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Asynchronous On-Line Discussions: Facilitating Critical Thinking Skills in Distance Education
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2002:1 , 2002

Ya-Ting Yang, Purdue University, USA

In distance education, students and instructors rarely meet face-to-face and interactive discussions are infrequent, if they take place at all. Such challenges make it difficult to model thinking skills or guide students through the thinking process....

Instructional Strategies for Web-Based Bulletin Boards to Stimulate Interaction and Improve Student Learning Performance in Distance Education
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2002:1 , 2002

Ya-Ting Yang, Purdue University, USA

History has shown that interaction is an essential component in the learning process. Integrating interaction into a traditional classroom is relatively easy; however, moving that interaction into several time zones is much more difficult. Web-based ...

The Evolution of Distance Learning: Distance Education, Virtual Classrooms, and Web-Based Instruction
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2002:1 , 2002

Ya-Ting Yang, Purdue University, USA

Distance learning is a great tool for educators to reach traditional and non-traditional learners. Yet, like any tool, it is only useful in the hands of someone who clearly knows what it is, and how to use it. Nowadays there is considerable...

Asynchronous On-Line Discussions: Facilitating Critical Thinking Skills Within Traditional Classrooms
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2002:1 , 2002

Ya-Ting Yang, Purdue University, USA

In a traditional classroom, discussions are often hindered due to limited class time and unequal access of interaction. It is difficult for instructors to monitor collaborative discussions and critical thinking. An asynchronous online forum is a...

Motivate Students to "Think Like Socrates"
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (ELEARN) 2004:1 , 2004

Heng-An Chou & Ya-Ting Carolyn Yang, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

The bulk of researches of critical thinking are focused on critical thinking skills (CTS) and how to develop these skills. At the same time, the exploration of critical thinking disposition (CTD) has only to begin. CTD is the impulse of an...

Does Distance Education Resolve The Current Problems of Education?
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2001:1 , 2001

Ya-Ting Carolyn Yang & Timothy J. Newby, Purdue University, USA

Distance education has come of age. Its foundations have become firmer, its applications have grown in number and variety, and its influence has become more visible and more substantive. Yet, one question is still frequently raised: "Does distance...

E-Learning: Learning How to Think through Interaction via Computer Conferencing
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2005:1 , Jun 27, 2005

Ya-Ting Yang & Heng-An Chou, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

The primary function of education is to teach and develop students' abilities to think critically. In many cases this occurs through class discussions. Yet, in a traditional classroom, discussions are often hindered due to limited class time and...

Enhancing Technology-supported Inquiry Teaching Ability of Mathematics and Science Teachers through an Summer Intensive Course
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2006:1 , June 2006

Hsiuting Yang, Yua-ma Elementary School, Taiwan, R.O.C, Taiwan; Kuo-Hua Wang, National Changhua University of Education, Taiwan, R.O.C, Taiwan

The purpose of this study was to evaluate an intensive summer course, which focuses on technology supported inquiry teaching, on mathematics and science teachers' professional development. A single group pre and post experimental design is adopted...

Critical Thinking Instruction Model in Teacher Education
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (ELEARN) 2006:1 , October 2006

Ying-Chen Chang & Ya-Ting Carolyn Yang, Institute of Education of National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

Critical thinking (CT), stressed by many countries in their education objectives, is an important ability for students to have. Before fostering students' CT ability, teachers must be proficient in CT. However, only cultivating teachers' CT ability...

Investigation on the case teacher’s belief and actions while implementing Technology-supported Inquiry Teaching
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2007:1 , Jun 25, 2007

Hsiuting Yang, Yua-ma Elementary School, Taiwan, R.O.C, Taiwan; Kuo-Hua Wang, National Changhua University of Education, Taiwan, R.O.C, Taiwan

The aim of this study was to investigate one case teacher's belief and actions when he implemented technology-supported inquiry teaching in junior high school science class. We offered a summer course for science teachers to enhance their abilities...

The Effectiveness of WebQuest on Elementary School Students' Higher-Order Thinking, Learning Motivation, and English Learning Achievement
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2007:1 , Jun 25, 2007

Hsin-Fang Li & Ya-Ting Carolyn Yang, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

The purpose of the study is to explore the effectiveness of WebQuest on elementary school students' higher-order thinking (HOT), learning motivation, and English learning achievement. This experiment uses a quasi-experimental design to test the...

The Impact of Digital Storytelling and of Thinking Styles on Elementary School Students’ Creative Thinking, Learning Motivation, and Academic Achievement
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2008:1 , Mar 03, 2008

Wan-Chi Wu & Ya-Ting Yang, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

The main purpose of this ongoing study is to explore the impact of Digital Storytelling (DS) and of thinking styles on the creative thinking (CT), learning motivation, and academic achievement of elementary students. The study will use a quasi...

The Effect of Digital Game-Based Learning and of Thinking Styles on Junior High School Students' Higher-Order Thinking, Learning Motivation, and Academic Achievement
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2008:1 , Mar 03, 2008

I-Hua Chen, Jian-Bin Gao & Ya-Ting C. Yang, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

The main purpose of this research is to investigate the effect of digital game-based learning (DGBL) and of thinking styles on promoting the higher-order thinking (HOT), learning motivation, and academic achievement of junior high school students....

The Effectiveness of Technology-integrated Inquiry-based Learning and of Thinking Styles on Elementary School Students' Creative Thinking, Learning Motivation, and Academic Achievement
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2008:1 , Mar 03, 2008

Yi-Yin Chen, Ya-Ting C. Yang & Hsin-Fang Li, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

The purpose of this ongoing research was to examine the effectiveness of technology-integrated inquiry-based learning (TIIBL) and of different thinking styles of elementary school students on creative thinking, learning motivation, and academic...

Peer Coaching and Community of Practice in Professional Development in ICT for Teachers
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2008:1 , Jun 30, 2008

Chi-Syan Lin, Jan-Pan Hwang, Yu-Chi Kuo, Chung-Chi Wu & Yu-Chung Chu, National University of Tainan, Taiwan; Ya-Ting Carolyn Yang, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan; Chi-Sung Laih, Department of EE, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan; Jia-Rong Wen, Department of Computer Information Management, Shu-Te University, Taiwan

The paper reviews the PBL.NET project, which is targeted at professional development in ICT for school teachers in Taiwan. The strategy of professional development adopted by the project is combining peer coaching and community of practice online. A ...

A Successful Technology Integration in Schools to Improve the Effectiveness of Elementary School Administration
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2009:1 , Jun 22, 2009

Chih-Hsiang Weng & Ya-Ting Carolyn Yang, National Cheng Kung University, Institute of Education, Taiwan

The purposes of this study are to investigate: (1) How administrators of elementary schools use technology leadership strategies in Taiwan, (2) How administrators become aware of the effectiveness of their school administration, (3) The type of...

Important Elements of Quality Online Learning
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2009:1 , Jun 22, 2009

Lung-Yu Li & Ya-Ting Yang, Institute of Education, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

This study was conducted to examine the relationship between computer literacy and online learning attitudes of students in the Graduate School of Education (GSOE) in Taiwan. Data were collected via a survey consisting of 10 questions using a Likert-...

Using a Multimedia Storytelling to Improve Students' Learning Performance
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2009:1 , Jun 22, 2009

Wan-Chi Wu & Ya-Ting Carolyn Yang, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

The main purpose of this study is to explore the impact of Digital Storytelling (DST) on the critical thinking (CT), problem solving (PS), and academic achievement of senior high school students. The study uses a quasi-experimental design with 113...

How Digital Game-Based Learning Can Improve Students' Academic Achievement and Problem Solving
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (ELEARN) 2009:1 , Oct 26, 2009

Jian-Bin Gao, Ya-Ting C Yang & I-Hua Chen, National Cheng-Kung University, Taiwan

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of different methods of instructional strategy (traditional instruction and digital game-based learning) on students’ academic achievement and problem solving. A pretest and posttest...

Training Pre-Service Teachers in How to Teach Critical Thinking to Middle School Students
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (ELEARN) 2009:1 , Oct 26, 2009

Ya-Ting Carolyn Yang & Lung-Yu Li, Institute of Education, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

This study examines the level of middle school students’ critical thinking skills (CTS) and critical thinking dispositions (CTD) after the training of pre-service teachers and their teaching in actual classroom settings. The research procedure...

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