Recent research demonstrates that many issues related to the structure of natural numbers and the relationship among numbers are not well grasped by students. In this article, we describe a computer-based learning environment called Number Worlds that was designed to support the exploration of elementary number theory concepts by making the essential relationships and patterns more accessible t...

The Gamified Learning Theory implies that gamification does not affect learning directly but stimulates a learning-related behavior in mediating or moderating process. A learner-related can, to some extent, be predicted based on the way learners tend perceive, understand and utilize information. These different ways of are known as tendencies. This study investigates moderator role tendencies s...

Over the last decade, most studies in Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) have highlighted how online synchronous learning environments implement a new literacy related to multimodal communication. The environment used in our experiment is based on a synchronous audio-graphic conferencing tool. This study concerns false beginners in an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) course, presenting a ...

In this study, the researchers attempted to extend the concept of learning companions from the virtual world to the real physical environment and made a breakthrough in technique development of tangible learning robots. The aim of this study was to explore an innovative way by combining the speech recognition technology with educational robots in the hope that the state-of-the-art technology co...

Calculus is most important subject for science and engineering students but phenomenally it is abstract, difficult and highly boring. Underpinning with in constructivism theories, problem-based learning (PBL) is one of student centred and active learning strategies or approach which can be used to improve students’ interests and often lead to deep level understand hence acquiring the learning o...

The importance of affects in learning has been firmly established in face-to-face learning environments, and now researchers are examining the roles of affects in online learning environments, including massive open online courses (MOOCs). The purpose of this research was to identify profiles of common achievement affects (i.e., relief, anxiety, boredom, and guilt) over the duration of one MOOC...

When imagining the ideal classroom, most teachers strive for engagement. To know if learners are engaged in their learning, need to get on with tasks, be attentive class, complete assignments and actively participate class activities. In contrast, feel relaxed energetic enjoy learning. Numerous theoretical models of engagement suggest that it is important education second languages but has limi...

The main aim of this study is to investigate if verbal, vocal, and facial information can be used identify low-engaged second language learners in robot-led conversation practice. experiments were performed on voice recordings video data from 50 conversations, which a robotic head talks with pairs adult using four different interaction strategies varying robot-learner focus initiative. It was f...

Cultural festivals typically celebrate and reinforce a cultural identity, while becoming embedded in tourism experiences. They have sought to establish their sustainability through legacies of enduring involvement with the cultures communities they serve. Although studies examined effects attendance on festival impacts legacy, we contribute further understanding by investigating visitors’ level...

This paper uses theatre to frame reflexive discussions on the use of participatory video making for science engagement. The ‘JuxtaLearn’ research project is presented as a case-study that focuses on performance concepts such as audience, purpose, improvisation or final production as a lens for supporting technology-enabled creative exploration. Three different approaches were taken to creative ...