Author:
Janus S. Liang
Affiliation:
National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan
Keyword(s):
Creative Product Design, Project-based Approach, Learning Management System, Pedagogical Issues.
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Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Artificial Intelligence
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Biomedical Engineering
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Biomedical Signal Processing
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Computational Intelligence
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Computer-Supported Education
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Domain Applications and Case Studies
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e-Learning
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e-Learning Hardware and Software
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e-Learning Platforms
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Fuzzy Systems
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Health Engineering and Technology Applications
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Human-Computer Interaction
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Industrial, Financial and Medical Applications
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Information Technologies Supporting Learning
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Methodologies and Methods
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Neural Networks
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Neurocomputing
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Neurotechnology, Electronics and Informatics
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Pattern Recognition
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Physiological Computing Systems
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Sensor Networks
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Signal Processing
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Simulation and Modeling
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Simulation Tools and Platforms
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Soft Computing
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Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning
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Theory and Methods
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Web-Based Learning, Wikis and Blogs
Abstract:
This study presents an effective mode for creative product design learning through practical tasks generation by learner groups in a face-to-face course. This mode integrates project-based learning, and learning management techniques and tools. We include a quasi-experimental study in which the results of four academic years are analyzed. In this study we analyze phases such as exam grades, exam dropout rates, exam passing rates, and class attendance. Meanwhile, we also investigate the use of LMS, distinguishing between informational use and communicational use. The predictive model further involves: utility, user interface, subjective criterion, personal innovativeness in the domain of information technology and internal ICT support at school aspect. Learners that followed this active learning approach gained better results than those that followed a traditional strategy. In addition, the experience of the introduction of such a method in a student subgroup positively influenced the
whole group. Finally, information use was found to be a precursor for communicational use, perceived user interface of the LMS is the strongest predictor in LMS acceptation. Internal ICT support has a direct effect on the information use of the LMS and on subjective criterion.
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