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Learning Science and Mathematics Together (LeSMaT) in a Borderless World
using Technology
A compilation of exemplars on Technology as tool to enable teaching & learning and enhance essential skills
[Blended Learning (BL) book publication including internationally peer-reviewed articles presented in CoSMEd 2015 (BL symposium, poster presentation) and
other invited internationally-reviewed papers related to BL]
Edited by:Ng Khar Thoe
Devadason Robert PeterLay Yoon Fah
Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO)Regional Centre for Education in Science and Mathematics (RECSAM)
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Copyright 2016 SEAMEO RECSAM
Learning Science and Mathematics Together (LeSMaT) in a Borderless World using Technology
[A compilation of exemplars on Technology as tool to enable teaching & learning and enhance essential skills]
For more information about this book contact:The Director
SEAMEO RECSAMJalan Sultan Azlan Shah
11700 GelugorPenang, Malaysia
Tel: +604-6522700Fax: +604-6522737
Email: [email protected]: http://www.recsam.edu.my
Publication by:Publication Unit
SEAMEO RECSAMPenang, Malaysia
All rights reserved, except for educational purposes with no commercial interests. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recorded or by any information storage or retrieval system, without prior permission from the Director, SEAMEO RECSAM
ISBN: 978-967-930-044-4
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FOREWORDSoutheast Asian Ministers of Education Organisation Regional Centre for Education in Science and Mathematics (SEAMEO RECSAM) was formed to contribute to the development of science and mathematics education among its member countries and beyond. One activity of the centre is to convene conferences and seminars to bring together educators and researchers from around the globe to discuss important issues pertaining to improving science and mathematics education supported by Technology-enhanced Learning in the SEAMEO region and beyond.
This book publication focusing on Blended Learning consists of a compilation of exemplars on Technology as tool to enable teaching & learning and enhance essential skills. These include research-based articles related to technology-enhanced science and mathematics teaching as well as learning approaches that were presented in the Blended Learning symposium and digital poster presentation during the 6th International Conference on Science and Mathematics Education (CoSMEd) held in November 2015.
Through a stringent peer reviewing process, a total of nine articles or proposals from the science and mathematics categories were selected from symposium (one science and two mathematics) and digital poster (three science and three mathematics) presentations during CoSMEd 2015. Four additional invited papers related to Blended Learning were also selected through a peer reviewing process to provide more in-depth discussions on the areas as aforementioned in line with the title of the book Learning Science and Mathematics Together (LeSMaT) in a Borderless World using Technology.
We hope that the contents of this book will add to our understanding of Blended Learning as well as some of the global issues that are confronting the educational systems and society of today. It is expected that this inaugural publication on Blended Learning could spearhead more research and development activities as well as publication related to technology-enhanced learning.
I would like to commend RECSAM, the authors and the editors of this volume for their efforts in bringing this work together.
Dr. Hj. Mohd. Johan b. Zakaria, D.J.N.
Centre DirectorSEAMEO RECSAM
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThis book was published under the auspices of SEAMEO RECSAM. The opinions expressed in these chapters are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Centre.
The editors wish to acknowledge and thank the following for their roles in making the publication of the book possible: The Centre Director of SEAMEO RECSAM, Dr. Hj. Mohd. Johan bin Zakaria,
D.J.N. for his inspiring leadership and motivational roles to organise the 6th International Conference on Science and Mathematics Education (CoSMEd 2015) and in the publication of this book.
The members of the International Panel of Reviewers and Commentators of this Blended Learning book publication [List A], also the abstracts of science/mathematics research papers as well as proposals submitted for the Blended Learning symposium and poster competitions respectively during CoSMEd 2015 [List B]. We duly acknowledge the effort and expertise of the reviewers who had offered great help in raising the quality of the chapters through their diligent and meticulous reviews of the papers submitted to the Conference eventually contributed to the chapters of this book.
The chapter authors of this book whose articles were selected through blind review processes based on the criteria related to Blended Learning.
The secretariat members of CoSMEd 2015 who are mostly the academic and support staff of R&D Division led by ex-Deputy Director (DD), Dr. Suhaidah bt. Tahir, the current DD R&D, Dr. Nur Jahan Ahmad, and secretariat members from R&D Division especially Jenny Ong and Tiana Mohamad who have worked hard during the planning and implementation stages to ensure the success of the conference.
The publication team, including Research Officer from R&D Division, Ong Mei Yean and staff from Publication Unit namely Wong Lai Cheng, Shaneem Kamarudin, Nur Syafiyah bt. Mohd. Kassim, Muhammad Nadzrul Shafiq b. Zulkefli, Mohd. Yusof Abu, Roslan Akob, and Leong Yik Chin from the Publication Unit of RECSAM, who have worked tirelessly to ensure the publication of this book.
EditorsNg Khar Thoe, Ph.D. Devadason Robert Peter, Ph.D. Lay Yoon Fah, Ph.D.
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PANEL OF REVIEWERS List A
Review Editors for Blended Learning Book
Name InstitutionProf. Rozhan M. Idrus Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM),
MalaysiaProf. Zoraini Wati Abas Zeta Academy and Open University MalaysiaAssoc. Prof. Dr. Goh Lay Huah Wawasan Open University (WOU), MalaysiaAssoc. Prof. Dr. Lay Yoon Fah Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), MalaysiaDatin Dr. Ng Soo Boon Curriculum Development Division, Ministry
of Education, MalaysiaDr. Annamalai Chockalingam UMS-MOHESR, Dubai, UAEDr. Chiam Sun May Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia (IPGM)
Kampus Kent, Tuaran Sabah, MalaysiaDr. Corrienna Abdul Talib Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)Dr. Devadason Robert Peter IPGM Kampus Ipoh, Perak, MalaysiaDr. Hj. Mohd. Sazali Khalid SEAMEO RECSAM, Penang, MalaysiaDr. Miranda Yeoh Poh Khoon Kolej Matrikulasi Selangor, MalaysiaDr. Ng Khar Thoe SEAMEO RECSAM, Penang, MalaysiaDr. Nur Jahan Ahmad SEAMEO RECSAM, Penang, MalaysiaDr. Parvinder Singh a/l Amar Singh
IPGM Kampus Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Dr. Sherlyne Almonte-Acosta SEAMEO INNOTECH, PhilippinesDr. Suma Parahakaran Sathya Sai Academy, Puchong, MalaysiaDr. Thien Lei Mee SEAMEO RECSAM, Penang, MalaysiaDr. Woo Huay Lit Meridian Junior College, SingaporeMr. Dominador Dizon Mangao SEAMEO RECSAM, Penang, MalaysiaMr. Lim Chee Leong Taylors University, MalaysiaMr. Sean Ooi Li Hsien Wawasan Open University (WOU), MalaysiaMs. Arathai a/p Din Eak Wawasan Open University (WOU), MalaysiaMs. Rhea Febro Mindanao State University-Illigan Institute of
Technology (MSU-IIT), Mindanao, PhilippinesMs. Tan Saw Fen Wawasan Open University (WOU), MalaysiaMs. Teh Kim Hong SEAMEO RECSAM, Penang, Malaysia
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Editorial Reviewers for Blended Learning Book Publication
Prof. Santhiram R. Raman Wawasan Open University, Malaysia Prof. Zoraini Wati Abas Zeta Academy and Open University Malaysia Dr. Soon Seng Thah Open University Malaysia (OUM)
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Reviewers for CoSMEd 2015 Mathematics and Science Full/Brief Papers
Prof. Dr. T. Subahan M. Meerah Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chew Cheng Meng Universiti Sains MalaysiaDr. Fazzlijan Mohamed Adnan Khan SEAMEO RECSAMDr. Norliza Kushairi IPGM Kampus Darul Aman KedahDr. Yeoh Poh Choo IPGM Kampus P.PinangMs. Foo Lay Kuan IPGM Kampus P.PinangAssoc. Prof. Dr. Nabilah Abdullah Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM)Ms. Nor Ruzaini Jailani IPGM Ilmu Khas, Kuala Lumpur
Reviewers for CoSMEd Non-digital or A1-size or Digital Poster (Science/Mathematics) Proposal Paper
Digital posterDr. Awangku Hassanal Bahar Pengiran Bagul (Chief)
Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
Prof. Dr. Fong Soon Fook Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ho Chong Mun Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)Dr. Crispina Gregory K. Han Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
Non-digital (A1-size) poster Dr. Mageswary Karpudewan (Chief) Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)Dr. Salmiza Saleh Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)Dr. Nooraida Yaakob Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword iiiAcknowledgements ivPanel of Reviewers v
Chapter 1: Learning Science and Mathematics Together (LeSMaT) in a Borderless World using TechnologyNg Khar Thoe, Devadason Robert Peter, & Lay Yoon Fah
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TECHNOLOGY AS TOOL TO ENABLE BLENDED-MODE TEACHING AND LEARNING
Chapter 2: Student-centred e-Learning Course in Mathematics Utilizing an Open Source Learning Management SystemJan Cleo D. Canoy, Amelia T. Buan, Myrna E. Lahoylahoy, & Dante D. Dinawanao
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Chapter 3: The Use of Video Podcasts as an Aid in Teaching Third Year High School Chemistry Ian Ganhinhin
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Chapter 4: Effectiveness of a
