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Optimal item pool design for a highly constrained computerized adaptive test
Wei He
(2010) pp. 1–142
Item pool quality has been regarded as one important factor to help realize enhanced measurement quality for the computerized adaptive test (CAT) (e.g., Flaugher, 2000; Jensema, 1977; McBride & Wise, 1976; Reckase, 1976; 2003; van der Linden, Ariel, ...
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The effects of pedagogical agents on mathematics anxiety and mathematics learning
Quan Wei
(2010) pp. 1–111
The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of the mathematics anxiety treatment messages in a computer-based environment on ninth-grade students’ mathematics anxiety and mathematics learning. The study also examined whether the impact...
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Language adjustment of international students in the US: A social network analysis on the effects of language resources, language norm and technology
Wei Qiu
(2011) pp. 1–140
The study explores factors that enhance or inhibit the language adjustment of international students in the U.S. Using social network influence model, the study examines the effects of language resources, language norm, and technology use on...
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Examining a cross-cultural distance education course: An ethnographic case study
Wei Ma
(2010) pp. 1–166
The purpose of this ethnographic case study was to explore how different distance learning modes and environments affect the design and implementation of a cross-cultural, university-level, distance education course. The case chosen was a U.S....
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Doing English digital: An assessment model for a new college English curriculum in China
Wei Zhang
Doing English @?digital: An assessment model for a new college English curriculum in China (2003) pp. 1–359
With the rapid growth of the Internet in China, the increasing connection between English and technology creates new demands for College English education. To succeed in higher education and the workplace for the 21 st century,...
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Internet learning: An assessment of students' Internet usage in one college in Taiwan
Wei-Long Hwong
(2003) pp. 1–121
There are three purposes for this study. The first is to discover what is the level of college students' Internet usage as a learning tool and understanding of the level and types of Internet applications and Internet activities utilized by students ...
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Practices and strategies of self-initiated language learning in an online social network discussion forum: A descriptive case study
Hsiu-Wei Hsieh
(2012) pp. 1–122
The proliferation of information and communication technologies and the prevalence of online social networks have facilitated the opportunities for informal learning of foreign languages. However, little educational research has been conducted on...
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Making controlled experimentation more informative in inquiry investigations
Kevin Wei Hong McElhaney
(2010) pp. 1–176
This dissertation incorporates three studies that examine how the design of inquiry based science instruction, dynamic visualizations, and guidance for experimentation contribute to physics students‘ understanding of science. I designed a week-long, ...
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The effect of varied elaboration strategies in complementing visualized instruction and prior knowledge in a hypertext environment on student achievement of different educational objectives
Wei-Fan Chen
(2002) pp. 1–163
The purpose of this study was to compare two different Elaboration-Theory-based hypertexts with a control-group design that did not employ any instructional theories and principles. The first instructional treatment designed a unit of hypertext...
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The effect of meaningful-making technology on learning a foreign language: Integrating video clips with two captioning modes on a simulated German-learning website
Jung-Kuei Wei
The effect of meaningful@-making@technology on learning a foreign@language: Integrating video clips with two captioning modes on a simulated German@-learning website (2003) pp. 1–102
Use of Internet is now wide-spread and multimedia devices have been incorporated with learning more and more. Foreign language learning should also adopt these educational technology features and improve the teaching approaches. This study was...
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The effects of a Computer-Assisted Instructional multimedia Compact Disc on student performance of Hotel Knowledge Test in Taiwan
Hsin-Wei Huang
The effects of a @?Computer-Assisted @?Instructional multimedia @?Compact @?Disc on student @?performance of Hotel@Knowledge@Test in Taiwan (2008) pp. 1–172
The purpose of this study was to measure the learning achievement of 92 students who majored in recreation related fields in a technology university in southern Taiwan. Additional instructional materials were provided to the treatment group in...
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Students' attitudes toward interaction in online learning: Exploring the relationship between attitudes, learning styles, and course satisfaction
Yung-Wei Hao
Students' attitudes@toward@interaction in online@learning: Exploring the relationship between attitudes, learning styles, and course@satisfaction (2004) pp. 1–136
This study sought to explore students' attitudes toward four types of interactions: instructional, affective, collaborative, and vicarious. One hundred and eighty-two students enrolled in online courses at a community college in the southwestern...
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Faculty readiness for the adoption of Web-enhanced instructional technology
Wei-Mann Lee
Faculty@readiness for the adoption of Web@-enhanced instructional@technology (2002) pp. 1–130
With the advent of the Internet, Web instruction has become an option in higher education around the globe. However, the technology associated with its adoption can be much more complicated than the traditional ones. Thus, faculty readiness to adopt ...
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College students' perceptions of computer-mediated instruction/learning and its impact on their academic programs
Wei-Chieh (Wayne) Yu
College@students' perceptions of computer@-mediated instruction@/learning and its impact on their academic@programs (2008) pp. 1–188
Higher education has experienced notable changes driven by accelerated advances in computer technology, the same force that has reshaped our society and many aspects of life. Many believe that promising results can be seen and that students are...
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National Park website interactivity and personal involvement on student learning performance
Huang-Wei Su
National@Park website interactivity and personal involvement on student learning@performance (2006) pp. 1–145
The purpose of this study was to explore whether the use of an interactive website as a learning module would have an effect on student learning performance on Taiwan National Park geographical information. In this study, hyperlinks and hypertexts...
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Understanding the effect of computer-supported, case-based instruction on third-year medical students' ethical reasoning
Wei-Hsin Lu
(2007) pp. 1–218
The major focus of this study was to determine whether or not providing third-year medical students with example videos that exhibit experts’ ethical reasoning and with opportunities to engage in online asynchronous ethical case discussions would...
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An analysis of the developmental process in an electronic performance support system for behavior management in the classroom
Wei-Chen Hung
(1998) pp. 1–383
Instructional designers are responsible for developing effective learning environments. A successful computer-supported learning system requires certain accessible features and a usable interface that together allow learners to engage in experiences ...
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Evaluation of computer-assisted instruction in histology
Lih-Wei Lei
@?Evaluation of computer@-assisted@instruction in histology (2004) pp. 1–135
The purpose of this study was to clarify the most appropriate use and design of CAI in health sciences that require visual learning. Evaluation of current use of CAI focused on 3 programs developed to teach histological images. Since the CAI tools...