Integrating video-capture virtual reality technology into a physically interactive learning environment for English learning

Jie Chi Yang; Chih Hung Chen; Ming Chang Jeng

Computers & Education Vol. 55, No. 3 (November 2010) pp. 1346–1356

The aim of this study is to design and develop a Physically Interactive Learning Environment, the PILE system, by integrating video-capture virtual reality technology into a classroom. The system is designed for elementary school level English...

Language: English

Exploration of Tensions in a Mobile-Technology Supported Fieldtrip: An Activity Theory Perspective

Chih-Hung Lai; Fei-Ching Chen; Jie-Chi Yang

International Journal of Distance Education Technologies Vol. 12, No. 2 (2014) pp. 104–117

The purpose of this study was to analyze how mobile technologies were incorporated and implemented in an outdoor learning activity. Two classes of primary school students participated in the experiment. Using activity theory as an analytical...

Development of a Computer-Assisted Instrumentation Curriculum for Physics Students: Using LabVIEW and Arduino Platform

Wen-Hsuan Kuan; Chi-Hung Tseng; Sufen Chen; Ching-Chang Wong

Journal of Science Education and Technology Vol. 25, No. 3 (2016) pp. 427–438

We propose an integrated curriculum to establish essential abilities of computer programming for the freshmen of a physics department. The implementation of the graphical-based interfaces from Scratch to LabVIEW then to LabVIEW for Arduino in the...

Using e-portfolios to facilitate university students' knowledge management performance: E-portfolio vs. non-portfolio

Chi-Cheng Chang; Kuo-Hung Tseng; Chaoyun Liang; To-Yu Chen

Computers & Education Vol. 69, No. 1 (November 2013) pp. 216–224

The purpose of the present study was to use e-portfolios to enhance university students' knowledge management (KM) performance. Participants were 88 university students majoring in information technology. Multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA)...

Language: English

A Desktop Virtual Reality Earth Motion System in Astronomy Education

Chih Hung Chen; Jie Chi Yang; Sarah Shen; Ming Chang Jeng

Educational Technology & Society Vol. 10, No. 3 (2007) pp. 289–304

In this study, a desktop virtual reality earth motion system (DVREMS) is designed and developed to be applied in the classroom. The system is implemented to assist elementary school students to clarify earth motion concepts using virtual reality...

Optimal self-explanation prompt design in dynamic multi-representational learning environments

Yu-Fang Yeh; Mei-Chi Chen; Pi-Hsia Hung; Gwo-Jen Hwang

Computers & Education Vol. 54, No. 4 (May 2010) pp. 1089–1100

Self-explanation prompts are considered to be an important form of scaffolding in the comprehension of complex multimedia materials. However, there is little theoretical understanding to date of self-explaining prompt formats tailored to different...

Language: English

Reliability and validity of Web-based portfolio peer assessment: A case study for a senior high school’s students taking computer course

Chi-Cheng Chang; Kuo-Hung Tseng; Pao-Nan Chou; Yi-Hui Chen

Computers & Education Vol. 57, No. 1 (August 2011) pp. 1306–1316

This study examined the reliability and validity of Web-based portfolio peer assessment. Participants were 72 second-grade students from a senior high school taking a computer course. The results indicated that: 1) there was a lack of consistency...

Higher-Order Item Response Models for Hierarchical Latent Traits

Hung-Yu Huang; Wen-Chung Wang; Po-Hsi Chen; Chi-Ming Su

Applied Psychological Measurement Vol. 37, No. 8 (November 2013) pp. 619–637

Many latent traits in the human sciences have a hierarchical structure. This study aimed to develop a new class of higher order item response theory models for hierarchical latent traits that are flexible in accommodating both dichotomous and...

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 (Dec 23, 2013)

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....

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