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A Context-Aware Ubiquitous Learning Environment for Language Listening and Speaking
T-Y Liu
Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 25, No. 6 (December 2009) pp. 515–527
This paper reported the results of a study that aimed to construct a sensor and handheld augmented reality (AR)-supported ubiquitous learning (u-learning) environment called the Handheld English Language Learning Organization (HELLO), which is...
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Community college online course retention and grade predictors
Simon Y. Liu
Community@college online course retention and grade@predictors (2007) pp. 1–198
This study investigated factors predicting students' retention and final grades in a community college online course. Community colleges serve diverse segments of society through a flexible and open access policy. By their very nature, community...
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Understanding ?change? through spatial thinking using Google Earth in secondary geography
X. Xiang; Y. Liu
Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 33, No. 1 (February 2017) pp. 65–78
Understanding geographic changes has become an indispensable element in geography education. Describing and analyzing changes in space require spatial thinking skills emphasized in geography curriculum but often pose challenges for secondary school...
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Mining Students' Learning Patterns and Performance in Web-Based Instruction: A Cognitive Style Approach
Sherry Y. Chen; Xiaohui Liu
Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 19, No. 2 (March 2011) pp. 179–192
Personalization has been widely used in Web-based instruction (WBI). To deliver effective personalization, there is a need to understand different preferences of each student. Cognitive style has been identified as one of the most pertinent factors...
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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...
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Investigation of Users' Preferences in Interactive Multimedia Learning Systems: A Data Mining Approach
Kyriacos Chrysostomou; Sherry Y. Chen; Xiaohui Liu
Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 17, No. 2 (June 2009) pp. 151–163
With advances in information and communication technology, interactive multimedia learning systems are widely used to support teaching and learning. However, as human factors vary across users, they may prefer the design of interactive multimedia...
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Mining Learning Preferences in Web-Based Instruction: Holists vs. Serialists
Natalie Clewley; Sherry Y. Chen; Xiaohui Liu
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 14, No. 4 (2011) pp. 266–277
Web-based instruction programs are used by learners with diverse knowledge, skills and needs. These differences determine their preferences for the design of Web-based instruction programs and ultimately influence learners' success in using them....
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Facilitating Application of Language Skills in Authentic Environments with a Mobile Learning System
R. Shadiev; W.-Y. Hwang; Y.-M. Huang; T.-Y. Liu
Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 34, No. 1 (2018) pp. 42–52
We uncovered two critical issues in earlier studies: (a) some studies have shown that mobile learning technology is not beneficial for all students due to complexity of learning environments and student prior knowledge, skills, and experience and (b)...
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Facilitating application of language skills in authentic environments with a mobile learning system
R. Shadiev; W.‐Y. Hwang; Y.‐M. Huang; T.‐Y. Liu
Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 34, No. 1 (February 2018) pp. 42–52
We uncovered two critical issues in earlier studies: (a) some studies have shown that mobile learning technology is not beneficial for all students due to complexity of learning environments and student prior knowledge, skills, and experience and (b)...
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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...
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A Low-Complexity Integer Frequency Offset Estimation Scheme Using Combined Training Symbols for OFDM Systems
Y. Lee; S.R. Lee; S. Yoo; H. Liu; S. Yoon
Journal of Applied Research and Technology Vol. 12, No. 6 (December 2014) pp. 1073–1082
In orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) systems, an integer part of a frequency offset (IFO) that causes ambiguity in data demodulation is estimated generally by comparing correlations between the received and local signals for IFO...
Language: English
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An Unambiguous Tracking Scheme Using Partial-Pulses for BOC Signals
Y. Lee; S.R. Lee; S. Yoo; H. Liu; S. Yoon
Journal of Applied Research and Technology Vol. 12, No. 6 (December 2014) pp. 1103–1114
The recent researches on the tracking of binary offset carrier (BOC) modulated signals have been studied focusing on resolving the ambiguity problem caused by the multiple side-peaks in BOC autocorrelation. In this paper, we propose a novel...
Language: English
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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...
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Cyclostationarity-Based Detection of Randomly Arriving or Departing Signals
Y. Lee; S.R. Lee; S. Yoo; H. Liu; S. Yoon
Journal of Applied Research and Technology Vol. 12, No. 6 (December 2014) pp. 1083–1091
This paper addresses the problem of detection of randomly arriving or departing primary user (PU) signals in cognitive radio systems. The detection problem of the dynamic PU signal is modeled as a binary hypothesis testing problem where the PU...
Language: English
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Ontology-Based Multimedia Authoring Tool for Adaptive E-Learning
Lawrence Y. Deng; Huan-Chao Keh; Yi-Jen Liu
International Journal of Distance Education Technologies Vol. 8, No. 4 (2010) pp. 42–65
More video streaming technologies supporting distance learning systems are becoming popular among distributed network environments. In this paper, the authors develop a multimedia authoring tool for adaptive e-learning by using characterization of...
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Community College Online Course Retention and Final Grade: Predictability of Social Presence
Simon Y. Liu; Joel Gomez; Cherng-Jyh Yen
Journal of Interactive Online Learning Vol. 8, No. 2 (2009) pp. 165–182
This study employed a quantitative research design to examine the predictive relationships between social presence and course retention as well as final grade in community college online courses. Social presence is defined as the degree of one's...
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Student Teachers' Motivation and Perceptions of E-Portfolio in the Context of Problem-Based Learning
Stefanie Y. Chye; Albert K. Liau; Woon Chia Liu
Asia-Pacific Education Researcher Vol. 22, No. 4 (2013) pp. 367–375
E-portfolios are increasingly seen as a promising tool for facilitating learning as students engage in the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) process. Research that evaluates e-portfolios in the context of PBL is, however, limited. In addition, advantages ...
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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...
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Ensuring A Reasonable Passenger Capacity Utilization Rate of a Train for Its Sustainably Efficient Transport
X. Feng; Q. Wang; Y. Liu; B. Xu; H. Liu; Q. Sun
Journal of Applied Research and Technology Vol. 12, No. 2 (April 2014) pp. 279–288
Based on simulations of the transports of a typically formed Chinese intercity passenger train hauled respectively by major types of the locomotives on a certain railway line in China, this research analyzes the changes of the traction energy cost...
Language: English
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The Effects of a Creative Commons Approach on Collaborative Learning
Chen-Chung Liu; Shu-Yuan Tao; Wei-Hung Chen; Sherry Y. Chen; Baw-Jhiune Liu
Behaviour & Information Technology Vol. 32, No. 1 (2013) pp. 37–51
Social media on the World Wide Web, such as Wiki, are increasingly applied to support collaborative learning for students to conduct a project together. However, recent studies indicated that students, learning in the collaborative project, may not...
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The Practice and the Reflection of Network-Assistance Teaching based on the Platform of Blackboard
J. Xu; X. Liu; H. Wang; J. Zhang; Y. Liu; T. Zhang
International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET) Vol. 9, No. 8 (May 26, 2014) pp. 42–44
This paper takes the graduates course “Theories and Methods of Environmental Geography” as an example, and carries out the practice on network assistant teaching based on the platform of blackboard. It objectively analyzes and summarizes the key...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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Using Mental Computation Training to Improve Complex Mathematical Performance
Allison S. Liu; Arava Y. Kallai; Christian D. Schunn; Julie A. Fiez
Instructional Science: An International Journal of the Learning Sciences Vol. 43, No. 4 (July 2015) pp. 463–485
Mathematical fluency is important for academic and mathematical success. Fluency training programs have typically focused on fostering retrieval, which leads to math performance that does not reliably transfer to non-trained problems. More recent...
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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...
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Program design and student outcomes in graduate education
Jeffrey A. Groen; George H. Jakubson; Ronald G. Ehrenberg; Scott Condie; Albert Y. Liu
Economics of Education Review Vol. 27, No. 2 pp. 111–124
Doctoral programs in the humanities and related social sciences are characterized by high attrition and long times to degree. In 1991 the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation launched the Graduate Education Initiative (GEI) to improve the quality of graduate ...
Language: English
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Integrating Grant-Funded Research into the Undergraduate Biology Curriculum Using IMG-ACT
Jayna L. Ditty; Kayla M. Williams; Megan M. Keller; Grischa Y. Chen; Xianxian Liu; Rebecca E. Parales
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education Vol. 41, No. 1 (2013) pp. 16–23
It has become clear in current scientific pedagogy that the emersion of students in the scientific process in terms of designing, implementing, and analyzing experiments is imperative for their education; as such, it has been our goal to model this...
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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...
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Features and Predictors of Problematic Internet Use in Chinese College Students
R L. Huang; Z Lu; J J. Liu; Y M. You; Z Q. Pan; Z Wei; Q He; Z Z. Wang
Behaviour & Information Technology Vol. 28, No. 5 (September 2009) pp. 485–490
This study was set to investigate the prevalence of problematic internet use (PIU) among college students and the possible factors related to this disorder. About 4400 college students, ranging from freshmen to juniors, from eight different...