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The Influence of a Gesture-Based Learning Approach on Preschoolers' Learning Performance, Motor Skills, and Motion Behaviors
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Hsiao, Hsien-sheng; Chen, Jyun-chen; Lin, Chien-Yu; Chen, Wen-Nong – Interactive Learning Environments, 2018
This study developed a gesture-based learning approach to build a virtual interactive learning environment for preschoolers by combining a gesture-based computing device and a game-based learning model. Using sequential analysis, this study investigated how this approach influenced children's learning performance, motor skills, and motion…
Descriptors: Nonverbal Communication, Preschool Children, Kindergarten, Psychomotor Skills
Effective Learning Design of Game-Based 3D Virtual Language Learning Environments for Special Education Students
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Lan, Yu-Ju; Hsian, Indy Y. T.; Shih, Mei-Feng – Educational Technology & Society, 2018
This current study aimed at creating a 3D virtual environment on Second Life particularly for special education students to enhance their first language, Mandarin, learning in vocabulary and sentence structures. Four students aged between 8 and 9 participated in this research. In addition to their inherent disabilities (mild autism spectrum…
Descriptors: Simulated Environment, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Mandarin Chinese
A Simulated Learning Environment of History Games for Enhancing Players' Cultural Awareness
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Shih, Ju-Ling; Jheng, Shun-Cian; Tseng, Jia-Jiun – Interactive Learning Environments, 2015
This research attempted to create the historical context of Southern Taiwan in the late nineteenth century based on the martial art novel "Xiao-Mao" (Pussy) by designing a role-play digital game "Taiwan Epic Game" about the war time; in which, Taiwanese history, geography, and culture are presented in an innovative way with…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Simulated Environment, Educational Games, History Instruction
Preferences toward Internet-Based Learning Environments: High School Students' Perspectives for Science Learning
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Tsai, Chin-Chung – Educational Technology & Society, 2005
Constructivist Internet-based learning environments are advocated by contemporary educators, but few studies investigated students' preferences toward the environments for learning a specific school subject such as science. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to develop a questionnaire to explore students' preferences toward constructivist…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Student Attitudes, Test Construction, Factor Analysis
Proceedings of the Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (31st, Seoul, Korea, July 8-13, 2007). Volume 1
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Woo, Jeong-Ho, Ed.; Lew, Hee-Chan, Ed.; Park, Kyo-Sik Park, Ed.; Seo, Dong-Yeop, Ed. – International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2007
The first volume of the 31st annual proceedings of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education conference presents plenary lectures; research forums; discussion groups; working sessions; short oral communications; and posters from the meeting. Plenary lecture papers include: (1) On Humanistic Mathematics Education: A…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Mathematics Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education