Communication Strategies in Mobile-Phone Interactions in Taiwan

Maria N. Cusipag; Yen-Yen Chen

Asian Journal of Distance Education Vol. 8, No. 1 pp. 21–36

The research study investigated the oral communication strategies used by fort y-eight Taiwanese students of Shu Zen College of Medicine and Management (SZMC) majoring in English. The students were allowed to have a cell phone conversation with a...

Enhancing Tenth Graders' Earth-Science Learning through Computer-Assisted Instruction

Chun-Yen Chang

Journal of Geoscience Education Vol. 48, No. 5 (2000) pp. 636–40

Investigates the comparative efficiency of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) and traditional teaching methods on 10th grade students' learning of earth science in Taiwan. Involves a total of 151 students enrolled in four earth science classes and...

Computer Education for Singapore Teachers in the Information Age

Ai-Yen Chen

This paper describes the computer education programs for teachers that have been implemented by the Singapore Institute for Education. After examination of computer education programs in advanced countries, it was determined that the program in...

The Effects of Web-Based and Face-to-Face Discussion on Computer Engineering Majors' Performance on the Karnaugh Map

Yen-Chu Hung

Journal of Educational Computing Research Vol. 44, No. 3 (2011) pp. 345–359

This study investigates the different effects of web-based and face-to-face discussion on computer engineering majors' performance using the Karnaugh map in digital logic design. Pretest and posttest scores for two treatment groups (web-based...

Using instructional software to improve oral performance of Taiwanese speakers of English

Yen-Tzu Chen

Using instructional software to improve oral performance of<p> Taiwanese speakers of English (2009) pp. 1–119

Taiwanese society perceives English as an important skill; most people expend significant efforts and resources to learn English. However, Taiwanese education focuses exclusively on traditional teaching in language courses, overlooking interactions...

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...

Topics: Information Communication Technologies, Adults

Online Social Presence: Score Validity of the Computer-Mediated Communication Questionnaire

Cherng-Jyh Yen

Quarterly Review of Distance Education Vol. 9, No. 3 (2008) pp. 297–310

The purpose of this study was to conduct a confirmatory factor analysis of the Computer-Mediated Communication Questionnaire scores, using structural equation modeling, to assess the consistency between the empirical data and the hypothesized factor ...

Persistence temperament associated with children playing math games between touch panel and embodied interaction

Jong; Hong; Yen

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 29, No. 6 (Dec 05, 2013) pp. 569–578

The different designs of various interactive gaming controllers affect posture and muscle loading of the body. It is assumed that prolonged exposure to the interactive gaming controllers can affect the effectiveness in using the game for the...

The effect of online argumentation of socio-scientific issues on students' scientific competencies and sustainability attitudes

Chun-Yen Tsai

Computers & Education Vol. 116, No. 1 (January 2018) pp. 14–27

One focal point of science learning is to develop students' ability to actively participate in discussions of socio-scientific issues (SSIs) in their daily lives. This study proposed the SSIs-Online-Argumentation Pattern (SOAP) to develop a...

Language: English

The Effect of Teaching Methods and Learning Style on Learning Program Design in Web-Based Education Systems

Yen-Chu Hung

Journal of Educational Computing Research Vol. 47, No. 4 (2012) pp. 409–427

The instructional value of web-based education systems has been an important area of research in information systems education. This study investigates the effect of various teaching methods on program design learning for students with specific...

Teaching Earth Sciences: Should We Implement Teacher-Directed or Student-Controlled CAI in the Secondary Classroom?

Chun-Yen Chang

International Journal of Science Education Vol. 25, No. 4 (2003) pp. 427–38

Explores how various teaching formats of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) influence student science learning outcomes in the secondary classroom. Compares teacher-directed CAI (TDCAI) and student-controlled CAI (SCCAI) in a compulsory earth...

An assessment of the international students' attitudes toward technology-based learning: English as asecond language (ESL) implication

Yen-Chi Angela Lin

An assessment of the international@students' attitudes toward technology-based learning: English@as@a@second@language (ESL) implication (2004) pp. 1–155

The purpose of this study was to assess international students' attitudes toward technology-based learning and the impact of English as a second language (ESL) has on such learning. This study was to investigate whether using ESL was related to...

The Impact of Different Forms of Multimedia CAI on Students' Science Achievement

Chun-Yen Chang

Innovations in Education and Teaching International Vol. 39, No. 4 (2002) pp. 280–88

Describes a study that explored the effects of teacher-centered versus student-centered multimedia computer-assisted instruction on the science achievements of tenth-grade students in Taiwan. Results of analysis of covariance on pretests-posttest...

Improving Students' PISA Scientific Competencies through Online Argumentation

Chun-Yen Tsai

International Journal of Science Education Vol. 37, No. 2 (2015) pp. 321–339

The scientific competencies advocated by the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) focus on the abilities needed in students' adult lives. This study investigated how such scientific competencies could be improved by using...

Teacher roles and autonomous language learners: Case study of a cyber English writing course

Chi-Yen Chiu

Teacher @?roles and @?autonomous language@learners: Case study of a @?cyber English writing@course (2005) pp. 1–191

In this study, I re-conceptualize the concept of learner autonomy and propose a working definition of an autonomous language learner as one who uses language to learn and communicate, thereby demonstrating a capacity to take control of his...

Comparing the Impacts of a Problem-based Computer-Assisted Instruction and the Direct-Interactive Teaching Method on Student Science Achievement

Chun-Yen Chang

Journal of Science Education and Technology Vol. 10, No. 2 (2001) pp. 147–53

Explores the effects of a Problem-based Computer-Assisted Instruction (PBCAI) on students' earth science achievement in Taiwan. One hundred and fifty-nine 10th grade students enrolled in four sections of a mandatory earth science course participated ...

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

How To Grade Essay Examinations

Chih-yen Wang

Performance Improvement Vol. 39, No. 1 (2000) pp. 12–15

Provides guidelines that trainers can use to make fair judgments in grading subjective essay examinations. Highlights include establishing criteria for scoring; clarifying lesson objectives; dividing each question into smaller components with...

Feasibility of the Internet in Collaborative Networks in Learning Communities.

Cheng-Yen Wang

WebNet World Conference on the WWW and Internet 1999 (1999) pp. 1128–1132

This paper is proposed to discuss the feasibility of the Internet in collaborative networks in learning communities. Referring to the international trends in developing learning communities and educational Internet, the author analyses...

Topics: Collaboration, Preservice Teacher Education, Internet

The Development of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Science Learning with a Three-Dimensional Interactive Computer Simulation

Yen-Ling Lee

(2011) pp. 1–162

Much research in educational technology has focused mainly on how the technology supports student learning. Research on what teachers need to know in order to appropriately incorporate technology into their teaching has been limited because of the...

Does Computer-Assisted Instruction + Problem Solving = Improved Science Outcomes? A Pioneer Study

Chun-Yen Chang

Journal of Educational Research Vol. 95, No. 3 (2002) pp. 143–50

Compared the effect of problem solving-based computer- assisted instruction (PSCAI) and lecture-Internet-discussion instruction (LIDI) on Taiwanese high school students' science achievement and attitudes. Pretest-posttest investigation indicated...

Pedagogical Possibilities of EMail Communication

Julie W. Yen

WebNet World Conference on the WWW and Internet 1999 (1999) pp. 1633–1634

Assumptions about email often fan faculty fears about the changes that technological advancements are bringing to the field of education. However, when we recognize that email can be adapted for use within various pedagogies, and that students' ...

Call, culture and EFL acquisition: A case study of the effects of using a network-based cultural language curriculum on Taiwanese students

Po-Yen Hsu

Call, culture and EFL acquisition: A case study of the effects of using a network@-based cultural@language@curriculum on Taiwanese students (2006) pp. 1–199

This dissertation describes how cultural content may be integrated into a web-based language teaching curriculum. By utilizing search engines as a medium of teaching English, advantages and disadvantages of the use of a network-based cultural...

Navigating the Shortcomings of Virtual Learning Environments Via Social Media

Puvaneswary Murugaiah; Siew Yen

International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments Vol. 9, No. 2 (July 2019) pp. 1–14

It is undeniable that the higher education landscape worldwide has changed with the emergence of virtual learning environments (VLEs). These systems offer learning space and resources for teachers and students regardless of time and place. Although...

Assessing creative problem-solving with automated text grading

Hao-Chuan Wang; Chun-Yen Chang; Tsai-Yen Li

Computers & Education Vol. 51, No. 4 (December 2008) pp. 1450–1466

The work aims to improve the assessment of creative problem-solving in science education by employing language technologies and computational–statistical machine learning methods to grade students’ natural language responses automatically. To...

Language: English

Learner Autonomy as a Predictor of Course Success and Final Grades in Community College Online Courses

Cherng-Jyh Yen; Simon Liu

Journal of Educational Computing Research Vol. 41, No. 3 (2009) pp. 347–367

This study employed a quantitative research design to examine the predictive relationships between: (a) learner autonomy and course success; and (b) learner autonomy and final grades in community college online courses. Learner autonomy was defined...

A Framework for the Utilization of Information Technology in Higher Education Admission Department

Michael McClea; David C. Yen

International Journal of Educational Management Vol. 19, No. 2 (2005) pp. 87–101

Purpose: Through an examination of the admission department at Miami University of Ohio and their use of information technology, a generalized framework for the use of information technology in university admissions is proposed. Design/methodology...

Challenges and Problems in Designing and Researching Distance Learning Environments and Communities

Ai Yen Chen; Azam Mashhadi

Malaysian Educational Research Association (MERA) Conference 1998 (1998)

The challenges and problems in both designing and conducting research on distance learning courses are considered in light of the present cyberspace revolution. This paper discusses: the future possibilities of Internet-based learning; assumptions...

A Study of the Predictive Relationships between Faculty Engagement, Learner Satisfaction and Outcomes in Multiple Learning Delivery Modes

Cherng-Jyh Yen; M'hammed Abdous

International Journal of Distance Education Technologies Vol. 9, No. 4 (2011) pp. 57–70

The confluence of technology convergence, market forces, and student demand for greater access is reshaping higher education institutions. Indeed, the convergence of technological innovations in hardware, software, and telecommunications, combined...

Web-based learning and instruction support system for pneumatics

Chiaming Yen; Wu-Jeng Li

Computers & Education Vol. 41, No. 2 (September 2003) pp. 107–120

This research presents a Web-based learning and instructional system for Pneumatics. The system includes course material, remote data acquisition modules, and a pneumatic laboratory set. The course material is in the HTML format accompanied with...

Language: English

A Major E-Learning Project to Renovate Science Learning Environment in Taiwan

Chun-Yen Chang; Greg Lee

Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET Vol. 9, No. 1 (January 2010) pp. 7–12

This article summarizes a major e-Learning project recently funded by the National Science Council of Taiwan and envisions some of the future research directions in this area. This project intends to initiate the "Center for excellence in e-Learning ...

A Study of the Predictive Relationships between Faculty Engagement, Learner Satisfaction and Outcomes in Multiple Learning Delivery Modes

Cherng-Jyh Yen; M'hammed Abdous

International Journal of Distance Education Technologies Vol. 10, No. 1 (2012) pp. 74–87

This study assessed the predictive relationships between faculty engagement, learner satisfaction, and outcomes across multiple learning delivery modes (LDMs). Participants were enrolled in courses with the options of three learning delivery modes:...

The Role of Delivery Methods on the Perceived Learning Performance and Satisfaction of IT Students in Software Programming Courses

Wu He; Cherng-Jyh Yen

Journal of Information Systems Education Vol. 25, No. 1 (2014) pp. 23–33

More and more information technology (IT) programs are offering distance learning courses to their students. However, to date, there are a very limited number of published articles in the IT education literature that compare how different methods of ...

Profiling Web Technology Adoption of English Language Instructors in Malaysian Universities

Puvaneswary Murugaiah; Yen Siew Hwa

Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 6, No. 4 (2018) pp. 67–82

Undeniably the use of web technology in language teaching and learning has advanced by leaps and bounds. It not only provides effective learning experiences to the present digitally-inclined students but also assists teachers in creating interesting ...

The Relationship among Principals' Technology Leadership, Teaching Innovation, and Students' Academic Optimism in Elementary Schools

Chuan-Chung Hsieh; Hung-Chin Yen; Liu-Yen Kuan

International Conferences on Education Technologies (ICEduTech) and Sustainability, Technology and Education (STE) 2014 (December 2014)

This study empirically investigates the relationships among principals' technology leadership, teaching innovations, and students' academic optimism by surveying elementary school educators across Taiwan. Of the total 1,080 questionnaires...

Applying Role-Playing Strategy to Enhance Learners' Writing and Speaking Skills in EFL Courses Using Facebook and Skype as Learning Tools: A Case Study in Taiwan

Yen-Chen Yen; Huei-Tse Hou; Kuo En Chang

Computer Assisted Language Learning Vol. 28, No. 5 (2015) pp. 383–406

English as a foreign language (EFL) instruction faces many challenges in Asia because of many cultural and environmental factors, such as the lack of interactive speaking environments, emphasis placed on test scores, and foreign language anxiety....

A Computer-Based Intervention to Reduce Internalized Heterosexism in Men

Yen-Jui Lin; Tania Israel

Journal of Counseling Psychology Vol. 59, No. 3 (July 2012) pp. 458–464

Internalized heterosexism (IH) is a strong predictor of the psychological well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual (LGB), or other same-sex attracted individuals. To respond to the call for interventions to address IH, the current study developed and...

Integrating Popular Web Applications in Classroom Learning Environments and Its Effects on Teaching, Student Learning Motivation and Performance

Yen-Ting Lin; Min Jou

Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET Vol. 12, No. 2 (April 2013) pp. 157–165

Advancements in information and communication technology (ICT) allowed several tools and systems to be proposed for improving classroom experiences to both instructors and students. However, most of these tools were brand-new and stand-alone...

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, ...

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...

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 ...

A predictive study of learner satisfaction and outcomes in face-to-face, satellite broadcast, and live video-streaming learning environments

M'hammed Abdous; Cherng-Jyh Yen

Internet and Higher Education Vol. 13, No. 4 (December 2010) pp. 248–257

This study was conducted to assess the predictive relationships among delivery mode (DM), self-perceived learner-to-teacher interaction, self-rated computer skill, prior distance learning experience, and learners' satisfaction and outcomes....

Language: English

Topics: Learning Outcomes

The Analysis of an Open Online Discussion Forum in Science

Hsiao-yu Chen; Chun-Yen Chang

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2004 (2004) pp. 4125–4131

This paper proposes a methodology for the analysis of an online discussion forum on the subject of physics. Based on Henri's (1992) analytical model, the framework for content analysis of computer-mediated communication was employed to analyze the...

The Interplay between Different Forms of CAI and Students' Preferences of Learning Environment in the Secondary Science Class

Chun-Yen Chang; Chin-Chung Tsai

Science Education Vol. 89, No. 5 (September 2005) pp. 707–724

This evaluation study investigated the effects of a teacher-centered versus student-centered computer-assisted instruction (CAI) on 10th graders' earth science student learning outcomes. This study also explored whether the effects of different...

Life-Long Cyberlearning System: A Pilot Project for the "Learning Society" in the ROC

Huei-Wen Han; Yen-Chao Wang

Educational Media International Vol. 36, No. 2 (1999) pp. 115–20

Provides an overview of the implementation of lifelong learning in Taiwan, Republic of China (ROC) as part of its educational reform policy and describes a pilot project, the Lifelong Cyberlearning System. Highlights include planning architecture,...

Promotion of EFL Student Motivation, Confidence, and Satisfaction Via a Learning Spiral, Peer-Scaffolding, and CMC

Wen-Chi Wu; Michael Marek; Ling Yen

International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching Vol. 2, No. 3 (July 2012) pp. 54–75

This study presents an EFL (English as a Foreign Language) instructional model in which peer interaction improves motivation, confidence, satisfaction, and actual performance of students. Researchers used peer interaction for repeated assignments...

Effect of Computer-Based Video Games on Children: An Experimental Study

Tsung-Yen Chuang; Wei-Fan Chen

Educational Technology & Society Vol. 12, No. 2 (2009) pp. 1–10

This experimental study investigated whether computer-based video games facilitate children's cognitive learning. In comparison to traditional computer-assisted instruction (CAI), this study explored the impact of the varied types of instructional...

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

Implementation of E-Learning and Corporate Performance: An Empirical Investigation

Chang-Yen Lai; Wen-Ching Liou

International Journal of Advanced Corporate Learning (iJAC) Vol. 3, No. 1 (Feb 22, 2010) pp. 4–10

Research indicates that successful adoption of information systems (IS) to support business strategy can help the organizations gain superior financial performance. e-Learning can be defined as learning through information and communication...

Technology-Assisted Sheltered Instruction: Instructional Streaming Video in an EFL Multi-Purpose Computer Course

Yun-Hsuan Huang; Tsung-Yen Chuang

Computer Assisted Language Learning Vol. 29, No. 3 (2016) pp. 618–637

Content-based instruction (CBI) has been widely adopted for decades. However, existing CBI models cannot always be effectively put into practice, especially for learners of lower English proficiency in English as a foreign language (EFL) context....