Scaffolding wiki-supported collaborative learning for small-group projects and whole-class collaborative knowledge building

C‐Y. Lin; C.M. Reigeluth

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 32, No. 6 (December 2016) pp. 529–547

While educators value wikis' potential, wikis may fail to support collaborative constructive learning without careful scaffolding. This article proposes literature-based instructional methods, revised based on two expert instructors' input, presents ...

Achievement goals influence mastery experience via two paths in digital creativity games among elementary school students

Y.‐c. Yeh; C.S. Lin

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 34, No. 3 (June 2018) pp. 223–232

Although cultivating creativity is greatly emphasized in elementary school education and that digital games can be a promising tool for improving creativity, little research has been conducted to identify and explore how player-related factors might ...

The Application of Simulation-Assisted Learning Statistics (SALS) for Correcting Misconceptions and Improving Understanding of Correlation

T-C Liu; Y-C Lin; Kinshuk

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 26, No. 2 (April 2010) pp. 143–158

Simulation-based computer assisted learning (CAL) is recommended to help students understand important statistical concepts, although the current systems are still far from ideal. Simulation-Assisted Learning Statistics (SALS) is a simulation-based...

A simple and effective remedial learning system with a fuzzy expert system

C.‐C. Lin; K.‐H. Guo; Y.‐C. Lin

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 32, No. 6 (December 2016) pp. 647–662

This study aims at implementing a simple and effective remedial learning system. Based on fuzzy inference, a remedial learning material selection system is proposed for a digital logic course. Two learning concepts of the course have been used in...

A Constrained and Guided Approach for Managing Software Engineering Course Projects

Y-P Cheng; J M.-C. Lin

IEEE Transactions on Education Vol. 53, No. 3 (August 2010) pp. 430–436

This paper documents several years of experimentation with a new approach to organizing and managing projects in a software engineering course. The initial failure and subsequent refinements that the new approach has been through since 2004 are...

Effects of anxiety levels on learning performance and gaming performance in digital game-based learning

J. C. Yang; M. Y. D. Lin; S. Y. Chen

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 34, No. 3 (June 2018) pp. 324–334

Anxiety plays an influential role in foreign language learning. However, a lack of attention was paid to examining the effects of anxiety levels on learning performance and gaming performance in digital game-based learning. To this end, this study...

Development and Evaluation of Computer-Aided Music-Learning System for the Hearing Impaired

H-J Yang; Y-L Lay; Y-C Liou; W-Y Tsao; C-K Lin

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 23, No. 6 (December 2007) pp. 466–476

A computer-assisted music-learning system (CAMLS) has been developed to help the hearing impaired practice playing a musical melody. The music-learning performance is evaluated to test the usability of the system. This system can be a computer...

Fostering self-regulated learning in a blended environment using group awareness and peer assistance as external scaffolds

J‐W. Lin; Y‐C. Lai; Y‐C. Lai; L‐C. Chang

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 32, No. 1 (February 2016) pp. 77–93

Most systems for training self-regulated learning (SRL) behaviour focus on the provision of a learner-centred environment. Such systems repeat the training process and place learners alone to experience that process iteratively. According to the...

Activity-Dependent Excitability Changes Suggest Na[superscript +]/K[superscript +] Pump Dysfunction in Diabetic Neuropathy

Arun V. Krishnan; Cindy S.-Y. Lin; Matthew C. Kiernan

Brain Vol. 131, No. 5 (May 2008) pp. 1209–1216

The present study was undertaken to evaluate the role of Na[superscript +]/K[superscript +] pump dysfunction in the development of diabetic neuropathy (DN). Nerve excitability techniques, which provide information about membrane potential and axonal ...

Comparison of 1:1 and 1:m CSCL Environment for Collaborative Concept Mapping

C-P Lin; L-H Wong; Y-J Shao

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 28, No. 2 (April 2012) pp. 99–113

This paper reports an investigation into the effects of collaborative concept mapping in a digital learning environment, in terms of students' overall learning gains, knowledge retention, quality of student artefacts (the collaboratively created...

Enhanced Mechanisms for Navigation and Tracking Services in Smart Phones

L.-C. Chen; Y.-C. Lai; Y.-H. Yeh; J.-W. Lin; C.-N. Lai; H.-C. Weng

Journal of Applied Research and Technology Vol. 11, No. 2 (April 2013) pp. 272–282

Combining Global Positioning System (GPS) and Short Message Service (SMS), this paper develops a realistic system, called Mobile Navigation and Tracking System (MNTS), to provide navigation and target tracking services. MNTS is an Android based...

Language: English

The Effect of Story Grammars on Creative Self-Efficacy and Digital Storytelling

C-C Liu; L Y. Wu; Z-M Chen; C-C Tsai; H-M Lin

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 30, No. 5 (October 2014) pp. 450–464

Previous studies have proposed that the grammars may serve as a rule-based scaffolding to facilitate story comprehension in storytelling activities. Such scaffoldings may inform students of crucial story elements and possible transitions among...

Development of children's creativity and manual skills within digital game-based learning environment

H‐S. Hsiao; C‐S. Chang; C‐Y. Lin; P‐M. Hu

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 30, No. 4 (Aug 23, 2014) pp. 377–395

In this study, we developed a digital game-based learning (DGBL) system, called the ToES, to foster students’ creativity. Fifty-one fifth-grade students from two classes in a public school in Taipei, Taiwan, were recruited and consented to...

Development of Children's Creativity and Manual Skills within Digital Game-Based Learning Environment

H-S Hsiao; C-S Chang; C-Y Lin; P-M Hu

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 30, No. 4 (August 2014) pp. 377–395

In this study, we developed a digital game-based learning (DGBL) system, called the ToES, to foster students' creativity. Fifty-one fifth-grade students from two classes in a public school in Taipei, Taiwan, were recruited and consented to...

The study of learning performances of students in vocational colleges on computer programming by problem based cooperative learning of different heterogeneous grouping

David W-S. Tai; Franz Y-C. Hu; Mao-Hon Lin

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (2005) pp. 1045–1050

The purpose of this study was to investigate learning performances of students in vocational colleges on problem solving, logical thinking ability and programming language by problem based cooperative learning of different heterogeneous grouping. ...

Topics: Achievement, Programming, Attitudes, Languages, Research Methods

Iterative Exploration, Design and Evaluation of Support for Query Reformulation in Interactive Information Retrieval

N J. Belkin; C Cool; D Kelly; S -J. Lin; S Y. Park; J Perez-Carballo; C Sikora

Information Processing & Management Vol. 37, No. 3 (2001) pp. 403–34

Reports on the progressive investigation of techniques for supporting interactive query reformulation in the TREC (Text Retrieval Conference) Interactive Track. Highlights include methods of term suggestion; interface design to support different...

A Comparison of Lecture-Based and Challenge-Based Learning in a Workplace Setting: Course Designs, Patterns of Interactivity, and Learning Outcomes

Timothy K. O'Mahony; Nancy J. Vye; John D. Bransford; Elizabeth A. Sanders; Reed Stevens; Richard D. Stephens; Michael C. Richey; Kuen Y. Lin; Moe K. Soleiman

Journal of the Learning Sciences Vol. 21, No. 1 (2012) pp. 182–206

We describe findings from a research partnership involving a global airline manufacturing company (The Boeing Company), and learning scientists and aeronautical engineers from the University of Washington. Our starting point for the partnership...

Applying Learning Analytics for the Early Prediction of Students' Academic Performance in Blended Learning

Owen H. T. Lu; Anna Y. Q. Huang; Jeff C. H. Huang; Albert J. Q. Lin; Hiroaki Ogata; Stephen J. H. Yang

Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 21, No. 2 (2018) pp. 220–232

Blended learning combines online digital resources with traditional classroom activities and enables students to attain higher learning performance through well-defined interactive strategies involving online and traditional learning activities....