Shaping the Future of Education, Communication and Technology

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xii

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2. Curriculum Development, Pedagogy and Instructional Designs

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Understanding the Effect of Gamification of Learning Using Flow Theory

      • Chi-Keung Chan, Ho-Man Leung, Man-Wai Kung

      Pages 3-14

   3. Why Students Multitask: Toward a Comprehensive Understanding

      • Liping Deng

      Pages 15-23

   4. The Strategic Orientation of High-Quality Development of Higher Continuing Education in China

      • Guogang Ma

      Pages 25-37

   5. A Review of Deep Learning in the Last 3 Years

      • Will W. K. Ma

      Pages 39-51

   6. Intervention Design Model and Its Application of Blended Collaborative Learning Design Research

      • Peng Shao-Dong

      Pages 53-68

3. Teaching and Learning Experiences with Technology

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 69-69

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   2. Using Digital Badges and Leader-Boards in Primary School Math Lessons: Beneficial or Merely New Wine in Old Bottles?

      • Hew Khe Foon, Lee Chui Ki

      Pages 71-90

   3. To Assess a Gamified 5E Flipped Learning Platform’s Effectiveness in Promoting Student Learning and Achievement in Physics: A Design-Based Research

      • Lai Kar Hei, Foon Hew Khe

      Pages 91-106

   4. Learning English as a Foreign Language through Social Media: Perspectives from Hong Kong Adolescents

      • Anna Wing-bo Tso

      Pages 107-115

   5. Monitoring the Learning Process to Enhance Motivation by Means of Learning by Discovery Using Facebook

      • Michele Della Ventura

      Pages 117-128

4. Online Learning and Open Education Resources

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 129-129

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   2. Applying Narrative Technique and Student-Generated Media to Promote Critical Thinking and Student Agency for Online Learners

      • Rik Bair, Beth Teagarden Bair

      Pages 131-139

   3. Investigating the Effects of Web-Based Instant Response System on Learning and Teaching in Pre-service Teacher Courses

      • Hsin-Tzu (Tommy) Chen

      Pages 141-151

   4. OER and FOSS: Catalysts for Innovation in Online Education

      • Chenggui Duan, Jing Liao

      Pages 153-163

   5. Faculty Perceived Functionality of Learning Management System: Development and Validation of a Scale

      • Juhong Christie Liu, Noorie Brantmeier, Diane Wilcox, Oris Griffin, Jamie Calcagno-Roach, Rebecca Brannon

      Pages 165-177

   6. Visual Analysis Method of Online Learning Path Based on Eye Tracking Data

      • Su Mu, Meng Cui, Jinxiu Qiao, Xiaoling Hu

      Pages 179-195

5. Communication and Media

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 197-197

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   2. In the Age of Misinformation: The Importance of Information Literacy

      • Luwei Rose Luqiu

      Pages 199-205

This book gathers selected papers from the Hong Kong Association for Educational Communications and Technology 2019 International Conference on the theme of “Shaping the Future of Education, Communication and Technology.” It contributes to a scholarly discussion that looks beyond what future media and technology can offer for education, and reflects on best practices and lessons learned from applying new media and technology in a wide range of fields. Scholars from educational technology, communication, and higher education share their research work in various formats such as empirical research, best-practice case studies, literature reviews, etc. The topics of the papers are divided into four main areas, including curriculum, pedagogy and instructional design; teaching and learning experiences with technology; online learning and open education resources; and communication and media. The book’s unique quality is its combination of perspectives and research work on communication, education and technology. Thus, it will encourage an interdisciplinary discourse and exchange concerning communication, new media, and educational practices.

• New media in education
• educational change
• learning technology
• media psychology
• mobile communication and learning
• social media
• social interaction
• computer-mediated communication
• learning analytics
• learning and instruction

• Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

  Will W. K. Ma

• Hong Kong Association for Educational Communications and Technology (HKAECT), Hong Kong, Hong Kong

  Wendy Wing Lam Chan, Cat Miaoting Cheng

Will W.K. Ma received his MSc and MPhil in Information Systems Management from Hong Kong University of Science & Technology, and his PhD in Information Technology in Education from the University of Hong Kong. He is currently the Head of Learning Commons at the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong. His research focuses on the use of information systems for communication, knowledge sharing and knowledge creation. He has published papers in Computers & Education, Computers in Human Behaviour, Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, International Journal of Communications, Law, and Policy, and Information & Management. He served as a co-editor of the Journal of Communication and Education and editor of Cogent Social Sciences. He is also President of the Hong Kong Association for Educational Communications and Technology.
 Chan Wendy Wing Lam received her PhD from Hong Kong Baptist University. She is currently an Assistant Professor and Associate Programme Leader at the Department of Journalism and Communication, Chu Hai College of Higher Education. Dr. Chan’s research focuses on the journalistic presentation of consumer behavior. She currently serves as Vice President of the Hong Kong Association for Educational Communications and Technology.


Cat Miaoting Cheng is a PhD candidate at the Faculty of Education, University of Hong Kong. Her research focuses on the social and cultural aspects of emerging technologies, e-learning environments, and technology acceptance. She has authored or co-authored many publications including books, book chapters, journal articles, conference papers, and research reports. She is currently serving as the Secretary of the Executive Committee, Hong Kong Association for Educational Communications and Technology.

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