Museum Learning: A Sequential Learning Behavioural Pattern Analysis

Y-T Sung; H-T Hou; C-K Liu; K-E Chang

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 26, No. 2 (April 2010) pp. 106–115

Mobile devices have been increasingly utilized in informal learning because of their high degree of portability; mobile guide systems (or electronic guidebooks) have also been adopted in museum learning, including those that combine learning...

2016 NMC Technology Outlook: International Schools in Asia

S. Adams Becker; R. Huang; D.J. Liu; Y. Gao; M. Cummins; C. Hall Giesinger; L. Shedd

(2016)

The 2016 NMC Technology Outlook for International Schools in Asia: A Horizon Project Regional Report reflects a collaborative research effort between the New Media Consortium (NMC); NIST International School; 21st Century Learning International,...

2017 NMC Technology Outlook: Chinese Higher Education at a Glance

S. Adams Becker; R Huang; D.J. Liu; Y. Gao; M. Cummins; C. Hall Giesinger; L. Shedd

(2017) pp. 1–31

The 2017 NMC Technology Outlook for Chinese Higher Education: A Horizon Project Regional Report reflects a collaborative research effort between the New Media Consortium (NMC) and the Smart Learning Institute of Beijing Normal University to inform...

Investigating an application of speech-to-text recognition: a study on visual attention and learning behaviour

Y‐M. Huang; C‐J. Liu; R. Shadiev; M‐H. Shen; W‐Y. Hwang

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 31, No. 6 (Dec 01, 2015) pp. 529–545

One major drawback of previous research on speech-to-text recognition (STR) is that most findings showing the effectiveness of STR for learning were based upon subjective evidence. Very few studies have used eye-tracking techniques to investigate...

RHE: A JVM Courseware

S Liu; J Tang; C Deng; X-F Li; J-L Gaudiot

IEEE Transactions on Education Vol. 54, No. 1 (February 2011) pp. 141–148

Java Virtual Machine (JVM) education has become essential in training embedded software engineers as well as virtual machine researchers and practitioners. However, due to the lack of suitable instructional tools, it is difficult for students to...

Examining Teachers' Use of iPads: Comfort Level, Perception, and Use

Min Liu; Cesar C. Navarrete; Robert Scordino; Jina Kang; Yujung Ko; Mihyun Lim

Journal of Research on Technology in Education Vol. 48, No. 3 (2016) pp. 159–180

While there is evidence of the growing popularity of iPads and other tablets in K-12 education, little is understood about how teachers use these devices in their instruction. This study examines 342 teachers' comfort level with and perception...

Automated Guidance for Student Inquiry

Libby F. Gerard; Kihyun Ryoo; Kevin W. McElhaney; Ou Lydia Liu; Anna N. Rafferty; Marcia C. Linn

Journal of Educational Psychology Vol. 108, No. 1 (2016) pp. 60–81

In 4 classroom experiments we investigated uses for technologies that automatically score student generated essays, concept diagrams, and drawings in inquiry curricula. We used the automatic scores to assign typical and research-based guidance and...

Teaching Courses Online: A Review of the Research

Mary K. Tallent-Runnels; Julie A. Thomas; William Y. Lan; Sandi Cooper; Terence C. Ahern; Shana M. Shaw; Xiaoming Liu

Review of Educational Research Vol. 76, No. 1 (2006) pp. 93–135

This literature review summarizes research on online teaching and learning. It is organized into four topics: course environment, learners' outcomes, learners' characteristics, and institutional and administrative factors. The authors found little...

A MOOC based on blended pedagogy

S. Rayyan; C. Fredericks; K.F. Colvin; A. Liu; R. Teodorescu; A. Barrantes; A. Pawl; D.T. Seaton; D.E. Pritchard

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 32, No. 3 (June 2016) pp. 190–201

We describe three iterations of a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) developed from online preparation materials for a reformed introductory physics classroom at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in which the teaching staff interact with...

Face-to-Face versus Computer-Mediated Discussion of Teaching Cases: Impacts on Preservice Teachers' Engagement, Critical Analyses, and Self-Efficacy

Lisa M. PytlikZillig; Christy A. Horn; Roger Bruning; Stephanie Bell; Xiongyi Liu; Kamau O. Siwatu; Mary C. Bodvarsson; Doyoung Kim; Deborah Carlson

Contemporary Educational Psychology Vol. 36, No. 4 (October 2011) pp. 302–312

Two frequently-used discussion protocols were investigated as part of a program to implement teaching cases in undergraduate educational psychology classes designed for preservice teachers. One protocol involved synchronous face-to-face (FTF)...