Environmental Factors Affecting Computer Assisted Language Learning Success: A Complex Dynamic Systems Conceptual Model

Michael W. Marek; Wen-Chi Vivian Wu

Computer Assisted Language Learning Vol. 27, No. 6 (2014) pp. 560–578

This conceptual, interdisciplinary inquiry explores Complex Dynamic Systems as the concept relates to the internal and external environmental factors affecting computer assisted language learning (CALL). Based on the results obtained by de Rosnay [...

Adopting e-Learning Platform under Pen-pal Setting to Enhance EFL Students’ Writing Motivation and Performance

Wen-chi Vivian Wu; Wei-Mann Lee

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (Mar 03, 2008) pp. 3610–3616

The purpose of this study was to explore EFL students' attitude and writing performance under e-Learning platform and pen-pal setting in a US-Taiwan, male-female email exchange program. Thirty-one students took part in the program to exchange life...

Making English a "Habit": Increasing Confidence, Motivation, and Ability of EFL Students through Cross-Cultural, Computer-Assisted Interaction

Wen-chi Vivian Wu; Michael Marek

Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET Vol. 9, No. 4 (October 2010) pp. 101–112

This study examines the relationships among the three essential language-related components--motivation, confidence, and ability--following a series of live videoconference interactions between Taiwanese EFL students and a native speaker. 227...

Integrative Motivation Development:: Key to Increasing ESL Online Learning Effectiveness

Larry Bright; Wen-Chi Vivian Wu

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2006 (October 2006) pp. 2507–2514

Engaging students in the reasons for studying online is essential for increasing motivation, particularly English as a Second Language (ESL). Gardner's conception of instrumental (concrete outcomes) and integrative (abstract perspectives) has...

Topics: Students, Languages, Classrooms, Learning Outcomes, Integration

Enriching the EFL literature classroom in Taiwan with videos and blogs from a native speaker

Pin-hsiang Natalie Wu; Michael Marek; Wen-chi Vivian Wu

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2009 (Jun 22, 2009) pp. 2339–2342

This paper presents results of a project in which Taiwanese EFL students taking an English language literature course viewed videos and blog entries prepared for the class by a native English speaker in the United States. The videos addressed...

Lessons Learned from Three Years of Videoconferencing between EFL Classrooms and a Native English Speaker

Wen-chi Vivian Wu; Michael Marek; Pin-hsiang Natalie Wu

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2009 (Jun 22, 2009) pp. 3167–3174

This paper presents finding from several semesters of a project in which an American native speaker of English spoke “live” via Internet videoconference to Taiwanese EFL students. Qualitative and quantitative findings over several semesters show...

Assessing EFL Learners’ Cultural Awareness in a Web-based Active Learning Context

Wen-chi Vivian Wu; Yu-Chuan Joni Chao; Michael Marek

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2011 (Jun 27, 2011) pp. 1254–1259

This proposal proposes an innovative EFL teaching instruction in which an advanced English Conversation class of 17 students was structured with a learner-centered orientation, and cutting-edge technology was used to allow Taiwanese EFL students to...

Using Online EFL Interaction to Increase Confidence, Motivation, and Ability

Wen-chi Vivian Wu; Ling Ling Yen; Michael Marek

Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 14, No. 3 (2011) pp. 118–129

Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in Taiwan often use an outdated lecture-memorization methodology resulting in low motivation, confidence, and ability on the part of students. Innovative educators are exploring use of technology, such ...

Impacts of online social networking as a community of practice in an English department in Taiwan

Yu-Chuan Joni Chao; Wen-Chi Vivian Wu

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2011 (Jun 27, 2011) pp. 351–357

The sharing of hypertext and hypermedia provided a powerful mechanism for language learners to co-create the learning community of using the target language. Yet, using technology has not prevalently implemented as an institutional goal to enhance...

EFL Writing Revision with Blind Expert and Peer Review Using a CMC Open Forum

Wen-Chi Vivian Wu; Emily Petit; Ching-Huei Chen

Computer Assisted Language Learning Vol. 28, No. 1 (2015) pp. 58–80

This exploratory computer assisted-language learning (CALL) study used a computer-mediated communication (CMC) interface to allow English as a foreign language (EFL) writing students in classes at two universities to give each other anonymous peer...

Instructional Design Using an In-House Built Teaching Assistant Robot to Enhance Elementary School English-as-a-Foreign-Language Learning

Wen-Chi Vivian Wu; Rong-Jyue Wang; Nian-Shing Chen

Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 23, No. 6 (2015) pp. 696–714

This paper presents a design for a cutting-edge English program in which elementary school learners of English as a foreign language in Taiwan had lively interactions with a teaching assistant robot. Three dimensions involved in the design included (...

Using Mixed-Modality Learning Strategies via e-Learning for Second Language Vocabulary Acquisition

Fang-Chuan Ou Yang; Wen-Chi Vivian Wu

Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 18, No. 3 pp. 309–322

This study demonstrated an e-learning system, MyEVA, based on a mixed-modality vocabulary strategy in assisting learners of English as a second language (L2 learners) to improve their vocabulary. To explore the learning effectiveness of MyEVA, the...

Promotion of Student Problem-Solving Skills, Motivation, Knowledge Acquisition and English Proficiency level Using an Interactive Computer Game

Lingling Yen; Wen-chi Vivian Wu; Jie Chi Yang; Yu-Chuan Joni Chao

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2011 (Jun 27, 2011) pp. 1665–1672

Creation of an educational game involves multi-faceted activities that should balance using appropriate educational pedagogy, a well-designed system, and game authoring. Researchers have argued that play is part of the learning process so that...

Curriculum Integration of MALL in L1/L2 Pedagogy: Perspectives on Research

Shu-Mei Gloria Chwo; Michael W. Marek; Wen-Chi Vivian Wu

Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 19, No. 2 (2016) pp. 340–354

This study surveys work that has been done in the field of Mobile Assisted Language Learning. The researchers surveyed 70 corresponding authors of past MALL studies with formatted and open-ended questions, treating them as expert "participant...