Applications of Concept Map as a Cognitive Tool to Enhance Learning

Fan (Luisa) Li

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (Mar 03, 2008) pp. 982–985

This paper discusses various applications of concept map as a cognitive tool to enhance learning. Concept map is the visual representation of structured knowledge. Applications of concept map are supported by various learning theories such as...

Metacognitive Learning of Pre-service Teachers Through Electronic Portfolio Development

Fan (Luisa) Li; Jamie Little

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (Mar 19, 2006) pp. 3495–3500

This proposal describes an action research project in which we track master's level students' acquisition and transfer of skills related to electronic portfolio development. Our work reflects an attempt to anticipate and facilitate how students can...

Topics: Students, Portfolios, Instructional Design

Faculty Development Training for EFL Teachers from Developing Countries: A VTLCI Model

Amanda Johnson; Fan (Luisa) Li

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (Mar 05, 2012) pp. 3227–3232

The Virginia Tech Language and Culture Institute (VTLCI) is involved in capacity-building training sessions for EFL instructors and coordinators from developing countries. By supporting language learning, institutions are increasing student and...

Knowledge Management Tools for Designing & Developing an Affective Instructional Unit in Synchronous and Asynchronous Environments

Miriam Larson; Juhong (Christie) Liu; Phyllis Newbill; Fan (Luisa) Li

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (2004) pp. 530–531

This brief paper will present the application of knowledge management (KM) tools in the design and development of an affective instructional unit in synchronous and asynchronous environments. The presentation will feature diagnostic instruments as...

Topics: Instructional Design

Streamlining the Instructional Design Process with Electronic Communication

Mary Ellen Pierson; Fan (Luisa) Li; Juhong (Christie) Liu

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2004 (2004) pp. 1435–1436

Electronic communication tools, especially e-mail, are coming to be used for more than their original communication capabilities. E-mail has been found to contain much knowledge creation and sharing relevant to organizations and groups. This study...

Topics: Communication, Instructional Design