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Facilitating EFL Learners' Active Behaviors in Speaking: A Progressive Question Prompt-Based Peer-Tutoring Approach with VR Contexts
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Chen, Chin-Yu; Chang, Shao-Chen; Hwang, Gwo-Jen; Zou, Di – Interactive Learning Environments, 2023
Speaking is a challenge for most English learners owing to the lack of practicing environments and partners. The virtual reality (VR) technology has changed this situation by providing learners with rich opportunities for practice. In VR-based practicing environments, peer tutoring is a common strategy for promoting peer assistance. However, in…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), Speech Communication, Computer Simulation
Learning by Storytelling and Critiquing: A Peer Assessment-Enhanced Digital Storytelling Approach to Promoting Young Students' Information Literacy, Self-Efficacy, and Critical Thinking Awareness
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Hwang, Gwo-Jen; Zou, Di; Wu, Ying-Xuan – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2023
Most conventional information literacy classes apply direct instruction where students focus on memorizing target knowledge. As this approach promotes little active learning, while digital storytelling could effectively involve students, we proposed a digital storytelling approach to enhancing students' information literacy development in this…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Information Literacy, Self Efficacy, Critical Thinking
A Systematic Review of Research on Flipped Language Classrooms: Theoretical Foundations, Learning Activities, Tools, Research Topics and Findings
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Zou, Di; Luo, Shuqiong; Xie, Haoran; Hwang, Gwo-Jen – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2022
This paper presents a systematic review of the literature on flipped language classrooms from the perspectives of theoretical foundations, learning activities, tools, research topics and findings based on an analysis of 34 published articles. The results indicate that various research methods (e.g., tests, surveys, and interviews) were applied in…
Descriptors: Literature Reviews, Educational Research, Flipped Classroom, Second Language Learning
Digital Game-Based Learning of Information Literacy: Effects of Gameplay Modes on University Students' Learning Performance, Motivation, Self-Efficacy and Flow Experiences
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Zou, Di; Zhang, Ruofei; Xie, Haoran; Wang, Fu Lee – Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 2021
Information literacy (IL) is important for university students. In this research, we developed a digital role-playing game to enhance students' learning of IL and investigated the effects of gameplay modes on their learning performance, motivation, self-efficacy and flow experiences. A total of 90 students participated in the study and played the…
Descriptors: Computer Games, Educational Games, Game Based Learning, Role Playing
Types, Features, and Effectiveness of Technologies in Collaborative Writing for Second Language Learning
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Zhang, Ruofei; Zou, Di – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2022
Technology-enhanced collaborative writing for second language learning has been receiving accumulating attention from researchers and educators over years. However, there was a lack of updated review with foci on the types and effectiveness of technologies in collaborative writing. This study conducted a systematic and in-depth review of 34…
Descriptors: Collaborative Writing, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
Effects of Captions and English Proficiency on Learning Effectiveness, Motivation and Attitude in Augmented-Reality-Enhanced Theme-Based Contextualized EFL Learning
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Chen, Ming-Puu; Wang, Li-Chun; Zou, Di; Lin, Shu-Yuan; Xie, Haoran; Tsai, Chin-Chung – Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2022
Augmented reality (AR) deepens learning interactions by imposing digital information on top of physical settings. This study implemented an AR-enhanced theme-based contextualized learning and aimed to examine the effects of captions (non-caption, English caption and Chinese caption) and English proficiency (less proficient and proficient) on…
Descriptors: Visual Aids, Teaching Methods, Instructional Effectiveness, English (Second Language)