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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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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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Using a Humanoid Robot to develop a Dialogue-based Interactive Learning Environment for Elementary Foreign Language Classrooms
Chih-Wei Chang; Gwo-Dong Chen
Journal of Interactive Learning Research Vol. 21, No. 2 (April 2010) pp. 215–235
Elementary school is the critical stage during which the development of listening comprehension and oral abilities in language acquisition occur, especially with a foreign language. However, the current foreign language instructors often adopt one...
Topics: English Language Arts, Classrooms, Languages, Robotics, Elementary Education, Interaction
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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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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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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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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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An online game approach for improving students’ learning performance in web-based problem-solving activities
Gwo-Jen Hwang; Po-Han Wu; Chi-Chang Chen
Computers & Education Vol. 59, No. 4 (December 2012) pp. 1246–1256
In this paper, an online game was developed in the form of a competitive board game for conducting web-based problem-solving activities. The participants of the game determined their move by throwing a dice. Each location of the game board...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
Language: English
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Developing multi-dimensional evaluation criteria for English learning websites with university students and professors
Gi-Zen Liu; Zih-Hui Liu; Gwo-Jen Hwang
Computers & Education Vol. 56, No. 1 (January 2011) pp. 65–79
Many English learning websites have been developed worldwide, but little research has been conducted concerning the development of comprehensive evaluation criteria. The main purpose of this study is thus to construct a multi-dimensional set of...
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 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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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 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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Development of a reading material recommendation system based on a knowledge engineering approach
Ching-Kun Hsu; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Chih-Kai Chang
Computers & Education Vol. 55, No. 1 (August 2010) pp. 76–83
In a language curriculum, the training of reading ability is one of the most important aspects. Previous studies have shown the importance of assigning proper articles to individual students for training their reading ability; nevertheless, previous ...
Language: English
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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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The correlates of Taiwan teachers' epistemological beliefs concerning Internet environments, online search strategies, and search outcomes
Pei-Shan Tsai; Chin-Chung Tsai; Gwo-Jen Hwang
Internet and Higher Education Vol. 14, No. 1 (January 2011) pp. 54–63
This study aimed to explore the correlates among teachers' epistemological beliefs concerning Internet environments, their web search strategies and search outcomes. The sample of this study included 105 teachers from 63 grades 1 to 9 schools in...
Language: English
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Construction of cognitive maps to improve e-book reading and navigation
Liang-Yi Li; Gwo-Dong Chen; Sheng-Jie Yang
Computers & Education Vol. 60, No. 1 (January 2013) pp. 32–39
People have greater difficulty reading academic textbooks on screen than on paper. One notable problem is that they cannot construct an effective cognitive map because of the lack of contextual information cues and ineffective navigational...
Language: English
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A hybrid approach to promoting students’ web-based problem-solving competence and learning attitude
Fan-Ray Kuo; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Chun-Chia Lee
Computers & Education Vol. 58, No. 1 (January 2012) pp. 351–364
Fostering problem-solving abilities has long been recognized as an important issue in education; however, past studies have shown that it is difficult and challenging to find effective learning strategies or tools for improving students’ problem...
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College students’ conceptions of context-aware ubiquitous learning: A phenomenographic analysis
Pei-Shan Tsai; Chin-Chung Tsai; Gwo-Haur Hwang
Internet and Higher Education Vol. 14, No. 3 (July 2011) pp. 137–141
The purpose of this study was to explore students' conceptions of context-aware ubiquitous learning (u-learning). The students participated in a u-learning exercise using PDAs equipped with RFID readers. The data were collected from individual...
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An Empathic Avatar in a Computer-Aided Learning Program to Encourage and Persuade Learners
Gwo-Dong Chen; Jih-Hsien Lee; Chin-Yeh Wang; Po-Yao Chao; Liang-Yi Li; Tzung-Yi Lee
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 15, No. 2 (2012) pp. 62–72
Animated pedagogical agents with characteristics such as facial expressions, gestures, and human emotions, under an interactive user interface are attractive to students and have high potential to promote students' learning. This study proposes a...
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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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A Web Browser Interface to Manage the Searching and Organizing of Information on the Web by Learners
Liang-Yi Li; Gwo-Dong Chen
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 13, No. 4 (2010) pp. 86–97
Information Gathering is a knowledge construction process. Web learners make a plan for their Information Gathering task based on their prior knowledge. The plan is evolved with new information encountered and their mental model is constructed...
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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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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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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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A Concept-Map Integrated Dynamic Assessment System for Improving Ecology Observation Competences in Mobile Learning Activities
Pi-Hsia Hung; Gwo-Jen Hwang; I-Hsiang Su; I-Hua Lin
Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET Vol. 11, No. 1 (January 2012) pp. 10–19
Observation competence plays a fundamental role in outdoor scientific investigation. The computerized concept mapping technique as a Mindtool has shown the potential for enhancing meaningful learning in science education. The purposes of the present ...
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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 Game-Based Learning Approach to Improving Students' Learning Achievements in a Nutrition Course
Jui-Mei Yien; Chun-Ming Hung; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Yueh-Chiao Lin
Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET Vol. 10, No. 2 (April 2011) pp. 1–10
The aim of this study was to explore the influence of applying a game-based learning approach to nutrition education. The quasi-experimental nonequivalent-control group design was adopted in a four-week learning activity. The participants included...
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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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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 Decision-Tree-Oriented Guidance Mechanism for Conducting Nature Science Observation Activities in a Context-Aware Ubiquitous Learning
Gwo-Jen Hwang; Hui-Chun Chu; Ju-Ling Shih; Shu-Hsien Huang; Chin-Chung Tsai
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 13, No. 2 (2010) pp. 53–64
A context-aware ubiquitous learning environment is an authentic learning environment with personalized digital supports. While showing the potential of applying such a learning environment, researchers have also indicated the challenges of providing ...
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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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Research Trends in Technology-Based Learning from 2000 to 2009: A Content Analysis of Publications in Selected Journals
Yu-Chen Hsu; Hsin Ning Jessie Ho; Chin-Chung Tsai; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Hui-Chun Chu; Chin-Yeh Wang; Nian-Shing Chen
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 15, No. 2 (2012) pp. 354–370
This paper provides a content analysis of studies in technology-based learning (TBL) that were published in five Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) journals (i.e. "the British Journal of Educational Technology, Computers & Education, Educational...
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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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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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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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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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A Context-Aware Mobile Learning System for Supporting Cognitive Apprenticeships in Nursing Skills Training
Po-Han Wu; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Liang-Hao Su; Yueh-Min Huang
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 15, No. 1 (2012) pp. 223–236
The aim of nursing education is to foster in students the competence of applying integrated knowledge with clinical skills to the application domains. In the traditional approach, in-class knowledge learning and clinical skills training are usually...
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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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Exploring the Possibility of Using Humanoid Robots as Instructional Tools for Teaching a Second Language in Primary School
Chih-Wei Chang; Jih-Hsien Lee; Po-Yao Chao; Chin-Yeh Wang; Gwo-Dong Chen
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 13, No. 2 (2010) pp. 13–24
As robot technologies develop, many researchers have tried to use robots to support education. Studies have shown that robots can help students develop problem-solving abilities and learn computer programming, mathematics, and science. However, few...
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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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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...