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Using Blogs to Enhance Critical Reflection and Community of Practice
Shih-Hsien Yang
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 12, No. 2 (2009) pp. 11–21
Using the theories of critical reflection and community of practice, the aim of this paper was to explore the use of blogs as a reflective platform in the training processes of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) student teachers, who were learning...
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Effects of Multimodal Learning Analytics with Concept Maps on College Students' Vocabulary and Reading Performance
Shih-Ping Wang; Yih-Lan Chen
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 21, No. 4 (2018) pp. 12–25
This study integrated the multimodal framework of learning analytics (IMFLA) with the concept mapping (Cmap) approach to improve students' vocabulary and reading abilities. A total of 70 participants were divided into 2 classes, Class 1 ...
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Advancing Adventure Education Using Digital Motion-Sensing Games
Ju-Ling Shih; Yu-Jen Hsu
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 19, No. 4 (2016) pp. 178–189
This study used the Xbox Kinect and Unity 3D game engine to develop two motion-sensing games in which the participants, in simulated scenarios, could experience activities that are unattainable in real life, become immersed in collaborative...
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Analysing Group Dynamics of a Digital Game-Based Adventure Education Course
Chang-Hsin Lin; Ju-Ling Shih
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 21, No. 4 (2018) pp. 51–63
This study reported the group development training results using a digital game-based adventure education course. In the research, six traditional adventure education activities were developed into six digital games that are assembled and practiced...
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Development of a Survey to Measure Self-Efficacy and Attitudes toward Web-Based Professional Development among Elementary School Teachers
Chia-Pin Kao; Chin-Chung Tsai; Meilun Shih
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 17, No. 4 pp. 302–315
The major purpose of this study was to develop a survey to measure elementary school teachers' self-efficacy for web-based professional development. Based on interviews with eight elementary school teachers, three scales of web-based...
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Using Instructional Pervasive Game for School Children's Cultural Learning
Cheng-Ping Chen; Ju-Ling Shih; Yi-Chun Ma
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 17, No. 2 pp. 169–182
In the past ten years, mobile learning (m-learning) has created a new learning environment that enables learners, through active learning aids. Instructional pervasive gaming (IPG) seems to be an innovative way introduced to enhance m-learning. This ...
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Collaborative Professional Development of Mentor Teachers and Pre-Service Teachers in Relation to Technology Integration
Shih-Hsiung Liu; Hsien-Chang Tsai; Yu-Ting Huang
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 18, No. 3 pp. 161–172
This study examines the collaborative professional development (CPD) of three pairs of mentor teachers and pre-service teachers in a junior high school. Of particular focus is the integration of technology into instruction, by using technological...
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Effective Learning Design of Game-Based 3D Virtual Language Learning Environments for Special Education Students
Yu-Ju Lan; Indy Y. T. Hsian; Mei-Feng Shih
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 21, No. 3 (2018) pp. 213–227
This current study aimed at creating a 3D virtual environment on Second Life particularly for special education students to enhance their first language, Mandarin, learning in vocabulary and sentence structures. Four students aged between 8 and 9...
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Using Exaggerated Feedback in a Virtual Reality Environment to Enhance Behavior Intention of Water-Conservation
Wei-Che Hsu; Ching-Mei Tseng; Shih-Chung Kang
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 21, No. 4 (2018) pp. 187–203
Taiwan has long been categorized as a country suffering from water shortages. The acquisition of knowledge and development of the concept of water conservation, and the development water conservation habits, are considered a civic responsibility of...
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Recognition-Based Physical Response to Facilitate EFL Learning
Wu-Yuin Hwang; Timothy K. Shih; Shih-Ching Yeh; Ke-Chien Chou; Zhao-Heng Ma; Worapot Sommool
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 17, No. 4 pp. 432–445
This study, based on total physical response and cognitive psychology, proposed a Kinesthetic English Learning System (KELS), which utilized Microsoft's Kinect technology to build kinesthetic interaction with life-related contexts in English. A ...
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Perceived Effectiveness of Using the Life-Like Multimedia Materials Tool
Hung-Hsu Tsai; Yen-Shou Lai; Shih-Che Lo; Pao-Ta Yu
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 18, No. 3 pp. 89–99
The paper investigates the impact of learning effects on the study of life-like multimedia materials (LMMs) which are produced by the LMM tool. Teachers can readily utilize the tool to make the LMMs for their instructions in traditional classrooms....
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A Votable Concept Mapping Approach to Promoting Students' Attentional Behavior: An Analysis of Sequential Behavioral Patterns and Brainwave Data
Jerry Chih-Yuan Sun; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Yu-Yan Lin; Shih-Jou Yu; Liu-Cheng Pan; Ariel Yu-Zhen Chen
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 21, No. 2 (2018) pp. 177–191
This study explores the effects of integrated concept maps and classroom polling systems on students' learning performance, attentional behavior, and brainwaves associated with attention. Twenty-nine students from an Educational Research Methodology ...
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Effects of Web-Based Creative Thinking Teaching on Students' Creativity and Learning Outcome
Cheng-Shih Lin; RyanYing-Wei Wu
EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education Vol. 12, No. 6 (2016) pp. 1675–1684
The development of the Internet and communication technology has revolutionarily changed the education contents and methods. Various governments and people with vision have promoted education to the highlight to determine the future of citizens in a ...
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Detection of Misconceptions and Misleading Questions by Using Quantitative Diagnostic Assessment
Martin M. Weng; Wen-Chih Chang; Neil Y. Yen; Timothy K. Shih; Hui-Huang Hsu
International Journal of Distance Education Technologies Vol. 12, No. 2 (2014) pp. 26–50
Researches into E-Learning pay emphasis on how the technology is applied for comprehensive learning support in various perspectives. Lots of advantages are involved while performing the E-Learning. For example, timely contents are applicable to be...
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Employing Microsoft Live@edu Cloud Platform to Assist in Teaching Chinese Reading for Junior High School Students
Ru-Chu Shih; Chia-Liang Cho; Chih-Cheng Tsai; Shi-Jer Lou
Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 12, No. 4 (October 2013) pp. 71–74
This study aimed to investigate junior high school students' learning attitudes and learning effectiveness through administering Microsoft Live@edu to assist in teaching Chinese reading. Quasi-experimental approach was used and a total of 63...
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Effects of Applying Blogs to Assist Life Education Instruction for Elementary School Students
Shi-Jer Lou; Mei-Chuan Kao; Hsiu-Ling Yen; Ru-Chu Shih
Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 12, No. 4 (October 2013) pp. 41–55
The purpose of this study aims to explore the effects of applying blog-assisted life education instruction to fifth grade elementary school students. The subjects were 30 fifth-grade students from southern Taiwan. The teaching experiment lasted 10...
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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...
Language: English
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Auto Grouping and Peer Grading System in Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Yi Chiou; Timothy K. Shih
International Journal of Distance Education Technologies Vol. 13, No. 3 (2015) pp. 25–43
E-learning is a progressive way of learning through online courses. Instructors pass information to learners via context and videos embedded in active webpages, so that learners intake knowledge of what they need. Now e-learning is not simply...
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An Inquiry-Based Mobile Learning Approach to Enhancing Social Science Learning Effectiveness
Ju-Ling Shih; Chien-Wen Chuang; Gwo-Jen Hwang
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 13, No. 4 (2010) pp. 50–62
This study presents a mobile exploration activity that guides elementary students to learn during a social science activity with digital support from mobile devices and wireless communications. The students are situated in both the real world and...
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Satisfaction Analysis of Experiential Learning-Based Popular Science Education
Wei-Yuan Dzan; Huei-Yin Tsai; Shi-Jer Lou; Ru-Chu Shih
International Journal of Distance Education Technologies Vol. 13, No. 2 (2015) pp. 93–109
This study employed Kolb's experiential learning model-specific experiences, observations of reflections, abstract conceptualization, and experiment-action in activities to serve as the theoretical basis for popular science education planning. It...
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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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A Kinect-Based Assessment System for Smart Classroom
W G. C. W. Kumara; Kanoksak Wattanachote; Batbaatar Battulga; Timothy K. Shih; Wu-Yuin Hwang
International Journal of Distance Education Technologies Vol. 13, No. 2 (2015) pp. 34–53
With the advancements of the human computer interaction field, nowadays it is possible for the users to use their body motions, such as swiping, pushing and moving, to interact with the content of computers or smart phones without traditional input...
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Exploring Physics Students' Engagement with Online Instructional Videos in an Introductory Mechanics Course
Shih-Yin Lin; John M. Aiken; Daniel T. Seaton; Scott S. Douglas; Edwin F. Greco; Brian D. Thoms; Michael F. Schatz
Physical Review Physics Education Research Vol. 13, No. 2 (2017) pp. 20138–1
The advent of new educational technologies has stimulated interest in using online videos to deliver content in university courses. We examined student engagement with 78 online videos that we created and were incorporated into a one-semester...
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The Influences of the Sixth Graders' Parents' Internet Literacy and Parenting Style on Internet Parenting
Shi-Jer Lou; Ru-Chu Shih; Hung-Tzu Liu; Yuan-Chang Guo; Kuo-Hung Tseng
Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET Vol. 9, No. 4 (October 2010) pp. 173–184
This study aims to explore the sixth grade students' parents' Internet literacy and parenting style on Internet parenting in Kaohsiung County in Taiwan. Upon stratified cluster sampling, a total of 822 parents from 34 classes in 28 schools...
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Organizing Learning Materials through Hierarchical Topic Maps: An Illustration through Chinese Herb Medication
B-J Shih; J-L Shih; R-L Chen
Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 23, No. 6 (December 2007) pp. 477–490
This research aims to use hierarchical topic maps to compile digital learning material and to discuss its design and application possibilities. The system renders tremendous original assets and then embeds a self-organizing map (SOM) in the material ...
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Addressing Cyberbullying as a Media Literacy Issue
Christine Suniti Bhat; Shih-Hua Chang; Jamie A. Linscott
New Horizons in Education Vol. 58, No. 3 (December 2010) pp. 34–43
Background: The Asian region accounts for the highest number of internet and mobile cell phones consumers among the regions of the world. As the use of information and communications technology becomes more and more widespread, the misuse of such...
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Game Design as an Interactive Learning Environment for Fostering Students' and Teachers' Mathematical Inquiry
Y B. Kafai; M L. Franke; J C. Shih; C C. Ching
International Journal of Computers for Mathematical Learning Vol. 3, No. 2 (1998) pp. 149–84
Proposes and analyzes game design as a learning environment for students and teachers to build upon and challenge their existing understandings of mathematics,to engage in relevant and meaningful learning contexts, and to develop connections among...
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An M-Learning Content Recommendation Service by Exploiting Mobile Social Interactions
Han-Chieh Chao; Chin-Feng Lai; Shih-Yeh Chen; Yueh-Min Huang
IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies Vol. 7, No. 3 (2014) pp. 221–230
With the rapid development of the Internet and the popularization of mobile devices, participating in a mobile community becomes a part of daily life. This study aims the influence impact of social interactions on mobile learning communities. With m-...
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Policy and Barriers Related to Implementing Adult E-Learning in Taiwan
Hsiu-Ying Chung; Gwo-Guang Lee; Shih-Hwa Liu
Australian Journal of Adult Learning Vol. 54, No. 3 (November 2014) pp. 389–414
The work quality of public servants direct affects a country's administrative performance, and the Taiwan government has recently invested a considerable amount of funds in constructing e-government learning platforms and developing digital...
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Applying Augmented Reality to a Mobile-Assisted Learning System for Martial Arts using Kinect Motion Capture
Wen-Chun Hsu; Ju-Ling Shih
International Journal of Distance Education Technologies Vol. 14, No. 3 (July 2016) pp. 91–106
In this study, to learn the routine of Tantui, a branch of martial arts was taken as an object of research. Fitts' stages of motor learning and augmented reality (AR) were applied to a 3D mobile-assisted learning system for martial arts, which was...
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Computer-Mediated Counter-Arguments and Individual Learning
Jack Shih-Chieh Hsu; Hsieh-Hong Huang; Lars P. Linden
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 14, No. 4 (2011) pp. 111–123
This study explores a de-bias function for a decision support systems (DSS) that is designed to help a user avoid confirmation bias by increasing the user's learning opportunities. Grounded upon the theory of mental models, the use of DSS is viewed...
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Self-Efficacy in Internet-Based Learning Environments: A Literature Review
Chin-Chung Tsai; Shih-Chyueh Chuang; Jyh-Chong Liang; Meng-Jung Tsai
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 14, No. 4 (2011) pp. 222–240
This paper reviews 46 papers from 1999 to 2009 regarding self-efficacy in Internet-based learning environments, and discusses three major categories of research: (1) learners' Internet self-efficacy, assessing learners' confidence in their skills or ...
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The Development and Implementation of U-Msg for College Students' English Learning
Ru-Chu Shih; Yuh-Ming Cheng; Sheng-Huang Kuo; Shi-Jer Lou
International Journal of Distance Education Technologies Vol. 14, No. 2 (April 2016) pp. 17–29
With the advance of mobile technology, mobile devices have become more portable and powerful with numerous useful tools in daily life. Thus, mobile learning has been widely involved in e-learning studies. Many studies point out that it is important...
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A Multivariate Model of Factors Influencing Technology Use by Preservice Teachers during Practice Teaching
Shih-Hsiung Liu
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 15, No. 4 (2012) pp. 137–149
Teacher education courses training and participating in school-based field practice are important processes for equipping preservice teachers with technology integration ability. However, preservice teachers still lack the ability and knowledge...
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Adaptively Ubiquitous Learning in Campus Math Path
Shu-Chuan Shih; Bor-Chen Kuo; Yu-Lung Liu
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 15, No. 2 (2012) pp. 298–308
The purposes of this study are to develop and evaluate the instructional model and learning system which integrate ubiquitous learning, computerized adaptive diagnostic testing system and campus math path learning. The researcher first creates a...
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Ontological Support in Modeling Learners' Problem Solving Process
Chun-Hung Lu; Chia-Wei Wu; Shih-Hung Wu; Guey-Fa Chiou; Wen-Lian Hsu
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 8, No. 4 (2005) pp. 64–74
This paper presents a new model for simulating procedural knowledge in the problem solving process with our ontological system, InfoMap. The method divides procedural knowledge into two parts: process control and action performer. By adopting...
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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 (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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Were Knowledge Management Abilities of University Students Enhanced after Creating Personal Blog-Based Portfolios?
Chi-Cheng Chang; Chaoyun Liang; Kuo-Hung Tseng; Ju-Shih Tseng; To-Yu Chen
Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 29, No. 6 (2013) pp. 916–931
The effect of creating blog-based portfolios on knowledge management (KM) abilities among university students was examined in the present study. Participants included 43 students majoring in Multimedia and Game Science at a University in Taiwan....
Topics: Multimedia, Portfolios
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Analysis of a Ubiquitous Performance Support System for Teachers
Chao-Hsiu Chen; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Tzu-Chi Yang; Shih-Hsuan Chen; Shen-Yu Huang
Innovations in Education and Teaching International Vol. 46, No. 4 (November 2009) pp. 421–433
This paper describes a Ubiquitous Performance Support System for Teachers (UPSST) and its implementation model. Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) were used as the platform to support high-school teachers. Based on concepts of Electronic Performance ...
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Setting the New Standard with Mobile Computing in Online Learning
Yuhsun Shih
International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning Vol. 8, No. 2 (Jun 09, 2007)
Mobile learning represents exciting new frontiers in education and pedagogy. With its "wearable" computing feature and multimedia content delivery, mobile learning offers new benefits to instructors and learners. How do mobile technologies impact...
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Evaluating NTU’s OpenCourseWare Project with Google Analytics: User Characteristics, Course Preferences, and Usage Patterns
Feng-Ru Sheu; Meilun Shih
The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning Vol. 18, No. 4 (Jun 16, 2017)
As freely adoptable digital resources, OpenCourseWare (OCW) have become a prominent form of Open Educational Resources (OER). More than 275 institutions in the worldwide OCW consortium have committed to creating free access open course materials....
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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...
Language: English
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Is blended e-learning as measured by an achievement test and self-assessment better than traditional classroom learning for vocational high school students?
Chi-Cheng Chang; Kuen-Ming Shu; Chaoyun Liang; Ju-Shih Tseng; Yu-Sheng Hsu
The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning Vol. 15, No. 2 (Apr 01, 2014)
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of blended e-learning on electrical machinery performance (achievement test and self-assessment). Participants were two classes of 11th graders majoring in electrical engineering and taking the...
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The Effect of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) Learning-Language Lab versus Mobile-Assisted Learning
Ru-Chu Shih
International Journal of Distance Education Technologies Vol. 15, No. 3 (July 2017) pp. 15–30
In recent years, the rapid advancement of information technology has had a great impact on our daily life and changed the world in which we operate; in particular, mobile devices have become more portable and powerful than ever. As a result, mobile...
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Learning Strategies and Performance in a Technology Integrated Classroom
Kathleen Debevec; Mei-Yau Shih; Vishal Kashyap
Journal of Research on Technology in Education Vol. 38, No. 3 (2006) pp. 293–307
This study examines students' use of technology for learning (accessing the course Web site to download PowerPoint slides for note taking and exam preparation) relative to more traditional learning methods (reading the textbook and taking notes in...
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Using S-P Chart and Bloom Taxonomy to Develop Intelligent Formative Assessment Tool
Wen-Chih Chang; Hsuan-Che Yang; Timothy K. Shih; Louis R. Chao
International Journal of Distance Education Technologies Vol. 7, No. 4 (2009) pp. 1–16
E-learning provides a convenient and efficient way for learning. Formative assessment not only guides student in instruction and learning, diagnose skill or knowledge gaps, but also measures progress and evaluation. An efficient and convenient e...
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Examining How Middle School Science Teachers Implement a Multimedia-Enriched Problem-Based Learning Environment
Min Liu; Jennifer Wivagg; Renata Geurtz; Shih-Ting Lee; Hyeseung Maria Chang
Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning Vol. 6, No. 2 (2012) pp. 46–84
This study examined how a group of ten middle school teachers implemented a technology enriched problem-based learning (PBL) environment. The goal was to understand their motivation, document their implementation techniques, and identify factors...
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E-Learning Activity-Based Material Recommendation System
Feng-jung Liu; Bai-jiun Shih
Interactive Technology and Smart Education Vol. 4, No. 4 (2007) pp. 200–207
Purpose: Computer based systems have great potential for delivering learning material. However, problems are encountered, such as: difficulty of Learning resource sharing, high redundancy of learning material, and deficiency of the course brief. In...
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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...
Language: English
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Integrating Blended Learning into Situational Writing for Vocational High School Students
Hsiu-Ling Yen; Shi-Jer Lou; Ru-Chu Shih
International Journal of Online Pedagogy and Course Design Vol. 3, No. 3 (July 2013) pp. 85–100
This study aims to explore vocational high school students’ attitudes toward integrating blended learning into situational writing, and the learning effectiveness of that integration. A total of 84 vocational high students were divided into an...