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Online Metacognitive Reading Strategies by Internal and External Locus of Control 内外控制源对网络元认知阅读策略的影响

International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments Pub Date : 2018-01-01 DOI: 10.4018/IJVPLE.2018010103

Mitra Mesgar, D. Tafazoli

引用次数: 4

Iranian EFL Learners' Cognitive Styles and Their Explanations of Conceptual Metaphors 伊朗英语学习者的认知风格及其对概念隐喻的解释

International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments Pub Date : 2018-01-01 DOI: 10.4018/IJVPLE.2018010105

Somaye Piri, D. Tafazoli

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引用次数: 3

Avatar-Based Group Discussions in Virtual Worlds: Facilitation, Communication Modalities, and Benefits of Participation (Book Chapter Enhancement) 虚拟世界中基于阿凡达的小组讨论:促进、沟通方式和参与的好处(书章增强版)

International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments Pub Date : 2018-01-01 DOI: 10.4018/IJVPLE.2018010101

Natalie Nussli, Kevin Oh

引用次数: 2

Malaysian University Students' Preferences of Social Media and LMS in Academia 马来西亚大学生对社交媒体的偏好与学术界的LMS

International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments Pub Date : 2018-01-01 DOI: 10.4018/IJVPLE.2018010104

S. Kasuma, M. Saleh, Ayuni Akhiar, Y. M. B. Ismail

引用次数: 8

Building Student Engagement Through Collaborative Practice in Business Management Education 通过商业管理教育中的合作实践培养学生的参与度

International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments Pub Date : 2017-07-01 DOI: 10.4018/IJVPLE.2017070101

J. Bharucha

引用次数: 3

Measuring Reduction Methods for VR Sickness in Virtual Environments 虚拟环境中VR疾病的测量减少方法

International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments Pub Date : 2017-07-01 DOI: 10.4018/IJVPLE.2017070103

Takuro Magaki, M. Vallance

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引用次数: 8

Students' Use of Online Resources to Enhance Learning Endeavors 学生利用网络资源加强学习努力

International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments Pub Date : 2017-07-01 DOI: 10.4018/IJVPLE.2017070104

Ahadi Sulissusiawan, U. Salam

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引用次数: 3

Digital Native Students: Gender Differences in Mathematics and Gaming 数字原生学生:数学和游戏中的性别差异

International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments Pub Date : 2017-07-01 DOI: 10.4018/IJVPLE.2017070102

S. Yong

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引用次数: 4

The Development of Blended-Learning Teaching Portfolio Course Using TBL Approach 运用TBL方法开发混合式学习教学组合课程

International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments Pub Date : 2017-01-01 DOI: 10.4018/IJVPLE.2017010103

B. Pardamean, Harjanto Prabowo, H. H. Muljo, T. Suparyanto, E. Masli, J. Donovan

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引用次数: 5

The Role of Lecturers and University Administrators in Promoting New E-Learning Initiatives 讲师和大学管理人员在推动新的电子学习倡议中的作用

International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments Pub Date : 2017-01-01 DOI: 10.4018/IJVPLE.2017010101

Lancelord Siphamandla Ncube, Luyanda Dube, P. Ngulube

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引用次数: 7