Conference Proceedings

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Liu, M., Li, C. & Pan, Z. (2018). Alien Rescue: A 3D Problem-Based Learning Game. In Proceedings of EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology (pp. 1207-1213). Amsterdam, Netherlands: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved July 3, 2018 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/184329/.

Liu, M., Kang, J., Pan, Z., Zou, W. & Lee, H. (2017). Exploring Data Visualization as an Emerging Analytic Technique. In J. Dron & S. Mishra (Eds.), Proceedings of E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (pp. 1681-1690). Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved November 3, 2017 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/181326/.

Liu, M., Pan, Z. & Lee, H. (2017). Using iPads in Instruction: A Case Study. In J. Johnston (Ed.), Proceedings of EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2017 (pp. 854-859). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Liu, M., Willmann, A., Fickert, C. & Ko, Y. (2017). Examining Teachers’ Use of iPads in Instruction. In P. Resta & S. Smith (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2017 (pp. 1705-1713). Chesapeake, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Liu, M., Kang, J., Liu, S., Zou, W. & Hodson, J. (2016). Learning Analytics as an Assessment Tool in Serious Games: A Review of Literature. In Proceedings of E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2016 (pp. 636-646). Chesapeake, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Horton, L., Liu, M., Liu, S., Kang, J., Hodson, J. & Zou, W. (2016). A Multimedia Enriched Problem-Based Learning Environment: Our Research and Development Experiences. In Proceedings of EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2016 (pp. 1538-1552). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Liu, M., McKelroy, E., Adams, D., Davis, P., Ziai, K. & Burkett, D. (2015). Using Technology to Support Active Learning and Group Collaboration in a Multi-Campus Environment. In Proceedings of E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2015 (pp. 1821-1830). Chesapeake, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Liu, M., Horton, L., Lee, J., Kang, J., Liu, S., Myers, R. & Maxwell, A. (2015). Designing a New Media Enhanced Learning Environment: Our Development Model. In S. Carliner, C. Fulford & N. Ostashewski (Eds.), Proceedings of EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology 2015 (pp. 162-172). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Liu, M., McKelroy, E., Winzeler, E., Adams, D., Davis, P., Ziai, K. & Roberts, R. (2014). Exploration of Best Practices to Support Active Learning in a Synchronous Multi-Site Learning Environment. In T. Bastiaens (Ed.), Proceedings of E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2014 (pp. 1190-1199). Chesapeake, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Liu, M., Rosenblum, J., Horton, L. & Kang, J. (2014). Using a Game-Based Approach to Design a Rich Media Learning Environment. In Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2014 (pp. 301-313). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Liu, M., Navarrete, C., Maradiegue, E. & Wivagg, J. (2014). Examining How Teachers Use Mobile Devices in Their Teaching: A Multiple-Case Study. In Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2014 (pp. 290-300). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Liu, M, Horton, L., Kang, J. Kimmons, R., and Lee, J. J. (2013). Making Learning Fun Through a Ludic Simulation. In Jan Herrington et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2013 (pp. 2535-2545). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Kang, J.Liu, M. (2013). Attributes and Motivation in Game-Based Learning: A Review of the Literature. In Jan Herrington et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2013 (pp. 2546-2556). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Liu, M. & Harvin, A. (2012). Web 2.0 Use in College Teaching: Undergraduate Students’ Levels of Awareness. In T. Amiel & B. Wilson (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2012 (pp. 2279-2285). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Liu, M., Wivagg, J., Maradiegue, E. & Navarrete, C. (2012). Affordances and Challenges of Using iPods to Support Learning by English Language Learners at the Middle School Level: Perspectives from Researchers, Teachers, and Instructional Technologist. In P. Resta (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (pp. 1952-1959). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Geurtz, R.Liu, M., Wivagg, J., Lee, D. & Chang, M. (2012). Comparison of Four Implementation Techniques Using the Same Educational Game. In P. Resta (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (pp. 4510-4518). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Kimmons, R., Liu, M., Kang, J. & Santana, L. (2012). Attitude, Achievement, and Gender in a Middle School Science-based Ludic Simulation for Learning. In P. Resta (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (pp. 1891-1898). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Liu, M., Olmanson, J., Anderson, M. & Horton, L. (2011). Web 2.0 in Higher Education: Levels of Awareness and Patterns of Use. In T. Bastiaens & M. Ebner (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2011 (pp. 3082-3092). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Santana, L. & Liu, M. (2011). Supporting Teachers’ Technology Integration: A Case Study. In T. Bastiaens & M. Ebner (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2011 (pp. 2295-2304). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Liu, M., Horton, L., Kimmons, R., Anderson, M., Lee, J., Rosenblum, J., Toprac, P., Li, Y. & Sung, W. (2010). The Design and Development of a Media Rich Learning Environment: A Learners-as-Designers model. In Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2010 (pp. 213-222). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Liu, M., Kalk, D., Kinney, L., Orr, G. & Reid, M. (2009). Web 2.0 and Its Use in Higher Education: A Review of Literature. In Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2009 (pp. 2871-2880). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Horton, L., Liu, M., Kimmons, R., Rosenblum, J., Anderson, M., Toprac, P. & Lee, J. (2010). An Enabling Architecture for Conducting Design-Based Research. In Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2010 (pp. 3356-3366). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Kalk, D. & Liu, M. (2008). Designing an Online Certification Assessment Program to Evaluate Complex Software Engineering Skills. In G. Richards (Ed.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2008 (pp. 1704-1706). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Wang, P. & Liu, M. (2008). Supporting Online Knowledge Sharing with an Open-Source Tool in a Graduate Level Course. In G. Richards (Ed.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2008 (pp. 1347-1353). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Liu, M., Wivagg, J. Geurtz, R., Lee, S. T. & Chang. M. (2008). Examining How Teachers Implement A Multimedia Enriched Problem-Based Learning Environment. In the research paper section of 2008 National Educational Computing Conference (NECC). (Available online).

Liu, M., Horton, L., Corliss, S. B., Svinicki, M. D., Bogard, T., Kim, J., & Chang, M. (2007). Students’ Problem Solving as Mediated by Their Cognitive Tool Use: A Study of Tool Use Patterns. In C. Montgomerie & J. Seale (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia 2007 (pp. 3644-3652). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Lee, S. T., Liu, M. & Chang, M. (2007). Designing Web Sites for Chinese as a Second Language Learners: A Usability Testing Study. . In C. Montgomerie & J. Seale (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia 2007 (pp. 876-880). Chesapeake, VA: AACE

Liu, M., Lee, S. T., Chang, H. S, Trapahgan, T., & Horton, L  (2006). Using a Web Enhanced, Inquiry-Based Learning Module to Increase Cultural Awareness Among Middle School Students. In P. Kommers & G. Richards (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia 2006 (pp. 1408-1415). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Shih, Y. H. & Liu, M. (2006). The Importance of Emotional Usability. In P. Kommers & G. Richards (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia 2006 (pp. 627-634). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Anselm, Y. P. H.Liu, M. (2006). Engaging Middle School Students as Multimedia Designers: Examining Students’ Project Design Skills. In P. Kommers & G. Richards (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2006 (pp. 2505-2512). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Liu, M. (2005). Motivating Students Through Problem-based Learning. In the research paper section of 2005 National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) (available online via NECC 05).

Liu, M., Bera, S., Corliss, S. & Svinicki, M. (2004). The Connection Between Cognitive Tool Use and Cognitive Processes In a Problem-Based Hypermedia Learning Environment. In Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia & Hypermedia, (1869-1976).

Liu, M. (2003). The Effect of A Problem-Based Hypermedia Learning Environment On Sixth Graders’ Performance and Attitudes. In Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia & Hypermedia, (pp. 842-848).

Liu, M. & Bera, S. (2003). Understanding the Role of Cognitive Tools Built in a Problem-Based Hypermedia Learning Environment. In Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia & Hypermedia, (pp. 2437-2444).

Liu, M., Gibby, S., Quiros, O., & Demps, E. (2002). The Challenge of Being an Instructional Designer for New Media Development: A View From the Practitioners. In P. Barker & S. Rebelsky. (Eds.) Educational  Multimedia and Hypermedia 2002. Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia & Hypermedia, (pp. 1151-1157).

Liu, M. & Hsiao, Y. P. (2001). Middle School Students as Multimedia Designers: A Project Based Learning Approach. In the research paper section of 2001 Proceedings of National Educational Computing Conference (NECC).

Liu, M. & Hsiao, Y. P. (2001). Middle School Students as Multimedia Designers: A Look at Their Cognitive Skills Development. In C. Montgomerie & J. Viteli. (Eds.) Educational  Multimedia and Hypermedia 2001. Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia & Hypermedia, (pp. 1139-1144).

Williams, D., Liu, M., & Benton, D. (2001). Analysis of Navigation in a Problem-based Learning Environment. In C. Montgomerie & J. Viteli. (Eds.) Educational  Multimedia and Hypermedia 2001. Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia & Hypermedia. (pp. 2052-2057).

Jones, C. & Liu, M. (2001). Web-Based Instruction: The Effect of Design Considerations on Learner Perceptions and Achievement. In C. Montgomerie & J. Viteli. (Eds.) Educational  Multimedia and Hypermedia 2001. Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia & Hypermedia. (pp. 835-840).

Liu, M, Papathanasiou, E., Hao, Y., & Kappelman, J. (2000). Exploring the Use of Virtual Multimedia Examinations in Teaching and Learning: Results from the Fielding Testing. In R. Heller & J. Bourdeau. (Eds.) Educational  Multimedia and Hypermedia 2000. Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia & Hypermedia.

Baker, D., Ezekoye, O., Schmidt, P., Jones, C.Liu, M. (2000). ThermoNet:: A Web-Based Learning Resource for Engineering Thermodynamics. In Proceedings of American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference 2000.

Liu, M, Williams, D., & Pedersen, S. (1999). The Design and Development of A Hypermedia-Supported Problem-Based Learning Environment. In B. Collis & R. Oliver (Eds.) Educational  Multimedia and Hypermedia 1999. Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia & Hypermedia (pp.576-580).

Pedersen, S., Williams, D., & Liu, M. (1999). The Effect of Hypermedia Delivered Modeling on Learners’ Self-Directed Study During Problem-Based Learning. In B. Collis & R. Oliver (Eds.) Educational  Multimedia and Hypermedia 1999. Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Multimedia & Hypermedia (pp.1212-1213).

Liu, M. (1998). Examining Teaching and Learning Aspects of A Web Design Experience.  In T. Ottmann & I. Tomek (Eds.), Educational  Multimedia and Hypermedia 1998. Proceedings for the World Conference on Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia & World Conference on Educational Telecommunications, 1998.

Liu, M. & Pedersen, S. (1998). The Effect of Being Hypermedia Designers on Elementary School Students’ Learning of Design Knowledge.  In T. Ottmann & I. Tomek (Eds.), Educational  Multimedia and Hypermedia 1998. Proceedings for the World Conference on Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia & World Conference on Educational Telecommunications, 1998.

Williams, D. C., Hemstreet, S., Liu, M., & Smith, V.D. (1998). Examining How Middle School Students Use Problem-Based Learning Software. In T. Ottmann & I. Tomek (Eds.), Educational  Multimedia and Hypermedia 1998. Proceedings for the World Conference on Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia & World Conference on Educational Telecommunications, 1998.

Liu, M., Jones, C., & Hemstreet, S. (1997). A study of the multimedia design and production process by the practitioners. In T. Reeves & T. Muldner (Eds.), Educational  Multimedia and Hypermedia 1997 (pp. 634-639). Proceedings for the World Conference on Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 1997.

Liu, M. & Rutledge, K. (1996). Engaging High School Students in Multimedia Development. In P. Carlson & F. Makedon (Eds.), Educational  Multimedia and Hypermedia 1996 (pp. 395-400). Proceedings for the World Conference on Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 1996.

Liu, M.  & Wheat, J. (1995). Designing Effective Multimedia Kiosks. In H. Maurer (Ed.), Educational  Multimedia and Hypermedia 1995 (pp. 401-406). Proceedings for the World Conference on Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 1995.

Liu, M. (1995). Teaching Multimedia by Providing a Real Life Experience to the Students. In T. Sechrest, M. Thomas, & N. Estes (Eds.), Leadership for Creating Educational Change: Integrating the Power of Technology (pp. 343-345). Proceedings for International Conference on Technology and Education (ICTE).

Liu, M. (1995). Multimedia and Kids: A Study of the Impact of Technology on the Younger Generation. In T. Sechrest, M. Thomas, & N. Estes (Eds.), Leadership for Creating Educational Change: Integrating the Power of Technology. Proceedings for International Conference on Technology and Education (ICTE).

Manuel, M. & Liu, M. (1995). Use of Videodisc Technology in Early Childhood Education: Implications for Teacher Training. In D. Willis, B. Robin & J. Willis (Eds.) Technology and Teacher Education Annual 1995  (pp. 519-523).  Proceedings for Six International Conference of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education.

Liu, M. (1994). Contextual Enrichment Through Hypermedia Technology: Implications for Second Language Learning. In M. Thomas, T. Sechrest, & N. Estes (Eds.) Deciding Our Future: Technological Imperatives for Education (pp. 465-467). Proceedings for International Conference on Technology and Education (ICTE). 

Reed, W. M., Ayersman, D. J., & Liu, M. (1994). Learner characteristics, context-based exposures, and hypermedia theoretical frameworks. Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia 1994.  Proceedings for the annual conference of Ed Media, 1994.

Liu, M. (1992).  An application of Hypermedia-Assisted-Instruction (HAI) in second language learning. In the Proceedings of the Interactive Multimedia ’92 by the Society of the Applied Learning Technology (SALT) (pp. 98-103).