Comparison of Animation and Static-Picture Based Instruction: Effects on Performance and Cognitive Load for Learning Genetics

Chi Yang; Chun-Hui Jen; Chun-Yen Chang; Ting-Kuang Yeh

Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 21, No. 4 (2018) pp. 1–11

This study aimed to examine the relative effectiveness of using an animation versus static pictures in terms of supporting the learning of genetics. To provide a methodologically sound comparison, the two sessions were constructed to be equivalent...

Exploring the Reading Experiences of High School Students on E-Book Reader

Yu-Chung Cheng; Wen-Hung Liao; Tsai-Yen Li; Chien-Pao Chueh; Hsiao-Ching Cho

International Journal of Online Pedagogy and Course Design Vol. 3, No. 1 (January 2013) pp. 17–32

Today’s ‘digital natives’ grew up in the age of network and digital devices. They have a completely different kind of cross-medium user experiences from the older generations. Understanding how the digital natives use e-book reader and their reading ...

Learner Self-Regulation and Web 2.0 Tools Management in Personal Learning Environment

Cherng-Jyh Yen; Chih-Hsiung Tu; Laura Sujo-Montes; Shadow Armfield; Junn-Yih Chan

International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies Vol. 8, No. 1 (January 2013) pp. 46–65

Web 2.0 technology integration requires a higher level of self-regulated learning skills to create a Personal Learning Environment (PLE). This study examined each of the four aspects of learner self-regulation in online learning (i.e., environment...

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...

Motivate students’ sport behaviors with SNS & fitness App

Jia-Ling Lee; Wen-Chih Lee; Hong-Hsu Yen; Chieh-Ling Wang; Sun-Chin Yang; Pei Xuan Luo

EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2015 (Jun 22, 2015) pp. 1458–1466

Abstract: This study was designed to motivate undergraduate students’ sport performance by using Facebook group as a learning platform, and fitness apps to track and share their fitness activities. An eight-week experiment was conducted in fall,...

Topics: interactive learning environments, improving classroom teaching, SIG: Emerging Technologies for Learning and Teaching, Students

A Situational Comic Play Drama Learning System to Enhance Students’ Learning Motivation

Ping-Yu Chiang; Chun-Hsien Lee; Szu-Hua Lin; Cheng-Yu Fan; Yen-Hua Chen; Gwo-Dong Chen

EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2018 (Jun 25, 2018) pp. 1269–1274

In situational learning, students use a situation as a clue for their thinking; thus, they can experience and learn knowledge in the situation. However, it is very difficult to establish diverse situations for students to experience in a common...

Topics: Learner-centered, and self-directed learning, Participatory learning and media, Augmented Reality

A framework for self-regulated digital learning (SRDL)

M.‐H. Yen; S. Chen; C.‐Y. Wang; H.‐L. Chen; Y.‐S. Hsu; T.‐C. Liu

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 34, No. 5 (October 2018) pp. 580–589

This article develops a framework for self-regulated digital learning, which supports for self-regulated learning (SRL) in e-learning systems. The framework emphasizes 8 features: learning plan, records/e-portfolio and sharing, evaluation, human...

Problem-Based e-Learning to Support Mathematics Teaching for Students with Mild Disabilities: Model and System Framework

Hui-Chuan Chu; Hon-Yan Lu; Yuh-Min Chen; Chia-Jou Lin; Ming-Yen Chen; Chih-Ming Lin

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2006 (June 2006) pp. 759–766

This paper presents a Problem-Based e-Learning model and its system framework to assist the teacher in effectively developing knowledge of teaching mathematics for students with mild disabilities. This model features the contextual learning as a...

Topics: Learning Disabilities, Learning Objects

Effects of Online College Student's Internet Self-Efficacy on Learning Motivation and Performance

Chiung-Sui Chang; Eric Zhi-Feng Liu; Hung-Yen Sung; Chun-Hung Lin; Nian-Shing Chen; Shan-Shan Cheng

Innovations in Education and Teaching International Vol. 51, No. 4 (2014) pp. 366–377

This study investigates how Internet self-efficacy helps students to transform motivation into learning action, and its influence on learning performance. In this study, the effects of Internet self-efficacy on motivation and the learning...

Effects of multidimensional concept maps on fourth graders’ learning in web-based computer course

Hwa-Shan Huang; Chei-Chang Chiou; Heien-Kun Chiang; Sung-Hsi Lai; Chiun-Yen Huang; Yin-Yu Chou

Computers & Education Vol. 58, No. 3 (April 2012) pp. 863–873

This study explores the effect of multidimensional concept mapping instruction on students’ learning performance in a web-based computer course. The subjects consisted of 103 fourth graders from an elementary school in central Taiwan. They were...

Digital teaching portfolio in higher education: Examining colleagues' perceptions to inform implementation strategies

Ricci Wai-tsz Fong; John Chi-kin Lee; Chun-yen Chang; Zhonghua Zhang; Alexandra Chiu-yee Ngai; Cher Ping Lim

Internet and Higher Education Vol. 20, No. 1 (January 2014) pp. 60–68

This paper examined the perceptions of academic and teaching staff about digital teaching portfolio to inform how implementation strategies in higher education can be made more effective. In light of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), a 38-item...

Language: English

Development of a SoLoMo Game-Based Application for Supporting Local Cultural Learning in Taiwan

Yen-Ting Lin; Yu-Ming Tseng; Yi-Sheng Lee; Tz-Chi Wang; Shu-I Tsai; Yun-Jhih Yi

Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 21, No. 4 (2018) pp. 115–128

Recently, the development of local cultural features and tourism has become important in Taiwan. To support local cultural education, relevant studies have developed outdoor learning approaches and integrated mobile technology to connect real-world...

Development and Evaluation of Across-Unit Diagnostic Feedback Mechanism for Online Learning

Jian-Wei Lin; Yuan-Cheng Lai; Yu-Chin Szu; Ching-Neng Lai; Yuh-Shy Chuang; Yen-Hung Chen

Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 17, No. 3 pp. 138–153

Solving well-structured problems often requires using considerable related concepts which are usually scattered and introduced throughout different learning units of a subject. In addition, poor learning of related concepts of preceding units may...

Exploring the Impact of Prior Knowledge and Appropriate Feedback on Students' Perceived Cognitive Load and Learning Outcomes: Animation-Based Earthquakes Instruction

Ting-Kuang Yeh; Kuan-Yun Tseng; Chung-Wen Cho; James P. Barufaldi; Mei-Shin Lin; Chun-Yen Chang

International Journal of Science Education Vol. 34, No. 10 (2012) pp. 1555–1570

The aim of this study was to develop an animation-based curriculum and to evaluate the effectiveness of animation-based instruction; the report involved the assessment of prior knowledge and the appropriate feedback approach, for the purpose of...

Evaluating students' problem solving ability on the earthquake related topics through Web-based testing

Ming-Chao Lin; Chun-Yen Chang; James P. Barufaldi; Jing-Ye Jhan; Yi-Chun Chen; Yi-Shin Chien

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2005 (Jun 27, 2005) pp. 1151–1154

Tenth-grade students' (n = 75) problem-solving ability was evaluated through a Web-based test in a secondary school of Taiwan. This research was based on a previous empirical model (Chang, 2004), which proposes to assess three essential components,...

Topics: Change, Science, Students

Review of trends from mobile learning studies: A meta-analysis

Wen-Hsiung Wu; Yen-Chun Jim Wu; Chun-Yu Chen; Hao-Yun Kao; Che-Hung Lin; Sih-Han Huang

Computers & Education Vol. 59, No. 2 (September 2012) pp. 817–827

Two previous literature review-based studies have provided important insights into mobile learning, but the issue still needs to be examined from other directions such as the distribution of research purposes. This study takes a meta-analysis...

Language: English

A Framework for Self-Regulated Digital Learning (SRDL)

M.-H. Yen; S. Chen; C.-Y. Wang; H.-L. Chen; Y.-S. Hsu; T.-C. Liu

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 34, No. 5 (2018) pp. 580–589

This article develops a framework for self-regulated digital learning, which supports for self-regulated learning (SRL) in e-learning systems. The framework emphasizes 8 features: learning plan, records/e-portfolio and sharing, evaluation, human...

EDUWEBTV - Digital Education for All

Soon Fook Fong; M. Idrus Rozhan; Saw Lan Ong; Muniandy Balakrishnan; Lai Mei Leong; Lee Yen Abdullah Melissa Ng; Zuden Azidah; Samsudin Mohd Ali

Global Learn 2010 (May 17, 2010) pp. 3660–3666

Bridging the digital-divide between urban and rural areas in Malaysia is crucial to ensure education reaches every segment of society, irrespective of where they are. To expedite this effort, the Ministry of Education introduced EDUWEBTV (www...

Developing and Demonstrating an Augmented Reality Colorimetric Titration Tool

Nicholas Yee Kwang Tee; Hong Seng Gan; Jonathan Li; Brandon Huey-Ping Cheong; Han Yen Tan; Oi Wah Liew; Tuck Wah Ng

Journal of Chemical Education Vol. 95, No. 3 (2018) pp. 393–399

The handling of chemicals in the laboratory presents a challenge in instructing large class sizes and when students are relatively new to the laboratory environment. In this work, we describe and demonstrate an augmented reality colorimetric...

A Learning Assistance Tool for Enhancing ICT Literacy of Elementary School Students

Chenn-Jung Huang; Ming-Chou Liu; Kuo-En Chang; Yao-Ting Sung; Tz-Hau Huang; Chun-Hua Chen; Hung-Yen Shen; Kuo-Liang Huang; Jia-Jian Liao; Kai-Wen Hu; Yun-Cheng Luo; Tun-Yu Chang

Educational Technology & Society Vol. 13, No. 3 (2010) pp. 126–138

With rapid advances in the development of information technology, information access has become central to life in the 21st century. In recent years, the development of useful learning-assistance systems has become a popular topic in literature....

Internet-Based Science Learning: A Review of Journal Publications

Silvia Wen-Yu Lee; Chin-Chung Tsai; Ying-Tien Wu; Meng-Jung Tsai; Tzu-Chien Liu; Fu-Kwun Hwang; Chih-Hung Lai; Jyh-Chong Liang; Huang-Ching Wu; Chun-Yen Chang

International Journal of Science Education Vol. 33, No. 14 (2011) pp. 1893–1925

Internet-based science learning has been advocated by many science educators for more than a decade. This review examines relevant research on this topic. Sixty-five papers are included in the review. The review consists of the following two major...