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Gwo-Jen Hwang
National University of Tainan
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A conceptual map model for developing intelligent tutoring systems
Gwo-Jen Hwang
Computers & Education Vol. 40, No. 3 (2003) pp. 217–235
With the recent rapid progress of computer technology, researchers have attempted to adopt artificial intelligence and use computer networks to develop computer-aided instruction systems. Meanwhile, researchers have also attempted to develop more...
Language: English
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Activity Theory Approach to Developing Context-Aware Mobile Learning Systems for Understanding Scientific Phenomenon and Theories
Lorna Uden; Gwo-Jen Hwang
International Journal of Distance Education Technologies Vol. 11, No. 4 (2013) pp. 30–44
Mobile computing offers potential opportunities for students' learning especially when it combines a sensing device such as RFID (Radio Frequency Identification). Researchers have indicated that a key feature of in-field learning supported by...
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A Learning Analytics Approach to Investigating Factors Affecting EFL Students' Oral Performance in a Flipped Classroom
Chi-Jen Lin; Gwo-Jen Hwang
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 21, No. 2 (2018) pp. 205–219
Flipped classrooms have been widely adopted and discussed by school teachers and researchers in the past decade. However, few studies have been conducted to formally evaluate the effectiveness of flipped classrooms in terms of improving EFL students'...
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Diagnosing Student Learning Problems Based on Historical Assessment Records
Gwo-Jen Hwang; Judy C. R. Tseng; Gwo-Haur Hwang
Innovations in Education and Teaching International Vol. 45, No. 1 (February 2008) pp. 77–89
In the past decade, researchers have attempted to develop computer-assisted learning and testing systems to help students improve their learning performance. Conventional testing systems simply provide students with a score, and do not offer...
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A Context-Aware Ubiquitous Learning Approach for Providing Instant Learning Support in Personal Computer Assembly Activities
Ching-Kun Hsu; Gwo-Jen Hwang
Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 22, No. 6 (2014) pp. 687–703
Personal computer assembly courses have been recognized as being essential in helping students understand computer structure as well as the functionality of each computer component. In this study, a context-aware ubiquitous learning approach is...
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A collaborative game-based learning approach to improving students' learning performance in science courses
Han-Yu Sung; Gwo-Jen Hwang
Computers & Education Vol. 63, No. 1 (April 2013) pp. 43–51
In this study, a collaborative game-based learning environment is developed by integrating a grid-based Mindtool to facilitate the students to share and organize what they have learned during the game-playing process. To evaluate the effectiveness...
Language: English
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A Problem Posing-Based Practicing Strategy for Facilitating Students' Computer Programming Skills in the Team-Based Learning Mode
Xiao-Ming Wang; Gwo-Jen Hwang
Educational Technology Research and Development Vol. 65, No. 6 (2017) pp. 1655–1671
Computer programming is a subject that requires problem-solving strategies and involves a great number of programming logic activities which pose challenges for learners. Therefore, providing learning support and guidance is important. Collaborative ...
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Single loop or double loop learning: English vocabulary learning performance and behavior of students in situated computer games with different guiding strategies
Gwo-Jen Hwang; Siang-Yi Wang
Computers & Education Vol. 102, No. 1 (November 2016) pp. 188–201
In this study, a situated computer game was implemented for engaging students in English vocabulary contexts. Furthermore, two test-item guiding approaches, the cloze and multiple-choice guiding strategies, were embedded in the game to serve as...
Language: English
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An interactive peer-assessment criteria development approach to improving students' art design performance using handheld devices
Chiu-Lin Lai; Gwo-Jen Hwang
Computers & Education Vol. 85, No. 1 (July 2015) pp. 149–159
Engaging students in higher order thinking such as evaluation and analysis has been recognized as being an important strategy for helping them develop knowledge and skills, in particular, in creativeness-oriented learning activities such as artwork...
Language: English
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An Information-Summarising Instruction Strategy for Improving the Web-Based Problem Solving Abilities of Students
Gwo-Jen Hwang; Fan-Ray Kuo
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 27, No. 2 (2011) pp. 290–306
As knowledge rapidly expands and accumulates, training and assessing students' information searching ability for solving problems on the Internet has become an important and challenging issue. This research aims to improve the web-based problem...
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An information-summarising instruction strategy for improving the web-based problem solving abilities of students
Gwo-Jen Hwang; Fan-Ray Kuo
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 27, No. 2 (Jan 01, 2011)
As knowledge rapidly expands and accumulates, training and assessing students' information searching ability for solving problems on the Internet has become an important and challenging issue. This research aims to improve the web-based problem...
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The role of collective efficacy, cognitive quality, and task cohesion in computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL)
Shu-Ling Wang; Gwo-Jen Hwang
Computers & Education Vol. 58, No. 2 (February 2012) pp. 679–687
Research has suggested that CSCL environments contain fewer social context clues, resulting in various group processes, performance or motivation. This study thus attempts to explore the relationship among collective efficacy, group processes (i.e....
Language: English
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Trends in mobile technology-supported collaborative learning: A systematic review of journal publications from 2007 to 2016
Qing-Ke Fu; Gwo-Jen Hwang
Computers & Education Vol. 119, No. 1 (April 2018) pp. 129–143
This study reviewed the literature on mobile technology-supported collaborative learning from 2007 to 2016. Several issues, such as the distributions and research methods, learning devices and learning environments, participants, research issues,...
Language: English
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Facilitating Effective Digital Game-Based Learning Behaviors and Learning Performances of Students Based on a Collaborative Knowledge Construction Strategy
Han-Yu Sung; Gwo-Jen Hwang
Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 26, No. 1 (2018) pp. 118–134
Researchers have recognized the potential of educational computer games in improving students' learning engagement and outcomes; however, facilitating effective learning behaviors during the gaming process remains an important and challenging issue. ...
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Effects of a peer competition-based mobile learning approach on students' affective domain exhibition in social studies courses
Gwo‐Jen Hwang; Shao‐Chen Chang
British Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 47, No. 6 (November 2016) pp. 1217–1231
One of the important and challenging objectives of social studies courses is to promote students' affective domain exhibition, including learning interest, positive attitudes and local culture identity. In this paper, a location-aware mobile...
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Influences of an inquiry-based ubiquitous gaming design on students’ learning achievements, motivation, behavioral patterns, and tendency towards critical thinking and problem solving
Gwo‐Jen Hwang; Chih‐Hung Chen
British Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 48, No. 4 (June 2017) pp. 950–971
In this paper, an inquiry-based ubiquitous gaming approach was proposed. The objective of the study was to enhance students’ performances in in-field learning activities. To show the advantages of the approach, an experiment was carried out to...
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An information-summarising instruction strategy for improving the web-based problem-solving abilities of students
Gwo-Jen Hwang; Fan-Ray Kuo
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 27, No. 2 (Jan 01, 2011) pp. 290–306
As knowledge rapidly expands and accumulates, training and assessing students' information searching ability for solving problems on the Internet has become an important and challenging issue. This research aims to improve the web-based problem...
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A self-regulated flipped classroom approach to improving students’ learning performance in a mathematics course
Chiu-Lin Lai; Gwo-Jen Hwang
Computers & Education Vol. 100, No. 1 (September 2016) pp. 126–140
The flipped classroom is a well-recognized learning mode that enables effective practice and interactions among teachers and students in the class by switching the in-class instructional time and out-of-class practicing time. However, owing to their ...
Language: English
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Impacts of an augmented reality-based flipped learning guiding approach on students’ scientific project performance and perceptions
Shao-Chen Chang; Gwo-Jen Hwang
Computers & Education Vol. 125, No. 1 (October 2018) pp. 226–239
In recent years, flipped learning has received increasing emphasis; it engages students in deriving basic knowledge through instructional videos before the class, and hence more time is available for practicing, applying knowledge, or student...
Language: English
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A structural equation model to analyse the antecedents to students’ web-based problem-solving performance
Fan-Ray Kuo; Gwo-Jen Hwang
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 31, No. 4 (Nov 01, 2015)
Web-based problem-solving, a compound ability of critical thinking, creative thinking, reasoning thinking and information-searching abilities, has been recognised as an important competence for elementary school students. Some researchers have...
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A Spreadsheet-Based Visualized Mindtool for Improving Students' Learning Performance in Identifying Relationships between Numerical Variables
Chiu-Lin Lai; Gwo-Jen Hwang
Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 23, No. 2 (2015) pp. 230–249
In this study, a spreadsheet-based visualized Mindtool was developed for improving students' learning performance when finding relationships between numerical variables by engaging them in reasoning and decision-making activities. To evaluate the...
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A formative assessment-based mobile learning approach to improving the learning attitudes and achievements of students
Gwo-Jen Hwang; Hsun-Fang Chang
Computers & Education Vol. 56, No. 4 (May 2011) pp. 1023–1031
The advancement of mobile and wireless communication technologies has encouraged an increasing number of studies concerning mobile learning, in which students are able to learn via mobile devices without being limited by space and time; in...
Language: English
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A Peer Tutoring-Based Concept Mapping Approach to Improving Students' Learning Achievements and Attitudes for a Social Studies Course
Gwo-Jen Hwang; Chien-Wen Chuang; Wen-Jen Tsai
International Journal of Online Pedagogy and Course Design Vol. 8, No. 1 (January 2018) pp. 1–12
Concept maps are well recognized as being an effective tool for helping students organize and construct their knowledge. However, previous studies have also indicated the difficulty encountered by young students in concept mapping. Therefore, how to ...
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Development of an Adaptive Learning System with Multiple Perspectives based on Students' Learning Styles and Cognitive Styles
Tzu-Chi Yang; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Stephen Jen-Hwa Yang
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 16, No. 4 (2013) pp. 185–200
In this study, an adaptive learning system is developed by taking multiple dimensions of personalized features into account. A personalized presentation module is proposed for developing adaptive learning systems based on the field dependent...
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A Particle Swarm Optimization Approach to Composing Serial Test Sheets for Multiple Assessment Criteria
Peng-Yeng Yin; Kuang-Cheng Chang; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Gwo-Haur Hwang; Ying Chan
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 9, No. 3 (2006) pp. 3–15
To accurately analyze the problems of students in learning, the composed test sheets must meet multiple assessment criteria, such as the ratio of relevant concepts to be evaluated, the average discrimination degree, difficulty degree and estimated...
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An enhanced genetic approach to optimizing auto-reply accuracy of an e-learning system
Gwo-Jen Hwang; Peng-Yeng Yin; Tzu-Ting Wang; Judy C.R. Tseng; Gwo-Haur Hwang
Computers & Education Vol. 51, No. 1 (August 2008) pp. 337–353
With the rapid development in Information Technology (IT), the Internet has become one of the central media for conducting learning. However, most of the existing web-based learning systems only provide stand-alone subject materials for browsing and ...
Language: English
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A Two-Tier Test-Based Approach to Improving Students' Computer-Programming Skills in a Web-Based Learning Environment
Tzu-Chi Yang; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Stephen J. H. Yang; Gwo-Haur Hwang
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 18, No. 1 pp. 198–210
Computer programming is an important skill for engineering and computer science students. However, teaching and learning programming concepts and skills has been recognized as a great challenge to both teachers and students. Therefore, the...
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An Enhanced Learning Diagnosis Model Based on Concept-Effect Relationships with Multiple Knowledge Levels
Hui-Chun Chu; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Yueh-Min Huang
Innovations in Education and Teaching International Vol. 47, No. 1 (February 2010) pp. 53–67
Conventional testing systems usually give students a score as their test result, but do not show them how to improve their learning performance. Researchers have indicated that students would benefit more if individual learning guidance could be...
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An Expert System-based Context-Aware Ubiquitous Learning Approach for Conducting Science Learning Activities
Po-Han Wu; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Wen-Hung Tsai
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 16, No. 4 (2013) pp. 217–230
Context-aware ubiquitous learning has been recognized as being a promising approach that enables students to interact with real-world learning targets with supports from the digital world. Several researchers have indicated the importance of...
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A web-based peer-assessment approach to improving junior high school students' performance, self-efficacy and motivation in performing arts courses
Lu‐Ho Hsia; Iwen Huang; Gwo‐Jen Hwang
British Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 47, No. 4 (July 2016) pp. 618–632
In this paper, a web-based peer-assessment approach is proposed for conducting performing arts activities. A peer-assessment system was implemented and applied to a junior high school performing arts course to evaluate the effectiveness of the...
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An interactive concept map approach to supporting mobile learning activities for natural science courses
Gwo-Jen Hwang; Po-Han Wu; Hui-Ru Ke
Computers & Education Vol. 57, No. 4 (December 2011) pp. 2272–2280
Mobile and wireless communication technologies not only enable anytime and anywhere learning, but also provide the opportunity to develop learning environments that combine real-world and digital-world resources. Nevertheless, researchers have...
Language: English
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A multi-expert approach for developing testing and diagnostic systems based on the concept-effect model
Patcharin Panjaburee; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Wannapong Triampo; Bo-Ying Shih
Computers & Education Vol. 55, No. 2 (September 2010) pp. 527–540
With the popularization of computer and communication technologies, researchers have attempted to develop computer-assisted testing and diagnostic systems to help students improve their learning performance on the Internet. In developing a...
Language: English
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A group-decision approach for evaluating educational web sites
Gwo-Jen Hwang; Tony C.K. Huang; Judy C.R. Tseng
Computers & Education Vol. 42, No. 1 (January 2004) pp. 65–86
With the advent of network technologies, many educational web sites have been developed to assist students in the learning of subjects on computer networks. However, without proper aid, students may have difficulty in selecting appropriate web sites,...
Language: English
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An effective approach for test-sheet composition with large-scale item banks
Gwo-Jen Hwang; Bertrand M.T. Lin; Tsung-Liang Lin
Computers & Education Vol. 46, No. 2 (February 2006) pp. 122–139
A well-constructed test sheet not only helps the instructor evaluate the learning status of the students, but also facilitates the diagnosis of the problems embedded in the students’ learning process. This paper addresses the problem of selecting...
Language: English
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Mobile-based collaborative learning in the fitness center: A case study on the development of English listening comprehension with a context-aware application
Gi‐Zen Liu; Jing‐Yao Chen; Gwo‐Jen Hwang
British Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 49, No. 2 (March 2018) pp. 305–320
Mobile applications on the go have been adopted in many fields and areas. However, there has been little research regarding the development and use of a context-aware application for users to improve their English listening comprehension through...
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Development of a Mobile Learning System Based on a Collaborative Problem-Posing Strategy
Han-Yu Sung; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Ya-Chi Chang
Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 24, No. 3 (2016) pp. 456–471
In this study, a problem-posing strategy is proposed for supporting collaborative mobile learning activities. Accordingly, a mobile learning environment has been developed, and an experiment on a local culture course has been conducted to evaluate...
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A knowledge engineering approach to developing mindtools for context-aware ubiquitous learning
Hui-Chun Chu; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Chin-Chung Tsai
Computers & Education Vol. 54, No. 1 (January 2010) pp. 289–297
Recent developments in computing and mobile technologies have enabled the mobile and ubiquitous learning approach, which situates students in an environment that combines real-world and digital-world learning resources. Although such an approach...
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Effects of different online peer-feedback approaches on students' performance skills, motivation and self-efficacy in a dance course
Lu-Ho Hsia; Iwen Huang; Gwo-Jen Hwang
Computers & Education Vol. 96, No. 1 (May 2016) pp. 55–71
It has become common practice to video record students' in-class dance moves. Such a teaching strategy is able to help students reflect on their dance performance by providing them with visualized feedback. Therefore, in this study, an online peer...
Language: English
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Collab-Analyzer: An Environment for Conducting Web-Based Collaborative Learning Activities and Analyzing Students' Information-Searching Behaviors
Chih-Hsiang Wu; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Fan-Ray Kuo
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 30, No. 3 (2014) pp. 356–374
Researchers have found that students might get lost or feel frustrated while searching for information on the Internet to deal with complex problems without real-time guidance or supports. To address this issue, a web-based collaborative learning...
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College students' conceptions of u-learning
Pei-Shan Tsai; Chin-Chung Tsai; Gwo-Haur Hwang; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Yu-Fang Yang
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2009 (Jun 22, 2009) pp. 3115–3118
The purpose of this study was to explore 14 college students' conceptions of u-learning. The research data were collected from interviews with each of the students by a trained researcher individually, and the responses of the interview were further ...
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An Inquiry-Based Mobile Learning Approach to Enhancing Social Science Learning Effectiveness
Ju-Ling Shih; Chien-Wen Chuang; Gwo-Jen Hwang
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 13, No. 4 (2010) pp. 50–62
This study presents a mobile exploration activity that guides elementary students to learn during a social science activity with digital support from mobile devices and wireless communications. The students are situated in both the real world and...
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A personalized recommendation-based mobile learning approach to improving the reading performance of EFL students
Ching-Kun Hsu; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Chih-Kai Chang
Computers & Education Vol. 63, No. 1 (April 2013) pp. 327–336
In this paper, a personalized recommendation-based mobile language learning approach is proposed. A mobile learning system has been developed based on the approach by providing a reading material recommendation mechanism for guiding EFL (English as...
Language: English
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Trends and research issues of mobile learning studies in nursing education: A review of academic publications from 1971 to 2016
Ching-Yi Chang; Chiu-Lin Lai; Gwo-Jen Hwang
Computers & Education Vol. 116, No. 1 (January 2018) pp. 28–48
In the past decades, the issues related to mobile learning have been widely discussed around the globe; however, the development and trends of applying mobile technologies in nursing education still lack systematic analysis. In this study, a meta...
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A concept map-embedded educational computer game for improving students' learning performance in natural science courses
Gwo-Jen Hwang; Li-Hsueh Yang; Sheng-Yuan Wang
Computers & Education Vol. 69, No. 1 (November 2013) pp. 121–130
Many recent studies have reported the benefits of educational computer games in promoting students' learning motivations. On the other hand, however, the effect of digital game-based learning in improving students' learning performance has been...
Language: English
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Effects of ASQ-based flipped learning on nurse practitioner learners' nursing skills, learning achievement and learning perceptions
Hui-Chen Lin; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Yaw-Don Hsu
Computers & Education Vol. 139, No. 1 (October 2019) pp. 207–221
Training and examining healthcare practitioners' nursing skills by situating them in a contextualized environment to interact with trained simulated patients and making required decisions based on the collected information is a widely adopted...
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Students' online interactive patterns in augmented reality-based inquiry activities
Tosti H.C. Chiang; Stephen J.H. Yang; Gwo-Jen Hwang
Computers & Education Vol. 78, No. 1 (September 2014) pp. 97–108
Inquiry learning has been developing for years and many countries have incorporated inquiry learning into the scope of K-12 education. Educators have indicated the importance of engaging students in knowledge-sharing activities during the inquiry...
Language: English
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Formative Assessment Design for PDA Integrated Ecology Observation
Pi-Hsia Hung; Yu-Fen Lin; Gwo-Jen Hwang
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 13, No. 3 (2010) pp. 33–42
Ubiquitous computing and mobile technologies provide a new perspective for designing innovative outdoor learning experiences. The purpose of this study is to propose a formative assessment design for integrating PDAs into ecology observations. Three ...
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Improving Learning Achievements, Motivations and Problem-Solving Skills through a Peer Assessment-Based Game Development Approach
Gwo-Jen Hwang; Chun-Ming Hung; Nian-Shing Chen
Educational Technology Research and Development Vol. 62, No. 2 (April 2014) pp. 129–145
In this study, a peer assessment-based game development approach is proposed for improving students' learning achievements, motivations and problem-solving skills. An experiment has been conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed...
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The Effects of Computer-Supported Self-Regulation in Science Inquiry on Learning Outcomes, Learning Processes, and Self-Efficacy
Chiu-Lin Lai; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Yi-Hsuan Tu
Educational Technology Research and Development Vol. 66, No. 4 (2018) pp. 863–892
Recently, researchers have demonstrated the benefits of technology-enhanced science inquiry activities. To improve students' self-regulation and assist them in controlling their own learning pace through inquiry activities, in this study, a self...
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A review of experimental mobile learning research in 2010–2016 based on the activity theory framework
Ching-Jung Chung; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Chiu-Lin Lai
Computers & Education Vol. 129, No. 1 (February 2019) pp. 1–13
In this study, we systematically reviewed the experimental mobile learning studies published in 2010–2016. Moreover, the activity theory framework was adopted to investigate the insights and trends of mobile learning. That is, the dimensions of...
Language: English