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When a Classroom Is Not Just a Classroom: Building Digital Playgrounds in the Classroom
Gwo-Dong Chen; Chi-Kuo Chuang; Nurkhamid ; Tzu-Chien Liu
Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET Vol. 11, No. 1 (January 2012) pp. 202–211
In the context of classroom, it is possible to create a playground with digital technology beneficial for learning in spite of rising enthusiasm in incorporating educational games in classroom. This paper is an essay to describe a learning...
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Surveying instructor and learner attitudes toward e-learning
Shu-Sheng Liaw; Hsiu-Mei Huang; Gwo-Dong Chen
Computers & Education Vol. 49, No. 4 (December 2007) pp. 1066–1080
The trend of using e-learning as a learning and/or teaching tool is now rapidly expanding into education. Although e-learning environments are popular, there is minimal research on instructors’ and learners’ attitudes toward these kinds of learning...
Language: English
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Collaborative storytelling experiences in social media: Influence of peer-assistance mechanisms
Chen-Chung Liu; Kuo-Ping Liu; Wei-Hong Chen; Chiu-Pin Lin; Gwo-Dong Chen
Computers & Education Vol. 57, No. 2 (September 2011) pp. 1544–1556
Collaborative storytelling activities in social media environments are generally developed in a linear way in which all participants collaborate on a shared story as it is passed from one to another in a relay form. Difficulties with this linear...
Language: English
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Users’ attitudes toward Web-based collaborative learning systems for knowledge management
Shu-Sheng Liaw; Gwo-Dong Chen; Hsiu-Mei Huang
Computers & Education Vol. 50, No. 3 (April 2008) pp. 950–961
The Web-based technology is a potential tool for supported collaborative learning that may enrich learning performance, such as individual knowledge construction or group knowledge sharing. Thus, understanding Web-based collaborative learning for...
Topics: Learning Management Systems
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Construction of cognitive maps to improve e-book reading and navigation
Liang-Yi Li; Gwo-Dong Chen; Sheng-Jie Yang
Computers & Education Vol. 60, No. 1 (January 2013) pp. 32–39
People have greater difficulty reading academic textbooks on screen than on paper. One notable problem is that they cannot construct an effective cognitive map because of the lack of contextual information cues and ineffective navigational...
Language: English
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An Empathic Avatar in a Computer-Aided Learning Program to Encourage and Persuade Learners
Gwo-Dong Chen; Jih-Hsien Lee; Chin-Yeh Wang; Po-Yao Chao; Liang-Yi Li; Tzung-Yi Lee
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 15, No. 2 (2012) pp. 62–72
Animated pedagogical agents with characteristics such as facial expressions, gestures, and human emotions, under an interactive user interface are attractive to students and have high potential to promote students' learning. This study proposes a...
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A Web Browser Interface to Manage the Searching and Organizing of Information on the Web by Learners
Liang-Yi Li; Gwo-Dong Chen
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 13, No. 4 (2010) pp. 86–97
Information Gathering is a knowledge construction process. Web learners make a plan for their Information Gathering task based on their prior knowledge. The plan is evolved with new information encountered and their mental model is constructed...
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Student Portfolio Analysis by Data Cube Technology for Decision Support of Web-based Classroom Teacher
Chih-Kai Chang; Gwo-Dong Chen; Kou-Liang Ou
Journal of Educational Computing Research Vol. 19, No. 3 (1998) pp. 307–28
Proposes a Web-based model as the infrastructure to store learning logs for analysis in distance education. Describes the method of using query language to retrieve information from a database to construct the data cube. Illustrates data-cube...
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Use of Group Discussion and Learning Portfolio to Build Knowledge for Managing Web Group Learning
Gwo-Dong Chen; Kuo-Liang Ou; Chin-Yeh Wang
Journal of Educational Computing Research Vol. 28, No. 3 (2003) pp. 291–315
To monitor and enhance the learning performance of learning groups in a Web learning system, teachers need to know the learning status of the group and determine the key influences affecting group learning outcomes. Teachers can achieve this goal by ...
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National Program for e-Learning in Taiwan
Maiga Chang; Chin-Yeh Wang; Gwo-Dong Chen
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 12, No. 1 (2009) pp. 5–17
Taiwan government has initiated a five-year program since 2002: the National Science and Technology Program for e-Learning. The national program started from 2003 and was completed at the end of year 2007, involving thirteen government agencies....
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RoLo: A dictionary interface that minimizes extraneous cognitive load of lookup and supports incidental and incremental learning of vocabulary
Thanh-Dung Dang; Gwo-Dong Chen; Giao Dang; Liang-Yi Li; Nurkhamid
Computers & Education Vol. 61, No. 1 (February 2013) pp. 251–260
Dictionary use can improve reading comprehension and incidental vocabulary learning. Nevertheless, great extraneous cognitive load imposed by the search process may reduce or even prevent the improvement. With the help of technology, dictionary...
Language: English
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Exploring the Possibility of Using Humanoid Robots as Instructional Tools for Teaching a Second Language in Primary School
Chih-Wei Chang; Jih-Hsien Lee; Po-Yao Chao; Chin-Yeh Wang; Gwo-Dong Chen
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 13, No. 2 (2010) pp. 13–24
As robot technologies develop, many researchers have tried to use robots to support education. Studies have shown that robots can help students develop problem-solving abilities and learn computer programming, mathematics, and science. However, few...
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Student Performance Assessment Using Bayesian Network and Web Portfolios
Chen-Chung Liu; Gwo-Dong Chen; Chin-Yeh Wang; Ching-Fang Lu
Journal of Educational Computing Research Vol. 27, No. 4 (2002) pp. 437–69
Proposes a novel methodology that employs Bayesian network software to assist teachers in efficiently deriving and utilizing the student model of activity performance from Web portfolios online. This system contains Web portfolios that record in...
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Contributing, Exchanging and Linking for Learning: Supporting Web Co-Discovery in One-to-One Environments
Chen-Chung Liu; Ping-Hsing Don; Chen-Wei Chung; Shao-Jun Lin; Gwo-Dong Chen; Baw-Jhiune Liu
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 13, No. 4 (2010) pp. 126–139
While Web discovery is usually undertaken as a solitary activity, Web co-discovery may transform Web learning activities from the isolated individual search process into interactive and collaborative knowledge exploration. Recent studies have...
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A Comparative Study of "The International Educational Technology Conference" (IETC) and "The International Conference on Computers in Education" (ICCE): The Program, Essay Distribution, the Themes, and Research Methods
Gwo-Dong Chen; Chun-Hsiang Chen; Chin-Yeh Wang; Liang-Yi Li
Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET Vol. 11, No. 1 (January 2012) pp. 212–216
The article aims to compare international conferences, "The International Educational Technology Conference" (IETC, 2011) and "The International Conference on Computers in Education" (ICCE, 2010), from various dimensions. The comparison is expected...
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Web Learning Portfolios: A Tool For Supporting Performance Awareness
Gwo-Dong Chen; Chen-Chung Liu; Kuo-Liang Ou; Ming-Song Lin
Innovations in Education and Training International Vol. 38, No. 1 (2001) pp. 19–30
Describes how to design a Web portfolio system that teachers can use in learning assessment. Evaluation of the Web portfolio system by students indicates that the applied technologies help students control their learning processes through developing ...
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Providing Adequate Interactions in Online Discussion Forums Using Few Teaching Assistants
Chih-Kai Chang; Gwo-Dong Chen; Ching-Kun Hsu
Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET Vol. 10, No. 3 (July 2011) pp. 193–202
In order to encourage students to participate in online learning forums, prompt responses to their questions are essential. To answer students' online questions, teaching assistants are assigned to manage discussions and answer questions in online...
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The Current Status and Future of E-Learning in Taiwan
Chin-Chung Tsai; Nian-Shing Chen; Gwo-Dong Chen
Innovations in Education and Teaching International Vol. 47, No. 1 (February 2010) pp. 5–7
Like any other modern, forward-looking and technologically advanced nation, Taiwan has realised the current and future importance of electronic learning--now commonly referred to as "e-learning". Bearing this in mind, some years ago, the Taiwanese...
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A Community of Practice Approach to Learning Programming
Gwo-Dong Chen; Liang-Yi Li; Chin-Yea Wang
Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET Vol. 11, No. 2 (April 2012) pp. 15–26
In programming courses, teaching students who have varied levels of knowledge and skills the requisite competencies to perform in real-world software development teams is indeed difficult. To address this problem, this paper proposes a community of...
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Discovering Decision Knowledge from Web Log Portfolio for Managing Classroom Processes by Applying Decision Tree and Data Cube Technology
Gwo-Dong Chen; Chen-Chung Liu; Kuo-Liang Ou; Baw-Jhiune Liu
Journal of Educational Computing Research Vol. 23, No. 3 (2000) pp. 305–32
Discusses the use of Web logs to record student behavior that can assist teachers in assessing performance and making curriculum decisions for distance learning students who are using Web-based learning systems. Adopts decision tree and data cube...
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Statistical Model for Predicting Roles and Effects in Learning Community
Chih-Kai Chang; Gwo-Dong Chen; Chin-Yeh Wang
Behaviour & Information Technology Vol. 30, No. 1 (January 2011) pp. 101–111
Functional roles may explain the learning performance of groups. Detecting a functional role is critical for promoting group learning performance in computer-supported collaborative learning environments. However, it is not easy for teachers to...
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Constructing Collaborative Learning Activities for Distance CAL Systems
C-K Chang; Gwo-Dong Chen
Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol. 13, No. 1 (1997) pp. 2–15
Analyzes the requirements for constructing collaborative learning activities in distance computer assisted learning (CAL) systems; shows why an active database can satisfy the requirements with a collaborative homework example; and proposes...
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A Coursework Support System for Offering Challenges and Assistance by Analyzing Students' Web Portfolios
Liang-Yi Li; Gwo-Dong Chen
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 12, No. 2 (2009) pp. 205–221
Students can practice skills and acquire knowledge by doing coursework. However, in conventional coursework activities, each student is assigned the same exercises, without considering learners' diversity. Moreover, students typically have...
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Self-Observation Model Employing an Instinctive Interface for Classroom Active Learning
Gwo-Dong Chen; Nurkhamid ; Chin-Yeh Wang; Shu-Han Yang; Po-Yao Chao
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 17, No. 3 pp. 14–26
In a classroom, obtaining active, whole-focused, and engaging learning results from a design is often difficult. In this study, we propose a self-observation model that employs an instinctive interface for classroom active learning. Students can...
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Augmenting Traditional Books with Context-Aware Learning Supports from Online Learning Communities
Gwo-Dong Chen; Po-Yao Chao
Educational Technology & Society Vol. 11, No. 2 (2008) pp. 27–40
Recent advances in ubiquitous computing technologies have brought reality augmentation of traditional objects to context-aware and social supports. Although a significant proportion of students prefer poring over traditional paper textbooks over...
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Digital Learning Playground: Supporting Authentic Learning Experiences in the Classroom
Gwo-Dong Chen; Nurkhamid ; Chin-Yeh Wang; Su-Hang Yang; Wei-Yuan Lu; Chih-Kai Chang
Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 21, No. 2 (2013) pp. 172–183
This study proposes a platform to provide a near-authentic environment, context, and situation for task-based learning. The platform includes two projection screens (a vertical and a horizontal screen) combined for situated or authentic learning....
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Motion controllers for learners to manipulate and interact with 3D objects for mental rotation training
Shih‐Ching Yeh; Jin‐Liang Wang; Chin‐Yeh Wang; Po‐Han Lin; Gwo‐Dong Chen; Albert Rizzo
British Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 45, No. 4 (Jul 23, 2014) pp. 666–675
Mental rotation is an important spatial processing ability and an important element in intelligence tests. However, the majority of past attempts at training mental rotation have used paper-and-pencil tests or digital images. This study proposes an...
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Using Digital Board Games for Genuine Communication in EFL Classrooms
Chia-Jung Wu; Gwo-Dong Chen; Chi-Wen Huang
Educational Technology Research and Development Vol. 62, No. 2 (April 2014) pp. 209–226
EFL learners in Taiwan have a low-level communication ability because many learners are still not provided opportunities to use language for genuine communication in classrooms and receive insufficient language input due to the environment. This...
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Promoting Autonomy and Ownership in Students Studying English Using Digital Comic Performance-Based Learning
Gwo-Dong Chen; Cheng-Yu Fan; Chih-Kai Chang; Yun-Hsuan Chang; Yen-Hua Chen
Educational Technology Research and Development Vol. 66, No. 4 (2018) pp. 955–978
In traditional learning, students passively absorb the materials provided by their teachers or textbooks. Thus, their learning autonomy is insufficient, and this affects learning motivation. Students find it difficult to absorb the knowledge taught...
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Improving the authentic learning experience by integrating robots into the mixed-reality environment
Chih-Wei Chang; Jih-Hsien Lee; Chin-Yeh Wang; Gwo-Dong Chen
Computers & Education Vol. 55, No. 4 pp. 1572–1578
The main aim of the modern popular teaching method of authentic learning has been to provide students with everyday-life challenges that develop knowledge and skills through problem solving in different situations. Many emerging information...
Language: English
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Development and Evaluation of a Novel E-Book Interface for Scaffolding Thinking Context to Learn from Writing Examples
Gwo-Dong Chen; Chih-Kai Chang; Chin-Yeh Wang; Xiao-Lun Jian
Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 26, No. 7 (2018) pp. 970–988
Effective reading strategies, including using graphic organizers, question answering, and considering story structures, can help students improve reading comprehension. However, these reading strategies are not fully supported by both printed books...
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Card-based design combined with spaced repetition: A new interface for displaying learning elements and improving active recall
Xuan-Lam Pham; Gwo-Dong Chen; Thi-Huyen Nguyen; Wu-Yuin Hwang
Computers & Education Vol. 98, No. 1 (July 2016) pp. 142–156
This study aims to bring card-based design into education. A mobile application called “English Practice” has been developed wherein a card-based interface named PACARD (Personalize Adaptive CARD-based interface) was implemented. This interface has...
Language: English