Information technology (IT) and Problem-based learning (PBL) approach have become the major development and change in educational practice worldwide (Hung 2011). Educators are aware that the scope of knowledge is expanding at a rapid rate. Real-life problems faced nowadays have become increasingly complex (Richardson 2003). However, it is a challenge to piece together the information,Continue reading “Using Facebook-enabled Problem-based Learning Environment to Enhance Students’ Level of Learning”

Field-learning is seen as a useful learning approach, enabling students to grasp concepts learned from classrooms, improve their individual social skills and practise a range of research skills (Wong, 1994; Yang, 1987). Whilst these cognitive, psychomotor and affective objectives are listed, current field-learning does not include the measurement of students’ self-reflection and self-motivation, or theirContinue reading “Cultivating Students’ Self-reflection and Self-motivation Through a Blended Learning Approach in Field-learning”

Web technologies (especially social media technologies) are known to be appropriate for collaborative content sharing and editing. Thus, they have been increasingly used in education for supporting students’ group work. Despite their usefulness, they seem not to be welcomed by students. Possible reasons include lack of time, information overload, unfamiliarity of technology, misuse of technology,Continue reading “Improving Students’ Ability in Using Web-based Technology for Group Projects”