The Relationship between Teamwork Outcomes, Teamwork Satisfactions, and Collaboration Factors in an Online Environment

HungWei Tseng; Chien-Hsin Wang; Heng-Yu Ku

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2006 (October 2006) pp. 2448–2452

The purpose of this study is to investigate factors that related to students' satisfactions and teamwork experiences in the online collaborative learning environment. This study will use survey instruments to measure students' perceptions on factors ...

Topics: Students, Collaboration

Chinese Graduate Students' Experiences and Attitudes toward Online Learning

Ling Thompson; Heng-Yu Ku

Educational Media International Vol. 42, No. 1 (March 2005) pp. 33–47

This qualitative study was conducted to explore seven Chinese graduate students' experiences of and attitudes to taking online courses in the USA. All seven participants indicated that online learning was an interesting experience for them, however, ...

The Effect of Computer-Based Multimedia Instruction with Chinese Character Recognition

Hui-Ya Chuang; Heng-Yu Ku

Educational Media International Vol. 48, No. 1 (2011) pp. 27–41

The purpose of this study was to examine second language learners' learning achievement and attitudes toward two different types of dual coding designs (text group: image plus on-screen text versus narration group: image plus narration) in Chinese...

A Case Study of Third Grade Students' Perceptions of the Station Rotation Blended Learning Model in the United States

Apricot A. Truitt; Heng-Yu Ku

Educational Media International Vol. 55, No. 2 (2018) pp. 153–169

The purpose of this case study was to explore the experiences of 31 third graders who experienced learning in a Station Rotation blended learning setting over the period of one semester in the United State. These students participated in student...

Mathematics Instructors’ Experiences Stabilizing TPACK When Using New Technologies in a Distance-Based Graduate Program

Lori Sachau; Heng-Yu Ku

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (Mar 05, 2012) pp. 841–843

Converting traditional on-campus courses for a new distance-based mathematics program is not a simple process. Years of teaching experience in using face-to-face technologies such as blackboards and document cameras promote a stable pattern of...

Mathematics Faculty Members’ Roles, Skills, and Teaching Experiences in a Hybrid Environment

Chatchada Akarasriworn; Heng-Yu Ku

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2010 (Mar 29, 2010) pp. 258–263

The purpose of this study is to understand three faculty members’ responses to teaching mathematics in a hybrid environment and the change in their required roles and skill-sets. Three mathematics professors at two universities in the Rocky Mountain ...

A Case Study of Implementing Classroom Blogging Activities in Elementary Schools

Betty Ebrecht; Heng-Yu Ku

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 1152–1155

This paper is a report of the findings of a study conducted in three 3rd-5th grade level classrooms concerning the use of classroom blogging as an instructional strategy. A qualitative multiple-participant, naturalistic inquiry case study approach...

Topics: Elementary Education, Literacy, Schools, Middle School Education, Research & Evaluation

Inservice Mathematics Teachers’ Attitudes Towards Hybrid Learning Environments

Heng-Yu Ku; Chatchada Akarasriworn

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2010 (Mar 29, 2010) pp. 587–592

The purpose of this study is to investigate inservice mathematics teachers’ attitudes regarding their experiences with technology use in a hybrid environment, the challenges of learning mathematics in the hybrid environment, and how they would...

The dynamic trust, satisfaction, and performance among the virtual teams with different group developmental processes

HungWei Tseng; Heng-Yu Ku

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2008 (Nov 17, 2008) pp. 3259–3264

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the level of trust among virtual team members and teamwork satisfaction and performance. Further, the researcher investigated and observed how team members' relationships and...

An Evaluation of Various Technological Aspects of the Math Teacher Leadership Center Program

Heng-Yu Ku; Lori Sachau; David Glassmeyer

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (Mar 02, 2015) pp. 360–363

This study focused on a program designed for in-service math teachers pursuing a graduate degree in mathematics. The perceptions the in-service math teachers had about the various technological aspects of online courses that were offered in the...

Topics: Community, Evaluation, Leadership, Distance/Flexible Education, Research & Evaluation

Towards Enhancing Programming Self-Efficacy Perceptions among Undergraduate Information Systems Students

Ramadan Abdunabi; Ilham Hbaci; Heng-Yu Ku

Journal of Information Technology Education: Research Vol. 18, No. 1 (Jan 22, 2019) pp. 185–206

Aim/Purpose: Currently, Information Systems (IS) departments in business schools are moving towards integrating learning to program or code in their undergraduate core courses. Many factors affecting IS student success in learning to program have...

Perceptions of Preservice Teachers and Faculty Members about iWebfolio System

Tzong-Yih Lin; Heng-Yu Ku

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2010 (Mar 29, 2010) pp. 152–156

The purpose of this study is to examine teacher education students’ perceptions of the use of a standard-based electronic portfolio system, iWebfolio. Thirty-six preservice teachers were asked to rate their aptitudes regarding the different...

Examination of Appropriate E-Learning Application and Resources from Reflections of Learner and Instructor within an Online Collaborative Learning Environment

Watsatree Diteeyont; Heng-Yu Ku; Mia Williams

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2011 (Oct 18, 2011) pp. 604–607

Abstract: Online collaborative learning combines the characteristics of collaborative learning and computer-mediated communication within networked environments. Appropriate e-learning activities, applications, and resources are the important...

Mathematics Instructors’ Teaching Strategies and Teaching Experiences in an Online Environment

Bernadette Mendoza; Heng-Yu Ku; Chatchada Akarasriworn

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (Mar 05, 2012) pp. 657–663

This study presents three mathematics instructors’ teaching strategies and teaching experiences in an online environment. The instructors participated in three online graduate level mathematics courses at two universities in the Rocky Mountain...

Personalized Computer-Based Instruction and Student Performance on Mathematics Word Problems

Heng-Yu Ku; Pei-Lin Liu

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2003 (2003) pp. 1667–1670

Most educational software in mathematics seldom incorporates any strategies into the instructional programs. This presentation will introduce a personalized computer-based instructional program in mathematics word problems, share the results of...

Topics: Mathematics, Learning Outcomes

Online Teacher Professional Development in Mathematics Education

Robert Powers; Heng-Yu Ku; Robert Mayes

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2011 (Mar 07, 2011) pp. 651–658

Online teacher professional development (oTPD) is increasingly becoming standard practice (Dede, Ketelhut, Whitehouse, Breit, & McCloskey, 2009) for universities who offer master’s programs for inservice teachers. When considering course design, two ...

Developing Peer Feedback Strategies for a Learning Environment

Pei-Lin Liu; Heng-Yu Ku

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2003 (2003) pp. 1701–1702

This study will investigate the effects of using different forms of peer feedback on undergraduate student performance and attitudes. The basic design consists three feedback conditions: providing Checklist Feedback and receiving Checklist Feedback (...

Topics: Students, Educational Technology

Users’ Attitudes and Perceptions toward Online Social Networking Tools

Hui-Ya Chuang; Heng-Yu Ku

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2010 (Mar 29, 2010) pp. 1396–1399

The purpose of this study is to examine users’ attitudes and perceptions toward online social networking tools, such as Facebook, Twitter, Plurk, and MySpace. The survey data was collected online from 43 Taiwanese Plurk users, who are located in...

Lesson Learned From Teaching an On-Line Course in Instructional Design

Ling Yang; Linda Lohr; Heng-Yu Ku

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2003 (2003) pp. 386–389

Very few universities are currently offering an on-line course in Instructional Design. This study will share the results of an ongoing evaluation on an on-line Instructional Design course that have been offered in the past year, hoping to find out...

Topics: Instructional Design, Students

The Introduction of Electronic Portfolios to Teach and Assess English as a Foreign Language in Taiwan

Yu-Ju Chang; Chun-Te Wu; Heng-Yu Ku

TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning Vol. 49, No. 1 (2005) pp. 30–35

The authors examine the results of introducing electronic portfolios in teaching and assessing English as a Foreign Language in Taiwan. The research participants were 37 eighth-grade Taiwanese students from one class at a public junior high school...

Perceptions of Teachers' Technology Competency Skills in Arizona

Heng-Yu Ku; Lee Ann Hopper; Ann Igoe

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2001 (2001) pp. 1691–1696

This study investigated the perceptions of the education community in the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area regarding technology competency skills for preservice and inservice teachers. Participants included 67 preservice teachers, 67 inservice...

Topics: Schools, Preservice Teacher Education, Educational Technology, Teachers

An Assessment of Technology Skills and Classroom Technology Integration Experience in Preservice and Practicing Teachers

Jonathan Brinkerhoff; Heng-Yu Ku; Krista Glazewski; Thomas Brush

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2001 (2001) pp. 1866–1871

This study comprised the initial phase of a Preparing for Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology (PT3) funded investigation into the effects of integrating technology skills acquisition and preservice teacher methods courses on preservice teachers'...

Topics: Teaching Methods, Competencies, Teachers, Integration

Design and Development of Personalized Computer-Based Instruction in Mathematics Word Problems

Pei-Lin Liu; Qin Chen; Ling Yang; Heng-Yu Ku

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2003 (2003) pp. 2925–2926

Most educational software in mathematics still focus on the traditional "drill and practice" approach and seldom incorporate any strategies into the instructional programs. This demonstration will present the process of designing and developing a...

Topics: Instructional Design, Mathematics

The Instructor's and Students' Perceptions of Interaction in the Web-Based Environment

HungWei Tseng; Chin-Chiang Wang; Heng-Yu Ku

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2004 (2004) pp. 2186–2191

The purpose of this study was to investigate the instructor's and students' perceptions of interaction in the web-based environment. The participants were one instructor who taught an online course and 13 graduate students who took that course in...

Topics: Students, Interaction

An Evaluation on the Student Teaching Triad Model

Heng-Yu Ku; Kimberly Kaufeld; Chelsie Hess; Eugene Sheehan

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (Mar 05, 2012) pp. 1927–1932

The Student Teaching Triad Model that involves student teachers, cooperating teachers, and university supervisors has been a commonly used method during student teaching. This study focused on both quantitative and qualitative data gathered from...

Collaborative Learning Experiences in Online Instructional Design Courses

Heng-Yu Ku; Linda Lohr; Yi-Chia Cheng

Annual Meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology 2004 (October 2005)

Few universities are currently offering an online course with collaborative learning component in Instructional Design. This study shared information on an on-going evaluation of online Instructional Design courses from 94 graduate students who have ...

Can group developmental processes influence teamwork satisfaction and performance in the online collaboration context?

HungWei Tseng; Chien-Hsin Wang; Heng-Yu Ku

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (Mar 03, 2008) pp. 777–782

The purpose of this study is to seek greater clarity in our understanding of teamwork processes that have impacts in teamwork satisfaction and performance. The researchers will investigate and observe how team members' relationships and group...

In-Service Mathematics Teachers’ Perceptions toward Synchronous and Asynchronous Online Discussions

Heng-Yu Ku; Chatchada Akarasriworn; Lisa Rice; David Glassmeyer; Lori Sachau

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (Mar 05, 2012) pp. 545–551

Online instructors typically use two forms of computer mediated communication technologies, synchronous and asynchronous, to promote interactions between instructors and students and among students. The researchers in this study examined...

Lessons Learned from Teaching in Hybrid Learning Environments for In-Service Mathematics Teachers

Heng-Yu Ku; Chatchada Akarasriworn; Lisa Rice; David Glassmeyer; Bernadette Mendoza; Shandy Hauk

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2011 (Mar 07, 2011) pp. 427–432

This article presents middle and secondary in-service teachers’ attitudes towards participation in a graduate level probability and statistics course in a hybrid learning environment. Analysis of quantitative data from a survey administered to the...

Facilitating Effective Online Learning: Findings from a Graduate Mathematics Education Course

Heng-Yu Ku; Chatchada Akarasriworn; Lisa Rice; David Glassmeyer; Bernadette Mendoza; Shandy Hauk

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2011 (Mar 07, 2011) pp. 423–426

Online education at the graduate level has increased in recent years, offering students, instructors, and universities new challenges and opportunities for teaching and learning. The researchers in this study examine participant perceptions of a...

Student Performance and Attitudes under Personalized Computer-Based Instruction in Mathematics

Heng-Yu Ku; Christi Harter; Pei-Lin Liu; Yi-Chia Cheng; Ling Yang

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 4464–4467

This study investigated the effects of personalized computer-based instruction (CBI) on the achievement and attitudes concerning arithmetic problems and two-step mathematics word problems of 104 middle school American students from a predominately...

Topics: Computers, Interaction, Attitudes, Middle School Education, Students

The Needs Assessment of Blackboard Training

Chin-Chiang Wang; Hung-Wei Tseng; Linda Lohr; Heng-Yu Ku

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (2005) pp. 1063–1068

The purposes of this study were to investigate the gaps of perceptions on Blackboard training between the manager and instructors, to explore the causes of the gaps, and to assess the satisfaction of instructors with Blackboard training....

Topics: Training

The Current State of Attitude Toward Computer Use for Pre-service Teachers

Pei-Lin Liu; Heng-Yu Ku; David Falvo; Dennis Charsky; Yi-Chia Cheng; Hsin-Te Yeh; Eric Van Buskirk

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 3469–3471

This study describes the results of an Attitude Toward Computer Use Survey (ATCUS). More than 1,000 pre-service teachers completed the survey as part of the University of Northern Colorado's Preparing for Tomorrow's Teacher to Use Technology (PT3)...

Topics: Computers, Teachers, Attitudes

The Response of the Stages of Concern about the Innovation Questionnaire among Pre-service Teachers

Pei-Lin Liu; Heng-Yu Ku; David Falvo; Dennis Charsky; Yi-Chia Cheng; Hsin-Te Yeh; Eric Van Buskirk

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 3472–3474

In response to school-needs and state-requirements, the University of Northern Colorado's PT3 grant redesigned the two one-credit requisite educational technology courses for the undergraduate teacher preparation programs. The first course redesign...

Topics: Teachers, Educational Technology

An Overview of Technology Integration Experiences among Faculty Fellows at the University of Northern Colorado

YiChia Cheng; Dennis Charsky; Heng-Yu Ku; David Falvo; Pei-Lin Liu; Eric Van Buskirk; Hsin-Te Yeh

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 3240–3242

The Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology (PT3) project team at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) has worked with 42 faculty fellows over the past three years in order to help them model technology integration in their classrooms....

Topics: Teachers, Educational Technology, Professional Development, Evaluation, Preservice Teacher Education

Key Factors in Online Collaboration and Their Relationship to Teamwork Satisfaction

Hungwei Tseng; Heng-Yu Ku; Chien-Hsin Wang; Ling Sun

Quarterly Review of Distance Education Vol. 10, No. 2 (2009) pp. 195–206

Online instructors today search for ways to engage students in authentic activities in their courses to create real-world learning experiences. Collaborative grouping is 1 way that instructors promote students' creativity and productivity during the ...

Personalization of Mathematics Word Problems in Taiwan

Heng-Yu Ku; Howard J. Sullivan

Educational Technology Research and Development Vol. 48, No. 3 (2000) pp. 49–59

Investigates the effects of group personalization of instruction on the mathematics achievement and attitudes of 72 fifth-grade Taiwanese students. Personalization was accomplished by incorporating personal information and preferences provided by...

A Case Study of an Affective Education Course in Taiwan

Chin-Chiang Wang; Heng-Yu Ku

Educational Technology Research and Development Vol. 58, No. 5 (October 2010) pp. 613–628

The purpose of this study was to identify the components of a framework for affective education implementation based on a positive psychology approach. A fifth grade class of 31 students in a public rural elementary school in Taiwan participated in...

Citations of "ETR&D" and Related Journals, 1990-2004

James E. Gall; Heng-Yu Ku; Keyleigh Gurney; Hung-Wei Tseng; Hsin-Te Yeh; Qin Chen

Educational Technology Research and Development Vol. 58, No. 3 (June 2010) pp. 343–351

Scientific communication in the field of educational technology was examined by analyzing references from and citations to articles published in "Educational Technology Research and Development" ("ETR&D") for the period 1990-2004 with particular...

Into the Academy: Preparing and Mentoring International Doctoral Students

Heng-Yu Ku; Maria K. E. Lahman; Hsin-Te Yeh; Yi-Chia Cheng

Educational Technology Research and Development Vol. 56, No. 3 (June 2008) pp. 365–377

This qualitative case study was an examination of a team-based faculty/mentor-led International Doctoral Student Support Group (IDSSG) designed specifically around issues in preparing and mentoring international doctoral students for careers in...

Degree of Online Collaboration and Team Performance: A Case Study

Ling Thompson; Heng-Yu Ku

Quarterly Review of Distance Education Vol. 11, No. 2 (2010) pp. 127–134

This case study investigated the relationship between degree of online collaboration and quality of group project among four teams. Thirteen participants were randomly assigned to form 4 teams to work on 4 collaborative projects across 16 weeks. Two ...

A Case Study of Online Collaborative Learning

Ling Thompson; Heng-Yu Ku

Quarterly Review of Distance Education Vol. 7, No. 4 (2006) pp. 361–375

This case study investigated 12 graduate students' online collaborative experiences and attitudes in an instructional design course. The instructor divided students into 4 groups based on their academic backgrounds. Content analysis of asynchronous...

Development of a Web-Based Template for Active Learning

Linda L. Lohr; Heng-Yu Ku

Quarterly Review of Distance Education Vol. 4, No. 3 (2003) pp. 213–26

Describes the process of design and development of two Web-based training templates (i.e., a newspaper metaphor and a theater metaphor) to prompt rapid development of active learning environments. Findings suggest that design elements to support...