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The Construction of a Theory-Based Augmented Reality-Featured Context-Aware Ubiquitous Learning Facilitation Framework for Oral Communication Development
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Hsu, Keng-Chih; Liu, Gi-Zen – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2023
Background: Given the advancement of mobile and sensing technology, the incorporation of augmented reality (AR) in context-aware ubiquitous learning (CAUL) has offered significant benefits to oral communication development in foreign language learning. Although a great number of studies have been dedicated in this field, only a little research was…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Educational Technology, Best Practices, Computer Uses in Education
A Preliminary Study on Flipping an English as a Foreign Language Collaborative Writing Course with Video Clips: Its Impact on Writing Skills and Writing Motivation
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Fathi, Jalil; Rahimi, Masoud; Liu, Gi-Zen – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2023
Background: Although conventional writing procedures are still the dominant instructional procedures in English as a foreign language (EFL) contexts, instructors are still struggling with time limitations to improve EFL students writing skills properly. Additionally, EFL students are not engaged in the writing process since they lack the required…
Descriptors: Flipped Classroom, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Collaborative Writing
English outside the Academic Sphere: A Mobile-Based Context-Aware Comparison Study on Collaborative and Individual Learning
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Lin, Chih-Chung; Barrett, Neil E.; Liu, Gi-Zen – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2021
Context-aware ubiquitous learning (CAUL) technology provides language learners with interactive learning environments and has been found to increase learning effectiveness and self-efficacy due to student interaction, discussion and evaluation of the entire learning process. This study used a mobile-based ubiquitous learning system combined with a…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Handheld Devices, Cooperative Learning, Second Language Learning
The Development and Construction of an AR-Guided Learning Model with Focused Learning Theories
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Hu, Chih-Hsiang; Barrett, Neil E.; Liu, Gi-Zen – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2021
Background: Augmented reality (AR) has been incorporated in context-aware ubiquitous learning (CAUL) designs to guide learners but few of the designs adopt specific learning theories. Furthermore, there are no CAUL design models that align learning theories to CAUL effectiveness. In addition, CAUL review papers have not documented CAUL…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Teaching Methods, Learning Theories, Instructional Effectiveness
Factors That Influence the Development and Performance of Academic Oral Presentations Using a Blended Learning Environment
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Barrett, Neil Edward; Liu, Gi-Zen – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2019
This study investigated how students designed English academic oral presentations via a blended language learning environment. Data were collected from focus group interviews, observations of students, and instructor perspectives to explore how students develop academic presentation skills. In addition, a total of 36 oral presentations were…
Descriptors: Blended Learning, Oral Language, Teacher Attitudes, English (Second Language)
Flipping Writing Metacognitive Strategies and Writing Skills in an English as a Foreign Language Collaborative Writing Context: A Mixed-Methods Study
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Liu, Gi-Zen; Rahimi, Masoud; Fathi, Jalil – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2022
Background: The transition from teacher-centred towards student-centred approaches in English language teaching, accompanied by developments in educational technology, has attracted researchers' attention to reverse teaching or flipped class. The related literature asserts that this mode of instruction might influence instructors' and students'…
Descriptors: Writing Strategies, Writing Skills, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
Cultivating Undergraduates' Plagiarism Avoidance Knowledge and Skills with an Online Tutorial System
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Liu, Gi-Zen; Lu, Hui-Ching; Lin, Vivien; Hsu, Wei-Chen – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2018
With the increased use of digital materials, undergraduate writers in English as a foreign language (EFL) contexts have become more susceptible to plagiarism. In this study, the researchers designed a blended English writing course with an online writing tutorial system entitled "DWright." The study examined the effectiveness of the…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Plagiarism, Prevention, Intelligent Tutoring Systems
Context-Aware Language-Learning Application in the Green Technology Building: Which Group Can Benefit the Most?
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Wang, Hong-You; Lin, Vivien; Hwang, Gwo-Jen; Liu, Gi-Zen – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2019
To assess the effects and learner perceptions of context-aware ubiquitous language learning (CAULL), a green-building English-learning application (GBELA) employing sensing technology was created to develop participants' English listening and reading skills using smartphones and QR codes. This study investigated the effects of 40 participants'…
Descriptors: Reading Skills, Listening Skills, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning