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I was impressed by Prof. Tsai’s active and productive publications in several best and major international journals around the world. He generously introduced lots of experts in digital learning research to us, and welcomed further consultations with them in the relevant fields, such as behavioral analysis in e-learning environments, game-based learning, ubiquitous learning, and cognitive/metacognitive processes involved in e-learning, e.g., eye-tracking analysis and self-directed learning.

Prof. Tsai pointed out three main concepts. First, the latent variable, personal epistemology, may play a major role in learning in the technology-assisted environments. Second, learners’ information commitments, i.e., their own conceptions of learning determine their learning behavior. Third, learners’ standards of evaluating online information and strategies they use affect their lifelong learning. These three main concepts are highly correlated, and after a thoroughly reading, it is quite motivating to conduct and analyze cross-discipline studies.

We also visited Prof. Tsai’s eye-tracking lab. In terms of cognitive/metacognitive processes and Eye-Mind theory, eye movement has been considered an indicator of attention and thinking. I was inspired and interested in doing a research exploring the difference of higher and lower prior knowledge elementary school students on eye movement while they are reading storybooks with colorful illustrations. An eye tracking test will be conducted, and a retrospective think aloud will also be used to realize prior knowledge of participants and the progress after comprehending the story contents. I will make great efforts in getting familiar with these high-tech instruments and learn how to illustrate the data properly.

The concept of ubiquitous learning for teaching word learning and reading comprehension is an innovative teaching approach at elementary schools, and the brochure Prof. Tsai gave us also showed that some relevant studies had been implemented in elementary science classes. These studies made me believe that I could provide more support for my students who are equipped with pad devices that serve as personalized tutors so as to guide them in learning English in the web-based campus environment.

Overall, I do admire Prof. Tsai’s positive and energetic attitudes in doing researches and contributions in technological studies. I am also thankful for Prof. Lin. Because of this course, I am inspired a lot not only in practical teaching but also in doing relevant researches. Without this course, I think I will never have a chance to visit other school’s lab. This is really an unforgettable field trip.

Journal of Eye Movement Research http://www.jemr.org/