Formative Evaluation of Synchronous CMC Systems for a Learner-Centered Online Course

C. Candace Chou

Journal of Interactive Learning Research Vol. 12, No. 2 (2001) pp. 173–192

This research used formative evaluation methods to examine a number of synchronous computer-mediated communication (CMC) systems for online learning. CMC systems provide an ideal venue for both knowledge construction and community building. The...

Topics: Evaluation, Social Studies, Communication, Research Methods

PATTERNS OF LEARNER-LEARNER INTERACTION IN DISTANCE LEARNING NETWORKS

C. Candace Chou

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2000 (2000) pp. 207–212

This study examines the different patterns of online interaction between asynchronous communication and synchronous communication networks. Discussion transcripts were analyzed and coded using Bale's Interaction Process Analysis (IPA) model (revised ...

Topics: Communication, Interaction

Creating a Performance-Based Faculty Development Process for Online Teaching

C. Candace Chou

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (Mar 05, 2012) pp. 2258–2263

Faculty development in online teaching has often focused mainly on face-to-face or online training workshops. The Performance-Based Faculty Development Model provides a comprehensive faculty preparation model that goes beyond the traditional...

A Model of Learner-Centered Computer-Mediated Interaction for Collaborative Distance Learning

C. Candace Chou

International Journal on E-Learning Vol. 3, No. 1 (2004) pp. 11–18

Interaction research in distance education has focused mostly on learner-teacher interaction in a learning environment based on a behaviorist curriculum. This presentation focuses on factors contributing to learner-learner interaction in a distance...

Topics: Interaction

The Development and Implementation of a Learning Technology M.A./Certificate Program for K-12 Inservice Teachers

C. Candace Chou

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2003 (2003) pp. 1685–1687

This paper addresses the needs to provide more technology integration curriculum for K-12 in-service teachers. The Learning Technology M.A./Certificate Program is a cohort—based learning opportunity that consists of a series of courses to facilitate ...

Topics: Teachers, Integration, Curriculum

From Simple Chat to Virtual Reality: Formative Evaluation of Synchronous Communication Systems for Online Learning

C. Candace Chou

WebNet World Conference on the WWW and Internet 1999 (1999) pp. 225–230

Synchronous conferencing systems are under-utilized in most distance learning environments. Appropriate use of the synchronous CMC systems contributes to student satisfaction and active participation in an online environment. This study employed...

Topics: Virtual Environments

A Model of Learner-Centered Computer-Mediated Interaction for Collaborative Distance Learning

C. Candace Chou

International Journal on E-Learning

Interaction research in distance education has focused mostly on learner-teacher interaction in a learning environment based on a behaviorist curriculum. This presentation focuses on factors contributing to learner-learner interaction in a distance...

Topics: Interaction

Lessons Learned from Conducting Collaborative Immersive Learning

C. Candace Chou; Rama Hart

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2010 (Jun 29, 2010) pp. 2659–2667

This paper aims at discussing the design, implementation, and evaluation of a blended learning course that focuses on the pedagogical applications of 3D virtual worlds. The two main objectives are: 1) discussing how collaborative learning in virtual ...

Student Expectations and Patterns of Instructional Activities with iPad-Cart Integration in Multi-School Secondary Classrooms

C. Candace Chou; Lanise Block

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2018 (Mar 26, 2018) pp. 1384–1392

Tablets and lightweight laptops have become commonplace in the K-12 classrooms Previous studies have shown mixed results on the effectiveness of these mobile devices for one-to-one learning Based on the Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and...

Topics: Mobile Learning, Teaching and Learning with Emerging Technologies

Engaging Diverse Middle School Students in Learning Through Information and Communication technology (ICT) in a Networked Learning Environment

C. Candace Chou; Miriam Bungert; Douglas Jetton; Chi-Syan Lin

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2007 (Jun 25, 2007) pp. 2759–2765

This study examines factors that engage highly diverse middle school students in the utilization of information and communication technology (ICT) for collaboration through a global networked learning environment, APEC Cyber Academy. Thirty-eight...

Topics: Schools, Information Communication Technologies, Middle School Education, Networking Technologies, Students

Reading Chinese Together: Uses of the Web Forum for Individualized and Group-based Language Learning

Jung Ying Lu-Chen; Stephen Fleming; C. Candace Chou

WebNet World Conference on the WWW and Internet 1999 (1999) p. 1675

This session tackles issues in teaching foreign languages on the Web. The poster presentation on course design for a Web-based third-year level Chinese reading class will address the following challenges: · creating a model for Web-based course...

Topics: System Configurations, Languages

Facilitating Virtual Learning Community with Inhabited Virtual Learning Worlds

Chi-Syan Lin; Ming-Shiou Kuo; Yi-Mei Lin; C. Candace Chou; Mark van't Hooft

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2007 (Jun 25, 2007) pp. 3638–3643

The paper first characterizes the differences between tangible learning community and virtual learning community and claims that virtual learning community is one of the most significant ingredients in networked learning environments. Subsequently,...

Topics: Virtual Environments, Community

Comparison of Motivation Factors in the Participation of Networked Learning between American and Asian Students

C. Candace Chou; Chi-Syan Lin; Mark van ‘t Hooft; Yi-Mei Lin

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2007 (Oct 15, 2007) pp. 2402–2409

This study examines the motivation factors among ESL students in Asia and K-12 students in the United States. Interestingly, there are more similarities than differences in the motivation factors in both groups of students. The main factors that...

Exploring Tangible and Virtual Learning Communities in Virtual Learning Worlds

Chi-Syan Lin; Yi-Mei Lin; Mark van‘t Hooft; C. Candace Chou; Jung-Tsan Ma; Yi-Rung Chen

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2008 (Jun 30, 2008) pp. 1081–1088

The purpose of this study is to investigate aspects of virtual learning communities of practice in networked learning environments. An inhabited virtual learning world, The Best Digital Village, will be implemented following the proposed...

Topics: Virtual Environments