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Lan, Yu-Feng; Tsai, Pei-Wei; Yang, Shih-Hsien; Hung, Chun-Ling – Computers & Education, 2012
In recent years, researchers have conducted various studies on applying wireless networking technology and mobile devices in education settings. However, research on behavioral patterns in learners' online asynchronous discussions with mobile devices is limited. The purposes of this study are to develop a mobile learning system, mobile interactive…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Distance Education, Feedback (Response), Problem Based Learning
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Liaw, Shu-Sheng; Hatala, Marek; Huang, Hsiu-Mei – Computers & Education, 2010
Mobile devices could facilitate human interaction and access to knowledge resources anytime and anywhere. With respect to wide application possibilities of mobile learning, investigating learners' acceptance towards it is an essential issue. Based on activity theory approach, this research explores positive factors for the acceptance of m-learning…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Knowledge Management, Interaction, Adoption (Ideas)
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Bower, Matt; Hedberg, John G. – Computers & Education, 2010
This paper presents a quantitative approach to multimodal discourse analysis for analyzing online collaborative learning. The coding framework draws together the fields of systemic functional linguistics and Activity Theory to analyze interactions between collaborative-, content- and technology-related discourse. The approach is used to examine…
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, Coding, Interaction, Evaluation Methods
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Huang, Yueh-Min; Lin, Yen-Ting; Cheng, Shu-Chen – Computers & Education, 2009
With the rapid growth of computer and mobile technology, it is a challenge to integrate computer based test (CBT) with mobile learning (m-learning) especially for formative assessment and self-assessment. In terms of self-assessment, computer adaptive test (CAT) is a proper way to enable students to evaluate themselves. In CAT, students are…
Descriptors: Self Evaluation (Individuals), Test Items, Formative Evaluation, Educational Assessment
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Tung, Ming-Chih; Huang, Jiung-yao; Keh, Huan-Chao; Wai, Shu-shen – Computers & Education, 2009
High-ranking officers require advanced military education in war tactics for future combat. However, line officers rarely have time to take such courses on campus. The conventional solution to this problem used to take the inefficient correspondence courses. Whereas Internet technologies progress, online course is the current trend for military…
Descriptors: Military Training, Program Effectiveness, Conventional Instruction, Educational Technology
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Wachter, Renee M.; Gupta, Jatinder N. D. – Computers & Education, 1997
Examines whether the technological development of expert systems can be achieved successfully by students in distance instruction, and differences between distance learning and traditional campus education. Results suggest that not only can successful systems development be achieved but that the hands-on aspect of systems development contributes…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer System Design