A creative thinking approach to enhancing the web-based problem solving performance of university students

2014 ◽  
Vol 72 ◽  
pp. 220-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fan-Ray Kuo ◽  
Nian-Shing Chen ◽  
Gwo-Jen Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
University Students ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Web Based ◽  
The Web

scholarly journals New Ideas on the Design of the Web-Based Learning System Oriented to Problem Solving From the Perspective of Question Chain and Learning Community

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yin Zhang ◽  
Samuel Chu
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Learning Mechanism ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
Problem Solving Process ◽  
The Web

<p class="2">In recent years, a number of models concerning problem solving systems have been put forward. However, many of them stress on technology and neglect the research of problem solving itself, especially the learning mechanism related to problem solving. In this paper, we analyze the learning mechanism of problem solving, and propose that when designing Web-based problem solving systems, more attention should be paid to the learning mechanism involved in the problem solving process than to the technology itself. On the basis of that, some new ideas on the design of the problem solving systems are put forward in order to promote the rapid development of the Web-based problem solving systems.</p>

Are there Age-Related Differences in Problem Solving on the World Wide Web?

2002 ◽  
Vol 46 (21) ◽  
pp. 1772-1776
Author(s):  
Aideen J. Stronge ◽  
Wendy A. Rogers ◽  
Arthur D. Fisk
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
World Wide ◽  
Top Down ◽  
Younger Adults ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Search Tasks ◽  
Age Related ◽  
The World ◽  
Problem Solving Strategies ◽  
The Web

The present study investigated the Web-based problem solving strategies of 16 younger and 16 older experienced Web users. Participants searched for answers to 8 search tasks varying in complexity. Three questions were addressed in this study: (1) Are there age-related differences in success?, (2) If differences in success emerge, are these age-related differences quantitative (e.g., number of strategies)?, or (3) Are these age-related differences qualitative (e.g., type of strategies)?. Overall, younger adults were more successful finding the correct answer to the search tasks. However, this was not due to the number of strategies used, but instead was related to the type of strategy used. Older adults were more likely to use a top-down strategy (i.e., system tool) to find an answer to the search tasks. In general, unsuccessful searchers used significantly more top-down strategies than successful searchers. The implications for these findings are discussed.

Problem Solving Analytics (PSA) in the Web-Based Office Simulation LUCA

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabrina Ludwig ◽  
Andreas Rausch ◽  
Viola Deutscher ◽  
Jürgen Seifried
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Web Based ◽  
The Web

scholarly journals Web-Based Problem-Solving System for Learner Motivation of Engineering Students

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ehsan Ahmed ◽  
Musfiq Rahman ◽  
Hafizur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Design ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Student Motivation ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Learner Motivation ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Web

This paper addresses the construction of a novel approach to enhance learner motivation as it relates to the learning process. The foundational principles of motivation are discussed. The impact of instructional technology on student motivation through an innovative web-based problem-solving system is the main focus of this study. The development of the web-based problem-solving system and its evaluation process are considered for addressing the foundational principles of motivation. The proposed system is customizable to provide feedback to both students and instructors. The outcome of this research will help establish a suitable instructional design model of motivation for engineering students. The process also has prospects for applications in other disciplines.

scholarly journals A structural equation model to analyse the antecedents to students’ web-based problem-solving performance

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fan-Ray Kuo ◽  
Gwo-Jen Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Sixth Graders ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
School Students ◽  
Information Searching ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
Searching Ability

Web-based problem-solving, a compound ability of critical thinking, creative thinking, reasoning thinking and information-searching abilities, has been recognised as an important competence for elementary school students. Some researchers have reported the possible correlations between problem-solving competence and information searching ability; however, few studies have proposed what factors might affect students’ web-based problem-solving performance. In this study, a five-phase web-based learning approach is proposed; moreover, a web-based problem-solving model was developed to investigate the factors that might affect students’ web-based problem-solving performance. To evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed approach, an experiment was conducted by engaging 201 fifth- and sixth-graders from three elementary schools in a series of web-based problem-solving activities. Structural equation modelling was employed to analyse the antecedents affecting the students’ web-based problem-solving performance. From the analysis results, it was found that task-technology fit could be the major factor affecting the students’ intention to learn on the Web, as it highly affected their web-based problem-solving performance.<br />

scholarly journals The Influence of Web-Based Spiritual Problem Solving on the Prevention of Suicidal Risk among University Students

Jurnal NERS ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 142
Author(s):  
Siti Khadijah ◽  
Ah Yusuf ◽  
Hanik Endang Nihayati ◽  
Esti Yunitasari ◽  
Rr Dian Tristiana
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Suicide Risk ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
P Value ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Belief In God ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Wilcoxon Sign Rank ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
The Web

Introduction: Suicide is a health phenomenon that is currently increasing, especially in young adults aged 15-29 years. The spiritual aspect in the form of belief in God is one way to prevent suicide. This study was conducted to determine the effect of web-based spiritual problem solving on the prevention of suicide risk in college students.Methods: The research design used a pre-experimental one-group pre-post-test. The sample was 59 respondents using the purposive sampling technique. The independent variable was web-based spiritual problem solving, and the dependent variable was suicide risk prevention. The intervention was delivered via the web using PowerPoint media, inspirational videos, and counseling for approximately one month with four sessions. Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using the Wilcoxon sign rank test.Results: Web-Based Spiritual Problem Solving significantly decreases suicide risk with a p-value of 0.000 (p <0.05).Conclusion: Web-Based Spiritual Problem Solving has been shown to be effective in reducing students’ suicide risk. This web intervention can be used for 24 hours and specifically for counseling and two-way communication on the web; privacy is maintained because of a hidden identity, which is seen in code when interacting with counselors so as to minimize stigma

scholarly journals THE INTERPLAY OF BILINGUALISM, EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS AND CREATIVITY IN PROBLEM SOLVING AMONG MALE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 308-324
Author(s):  
Mark Leikin ◽  
Esther Tovli ◽  
Anna Woldo
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
University Students ◽  
Executive Functions ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Divergent Thinking ◽  
Flanker Task ◽  
Digit Span ◽  
Wisconsin Card Sorting Test ◽  
Remote Associates Test ◽  
Male University Students

The present study explores the interplay among bilingualism, executive functions and creativity in problem solving among adult male university students. In this context, the associations between two factors critical for understanding the topic, i.e. type of bilingualism (i.e. balanced versus non-balanced bilingualism) and type of creative thinking (i.e. convergent versus divergent thinking) are examined, as well. 28 Russian/Hebrew/English trilinguals (balanced Russian/Hebrew bilinguals), and 25 non-balanced Hebrew/English bilinguals participated in the study. All participants performed several standard tasks on executive functions (Wisconsin Card Sorting Test, Eriksen flanker task, digit span test, Corsi block-tapping test) and two tests on creativity: Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (Figural Form A) and Remote Associates Test (in appropriate languages). The findings showed that the Russian-speaking participants performed better on the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking, particularly in flexibility and fluency measures. On the Remote Associates Test, balanced bilinguals outperformed non-balanced bilinguals in the English version and exhibited the same results in the Hebrew version of the test. In this case, there were significant correlations between the Remote Associates Test results in all three languages in the Russian group. Thus, balanced bilingualism seems to be also characterized by a well-organized language system in which all of the individual’s languages are interconnected. This appears to be a significant factor in the performance of balanced bilinguals on the Remote Associates Test in the different languages. In addition, the findings seem to confirm the hypothesis that balanced bilingualism positively influences divergent thinking. The hypothesis that performance of bilinguals on creativity tasks is linked to distinctions in the development of their executive functions was not confirmed.

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