Knowledge Engineering Technologies as Mindtools for Context-Aware Ubiquitous Learning

• Main Authors: Hui-chun Chu, 朱蕙君
• Other Authors: Gwo-Jen Hwang
• Format: Others
• Language: en_US
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/19522532564423605068

博士 === 國立臺南大學 === 數位學習科技學系博士班 === 97 === Recent developments in computing and mobile technologies have enabled the mobile and ubiquitous learning approach, which situates students in an environment that combines real-world and digital-world learning resources. Although such an approach seems to be innovative and interesting, several problems have been revealed when applying it to practical learning activities. One of the major problems is the lack of a systematic model to assist teachers in designing context-aware u-learning activities. Another problem is the lack of proper learning strategies or tools that can guide or assist the students to learn in such a complex learning scenario. Students might feel excited or interested while using the mobile devices to learn in the real world; however, their learning achievements could be disappointing. To cope with this problem, in this study, a knowledge engineering approach is proposed to develop design tools and Mindtools for such innovative learning scenarios. Moreover, several experiments have been conducted in elementary school Natural Science courses. The experimental results show that the innovative approach not only enhanced the students’ learning motivation and interest, but also significantly improved their learning achievements.