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Development of instructional strategy of computer application software for group instruction
Shih-Chung Lee
Computers & Education Vol. 37, No. 1 (2001) pp. 1–9
This study was designed to develop practical and effective teaching strategies of computer application software for group instruction at Tamkang University. The assumption was that practical strategies for learning computer application software that ...
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Conceptualizing effective feedback practice through an online community of inquiry
Shih-Hsien Yang
Computers & Education Vol. 94, No. 1 (March 2016) pp. 162–177
This study applied Garrison, Anderson, and Archer's (2000) community of inquiry (CoI) framework to teacher learning by designing and investigating online participatory practice in which 14 prospective teachers (PT) were engaged in collectively...
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Factors related to pedagogical beliefs of teachers and technology integration
Shih-Hsiung Liu
Computers & Education Vol. 56, No. 4 (May 2011) pp. 1012–1022
In Taiwan, teachers are expected to integrate technology into instruction with learner-centered beliefs; however, teacher beliefs and practices may differ. The contextual factors influencing this inconsistency must be identified. This study first...
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Using a cognition-motivation-control view to assess the adoption intention for Web-based learning
Hung-Pin Shih
Computers & Education Vol. 50, No. 1 (January 2008) pp. 327–337
People expect Web technology to facilitate learning, particularly in higher education. A key issue involves the factors motivating the adoption of the Web for learning. Drawing upon social cognitive theory (SCT) and the theory of planned behavior ...
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The impact of media on collaborative learning in virtual settings: The perspective of social construction
Shih-Wei Chou; Hui-Tzu Min
Computers & Education Vol. 52, No. 2 (February 2009) pp. 417–431
This study examines an alternative function of information sharing – social construction of meaning. Drawing on social construction, social interaction, and task closure theories, we explored the influence of both the media environment in which...
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The development and validation of an instrument for assessing college students' perceptions of faculty knowledge in technology-supported class environments
Ching-Lin Shih; Hsueh-Hua Chuang
Computers & Education Vol. 63, No. 1 (April 2013) pp. 109–118
Research in the area of educational technology has argued that the technological pedagogical content knowledge of faculty is crucial to addressing the challenge of teaching in higher education in the digital age, which is characterized by the common ...
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Exploring the information literacy competence standards for elementary and high school teachers
Jia Rong Wen; Wen Ling Shih
Computers & Education Vol. 50, No. 3 (April 2008) pp. 787–806
The main purpose of this study was to establish Information Literacy Competence Standards for Elementary and High School Teachers. To establish these standards a set of two expert round-table discussions and three rounds of Delphi Technique surveys...
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Analysis of peer learning behaviors using multiple representations in virtual reality and their impacts on geometry problem solving
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Shih-Shin Hu
Computers & Education Vol. 62, No. 1 (March 2013) pp. 308–319
Learning geometry emphasizes the importance of exploring different representations such as virtual manipulatives, written math formulas, and verbal explanations, which help students build math concepts and develop critical thinking. Besides helping...
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Using a concept map knowledge management system to enhance the learning of biology
Shih-Hwa Liu; Gwo-Guang Lee
Computers & Education Vol. 68, No. 1 (October 2013) pp. 105–116
This study was undertaken with the goal of developing a Concept Map Knowledge Management System (CMKMS) for use as a tool in observing change in a student's understanding of biology concepts over time. The CMKMS should be useful in assessing the...
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Research and trends in the field of e-learning from 2001 to 2005: A content analysis of cognitive studies in selected journals
Meilun Shih; Jui Feng; Chin-Chung Tsai
Computers & Education Vol. 51, No. 2 (September 2008) pp. 955–967
This paper provided a content analysis of studies in the field of cognition in e-learning that were published in five Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) journals (i.e. Computers and Education, British Journal of Educational Technology,...
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The interactivity of video and collaboration for learning achievement, intrinsic motivation, cognitive load, and behavior patterns in a digital game-based learning environment
Chin-Wen Liao; Ching-Huei Chen; Sie-Jhih Shih
Computers & Education Vol. 133, No. 1 (May 2019) pp. 43–55
This study investigated how the use of an instructional video and collaboration influenced the learning achievement, intrinsic motivation, cognitive load, and learning behaviors of students learning Newtonian mechanics within a digital game-based...
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...
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Is single or dual channel with different English proficiencies better for English listening comprehension, cognitive load and attitude in ubiquitous learning environment?
Chi-Cheng Chang; Kuo-Hung Tseng; Ju-Shih Tseng
Computers & Education Vol. 57, No. 4 (December 2011) pp. 2313–2321
The purpose of the present study was to examine the effects of English proficiency (low vs. high) and material presentation mode (single channel vs. dual channel) on English listening comprehension, cognitive load and learning attitude in a...
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Designing a Web-based assessment environment for improving pre-service teacher assessment literacy
Tzu-Hua Wang; Kuo-Hua Wang; Shih-Chieh Huang
Computers & Education Vol. 51, No. 1 (August 2008) pp. 448–462
Teacher assessment literacy is a key factor in the success of teaching, but some studies concluded that teachers lack it. The aim of this research is to propose the “Practicing, Reflecting and Revising with WATA system (P2R-WATA) Assessment Literacy ...
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Discovering genres of online discussion threads via text mining
Fu-Ren Lin; Lu-Shih Hsieh; Fu-Tai Chuang
Computers & Education Vol. 52, No. 2 (February 2009) pp. 481–495
As course management systems (CMS) gain popularity in facilitating teaching. A forum is a key component to facilitate the interactions among students and teachers. Content analysis is the most popular way to study a discussion forum. But content...
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Designing efficient text presentation of multimedia CAI — the evaluation of dynamic text patterns and the negative repetition effect on memory
Shih-Tseng Tina Huang; Min-Jin H Lin
Computers & Education Vol. 37, No. 2 (2001) pp. 127–140
The present study investigated the effects of presenting the same material with dynamic text patterns in multimedia CAI. Four commonly used dynamic text patterns were utilized to present 10 basic concepts of mechanics. Two hundred college students...
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Wiki-based rapid prototyping for teaching-material design in e-Learning grids
Wen-Chung Shih; Shian-Shyong Tseng; Chao-Tung Yang
Computers & Education Vol. 51, No. 3 (November 2008) pp. 1037–1057
Grid computing environments with abundant resources can support innovative e-Learning applications, and are promising platforms for e-Learning. To support individualized and adaptive learning, teachers are encouraged to develop various teaching...
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Engaging online learners: The impact of Web-based learning technology on college student engagement
Pu-Shih Daniel Chen; Amber D. Lambert; Kevin R. Guidry
Computers & Education Vol. 54, No. 4 (May 2010) pp. 1222–1232
Widespread use of the Web and other Internet technologies in postsecondary education has exploded in the last 15years. Using a set of items developed by the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), the researchers utilized the hierarchical...
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Developing a problem-solving learning system to assess the effects of different materials on learning performance and attitudes
Chun Fu Lin; Yu Hsin Hung; Ray I. Chang; Shih Hao Hung
Computers & Education Vol. 77, No. 1 (August 2014) pp. 50–66
Cultivating problem-solving abilities has recently become a popular trend in learning systems. It is important to consider that instructional materials can be designed with various types of learning materials, and that the degree to which learning...
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LIM-G: Learner-initiating instruction model based on cognitive knowledge for geometry word problem comprehension
Wing-Kwong Wong; Sheng-Cheng Hsu; Shih-Hung Wu; Cheng-Wei Lee; Wen-Lian Hsu
Computers & Education Vol. 48, No. 4 (May 2007) pp. 582–601
Computer-assisted instruction systems have been broadly applied to help students solve math word problem. The majority of such systems, which are based on an instructor-initiating instruction strategy, provide pre-designed problems for the learners. ...
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Comparing the social knowledge construction behavioral patterns of problem-based online asynchronous discussion in e/m-learning environments
Yu-Feng Lan; Pei-Wei Tsai; Shih-Hsien Yang; Chun-Ling Hung
Computers & Education Vol. 59, No. 4 (December 2012) pp. 1122–1135
In recent years, researchers have conducted various studies on applying wireless networking technology and mobile devices in education settings. However, research on behavioral patterns in learners' online asynchronous discussions with mobile...
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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...
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Using e-portfolios to elevate knowledge amassment among university students
Chi-Cheng Chang; Chaoyun Liang; Kuo-Hung Tseng; Ju-Shih Tseng
Computers & Education Vol. 72, No. 1 (March 2014) pp. 187–195
The study aimed to explore the effect of e-portfolios on knowledge amassment. Participants were juniors majoring in multimedia design and taking the course Analysis on Digital Game Industry at a university. They were randomly selected and assigned...
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The effect of online argumentation upon students' pseudoscientific beliefs
Chun-Yen Tsai; Chih-Neng Lin; Wen-Ling Shih; Pai-Lu Wu
Computers & Education Vol. 80, No. 1 (January 2015) pp. 187–197
This study investigated how the students' pseudoscientific beliefs could be lessened by using online argumentation. With the aid of an online argumentation system for argumentation instruction and activities for students during the experiment, 77...
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Does the redundancy effect exist in electronic slideshow assisted lecturing?
Tzu-Chien Liu; Yi-Chun Lin; Yuan Gao; Shih-Ching Yeh; Slava Kalyuga
Computers & Education Vol. 88, No. 1 (October 2015) pp. 303–314
This study investigated the occurrence of the redundancy effect in a normal classroom when presenting multiple formats of information with the assistance of electronic slideshows. A virtual classroom that simulates a normal classroom was developed...
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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...
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An analysis of student collaborative problem solving activities mediated by collaborative simulations
Chia-Jung Chang; Ming-Hua Chang; Bing-Cheng Chiu; Chen-Chung Liu; Shih-Hsun Fan Chiang; Cai-Ting Wen; Fu-Kwun Hwang; Ying-Tien Wu; Po-Yao Chao; Chia-Hsi Lai; Su-Wen Wu; Chih-Kang Chang; Wenli Chen
Computers & Education Vol. 114, No. 1 (November 2017) pp. 222–235
Collaborative problem solving (CPS) is considered as one of the core competencies of the 21st century. Collaborative simulations which allow multiple students to participate in CPS activities in a shared simulation session are now increasingly...
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Narrative of a cross-cultural language teaching experience: Conflicts between theory and practice
Shih-hsien Yang
Teaching and Teacher Education: An International Journal of Research and Studies Vol. 24, No. 6 (August 2008) pp. 1564–1572
China's economic performance over the past few decades has put China in a position where it now accounts for one-third of global economic growth, twice as much as America. The large-scale growth of China's economy has attracted attentionfrom...
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The multidimensionality of multicultural service learning: The variable effects of social identity, context and pedagogy on pre-service teachers’ learning
Shih-pei Chang; Dorothea Anagnostopoulos; Hilda Omae
Teaching and Teacher Education: An International Journal of Research and Studies Vol. 27, No. 7 (October 2011) pp. 1078–1089
Multicultural service learning (MSL) seeks to develop pre-service teachers’ capacities and commitment to teach diverse student populations. We use multiple regression analyses of survey data collected from 212 pre-service teachers engaged in 22 MSL...
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Resilience strategies for new teachers in high-needs areas
Antonio J. Castro; John Kelly; Minyi Shih
Teaching and Teacher Education: An International Journal of Research and Studies Vol. 26, No. 3 (April 2010) pp. 622–629
This qualitative study investigates strategies of resilience exhibited by fifteen novice teachers employed in high-needs areas, such as in urban and rural contexts and in special education. Findings indicated that teachers utilised a variety of...
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Recognition, responsibility, and risk: Pre-service teachers' framing and reframing of lesbian, gay, and bisexual social justice issues
Sandra J. Schmidt; Shih-pei Chang; Aliah Carolan-Silva; John Lockhart; Dorothea Anagnostopoulos
Teaching and Teacher Education: An International Journal of Research and Studies Vol. 28, No. 8 (November 2012) pp. 1175–1184
This paper presumes teachers play crucial roles in making more just societies and teacher educators must decide how they will participate in and/or shape a global dialog about LGB rights with pre-service teachers. This paper utilizes Fraser's theory ...
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Can Web 2.0 technology assist college students in learning English writing? Integrating Facebook and peer assessment with blended learning
Ru-Chu Shih
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 27, No. 5 (Jan 01, 2011)
The goal of this study was to investigate the effect of integrating Facebook and peer assessment with college English writing class instruction through a blended teaching approach. This blended approach consisted of one-third of a semester of...
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The effects of international email and Skype interactions on computer-mediated communication perceptions and attitudes and intercultural competence in Taiwanese students
Shih-Yin Hsu; Robert Beasley
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 35, No. 1 (Mar 21, 2019)
Learners in an English as a foreign language (EFL) context seldom have the opportunity to interact with people from other cultures and experience intercultural communication in English to foster their intercultural competence (IC), whether inside or ...
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Perceived convenience in an extended technology acceptance model: Mobile technology and English learning for college students
Chi-Cheng Chang; Chi-Fang Yan; Ju-Shih Tseng; Ju-Shih Tseng
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 28, No. 5 (Jan 01, 2012)
Since convenience is one of the features for mobile learning, does it affect attitude and intention of using mobile technology? The technology acceptance model (TAM), proposed by David (1989), was extended with perceived convenience in the present...
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Media presentation mode, English listening comprehension and cognitive load in ubiquitous learning environments: Modality effect or redundancy effect?
Chi-Cheng Chang; Hao Lei; Ju-Shih Tseng; Ju-Shih Tseng
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 27, No. 4 (Jan 01, 2011)
Although ubiquitous learning enhances students' access to learning materials, it is crucial to find out which media presentation modes produce the best results for English listening comprehension. The present study examined the effect of media...
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Using blended creative teaching: Improving a teacher education course on designing materials for young children
Shi-Jer Lou; Nai-Ci Chen; Huei-Yin Tsai; Kuo-Hung Tseng; Ru-Chu Shih; Ru-Chu Shih
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 28, No. 5 (Jan 01, 2012)
This study combined traditional classroom teaching methods and blogs with blended creative teaching as a new teaching method for the course Design and Applications of Teaching Aids for Young Children. It aimed to improve the shortcomings of the...
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Comparing response rates in e-mail and paper surveys: A meta-analysis
Tse-Hua Shih; Xitao Fan
Educational Research Review Vol. 4, No. 1 pp. 26–40
This meta-analysis examined 35 study results within last 10 years that directly compared the response rates of e-mail versus mail surveys. Individual studies reported inconsistent findings concerning the response rate difference between e-mail and...
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CORPUS RESEARCH ON HEDGES IN LINGUISTICS AND EFL JOURNAL PAPERS
Shih-Ping Wang; Khunkhenova Tatiana
International Journal of Education Vol. 9, No. 1 (2016) pp. 45–52
There has been a considerable increase in the number of studies on hedges that can help authors to reduce commitment and negotiate the meaning between the reader and the writer. This study examines hedging devices based on corpus-based analysis of...
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Enhanced Differential Evolution Based on Adaptive Mutation and Wrapper Local Search Strategies for Global Optimization Problems
Chun-Liang Lu; Shih-Yuan Chiu; Chih-Hsu Hsu; Shi-Jim Yen
Journal of Applied Research and Technology Vol. 12, No. 6 (December 2014) pp. 1131–1143
Differential evolution (DE) is a simple, powerful optimization algorithm, which has been widely used in many areas. However, the choices of the best mutation and search strategies are difficult for the specific issues. To alleviate these drawbacks...
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Co-Construction Concept Through Cloud-Based Social Network Platform Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
Ben Chang; Yen-An Shih; Fang-Chen Lu
The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning Vol. 19, No. 5 (Nov 27, 2018)
Today’s learners can easily share their thoughts on their social networks, and this movement, undoubtedly, has been affecting their learning. However, learners in such an ad hoc social network environment need a deliberate design to support their...
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The Development of Online Learning Styles Inventory: An Exploratory Study
Yu-Ching Liu; Yu-Chih Shih; Ryh-Wu Yeh
International Journal of Cyber Society and Education Vol. 3, No. 2 (Dec 30, 2010) pp. 99–116
This study intends to develop an online learning styles inventory. This paper reports the preliminary result of the development. We first developed 168 items, 105 items were selected for pilot study, and finally 64 items were chosen for the main...
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