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An innovative parallel test sheet composition approach to meet multiple assessment criteria for national tests
Gwo-Jen Hwang; Hui-Chun Chu; Peng-Yeng Yin; Ji-Yu Lin
Computers & Education Vol. 51, No. 3 (November 2008) pp. 1058–1072
The national certification tests and entrance examinations are the most important tests for proving the ability or knowledge level of a person. To accurately evaluate the professional skills or knowledge level, the composed test sheets must meet...
Language: English
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A novel approach for assisting teachers in analyzing student web-searching behaviors
Gwo-Jen Hwang; Pei-Shan Tsai; Chin-Chung Tsai; Judy C.R. Tseng
Computers & Education Vol. 51, No. 2 (September 2008) pp. 926–938
Although previous research has demonstrated the benefits of applying the Internet facilities to the learning process, problems with this strategy have also been identified. One of the major difficulties is owing to the lack of an online learning...
Language: English
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Development of an adaptive learning system with two sources of personalization information
Judy C.R. Tseng; Hui-Chun Chu; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Chin-Chung Tsai
Computers & Education Vol. 51, No. 2 (September 2008) pp. 776–786
Previous research of adaptive learning mainly focused on improving student learning achievements based only on single-source of personalization information, such as learning style, cognitive style or learning achievement. In this paper, an...
Language: English
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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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Navigation Support Mechanisms for Context-Aware Ubiquitous Learning Environments
Chuang-Kai Chiou; Chao-Hsiang Chen; Judy C.R. Tseng; Gwo-Jen Hwang
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2008 (Jun 30, 2008) pp. 2056–2064
In ubiquitous learning environments, learning resources are realistic objects in real fields. Certain physical constraints, like population control and traveling time along resources, as well as context-dependent parameters exist in these learning...
Topics: Computer Sciences, Information Sciences, Learning Objects, Navigation, Physical Environments
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Users’ attitudes toward Web-based collaborative learning systems for knowledge management
Shu-Sheng Liaw; Gwo-Dong Chen; Hsiu-Mei Huang
Computers & Education Vol. 50, No. 3 (April 2008) pp. 950–961
The Web-based technology is a potential tool for supported collaborative learning that may enrich learning performance, such as individual knowledge construction or group knowledge sharing. Thus, understanding Web-based collaborative learning for...
Topics: Learning Management Systems
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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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The presence and usage of computer technology and the Internet in the classroom: An examination of secondary school students' and teachers' attitudes
Long Gwo Chen
(2008) pp. 1–136
This study gauges secondary school students' and teachers' attitudes on the presence and usage of computer technology and the Internet as instructional (teachers) and learning (students) tools in the classroom. Quantitative survey questionnaires and ...
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Augmenting Traditional Books with Context-Aware Learning Supports from Online Learning Communities
Gwo-Dong Chen; Po-Yao Chao
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 11, No. 2 (2008) pp. 27–40
Recent advances in ubiquitous computing technologies have brought reality augmentation of traditional objects to context-aware and social supports. Although a significant proportion of students prefer poring over traditional paper textbooks over...
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An Object-Oriented Course Framework for Developing Adaptive Learning Systems
Shian-Shyong Tseng; Jun-Ming Su; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Gwo-Haur Hwang; Chin-Chung Tsai; Chang-Jiun Tsai
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 11, No. 2 (2008) pp. 171–191
The popularity of web-based learning systems has encouraged researchers to pay attention to several new issues. One of the most important issues is the development of new techniques to provide personalized teaching materials. Although several...
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Criteria, Strategies and Research Issues of Context-Aware Ubiquitous Learning
Gwo-Jen Hwang; Chin-Chung Tsai; Stephen J. H. Yang
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 11, No. 2 (2008) pp. 81–91
Recent progress in wireless and sensor technologies has lead to a new development of learning environments, called context-aware ubiquitous learning environment, which is able to sense the situation of learners and provide adaptive supports. Many...
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Application of E-Learning to Pilot Training at TransAsia Airways in Taiwan
Chi-Kuo Chuang; Maiga Chang; Chin-Yeh Wang; Wen-Cheng Chung; Gwo-Dong Chen
International Journal on E-Learning Vol. 7, No. 1 (January 2008) pp. 23–39
TransAsia Airway is one of the four domestic airlines in Taiwan. Taiwan has 13 domestic airports with the longest distance between two airports being about 400 kilometers. The domestic airline market is highly competitive. TransAsia decided to apply ...
Topics: Administrators, Administration, Adults, Business, Government, Educational Technology, Change, eLearning, Competencies
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Surveying instructor and learner attitudes toward e-learning
Shu-Sheng Liaw; Hsiu-Mei Huang; Gwo-Dong Chen
Computers & Education Vol. 49, No. 4 (December 2007) pp. 1066–1080
The trend of using e-learning as a learning and/or teaching tool is now rapidly expanding into education. Although e-learning environments are popular, there is minimal research on instructors’ and learners’ attitudes toward these kinds of learning...
Language: English
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Extending E-Book with Contextual Knowledge Recommender for Reading Support on a Web-Based Learning System
Gwo-Dong Chen; Fu-Hsiang Wei; Chin-Yeh Wang; Jih-Hsien Lee
International Journal on E-Learning Vol. 6, No. 4 (October 2007) pp. 605–622
Reading content of the Web is increasingly popular. When students read the same material, each student has a unique comprehension of the text and requires individual support from appropriate references. Most references in typical web learning...
Topics: Databases, eLearning, Distance Education, Educational Technology, Internet
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Ubiquitous Discussion Forum: Introducing Mobile Phones and Voice Discussion Into a Web Discussion Forum
Fu-Hsiang Wei; Gwo-Dong Chen; Chin-Yeh Wang; Liang-Yi Li
Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia Vol. 16, No. 2 (April 2007) pp. 125–140
** Invited as a paper from ED-MEDIA 2005. Grammatical and writing style errors in the original version have been corrected by our colleague who is a native English speaker. ** Abstract: Web-based discussion forums enable users to share knowledge...
Topics: eLearning, Human Computer Interaction, Databases, Information Communication Technologies, Distance Education, Community, Multimedia, Internet, Educational Technology
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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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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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Using the Crossing Chasm Theory to Design a Promotional Model for Application Service Center in e-Learning Park
Maiga Chang; Chi-Kuo Chuang; Chin-Yeh Wang; Gwo-Dong Chen; Jinn-Bao Lee; Li-Chieh Lin
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2005 (October 2005) pp. 1808–1815
Taiwan government started to initiate a five-years (2003-2007) program, that is National Science and Technology Program for e-Learning (ELNP for short), since 2002. In order to achieve the four major goals of ELNP, including "increase the national...
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A Strategy to Promote e-Learning Industry in Taiwan: Network Science Park
Chi-Kuo Chuang; Gwo-Dong Chen; Jinn-Bao Lee; Li-Chieh Lin; Chin-Yeh Wang; Maiga Chang
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2005 (October 2005) pp. 1816–1829
Since January 2003, a 5-year e-learning national program was launched to assist the development of e-learning industry in Taiwan. One part of the program is to promote the development of e-learning industry by establishing the e-learning network...
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Organizing and sharing web information in personal information space to promote knowledge exchange
Liang-Yi Li; Baw-Jhiune Liu; Jorng-Tzong Horng; Gwo-Dong Chen
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2005 (Jun 27, 2005) pp. 4290–4297
Web information has been used as a resource for teaching and learning. However the availability of quantities of web information have been growing rapidly, it makes students information overload. To solve the problem, managing the found web...
Topics: Science, Computers, Information Sciences, Computer Sciences, Engineering
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A ubiquitous discussion forum: Introducing mobile phones and voice discussion into a web discussion forum
Fu-Hsiang Wei; Gwo-Dong Chen; Po-Yao Chao; Chih-Wei Chang
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2005 (Jun 27, 2005) pp. 867–874
Abstract: Online discussion forums are available for users to share knowledge in simple and popular platforms. However, there are several problems existed in web discussion forums that could interfere with the educational process, such as lack of...
Topics: Information Sciences, Computer Sciences
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Students' Trust-Aware Learning Material Recommendation System
Chih-Wei Chang; Chen-Chung Liu; Jorng-Tzong Horng; Gwo-Dong Chen
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2005 (Jun 27, 2005) pp. 4580–4585
Trust is one of the important factors in communication. In the learning environment, if the relationship between teachers and students lacks trust to each other, the learning performance will turn to low. And the learning recommended system which...
Topics: Information Sciences, Students, Computer Sciences
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Online course receptivity related to student perceptions of fluency in use of computers, email, and the Web
Gwo-Yunn Jaw
Online @?course @?receptivity related to student perceptions of @?fluency in use of @?computers, email, and the @?Web (2005) pp. 1–170
This study analyzed university student perceptions regarding their CEW (Computer-Email-Web) fluency and their willingness to consider participating in online instruction. The study was conducted at Chung Kuo Institute of Technology (CKIT), Taipei,...
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The Challenges of Using Multi-Media Tools in University Instruction
Pai-Tsang (Danniel) Chen; Gwo-Yunn (James) Jaw; Larry K. Bright
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (2005) pp. 3122–3129
The value of video and multi-media in teaching and learning has been long recognized. More than 80 percent of learners prefer "show me" more than "tell me." Video of actual problem solving circumstances can provide effective and efficient...
Topics: Video, Computer Sciences
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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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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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Use of Group Discussion and Learning Portfolio to Build Knowledge for Managing Web Group Learning
Gwo-Dong Chen; Kuo-Liang Ou; Chin-Yeh Wang
Journal of Educational Computing Research Vol. 28, No. 3 (2003) pp. 291–315
To monitor and enhance the learning performance of learning groups in a Web learning system, teachers need to know the learning status of the group and determine the key influences affecting group learning outcomes. Teachers can achieve this goal by ...
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Student Performance Assessment Using Bayesian Network and Web Portfolios
Chen-Chung Liu; Gwo-Dong Chen; Chin-Yeh Wang; Ching-Fang Lu
Journal of Educational Computing Research Vol. 27, No. 4 (2002) pp. 437–69
Proposes a novel methodology that employs Bayesian network software to assist teachers in efficiently deriving and utilizing the student model of activity performance from Web portfolios online. This system contains Web portfolios that record in...
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Student modeling for performance assessment using Bayesian network on web portfolios
Chen-Chung Liu; Gwo-Dong Chen; Chin-Yeh Wang; Ching-Fen Pai
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2001 (2001) pp. 1145–1150
Web based curriculum development allows students to develop their learning portfolio and interact with peers on a web learning system. This system contains web portfolios that record in detail students' learning activities, peer interaction, and...
Topics: Teachers, Interaction, Students, Portfolios
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Online assessment decision supports in electronic portfolio systems using data mining technologies
Gwo-Dong Chen; chen-Chung Liu; Kuo-Liang Ou; Ching-Fen Pai; Baw-Jhiune Liu
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2001 (2001) pp. 272–273
A teacher can use student portfolios to evaluate learning performance and promote learning outcomes. The portfolios can also be used as a communication channel among students and teachers as students implement them on the web. However, it is...
Topics: Portfolios, Learning Outcomes, Students, Instructional Design, Evaluation
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Web Learning Portfolios: A Tool For Supporting Performance Awareness
Gwo-Dong Chen; Chen-Chung Liu; Kuo-Liang Ou; Ming-Song Lin
Innovations in Education and Training International Vol. 38, No. 1 (2001) pp. 19–30
Describes how to design a Web portfolio system that teachers can use in learning assessment. Evaluation of the Web portfolio system by students indicates that the applied technologies help students control their learning processes through developing ...
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A Mentor finder based on student preference and learning status for webbased learning systems
Gwo-Dong Chen; Chin-Yeh Wang; Chen-Chung Liu; Chih-Kai Chang
World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2001 (2001) pp. 274–279
Because students can not interact face to face with each other in an asynchronous learning situation, they are difficult to know who is able to help them. Thus, teachers or teaching assistants should put many efforts in solving students' questions....
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Discovering Decision Knowledge from Web Log Portfolio for Managing Classroom Processes by Applying Decision Tree and Data Cube Technology
Gwo-Dong Chen; Chen-Chung Liu; Kuo-Liang Ou; Baw-Jhiune Liu
Journal of Educational Computing Research Vol. 23, No. 3 (2000) pp. 305–32
Discusses the use of Web logs to record student behavior that can assist teachers in assessing performance and making curriculum decisions for distance learning students who are using Web-based learning systems. Adopts decision tree and data cube...
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A web site system for instructors to manage collaborative learning
Gwo-Dong Chen; Kuo-Liang Ou; Baw-Jhiune Liu; Chih-Kai Chang; Chen-Chung Liu
EdMedia + Innovate Learning 1999 (1999) pp. 1819–1825
As the World Wide Web (the Web) become popular, increasing number of distance learning systems are built on the Web. Yet, Instructors must onerously write complex programs to manage students' learning behavior in a web based collaborative learning...
Topics: Collaboration
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A Hierarchy Fuzzy MCDM Method for Studying Electronic Marketing Strategies in the Information Service Industry
Michael T. Tang; Gwo-Hshiung Tzeng
International Academy for Information Management Annual Conference 1998 (December 1998)
In this paper, the impacts of Electronic Commerce (EC) on the international marketing strategies of information service industries are studied. In seeking to blend humanistic concerns in this research with technological development by addressing...
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Student Portfolio Analysis by Data Cube Technology for Decision Support of Web-based Classroom Teacher
Chih-Kai Chang; Gwo-Dong Chen; Kou-Liang Ou
Journal of Educational Computing Research Vol. 19, No. 3 (1998) pp. 307–28
Proposes a Web-based model as the infrastructure to store learning logs for analysis in distance education. Describes the method of using query language to retrieve information from a database to construct the data cube. Illustrates data-cube...
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Constructing Collaborative Learning Activities for Distance CAL Systems
C-K Chang; Gwo-Dong Chen
Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 13, No. 1 (1997) pp. 2–15
Analyzes the requirements for constructing collaborative learning activities in distance computer assisted learning (CAL) systems; shows why an active database can satisfy the requirements with a collaborative homework example; and proposes...
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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 Automatic Caption Filtering and Partial Hiding Approach to Improving the English Listening Comprehension of EFL Students
Ching-Kun Hsu; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Chih-Kai Chang
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 17, No. 2 pp. 270–283
Fostering the listening comprehension of English as Foreign Language (EFL) learners has been recognized as an important and challenging issue. Videos have been used as one of the English listening learning resources; however, without effective...
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Measuring Knowledge Elaboration Based on a Computer-Assisted Knowledge Map Analytical Approach to Collaborative Learning
Lanqin Zheng; Ronghuai Huang; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Kaicheng Yang
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 18, No. 1 pp. 321–336
The purpose of this study is to quantitatively measure the level of knowledge elaboration and explore the relationships between prior knowledge of a group, group performance, and knowledge elaboration in collaborative learning. Two experiments were...
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Development of an Inquiry-Based Learning Support System Based on an Intelligent Knowledge Exploration Approach
Ji-Wei Wu; Judy C. R. Tseng; Gwo-Jen Hwang
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 18, No. 3 pp. 282–300
Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) is an effective approach for promoting active learning. When inquiry-based learning is incorporated into instruction, teachers provide guiding questions for students to actively explore the required knowledge in order to ...
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An Integrated Contextual and Web-Based Issue Quest Approach to Improving Students' Learning Achievements, Attitudes and Critical Thinking
Han-Yu Sung; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Hong-Sheng Chang
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 18, No. 4 pp. 299–311
In the era of computer and communication technologies, fostering students' high-level thinking abilities has become an important educational objective. Engaging students in web information searching to answer a series of questions related to a...
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A two-tier test approach to developing location-aware mobile learning systems for natural science courses
Hui-Chun Chu; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Chin-Chung Tsai; Judy C.R. Tseng
Computers & Education Vol. 55, No. 4 pp. 1618–1627
The advancement of wireless and mobile technologies has enabled students to learn in an environment that combines learning resources from both the real world and the digital world. Although such an approach has been recognized as being innovative...
Language: English
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Self-Observation Model Employing an Instinctive Interface for Classroom Active Learning
Gwo-Dong Chen; Nurkhamid ; Chin-Yeh Wang; Shu-Han Yang; Po-Yao Chao
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 17, No. 3 pp. 14–26
In a classroom, obtaining active, whole-focused, and engaging learning results from a design is often difficult. In this study, we propose a self-observation model that employs an instinctive interface for classroom active learning. Students can...
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The Role of Group Interaction in Collective Efficacy and CSCL Performance
Shu-Ling Wang; Hsien-Yuan Hsu; Sunny S. J. Lin; Gwo-Jen Hwang
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 17, No. 4 pp. 242–254
Although research has identified the importance of interaction behaviors in computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL), very few attempts have been made to carry out in-depth analysis of interaction behaviors. This study thus applies both...
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Improving the authentic learning experience by integrating robots into the mixed-reality environment
Chih-Wei Chang; Jih-Hsien Lee; Chin-Yeh Wang; Gwo-Dong Chen
Computers & Education Vol. 55, No. 4 pp. 1572–1578
The main aim of the modern popular teaching method of authentic learning has been to provide students with everyday-life challenges that develop knowledge and skills through problem solving in different situations. Many emerging information...
Language: English
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An Augmented Reality-Based Mobile Learning System to Improve Students' Learning Achievements and Motivations in Natural Science Inquiry Activities
Tosti H. C. Chiang; Stephen J. H. Yang; Gwo-Jen Hwang
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 17, No. 4 pp. 352–365
In this study, an augmented reality-based mobile learning system is proposed for conducting inquiry-based learning activities. An experiment has been conducted to examine the effectiveness of the proposed approach in terms of learning achievements...
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Mindtool-Assisted In-Field Learning (MAIL): An Advanced Ubiquitous Learning Project in Taiwan
Gwo-Jen Hwang; Pi-Hsia Hung; Nian-Shing Chen; Gi-Zen Liu
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 17, No. 2 pp. 4–16
Scholars have identified that learning in an authentic environment with quality contextual and procedural supports can engage students in thorough observations and knowledge construction. Moreover, the target is that students are able to experience...
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A Problem-Based Ubiquitous Learning Approach to Improving the Questioning Abilities of Elementary School Students
Pi-Hsia Hung; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Yueh-Hsun Lee; Tsung-Hsun Wu; Bahtijar Vogel; Marcelo Milrad; Emil Johansson
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 17, No. 4 pp. 316–334
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a ubiquitous problem-based learning system (UPBLS) on students' question-raising performance in field inquiry activities. An experiment was conducted on an elementary school natural...