Typology of teacher perception toward distance education issues – A study of college information department teachers in Taiwan

Yu-Hui Tao; Chu-Chen Rosa Yeh

Computers & Education Vol. 50, No. 1 (January 2008) pp. 23–36

The popularity of distance education has grown rapidly over the last decade in Taiwan’s higher education, yet many fundamental teaching–learning issues are still in debate. While teacher–student interaction is a key success factor in distance...

Mindful learning: A mediator of mastery experience during digital creativity game-based learning among elementary school students

Yu-chu Yeh; Han-Lin Chang; Szu-Yu Chen

Computers & Education Vol. 132, No. 1 (April 2019) pp. 63–75

With the mounting empirical evidence of the benefits of mindfulness, the researchers of the present study incorporated mindful learning in digital game-based learning of creativity. A two-phase study was conducted to (1) develop the "Inventory of...

Language: English

Enhancing creativity through aesthetics-integrated computer-based training: The effectiveness of a FACE approach and exploration of moderators

Yu-chu Yeh; Elisa Marie Rega; Szu-Yu Chen

Computers & Education Vol. 139, No. 1 (October 2019) pp. 48–64

The majority of creativity enrichment research has focused on creative skills pertaining to originality which is assessed by divergent thinking tests. This study aimed to explore a new-paradigm for creativity enhancement—improving creativity through ...

Language: English

College students' intention to continue using a personal response system: Deriving a model from four theoretical perspectives

Chu-Chen Yeh; Yu-Hui Tao; Yu-Hui Tao

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

The use of personal response systems (PRS) in classrooms is gaining popularity in the higher education institutes of Taiwan. However, past research rarely adopts theories from the information system domains, and their focus was primarily on the UK...

Language: English

From Knowledge Sharing to Knowledge Creation: A Blended Knowledge-Management Model for Improving University Students' Creativity

Yu-chu Yeh; Yi-ling Yeh; Yu-Hua Chen

Thinking Skills and Creativity Vol. 7, No. 3 (December 2012) pp. 245–257

Creativity and knowledge management are both important competences that university students need to strive to develop. This study therefore developed and evaluated an instructional program for improving university students' creativity based on a...

Effects of cloud-based m-learning on student creative performance in engineering design

Yu?Shan Chang; Si?Yi Chen; Kuang?Chao Yu; Yih?Hsien Chu; Yu?Hung Chien

British Journal of Educational Technology Vol. 48, No. 1 (January 2017) pp. 101–112

This study explored the effects of cloud-based m-learning on students' creative processes and products in engineering design. A nonequivalent pretest?posttest design was adopted, and 62 university students from Taipei City, Taiwan, were recruited as ...

A Learning Style-Based Grouping Collaborative Learning Approach to Improve EFL Students' Performance in English Courses

Yu-Chen Kuo; Hui-Chun Chu; Chi-Hao Huang

Journal of Educational Technology & Society Vol. 18, No. 2 pp. 284–298

Learning English is an important and challenging task for English as Foreign Language (EFL) students. Educators had indicated that, without proper learning support, most EFL students might feel frustrated while learning English, which could...

Effects of type of multimedia strategy on learning of Chinese characters for non-native novices

Ming-Puu Chen; Li-Chun Wang; Hsiu-Ju Chen; Yu-Chu Chen

Computers & Education Vol. 70, No. 1 (January 2014) pp. 41–52

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of multimedia strategies for instructional techniques and practice on non-native novices' Chinese character learning performance and cognitive load. Two types of multimedia instructional...

Language: English

The design of a web-based calculus learning environment

Yu-Hua Pai; Chia-Huei Ho; Ching Hui Chen; Mei-Chen Chu

World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2002 (2002) pp. 283–284

For most students in the Department of Information Management, "calculus" has always been one of the most difficult courses to study. Although calculus teachers often use visual aids to demonstrate concepts, students usually do not have the ability...

Topics: Students, Teachers

A Study of Readiness of Mobile Learning

Hung-Jen Yang; Jui-Chen Yu; Yao-Ming Chu; Yeong-Diann Wang; S.D. Su

EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2003 (2003) pp. 2756–2758

The purpose of this study was to develop the mobile learning readiness index. The Mobile Learning Readiness Index, MLRI, would be a tool for helping organizations implementing mobile technology strategies.

Reducing Novice Programmers’ Cognitive Load and Improving Learning Efficiency by Using Gap-Filled Programming Practice System

Yu-Jen Lo; Chiung-Chen Lin; Lily Hou; Jane-Dong Wu; Yu-Chi Feng; Te-Chin Chu; Greg Lee

EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2014 (Jun 23, 2014) pp. 2221–2226

One of the main challenges for novice programmers is to learn the statement, syntax, logical thinking and program design in a short time. Students usually experience a heavy cognitive load when learning to program. The limitation of teaching hours...

Topics: pedagogical issues, Teaching/Learning Strategies, Evaluation of Impact

Reducing Speeded Process Errors of Pronoun with Interactive Video Game

Jon-Chao Hong; Yu-Ju Chen; Tammie Hsieh; Kuei-Jung Chu

Global Learn 2010 (May 17, 2010) pp. 1574–1583

This study investigated whether Chinese students who learn English as second language would improve on their usage and fluency of pronoun by using interactive pronoun video games. It is mainly focus on the three part of speech of pronoun: subject ...

Developing a KM Learning Platform for Technology Teachers

Hung-Jen Yang; Jui-Chen Yu; Chung-Hua Chen; Rong-Jue Fong; Yao-Ming Chu; Clayton Diez

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2003 (2003) pp. 805–808

The purpose of this study was to developing a platform so could help technology teacher learn to initiate knowledge management. By applying prototyping system development method, a prototype was developed and field test for modification. The...

Topics: Teachers, Learning Management Systems

Computer-enriched instruction (CEI) is better for preview material instead of review material: An example of a biostatistics chapter, the central limit theorem

Lai-Chu See; Yu-Hsun Huang; Yi-Hu Chang; Yeo-Ju Chiu; Yi-Fen Chen; Vicki S. Napper

Computers & Education Vol. 55, No. 1 (August 2010) pp. 285–291

This study examines the timing using computer-enriched instruction (CEI), before or after a traditional lecture to determine cross-over effect, period effect, and learning effect arising from sequencing of instruction. A 2×2 cross-over design was...

Language: English

Research Trends in Technology-Based Learning from 2000 to 2009: A Content Analysis of Publications in Selected Journals

Yu-Chen Hsu; Hsin Ning Jessie Ho; Chin-Chung Tsai; Gwo-Jen Hwang; Hui-Chun Chu; Chin-Yeh Wang; Nian-Shing Chen

Educational Technology & Society Vol. 15, No. 2 (2012) pp. 354–370

This paper provides a content analysis of studies in technology-based learning (TBL) that were published in five Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) journals (i.e. "the British Journal of Educational Technology, Computers & Education, Educational...