Does growth rate in spatial ability matter in predicting early arithmetic competence?

Xiao Zhang; Dan Lin

Learning and Instruction Vol. 49, No. 1 (June 2017) pp. 232–241

There is a well-established relation between overall level of spatial ability and mathematics competence: people who are stronger in the former perform better on tests of the latter. However, does the rate of growth in spatial ability also matter?...

Language: English

An Empirical Study of Using Internet-bases Desktop Videoconferencing in a EFL Setting

Mingli Xiao; Xiangui Yang; Yihong Zhang

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2010 (Jun 29, 2010) pp. 614–623

This paper investigated the effects of interaction with native speakers via Internet-based desktop videoconferencing on EFL learners’ language proficiency in terms of fluency, accuracy and complexity. The results indicated that there was a...

Software for Teaching Cree Syllabics: A HCI Case Study of Using Prototyping as First Step

Peter Holt; Xiao Kun Zhang; Goran Jelica

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2004 (2004) pp. 5438–5444

Abstract: Abstract E-learning provides a means for maintaining and nurturing Aboriginal language and culture. However, for small language groups, software development costs could prove prohibitive. In this paper we outline a strategy for developing ...

Topics: Interaction, Software, Human Computer Interaction, Languages

A Preliminary Study on Digital Audio Quality for Web-based English Listening Comprehension Tests

Xiangui Yang; Yue Gao; Yihong Zhang; Mingli Xiao

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2010 (Jun 29, 2010) pp. 927–934

Abstract: This study examined the effects of digital audio quality on students’ performance in a web based English listening comprehension test. Based on the data collected through the English listening comprehension test participated by 335 EFL...

Application of poly(aspartic acid-citric acid) copolymer compound inhibitor as an effective and environmental agent against calcium phosphate in cooling water systems

Yu-ling Zhang; Cai-xia Zhao; Xiao-dong Liu; Wei Li; Jiao-long Wang; Zhi-guang Hu

Journal of Applied Research and Technology Vol. 14, No. 6 (December 2016) pp. 425–433

Poly(aspartic acid-citric acid) copolymer (PAC) is a new product of poly(carboxylic acid) scale inhibitor. The study aims to develop a “green” water treatment agent for calcium phosphate scale. The article compares the efficiency of three polymeric...

Language: English