Technology-assisted learning: a longitudinal field study of knowledge category, learning effectiveness and satisfaction in language learning

Abstract   A field experiment compares the effectiveness and satisfaction associated with technology-assisted learning with that of face-to-face learning. The empirical evidence suggests that technology-assisted learning effectiveness depends on the target knowledge category. Building on Kolb's experiential learning model, we show that technology-assisted learning improves students' acquisition of knowledge that demands abstract conceptualization and reflective observation but adversely affects their ability to obtain knowledge that requires concrete experience. Technology-assisted learning better supports vocabulary learning than face-to-face learning but is comparatively less effective in developing listening comprehension skills. In addition, according to empirical tests, perceived ease of learning and learning community support significantly predict both perceived learning effectiveness and learning satisfaction. Overall, the results support our hypotheses and research model and suggest instructors should consider the target knowledge when considering technology-assisted learning options or designing a Web-based course. In addition, a supportive learning community can make technology-assisted learning easier for students and increase their learning satisfaction.     

Leadership and justice: Increasing non participating users’ assessment of an IT through passive participation

Allowing users to actively participate in the development and implementation of a new IS is supposed to increase their satisfaction with it. This type of participation, representing aspects relating to distributive and procedural justice, is increasingly impractical in current organizational settings, because many IS are used by thousands of employees and having them involved is impossible. Nonetheless, there are still benefits to be gained in other ways. Extrapolating from interactional justice, we proposed a passive participation method of engaging users. Its effect was tested in a large company in the USA and proved effective. Interactional justice, the perception of fairness in the way that people were treated at an interpersonal level, was found to increase user assessment of the value of their IS. Implications and expansions to interactional justice theory and how this antecedent affects IS implementation are discussed.     

The influence of dispositions and Internet motivation on online communication satisfaction and relationship closeness

Guided by the Uses and Gratifications (U&G) perspective, this study examined the influence of unwillingness to communicate, loneliness, Internet-use motives, and Internet (CMC) use and interaction (amount and types of use and self-disclosure) in online communication satisfaction and online relationship closeness. There were 261 participants in this study. Overall, participants who perceived their face-to-face communication to be rewarding, used CMC for self-fulfillment, and disclosed their personal feelings to others tended to feel close to their online partners. Moreover, those who used the Internet for purposes of self-fulfillment and affection and intended to disclose their feelings to others felt satisfied with their online communication. The associations among the constructs extend our knowledge of the U&G theoretical model, how and why people communicate interpersonally in CMC settings, and the influence of individual differences on CMC for relational communication.     

基于非二元约束满足的配置问题求解方法

依据产品的可配置性,提出基于非二元约束的逻辑产品模型,给出基于动态变量序的一类配置求解算法。采用仿真实验比较各种算法的求解效率,指出各算法在不同配置约束密度下快速求解配置问题时的适用范围。基于逻辑产品模型,依据配置问题实际性质,采用相应配置求解算法,能够更快地生成符合客户要求的产品配置方案。     

基于VB开发试题库系统

系统以英语教育为背景进行设计,旨在提供一个适合形成性测试和阶段性测试的自动组卷系统,能快速方便地提供各种要求的试卷,帮助教师把握教学的进度,及时地反馈教学中的问题,以使改进教学方法和调整教学重点。     

基于模糊理论的非处方药的满意度评价系统

为了帮助顾客从众多对症的非处方药中选出最满意的药品,提出了开发1个基于Web的非处方药满意度评价系统。系统根据顾客提供的典型症状,采用疾病与症状相结合的选药策略,查找出所有对症的非处方药,并以药品安全性、疗效、稳定性、易用性、价格作为评价因素,根据顾客的关注角度和关注程度确定各因素权重,用模型b=W·R对对症药品进行满意度评价,按满意度高低依次推荐。经实际应用,系统推荐准确度在70%以上。     

初探广西玉林新民居建筑研究

在现代社会的发展中,世界经济全球化拉近了不同国家,不同民族之间的距离,全球文明一体化已经成为世界发展的必然趋势,世界越来越趋向于在各个领域方面相互依存,日益趋同的不可分割的整体。它一方面推动了社会的进步和发展,而另一方面却破坏了文化的多样性,导致建筑风格的雷同,地域特色文化的消失。如何在建筑的发展中创造出适应时代需求而又体现自身特色的建筑,本文针对广西玉林民居现存的状况,初探营造体现具"岭南都会"特色精神意义的场所,让玉林民居焕发新活力,新形象。     

多星侦察移动目标：一种基于潜在区域的求解策略

针对面向移动目标侦察的多星联合调度,提出了一种新颖的求解策略:将移动目标问题转变为区域目标问题,即在多星联合侦察的框架内利用电子侦察引导信息构建移动目标的潜在区域,基于约束满足问题(CSP)描述方法以最大覆盖率为目标建立了面向潜在区域目标的多星联合调度模型,并提出了相应的禁忌搜索算法。通过基于潜在区域的求解策略,可以优化星载遥感器的侦察方案,指导移动目标侦察任务的执行。     

考虑综合需求响应的综合能源系统多能协同优化调度

在能源互联网迅速发展的背景下,综合能源系统多能耦合互补特性为需求侧参与系统调度提供了更大的优化空间,如何建立切实有效的多能源、多类型需求响应模型对提升系统运行性能具有重要意义。为此,建立了考虑激励型、替代型和基于实时定价机制的价格型多能源、多类型需求响应精细化模型,在此基础上,以电、气、热、冷多能耦合园区系统为研究对象,考虑系统运行、需求响应、用户用能满意度等约束条件,提出了考虑综合需求响应的综合能源系统多能协同优化调度策略。算例分析结果表明所提优化策略能够充分挖掘需求侧资源的调节潜力,在促进能源供需平衡的同时实现了系统多能协同互补与经济运行。