Development and Evaluation of a Context-Aware Ubiquitous Learning Environment for Astronomy Education

Chia-Chen Chen; Pei-Hsuan Lin

Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 24, No. 3 (2016) pp. 644–661

In recent years information technology has been integrated into education to produce a series of trends, beginning with "electronic learning" (e-learning), through "mobile learning" (m-learning) and finally to "ubiquitous...

A context-aware knowledge map to support ubiquitous learning activities for a u-Botanical museum

Shu-Lin Wang; Chia-Chen Chen; Zhe Zhang

Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 31, No. 4 (Nov 01, 2015)

Recent developments in mobile and wireless communication technologies have played a vital role in building the u-learning environment that now combines both real-world and digital learning resources. However, learners still require assistance to...

Recommendation-Aware Smartphone Sensing System

Mu-Yen Chen; Ming-Ni Wu; Chia-Chen Chen; Young-Long Chen; Hsien-En Lin

Journal of Applied Research and Technology Vol. 12, No. 6 (December 2014) pp. 1040–1050

The context-aware concept is to reduce the gap between users and information systems so that the information systems actively get to understand users’ context and demand and in return provide users with better experience. This study integrates the...

Language: English

A Model for Synchronous Learning Using the Internet

Nian-Shing Chen; Hsiu-Chia Ko; Kinshuk ; Taiyu Lin

Innovations in Education and Teaching International Vol. 42, No. 2 (May 2005) pp. 181–194

Improvements in technology and the increasing bandwidth of Internet access have led to an increasing popularity for synchronous solutions for instruction. Not only do they provide savings in terms of time and cost, in many situations they can also...

Is the Incremental Theory of Intelligence a Key to Students' Motivational Engagement? The Moderating Effects of Self-Enhancement and Self-Criticism

Wei-Wen Chen; Ching-Chen Chen; Chia-Liang Dai; Nok Man U; Lin Cheng

Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 26, No. 6 (2018) pp. 730–744

The incremental theory of intelligence has been identified as a strong predictor of students' learning motivation. Recent research has suggested various moderators of its effect. The present study sought to examine the moderating effects of self...

The effect of online summary assessment and feedback system on the summary writing on 6th graders: The LSA-based technique

Yao-Ting Sung; Chia-Ning Liao; Tao-Hsing Chang; Chia-Lin Chen; Kuo-En Chang

Computers & Education Vol. 95, No. 1 (April 2016) pp. 1–18

Studies on teaching of reading strategies have found that summarizing is of tremendous help to reading comprehension. However grading students’ summary writings is laborious, but given the importance of summarizing, an effective summarizing learning ...

Language: English

Exploring the Peer Interaction Effects on Learning Achievement in a Social Learning Platform Based on Social Network Analysis

Yu-Tzu Lin; Ming-Puu Chen; Chia-Hu Chang; Pu-Chen Chang

International Journal of Distance Education Technologies Vol. 15, No. 3 (July 2017) pp. 65–85

The benefits of social learning have been recognized by existing research. To explore knowledge distribution in social learning and its effects on learning achievement, we developed a social learning platform and explored students' behaviors of peer ...

Problem-Based e-Learning: Models and System Framework

Hui-Chuan Chu; Yuh-Min Chen; Chia-Jou Lin; Ming-Yen Chen; Chin-Bin Wang

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2006 (October 2006) pp. 2764–2771

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: Social Studies, Professional Development, Learning Outcomes, Learning Disabilities, Middle School Education

Developing a Semantic-Awareness Architecture for Content Management in e-Learning

Hui-Chuan Chu; Ming-Yen Chen; Yuh-Min Chen; Chia-Jou Lin

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2006 (October 2006) pp. 2758–2763

e-Learning concerns how knowledge is broadcasted and distributed. The main difference between e-Learning and a traditional educational approach is that the former features an integration of information technologies and the Internet that can...

Topics: Engineering, Networking Technologies, Learning Management Systems, Educational Technology, Internet

A Structured Methodology for Digital Knowledge Content Development: Knowledge of Mathematics Teaching for Students with Mild Disabilities as an Example

Hui-Chuan Chu; Yuh-Min Chen; Ming-Yen Chen; Chia-Jou Lin; Chi-Yun Cheng

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2006 (June 2006) pp. 935–940

This paper presents a systematic methodology for digital knowledge content development for a knowledge management oriented e-learning platform, including its procedure, the goal, outputs, and related methods and technology of each step, to provide...

Topics: Teaching Methods, Learning Disabilities, Research Methods

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

Students’ Attention when Using Touchscreens and Pen Tablets in a Mathematics Classroom

Cheng-Huan Chen; Chiung-Hui Chiu; Chia-Ping Lin; Ying-Chun Chou

Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice Vol. 16 (Jan 09, 2017) pp. 91–106

Aim/Purpose: The present study investigated and compared students\u2019 attention in terms of time-on-task and number of distractors between using a touchscreen and a pen tablet in mathematical problem-solving activities with virtual manipulatives....

Learning and diagnosis of individual and class conceptual perspectives: an intelligent systems approach using clustering techniques

Shein-Yung Cheng; Chia-Sheng Lin; Hsien-Hsun Chen; Jia-Sheng Heh

Computers & Education Vol. 44, No. 3 (April 2005) pp. 257–283

In a classroom, a teacher attempts to convey his or her knowledge to the students, and thus it is important for the teacher to obtain formative feedback about how well students are understanding the new material. By gaining insight into the students'...

Language: English

The Influence of Chinese Character Handwriting Diagnosis and Remedial Instruction System on Learners of Chinese as a Foreign Language

Hsien-Sheng Hsiao; Cheng-Sian Chang; Chiao-Jia Chen; Chia-Hou Wu; Chien-Yu Lin

Computer Assisted Language Learning Vol. 28, No. 4 (2015) pp. 306–324

This study designed and developed a Chinese character handwriting diagnosis and remedial instruction (CHDRI) system to improve Chinese as a foreign language (CFL) learners' ability to write Chinese characters. The CFL learners were given two tests...

A Model to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Collaborative Online Learning Teams – Self-Disclosure and Social Exchange Theory Perspective

Ying-Chieh Liu; Hung-Yi Chen; Chia-Wei Liu; Chad Lin; Hsiang-Yu Chan

International Journal of Cyber Society and Education Vol. 3, No. 2 (Dec 30, 2010) pp. 117–132

Collaborative online learning teams (COLTs) are teams that are comprised of groups of online students. Accompanying the popularity of online learning, both on campuses and as professional development within many industries, learning in groups has...

Language: English

The Impact of Congruency between Preferred and Actual Learning Environments on Tenth Graders' Science Literacy in Taiwan

Chun-Yen Chang; Ting-Kuang Yeh; Chun-Yen Lin; Yueh-Hsia Chang; Chia-Li D. Chen

Journal of Science Education and Technology Vol. 19, No. 4 (August 2010) pp. 332–340

This study explored the effects of congruency between preferred and actual learning environment (PLE & ALE) perceptions on students' science literacy in terms of science concepts, attitudes toward science, and the understanding of the nature of...

Knowledge Sharing among University Students Facilitated with a Creative Commons Licensing Mechanism: A Case Study in a Programming Course

Chen-Chung Liu; Chia-Ching Lin; Chun-Yi Chang; Po-Yao Chao

Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 17, No. 3 pp. 154–167

Creative Commons (CC) mechanism has been suggested as a potential means to foster a reliable environment for online knowledge sharing activity. This study investigates the role of the CC mechanism in supporting knowledge sharing among a group of...

The development and evaluation of listening and speaking diagnosis and remedial teaching system

Hsien‐Sheng Hsiao; Cheng‐Sian Chang; Chiou‐Yan Lin; Berlin Chen; Chia‐Hou Wu; Chien‐Yu Lin

British Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 47, No. 2 (March 2016) pp. 372–389

In this study, a system was developed to offer adaptive remedial instruction materials to learners of Chinese as a foreign language (CFL). The Chinese Listening and Speaking Diagnosis and Remedial Instruction (CLSDRI) system integrated computerized...

Comparing the retention and flow experience in playing Solitary and Heart Attack games of San Zi Jing: A perspective of Dual Process Theory

Jon-Chao Hong; Ming-Yueh Hwang; Wen-Chi Chen; Chia-Ching Lee; Pei-Hsin Lin; Yi-Ling Chen

Computers & Education Vol. 69, No. 1 (November 2013) pp. 369–376

Most educational games require high speed process; they require fast recognitions and accurate hand-eye coordination to play. Under this constraint, Dual Process theory (DPT) indicated players have different levels of cognitive process over...

Language: English

The Design of an Intelligent Web-Based Interactive Language Learning System

Chin-Hwa Kuo; David Wible; Meng-Chang Chen; Li-Chun Sung; Nai-Lung Tsao; Chia-Lin Chio

Journal of Educational Computing Research Vol. 27, No. 3 (2002) pp. 229–48

Describes the design of an intelligent Web-based interactive language learning system to support learning English as a second language on the Internet. Highlights include an interactive English writing environment; an authentic conversation learning ...

Assisting People with Multiple Disabilities Improve Their Computer-Pointing Efficiency with Hand Swing through a Standard Mouse

Ching-Hsiang Shih; Sheng-Kai Chiu; Chiung-Ling Chu; Ching-Tien Shih; Yung-Kun Liao; Chia-Chen Lin

Research in Developmental Disabilities Vol. 31, No. 2 (2010) pp. 517–524

This study evaluated whether two people with multiple disabilities would be able to improve their pointing performance using hand swing with a standard mouse through an Extended Dynamic Pointing Assistive Program (EDPAP) and a newly developed mouse...

E-Learning and Digital Archives

Ching-Mei Hsiao; Jack Fei Yang; Szu Yuan Chao; Ming-Jhu Syu; Shih Hsien Yu; Ting Yi Tsai; Chin Ping Tu; Chia-Yu Lin; Yi Wen Chen

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (Mar 03, 2008) pp. 845–851

The National Digital Archive Project in Taiwan may be an important example of how emerging technology may be applied to make here-to-for restricted access to national architectural treasures now available to unrestricted access. Digital archives,...

Development and Implications of Technology in Reform-Based Physics Laboratories

Sufen Chen; Hao-Chang Lo; Jing-Wen Lin; Jyh-Chong Liang; Hsin-Yi Chang; Fu-Kwun Hwang; Guo-Li Chiou; Ying-Tien Wu; Silvia Wen-Yu Lee; Hsin-Kai Wu; Chia-Yu Wang; Chin-Chung Tsai

Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research Vol. 8, No. 2 (2012) pp. 20113–1

Technology has been widely involved in science research. Researchers are now applying it to science education in an attempt to bring students' science activities closer to authentic science activities. The present study synthesizes the research to...

A Review of Research on Technology-Assisted School Science Laboratories

Chia-Yu Wang; Hsin-Ka Wu; Silvia Wen-Yu Lee; Fu-Kwun Hwang; Hsin-Yi Chang; Ying-Tien Wu; Guo-Li Chiou; Sufen Chen; Jyh-Chong Liang; Jing-Wen Lin; Hao-Chang Lo; Chin-Chung Tsai

Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 17, No. 2 pp. 307–320

Studies that incorporate technologies into school science laboratories have proliferated in the recent two decades. A total of 42 studies published from 1990 to 2011 that incorporated technologies to support school science laboratories are reviewed...