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An auto-scoring mechanism for evaluating problem-solving ability in a web-based learning environment
Chuang-Kai Chiou; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Judy C.R. Tseng
Computers & Education Vol. 53, No. 2 (September 2009) pp. 261–272
The rapid development of computer and network technologies has attracted researchers to investigate strategies for and the effects of applying information technologies in learning activities; simultaneously, learning environments have been developed ...
Language: English
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A context-aware ubiquitous learning environment for conducting complex science experiments
Gwo-Jen Hwang; Tzu-Chi Yang; Chin-Chung Tsai; Stephen J.H. Yang
Computers & Education Vol. 53, No. 2 (September 2009) pp. 402–413
Context-aware ubiquitous learning (u-learning) is an innovative approach that integrates wireless, mobile, and context-awareness technologies to detect the situation of learners in the real world and provide adaptive support or guidance accordingly. ...
Language: English
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A context-aware video prompt approach to improving students' in-field reflection levels
I-Chun Hung; Xiu-Jun Yang; Wei-Chieh Fang; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Nian-Shing Chen
Computers & Education Vol. 70, No. 1 (January 2014) pp. 80–91
Engaging students in reflection during real-world observation and inquiry activities has been recognized as an important issue for improving students' learning achievement and motivation. Many studies in the literature have adopted text-based...
Language: English
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Effects of an integrated concept mapping and web-based problem-solving approach on students' learning achievements, perceptions and cognitive loads
Gwo-Jen Hwang; Fan-Ray Kuo; Nian-Shing Chen; Hsueh-Ju Ho
Computers & Education Vol. 71, No. 1 (February 2014) pp. 77–86
Although students could effectively search for web data with proper keywords and select web pages related to the studied core issue, however summarizing or organizing the retrieved information remains a difficult task for them. Concept mapping is...
Language: English
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A scoping review of research on digital game-based language learning
Hsiu-Ting Hung; Jie Chi Yang; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Hui-Chun Chu; Chun-Chieh Wang
Computers & Education Vol. 126, No. 1 (November 2018) pp. 89–104
The continuing attention to the educational value of digital games highlights the need for more focused literature reviews in order to identify critical gaps and opportunities in domain-specific areas. The current study thus set out to provide a...
Language: English
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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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A knowledge acquisition approach to developing Mindtools for organizing and sharing differentiating knowledge in a ubiquitous learning environment
Gwo-Jen Hwang; Hui-Chun Chu; Yu-Shih Lin; Chin-Chung Tsai
Computers & Education Vol. 57, No. 1 (August 2011) pp. 1368–1377
Previous studies have reported the importance and benefits of situating students in a real-world learning environment with access to digital-world resources. At the same time, researchers have indicated the need to develop learning guidance...
Language: English
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Optimal self-explanation prompt design in dynamic multi-representational learning environments
Yu-Fang Yeh; Mei-Chi Chen; Pi-Hsia Hung; Gwo-Jen Hwang
Computers & Education Vol. 54, No. 4 (May 2010) pp. 1089–1100
Self-explanation prompts are considered to be an important form of scaffolding in the comprehension of complex multimedia materials. However, there is little theoretical understanding to date of self-explaining prompt formats tailored to different...
Language: English
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A Heuristic Algorithm for planning personalized learning paths for context-aware ubiquitous learning
Gwo-Jen Hwang; Fan-Ray Kuo; Peng-Yeng Yin; Kuo-Hsien Chuang
Computers & Education Vol. 54, No. 2 (February 2010) pp. 404–415
In a context-aware ubiquitous learning environment, learning systems can detect students’ learning behaviors in the real-world with the help of context-aware (sensor) technology; that is, students can be guided to observe or operate real-world...
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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Interaction of problem-based gaming and learning anxiety in language students' English listening performance and progressive behavioral patterns
Gwo-Jen Hwang; Ting-Chia Hsu; Chiu-Lin Lai; Ching-Jung Hsueh
Computers & Education Vol. 106, No. 1 (March 2017) pp. 26–42
Scholars have indicated the importance of considering anxiety in language learning. They have also pointed out the potential of integrating learning content into gaming contexts. However, few have explored in-depth the learning processes in game...
Language: English
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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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Experiencing the Analects of Confucius: An experiential game-based learning approach to promoting students' motivation and conception of learning
Han-Yu Sung; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Chi-Jen Lin; Ting-Wei Hong
Computers & Education Vol. 110, No. 1 (July 2017) pp. 143–153
The Analects of Confucius is an important course in the curriculum of Asian Studies in the Chinese community and around the world. Students have to learn a collection of the thoughts of Confucius which have shaped world history and the soul of China....
Language: English
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Effects of teaching and learning styles on students’ reflection levels for ubiquitous learning
Sheng-Wen Hsieh; Yu-Ruei Jang; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Nian-Shing Chen
Computers & Education Vol. 57, No. 1 (August 2011) pp. 1194–1201
Ubiquitous learning (u-learning), in conjunction with supports from the digital world, is recognized as an effective approach for situating students in real-world learning environments. Earlier studies concerning u-learning have mainly focused on...
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RoLo: A dictionary interface that minimizes extraneous cognitive load of lookup and supports incidental and incremental learning of vocabulary
Thanh-Dung Dang; Gwo-Dong Chen; Giao Dang; Liang-Yi Li; Nurkhamid
Computers & Education Vol. 61, No. 1 (February 2013) pp. 251–260
Dictionary use can improve reading comprehension and incidental vocabulary learning. Nevertheless, great extraneous cognitive load imposed by the search process may reduce or even prevent the improvement. With the help of technology, dictionary...
Language: English
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An adaptive navigation support system for conducting context-aware ubiquitous learning in museums
Chuang-Kai Chiou; Judy C.R. Tseng; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Shelly Heller
Computers & Education Vol. 55, No. 2 (September 2010) pp. 834–845
In context-aware ubiquitous learning, students are guided to learn in the real world with personalized supports from the learning system. As the learning resources are realistic objects in the real world, certain physical constraints, such as the...
Language: English
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A cognitive component analysis approach for developing game-based spatial learning tools
Pi-Hsia Hung; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Yueh-Hsun Lee; I-Hsiang Su
Computers & Education Vol. 59, No. 2 (September 2012) pp. 762–773
Spatial ability has been recognized as one of the most important factors affecting the mathematical performance of students. Previous studies on spatial learning have mainly focused on developing strategies to shorten the problem-solving time of...
Language: English
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Card-based design combined with spaced repetition: A new interface for displaying learning elements and improving active recall
Xuan-Lam Pham; Gwo-Dong Chen; Thi-Huyen Nguyen; Wu-Yuin Hwang
Computers & Education Vol. 98, No. 1 (July 2016) pp. 142–156
This study aims to bring card-based design into education. A mobile application called “English Practice” has been developed wherein a card-based interface named PACARD (Personalize Adaptive CARD-based interface) was implemented. This interface has...
Language: English
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A prompt-based annotation approach to conducting mobile learning activities for architecture design courses
Han-Yu Sung; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Shih-Yu Liu; I-hsu Chiu
Computers & Education Vol. 76, No. 1 (July 2014) pp. 80–90
In this study, a prompt-based annotation approach is proposed for developing mobile learning systems for architecture design courses. To evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed approach, an experiment was conducted by assigning 56 freshmen...
Language: English
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Collaborative storytelling experiences in social media: Influence of peer-assistance mechanisms
Chen-Chung Liu; Kuo-Ping Liu; Wei-Hong Chen; Chiu-Pin Lin; Gwo-Dong Chen
Computers & Education Vol. 57, No. 2 (September 2011) pp. 1544–1556
Collaborative storytelling activities in social media environments are generally developed in a linear way in which all participants collaborate on a shared story as it is passed from one to another in a relay form. Difficulties with this linear...
Language: English
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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Elementary school students' attitudes and self-efficacy of using PDAs in a ubiquitous learning context
Pei-Shan Tsai; Chin-Chung Tsai; Gwo-Haur Hwang
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 26, No. 3 (Jan 01, 2010)
The purpose of this study was to develop an attitude and a self-efficacy survey of using PDAs in ubiquitous learning (u-learning) environments for elementary school students. The sample of this study included 414 third-grade to sixth-grade students (...
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 (Aug 05, 2014)
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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A mindtool-based collaborative learning approach to enhancing students' innovative performance in management courses
Chih-Hsiang Wu; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Fan-Ray Kuo; Iwen Huang
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 29, No. 1 (Mar 01, 2013)
Educators have indicated that creative teaching is the most important educational activity; nevertheless, most existing education systems fail to engage students in effective creative tasks. To address this issue, this study proposes a mind map...
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Development of an interactive mathematics learning system based on a two-tier test diagnostic and guiding strategy
Tzu-Chi Yang; Hseng-Tz Fu; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Stephen Yang
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 33, No. 1 (Apr 17, 2017)
Mathematical skills have been recognised as a core competence for engineering and science students. However, learning mathematics has been recognised as a difficult and challenging task for most students, in particular, calculus for first-year...
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A context-aware ubiquitous learning approach to conducting scientific inquiry activities in a science park
Gwo-Jen Hwang; Chin-Chung Tsai; Hui-Chun Chu; Kinshuk Kinshuk; Chieh-Yuan Chen; Chieh-Yuan Chen
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 28, No. 5 (Jan 01, 2012)
Fostering students' scientific inquiry competence has been recognised as being an important and challenging objective of science education. To strengthen the understanding of science theories or notations, researchers have suggested conducting some...
Language: English
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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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Applying MyET Oral Practice Database to Upgrade College Students’ English Speaking Ability
Jui-hsiang Lu; Gwo-yunn Jaw
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2010 (Oct 18, 2010) pp. 1111–1115
This study examined an oral practice database, MyET (My English Tutor), used to help upgrade college students’ English speaking ability in order to provide an alternative in English learning as well as teaching. Student participants (198) were...
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Applying Constructivism and Collaboration to Design Asynchronous Online Courses
Jui-hsiang Lu; Gwo-yunn Jaw
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2008 (Nov 17, 2008) pp. 1780–1784
With the rapid changes and improvements of information communication technology, college instruction in Taiwan tends to go online and to be asynchronous. Accordingly, the intention to make a learning environment more intelligent and effective than...
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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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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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A novel textbook reading environment integrated with online resource by using Anoto functionality
Chih-Kai Chang; Gwo-Dong Chen
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2010 (Oct 18, 2010) pp. 1635–1638
Students often search information on Internet while reading textbook. Sometimes, they use the information to comprehend glossary; sometimes, authors of the textbook indicate the Internet resource for learning. Learners waste their time on...
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Traditional Textbooks vs. On-line Textbooks: Comparing Two Different Methodologies in English Reading Classrooms
Jui-hsiang Lu; Gwo-yunn Jaw
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2009 (Mar 02, 2009) pp. 1004–1009
This study examined two different instructional methodologies used to present English reading contents to technical university students in order to determine which methodology, traditional textbook or online textbook, benefited students better with...
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Using an Internet-based Vocabulary Testing Database to Upgrade University Students’ English Receptive Knowledge and Testing Ability
Jui-hsiang Lu; Gwo-yunn Jaw
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2010 (Oct 18, 2010) pp. 1116–1121
This study examined using an Internet-based vocabulary testing database to help promote technical university students’ English receptive knowledge in order to upgrade their English/testing ability with regard to students’ achievement as well as the...
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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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Applying c-teaching + e-learning + i-testing to Upgrade Students’ English Ability to Pass English Proficiency Tests at Universities of Technology in Taiwan
Jui-hsiang Lu; Gwo-yunn Jaw
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2008 (Nov 17, 2008) pp. 1785–1790
This paper is a study of a new teaching design which conducted on non-English- major students at universities of technology in Taiwan who take English as required courses, and they need to acquire an English proficiency certificate to help them get...
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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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When a Classroom Is Not Just a Classroom: Building Digital Playgrounds in the Classroom
Gwo-Dong Chen; Chi-Kuo Chuang; Nurkhamid ; Tzu-Chien Liu
Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET Vol. 11, No. 1 (January 2012) pp. 202–211
In the context of classroom, it is possible to create a playground with digital technology beneficial for learning in spite of rising enthusiasm in incorporating educational games in classroom. This paper is an essay to describe a learning...
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National Program for e-Learning in Taiwan
Maiga Chang; Chin-Yeh Wang; Gwo-Dong Chen
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 12, No. 1 (2009) pp. 5–17
Taiwan government has initiated a five-year program since 2002: the National Science and Technology Program for e-Learning. The national program started from 2003 and was completed at the end of year 2007, involving thirteen government agencies....
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The Current Status and Future of E-Learning in Taiwan
Chin-Chung Tsai; Nian-Shing Chen; Gwo-Dong Chen
Innovations in Education and Teaching International Vol. 47, No. 1 (February 2010) pp. 5–7
Like any other modern, forward-looking and technologically advanced nation, Taiwan has realised the current and future importance of electronic learning--now commonly referred to as "e-learning". Bearing this in mind, some years ago, the Taiwanese...
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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 ...