A comparative analysis of the consistency and difference among teacher-assessment, student self-assessment and peer-assessment in a Web-based portfolio assessment environment for high school students

Chi-Cheng Chang; Kuo-Hung Tseng; Shi-Jer Lou

Computers & Education Vol. 58, No. 1 (January 2012) pp. 303–320

This study explored the consistency and difference of teacher-, student self- and peer-assessment in the context of Web-based portfolio assessment. Participants were 72 senior high school students enrolled in a computer application course. Through...

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The Process, Dialogues, and Attitudes of Vocational Engineering High School Students in a Web Problem-Based Learning (WPBL) System

Kuo-Hung Tseng; Chi-Cheng Chang; Shi-Jer Lou

Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 20, No. 6 (2012) pp. 547–562

This study aims to explore how high school students collaboratively solve problems in a web problem-based learning (WPBL) system in an 8-week digital logic course using discourse analysis. Employing in-depth interviews, this study also investigated...

Integrating Blended Learning into Situational Writing for Vocational High School Students

Hsiu-Ling Yen; Shi-Jer Lou; Ru-Chu Shih

International Journal of Online Pedagogy and Course Design Vol. 3, No. 3 (July 2013) pp. 85–100

This study aims to explore vocational high school students’ attitudes toward integrating blended learning into situational writing, and the learning effectiveness of that integration. A total of 84 vocational high students were divided into an...

Adoption of blogging by a Chinese language composition class in a vocational high school in Taiwan

Shi-Jer Lou; Shi-Chiao Wu; Ru-Chu Shih; Kuo-Hung Tseng; Kuo-Hung Tseng

Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 26, No. 6 (Jan 01, 2010)

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of adopting blogging upon Chinese language composition instruction in a vocational high school in Taiwan. The researchers developed a model that utilises blogging in Chinese language composition...

The Construction of an Online Competitive Game-Based Learning System for Junior High School Students

Yuh-Ming Cheng; Sheng-Huang Kuo; Shi-Jer Lou; Ru-Chu Shih

Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET Vol. 11, No. 2 (April 2012) pp. 214–227

The purpose of this study aimed to construct an online competitive game-based learning system by using freeware for junior high school students and to assess its effectiveness. From the learning standpoints, game mechanisms including learning points,...

A Technology Preparation Strategy for Vocational High Information Technology Teachers Based on Technology Acceptance Behavior Model

Hung-Jen Yang; Shi-Jer Lou; Shih-Van Chao; Ruei-Bin Gan; Jheng-Jhen Sin

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 3813–3817

The purpose of this study was to develop a technology preparation strategy for vocational high information technology teachers based on technology acceptance behavior model. We should understand that why and how teachers would accept technology. ...

Topics: Teachers, Behavior, Information Sciences

An AHP-Based Weighted Analysis of Network Knowledge Management Platforms for Elementary School Students

Chung-Ping Lee; Shi-Jer Lou; Ru-Chu Shih; Kuo-Hung Tseng

Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET Vol. 10, No. 4 (October 2011) pp. 52–59

This study uses the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) to quantify important knowledge management behaviors and to analyze the weight scores of elementary school students' behaviors in knowledge transfer, sharing, and creation. Based on the analysis ...

Satisfaction Analysis of Experiential Learning-Based Popular Science Education

Wei-Yuan Dzan; Huei-Yin Tsai; Shi-Jer Lou; Ru-Chu Shih

International Journal of Distance Education Technologies Vol. 13, No. 2 (2015) pp. 93–109

This study employed Kolb's experiential learning model-specific experiences, observations of reflections, abstract conceptualization, and experiment-action in activities to serve as the theoretical basis for popular science education planning. It...

The Senior High School Students' Learning Behavioral Model of STEM in PBL

Shi Jer Lou; Yi Hui Liu; Ru Chu Shih; Kuo Hung Tseng

International Journal of Technology and Design Education Vol. 21, No. 2 (May 2011) pp. 161–183

The purpose of the study was to explore a learning behavioral model of project-based learning (PBL) for senior high school students in the context of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Using "audio speakers" as the project...

The Effect of Applying Online PBL Case System to Multiple Disciplines of Medical Education

Yuh-Ming Cheng; Sheng-Huang Kuo; Shi-Jer Lou; Ru-Chu Shih

Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET Vol. 11, No. 4 (October 2012) pp. 283–294

Teaching cases in medical education are often exhibited through various professional angles, but for patient-centered teaching cases, the division of labor among different specialties is even more important. However, general medical education...

Effects of Applying Blogs to Assist Life Education Instruction for Elementary School Students

Shi-Jer Lou; Mei-Chuan Kao; Hsiu-Ling Yen; Ru-Chu Shih

Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 12, No. 4 (October 2013) pp. 41–55

The purpose of this study aims to explore the effects of applying blog-assisted life education instruction to fifth grade elementary school students. The subjects were 30 fifth-grade students from southern Taiwan. The teaching experiment lasted 10...

Using Creative Problem Solving to Promote Students' Performance of Concept Mapping

Kuo-Hung Tseng; Chi-Cheng Chang; Shi-Jer Lou; Pi-Shan Hsu

International Journal of Technology and Design Education Vol. 23, No. 4 (November 2013) pp. 1093–1109

The purpose of the study was to explore that using creative problem solving can promote students' performance of concept mapping (CMPING). Students were encouraged to use creative problem solving (CPS) in constructing nanometer knowledge...

The Effects of Applying Game-Based Learning to Webcam Motion Sensor Games for Autistic Students' Sensory Integration Training

Kun-Hsien Li; Shi-Jer Lou; Huei-Yin Tsai; Ru-Chu Shih

Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 11, No. 4 (October 2012) pp. 451–459

This study aims to explore the effects of applying game-based learning to webcam motion sensor games for autistic students' sensory integration training for autistic students. The research participants were three autistic students aged from six to...

Applying Computer-Assisted Musical Instruction to Music Appreciation Course: An Example with Chinese Musical Instruments

Shi-Jer Lou; Yuan-Chang Guo; Yi-Zhen Zhu; Ru-Chu Shih; Wei-Yuan Dzan

Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET Vol. 10, No. 1 (January 2011) pp. 45–57

This study aims to explore the effectiveness of computer-assisted musical instruction (CAMI) in the Learning Chinese Musical Instruments (LCMI) course. The CAMI software for Chinese musical instruments was developed and administered to 228 students...

Investigating elementary school students' technology acceptance by applying digital game-based learning to environmental education

Yuh-Ming Cheng; Shi-Jer Lou; Sheng-Huang Kuo; Ru-Chu Shih

Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 29, No. 1 (Mar 01, 2013) pp. 96–110

In order to improve and promote students' environmental knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour, integrating environmental education into the primary education curriculum has become a key issue for environmental education. For this reason, this study...

The Development and Implementation of U-Msg for College Students' English Learning

Ru-Chu Shih; Yuh-Ming Cheng; Sheng-Huang Kuo; Shi-Jer Lou

International Journal of Distance Education Technologies Vol. 14, No. 2 (April 2016) pp. 17–29

With the advance of mobile technology, mobile devices have become more portable and powerful with numerous useful tools in daily life. Thus, mobile learning has been widely involved in e-learning studies. Many studies point out that it is important...

The Influences of the Sixth Graders' Parents' Internet Literacy and Parenting Style on Internet Parenting

Shi-Jer Lou; Ru-Chu Shih; Hung-Tzu Liu; Yuan-Chang Guo; Kuo-Hung Tseng

Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET Vol. 9, No. 4 (October 2010) pp. 173–184

This study aims to explore the sixth grade students' parents' Internet literacy and parenting style on Internet parenting in Kaohsiung County in Taiwan. Upon stratified cluster sampling, a total of 822 parents from 34 classes in 28 schools...

Improving the Effectiveness of Organic Chemistry Experiments through Multimedia Teaching Materials for Junior High School Students

Shi-Jer Lou; Hui-Chen Lin; Ru-Chu Shih; Kuo-Hung Tseng

Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET Vol. 11, No. 2 (April 2012) pp. 135–141

The purpose of the study aimed to explore the effects of three different forms of the multimedia teaching materials on the achievements and attitudes of junior high school students in a chemistry laboratory context. The three forms of the multimedia ...

Examining Factors Affecting College Students' Intention to Use Web-Based Instruction Systems: Towards an Integrated Model

Yi-Cheng Chen; Yi-Chien Lin; Ron Chuen Yeh; Shi-Jer Lou

Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET Vol. 12, No. 2 (April 2013) pp. 111–121

With accelerated progress of information and communication technologies (ICT), web-based instruction (WBI) is becoming a popular method for education resources distributing and delivering. This study was conducted to explore what factors influence...

How to Promote Knowledge Transfer through a Problem-Based Learning Internet Platform for Vocational High School Students

Shi-Jer Lou; Ru-Chu Shih; Kuo-Hung Tseng; C Ray Diez; Huei-Yin Tsai

European Journal of Engineering Education Vol. 35, No. 5 (October 2010) pp. 539–551

This study aimed to explore how vocational high school students transfer knowledge through a problem-based learning (PBL) Internet platform. A PBL Internet platform was provided to 33 sophomore mechanical engineering students for a 6-week teaching...

A Study on Project-Based Learning in a Boat Design and Building University Course

Wei-Yuan Dzan; Chih-Chao Chung; Shi-Jer Lou; Huei-Yin Tsai

International Journal of Online Pedagogy and Course Design Vol. 3, No. 3 (July 2013) pp. 43–61

The main purpose of this study was to develop interdisciplinary project-based learning and investigate the process and effectiveness of project-based learning involving undergraduate students in the Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering in a...

Effects of Implementing STEM-I Project-Based Learning Activities for Female High School Students

Shi-Jer Lou; Huei-Yin Tsai; Kuo-Hung Tseng; Ru-Chu Shih

International Journal of Distance Education Technologies Vol. 12, No. 1 (2014) pp. 52–73

This study aims to explore the application of STEM-I (STEM-Imagination) project-based learning activities and its effects on the effectiveness, processes, and characteristics of STEM integrative knowledge learning and imagination development for...

Employing Microsoft Live@edu Cloud Platform to Assist in Teaching Chinese Reading for Junior High School Students

Ru-Chu Shih; Chia-Liang Cho; Chih-Cheng Tsai; Shi-Jer Lou

Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 12, No. 4 (October 2013) pp. 71–74

This study aimed to investigate junior high school students' learning attitudes and learning effectiveness through administering Microsoft Live@edu to assist in teaching Chinese reading. Quasi-experimental approach was used and a total of 63...

Preparing Vocational High Information Technology Teachers Applying Knowledge Management in Taiwan

Hung-Jen Yang; Jui-Chen Yu; Shi-Jer Lou; Rong-Jue Fang; Shih-Van Chao; Luke Huang

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 4332–4337

In the trend of rapid information technology development and global competition, the 21st century has become an era of knowledge economy. If teachers can apply knowledge management (KM), the teaching effectiveness will be increasing and the teachers'...

Topics: Teachers, Professional Development, Teaching Methods, Information Sciences

Using blended creative teaching: Improving a teacher education course on designing materials for young children

Shi-Jer Lou; Nai-Ci Chen; Huei-Yin Tsai; Kuo-Hung Tseng; Ru-Chu Shih; Ru-Chu Shih

Australasian Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 28, No. 5 (Jan 01, 2012)

This study combined traditional classroom teaching methods and blogs with blended creative teaching as a new teaching method for the course Design and Applications of Teaching Aids for Young Children. It aimed to improve the shortcomings of the...

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