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How Instant Messaging Affects the Satisfaction of Virtual Interpersonal Behavior of Taiwan Junior High School Students
Chien-Huang Lin; Ya-Chung Sun; Yueh-Chiang Lee; Shih-Chia Wu
Adolescence (San Diego): an international quarterly devoted to the physiological, psychological, psychiatric, sociological, and educational aspects of the second decade of human life Vol. 42, No. 166 (2007)
Although Instant Messaging (IM) has established itself as one of the most popular modes of communication, little empirical research has explored how adolescents are affected by its use to satisfy their virtual interpersonal relationships. This...
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Effects of concept map extraction and a test-based diagnostic environment on learning achievement and learners' perceptions
Yu‐Shih Lin; Yi‐Chun Chang; Keng‐Hou Liew; Chih‐Ping Chu
British Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 47, No. 4 (July 2016) pp. 649–664
Computerised testing and diagnostics are critical challenges within an e-learning environment, where the learners can assess their learning performance through tests. However, a test result based on only a single score is insufficient information to ...
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Motion controllers for learners to manipulate and interact with 3D objects for mental rotation training
Shih‐Ching Yeh; Jin‐Liang Wang; Chin‐Yeh Wang; Po‐Han Lin; Gwo‐Dong Chen; Albert Rizzo
British Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 45, No. 4 (Jul 23, 2014) pp. 666–675
Mental rotation is an important spatial processing ability and an important element in intelligence tests. However, the majority of past attempts at training mental rotation have used paper-and-pencil tests or digital images. This study proposes an...
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The DIF-Free-Then-DIF Strategy for the Assessment of Differential Item Functioning
Wen-Chung Wang; Ching-Lin Shih; Guo-Wei Sun
Educational and Psychological Measurement Vol. 72, No. 4 (August 2012) pp. 687–708
The DIF-free-then-DIF (DFTD) strategy consists of two steps: (a) select a set of items that are the most likely to be DIF-free and (b) assess the other items for DIF (differential item functioning) using the designated items as anchors. The rank...
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Learning Embedded Software Design in an Open 3A Multiuser Laboratory
Chien-Chou Shih; Lain-Jinn Hwang
IEEE Transactions on Education Vol. 54, No. 2 (May 2011) pp. 279–285
The need for professional programmers in embedded applications has become critical for industry growth. This need has increased the popularity of embedded software design courses, which are resource-intensive and space-limited in traditional real...
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The Effects of 3D-Representation Instruction on Composite-Solid Surface-Area Learning for Elementary School Students
Yao-Ting Sung; Pao-Chen Shih; Kuo-En Chang
Instructional Science: An International Journal of the Learning Sciences Vol. 43, No. 1 (January 2015) pp. 115–145
Providing instruction on spatial geometry, specifically how to calculate the surface areas of composite solids, challenges many elementary school teachers. Determining the surface areas of composite solids involves complex calculations and advanced...
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Do-It-Yourself Whiteboard-Style Physics Video Lectures
Scott Samuel Douglas; John Mark Aiken; Edwin Greco; Michael Schatz; Shih-Yin Lin
Physics Teacher Vol. 55, No. 1 (2017) pp. 22–24
Video lectures are increasingly being used in physics instruction. For example, video lectures can be used to "flip" the classroom, i.e., to deliver, via the Internet, content that is traditionally transmitted by in-class lectures (e.g.,...
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Graduate Students' Usage of and Attitudes towards E-Books: Experiences from Taiwan
Ming-der Wu; Shih-chuan Chen
Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems Vol. 45, No. 3 (2011) pp. 294–307
Purpose: University libraries are increasing their e-book collections. The purpose of this study is to investigate graduate students' usage of and attitudes towards e-books at National Taiwan University. Design/methodology/approach: A total of 20...
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The Importance of Emotional Usability
Yi-Hsuen Shih; Min Liu
Journal of Educational Technology Systems Vol. 36, No. 2 (2008) pp. 203–218
As technology evolves rapidly, users of technology products and interactive computing systems are no longer only satisfied with the levels of product efficiency and effectiveness. Users are also looking for emotional satisfaction from using and...
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Computer Mediated Communication and University International Students
Nancy Robbins; Yen-Hai Lo; Feng-Heiung Hou; Tsai-Sheng Chou; Chin-Hung Chen; Chao-Chien Chen; Wen-Chiang Chen; Yen-Chuan Chen; Shih-Jen Wang; Shih-Yu Huang; Jong-Yiing Lii
Journal of Educational Technology Systems Vol. 30, No. 3 (2002) pp. 323–331
The design for this preliminary study was based on the experiences of the international students and faculty members of a small southwest university being surveyed and interviewed. The data collection procedure blends qualitative and quantitative...
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A Study of the Design and Functionality of Multimedia Classroom
Shih-Chung Lee
International Journal of Instructional Media Vol. 25, No. 3 (1998) pp. 301–11
Discusses the development of teacher education classrooms (multimedia presentation, multipurpose, distance learning, and computer) at Tamkang University (Taiwan), addressing room functions, teaching methods, media/equipment, and courses taught....
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Evaluation of the User Interface Design for Chinese Instructional Multimedia Programs
Shih-Chung Lee
International Journal of Instructional Media Vol. 23, No. 3 (1996) pp. 219–27
A qualitative study of three Chinese interactive multimedia programs and interviews with multimedia designers were undertaken to develop user interface design guidelines for Chinese multimedia designers. The study revealed that most multimedia...
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The Impact of College Students' Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation on Continuance Intention to Use English Mobile Learning Systems
Chi-Cheng Chang; Chaoyun Liang; Chi-Fang Yan; Ju-Shih Tseng
Asia-Pacific Education Researcher Vol. 22, No. 2 (2013) pp. 181–192
Mobile learning, with its features of ubiquitousness and flexibility, enables users to learn in any appropriate place and at any appropriate time. This emerging way of digital learning will be the future trend. Therefore, the technology acceptance...
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Continued Use of a Chinese Online Portal: An Empirical Study
Hung-Pin Shih
Behaviour & Information Technology Vol. 27, No. 3 (May 2008) pp. 201–209
The evolution of the internet has made online portals a popular means of surfing the internet. In internet commerce, understanding the post-adoption behaviour of users of online portals can help enterprises to attract new users and retain existing...
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Assessing the Suitability of Process and Information Technology in Supporting Tacit Knowledge Transfer
Chien-Hsing Wu; Shu-Chen Kao; Lan-Hsin Shih
Behaviour & Information Technology Vol. 29, No. 5 (September 2010) pp. 513–525
The transfer of tacit knowledge, one of the most important issues in the knowledge sharing context, needs a multi-dimensional perception in its process. Information technology's (IT) supporting role has already been addressed in the process of tacit ...
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A Comparative Investigation on the Learning Efficacy of Mechatronic Technology between Academic and Vocational High School Students
Min Jou; Chen-Kang Hung; Shih-Hung Lai
Journal of Science Education and Technology Vol. 23, No. 6 (December 2014) pp. 777–783
Universities in Taiwan can be divided into two major categories of comprehensive universities and technological universities. Students studying engineering majors in comprehensive universities are often recruited from academic high schools while...
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Effects of Video-Based and Applied Problems on the Procedural Math Skills of Average- and Low-Achieving Adolescents
Brian A. Bottge; Mary Heinrichs; Shih-Yi Chan; Zara Dee Mehta; Elizabeth Watson
Journal of Special Education Technology Vol. 18, No. 2 (2003) pp. 5–22
This study examined effects of video-based, anchored instruction and applied problems on the ability of 11 low-achieving (LA) and 26 average-achieving (AA) eighth graders to solve computation and word problems. Performance for both groups was higher ...
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How to Promote Knowledge Transfer through a Problem-Based Learning Internet Platform for Vocational High School Students
Shi-Jer Lou; Ru-Chu Shih; Kuo-Hung Tseng; C Ray Diez; Huei-Yin Tsai
European Journal of Engineering Education Vol. 35, No. 5 (October 2010) pp. 539–551
This study aimed to explore how vocational high school students transfer knowledge through a problem-based learning (PBL) Internet platform. A PBL Internet platform was provided to 33 sophomore mechanical engineering students for a 6-week teaching...
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Do Different Modalities of Reflection Matter? An Exploration of Adult Second-Language Learners' Reported Strategy Use and Oral Language Production
Li-Shih Huang
System: An International Journal of Educational Technology and Applied Linguistics Vol. 38, No. 2 (June 2010) pp. 245–261
This paper reports on a small-scale study that was the first to explore raising second-language (L2) learners' awareness of speaking strategies as mediated by three modalities of task-specific reflection--individual written reflection, individual...
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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 influence of collaboration styles to children’s cognitive performance in digital problem-solving game “William Adventure”: A comparative case study
Ju-Ling Shih; Bai-Jiun Shih; Chun-Chao Shih; Hui-Yu Su; Chien-Wen Chuang
Computers & Education Vol. 55, No. 3 (November 2010) pp. 982–993
Since a large variety of digital games have been used in many fields for educational purposes, their real functions in learning have caught much attention as well. This study first defines learning characteristics of problem-solving digital games...
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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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Eighth graders’ web searching strategies and outcomes: The role of task types, web experiences and epistemological beliefs
Yi-Wen Tu; Meilun Shih; Chin-Chung Tsai
Computers & Education Vol. 51, No. 3 (November 2008) pp. 1142–1153
This study reported an investigation of eighth graders’ (14-year-olds) web searching strategies and outcomes, and then analyzed their correlations with students’ web experiences, epistemological beliefs, and the nature of searching tasks. Eighty...
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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...
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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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Cognitive–metacognitive and content-technical aspects of constructivist Internet-based learning environments: a LISREL analysis
Meichun Lydia Wen; Chin-Chung Tsai; Hung-Ming Lin; Shih-Chyueh Chuang
Computers & Education Vol. 43, No. 3 (November 2004) pp. 237–248
Through a LISREL analysis, this study validated the Constructivist Internet-based Learning Environment Survey (CILES). CILES consisted of six scales, sorted by two aspects. The first aspect, the cognitive–metacognitive aspect, included the scales of ...
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An enhanced concept map approach to improving children’s storytelling ability
Chen-Chung Liu; Holly S. L. Chen; Ju-Ling Shih; Guo-Ting Huang; Baw-Jhiune Liu
Computers & Education Vol. 56, No. 3 (April 2011) pp. 873–884
Storytelling is an imperative and innovative pathway to enhance learning due to the fact that such activity prompts learners to reflect to construct meaning based on their observations and knowledge. Therefore, to develop and enhance students’...
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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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