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Huifen Lin

  • Job Title: Professor
  • Office Hour: Wed 10:00-12:00 or by appointment
  • Phone: (03)5715131 ext. 34382
  • E-Mail: huifennthu [at] gmail.com
  • Office: HSS Building C630
  • Education: Ph.D. in Instructional Systems, The Pennsylvania State University, USA
  • Teaching:Computer-assisted Language Learning, TESOL Methodology, Second Language Acquisition, Research Method, Quantitative Data Analysis
  • Research Expertise: Computer-Assited Language Learning, Educational Technology, Meta-Analysis, Instructional Visualization

Journal Articles

  • Lee, P., & Lin, H. (April 2019). The effects of inductive and deductive data-driven learning (DDL) on vocabulary acquisition and retention. System: An International Journal of Educational Technology and Applied Linguistics. [SSCI]
  • Lin, J.J., & Lin, H. (June 2019). Mobile-assisted ESL/EFL vocabulary learning: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Computer-assisted Language Learning (SSCI).
  • Lin, H., Chen, T., & Liou, H. (Sep 2018). Transparency of reporting in CALL meta-analyses between 2003 and 2015. ReCALL, 30(3), 253-277.
  • Lin, H. (2015). A meta-analysis of empirical research on computer-mediated communication (CMC) on SLA. Language Learning & Technology,19(2), 85-117. [SSCI]
  • Lin, H. (2015).Computer-mediated communication in L2 oral proficiency development: A meta-analysis. ReCALL, 27(3). 261-287. [SSCI]
  • Lin, H. (2014). Establishing an empirical link between computer-mediated communication (CMC) and SLA. Language Learning & Technology,18(3), 120-147. [SSCI]
  • Lin, H. (2011). Facilitating learning from animated instruction: Effectiveness of questions and feedback as attention-directing strategies. Educational Technology & Society, 14(2), 31-42. [SSCI]
  • Lin, H., Ching, Y., Hsu, Y-C., & Dwyer, F. (2010). Learning from Animation: The effect of prior knowledge and navigation mode. International Journal of Instructional Media, 37(2), 201-213.
  • Lin, H., & Dwyer, F. (2009). The Effect of static and animated visualization: A perspective of instructional effectiveness and efficiency. Educational Technology Research & Development. DOI 10.1007/s11423-009-9133-x [SSCI]
  • Hsu. Y-C., Lin, H., Ching, Y., & Dwyer, F. (2009). The effects of web-based instruction navigation modes on undergraduates' learning outcomes. Educational Technology & Society, 12 (1), 271-284. [SSCI]
  • Ausman, B., Lin, H., Kidwai, K., Munyofu, M, Swain, W., & Dwyer, F. (2008). Effect of prerequisite knowledge on the effectiveness of animated instruction. International Journal of Instructional Media,35 (3), 295-300.
  • Munyofu, M., Swain, W., Ausman, B., Lin, H., Kidwai, K., & Dwyer, F. (2007). Effect of different chunking strategies in complementing animated instruction. Learning, Media & Technology, 32 (4), 407-419.
  • Lin, H., & Chen, T. (2007). Facilitating EFL learners' reading of authentic text using visualization and advance organizers in a multimedia learning environment. Language Learning & Technology, 11 (3), 83-106. [SSCI]
  • Lin, H., Ching, Y., Ke, F., & Dwyer, F. (2006/2007). Effectiveness of various enhancement strategies to complement animated instruction: A meta-analytic assessment. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 35 (2), 215-237.[EI]
  • Lin, H., Chen, T., & Dwyer, F. (2006). Effects of static visuals and computer-generated animations in facilitating immediate and delayed achievement in the EFL classroom. Foreign Language Annals,39 (2), 203-219. [SSCI]
  • Lin, H., & Chen, T. (2006). Decreasing cognitive load for novice EFL learners: Effects of question and descriptive advance organizers in facilitating EFL learners’ comprehension of an animation-based content lesson. System, 34 (3), 416-431. [MLA Bibliography]
  • Lin, H., Dwyer, F., & Swain, J. (2006). The effect of varied cognitive strategies used to complement animated instruction in facilitating achievement of higher order learning objectives. International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 18 (3), 155-167.
  • Ke, F., Lin, H., Ching, Y., & Dwyer, F. (2006). Effects of animation on multi-level learning outcomes for learners with different characteristics: A meta-analytic assessment and interpretation. Journal of Visual Literacy, 26 (1), 15-40.
  • Lin, H., Kidwai, K., Munyofu, M., Swain, J., Ausman, B., & Dwyer, F. (2005). The effect of verbal advance organizers in complementing animated instruction. Journal of Visual Literacy, 25 (2), 237-248.

Book Chapters

  • Liou, H.C., & Lin, H. (2016). CALL Meta_Analyses and Transparency Analysis. In Carol A. Chapelle S. Sauro (Eds.)The Handbook of Technologyin Second Language Teaching and Learning, New York: Wiley-Blackwell.
  • Lin, H., Ausman, B., Kidwai, K., Swain, J., Munyofu, M., & Dwyer, F. (2006). Effect of animation in facilitating achievement of higher order learning objectives. In R. E. Griffin & B. D. Cowden (Eds.), Book of Selected Readings: Imagery and artistry: animating the mind’s eye (pp. 137-139). International Visual Literacy Association Publications.

Conference Papers

  • Lin, H. (2015). Research Synthesis on the Use of Communication Technology to Enhance L2 Oral Proficiency: A Meta-Analysis. Paper presented at The European Conference on Language Learning, Brighton, United Kingdom.
  • Lin, H. (2014). Effectiveness of using CMC in L2 speaking: What does a meta-analysis tell us? Paper presented at the 4th World Conference on Educational Technology Research, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Lin, H. (2013). Exploring the efficacy of CMC on second language writing: A Meta-Analysis. Paper presented at WorldCALL 2013 Conference, Glasgow, Scotland.
  • Lin, H. (2012a). The Effectiveness of Computer-mediated Communication (CMC) in SLA: A Research Synthesis and Meta-Analysis, Paper presented at EUROCALL, Gothenburg, Sweden.
  • Lin, H. (2012b). The effectiveness of computer-mediated communication in SLA: A research synthesis and meta-analysis. In J. Colpaert, A. Aerts, W. C. Wu., & Y. C. Chao (Eds.), Proceedings of the 15th International CALL Conference (pp.421-424). Providence University, Taichung, Taiwan.
  • Lin, H., Hsu, Y., Ching, Y., & Dwyer, F. (2006). The Effect of Prior Knowledge and Navigation Mode on Learning from Animation: A cognitive load perspective. In P. Kommers & G. Richards (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications. Orlando, FL:AACE.
  • Ching, Y., Hsu, Y., Lin, H., & Dwyer, F. (2006). Effects of Navigation Mode and Animation on Learning Achievements: A Study on a Web-based Instructional Module.In P. Kommers & G. Richards (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications. Orlando, FL: AACE.
  • Hsu, Y., Ching, Y., & Lin, H. (2006). Gender Effects on Undergraduate Students' Preference for Educational Website Interface Design. In P. Kommers & G. Richards (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunication. Orlando, FL: AACE.
  • Ke, F. Ching, Y., Lin, H., & Dwyer, F. (2006). Does animation promote learning for students at various educational levels? Paper presented at the Annual Convention of American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Francisco, CA.
  • Lin, H., Ching, Y., Ke, F., & Dwyer, F. (2006). Effectiveness of Various Enhancement Strategies to Complement Animated Instruction: A Meta-Analysis. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Francisco, CA.
  • Lin, H., & Chen, T. (2006). Computer-Mediated Communication in Collaborative EFL Writing Classrooms. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Francisco, CA.
  • Ching, Y. H., Ke, F., Lin, H., & Dwyer, F. (2005). Effects of Animation in Facilitating Student Achievement: A Meta-Analytic Assessment. In P. Kommers & G. Richards (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (pp. 4459-4461). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
  • Swain, J., Munyofu, M., Kidwai, K., Lin, H., Ausman, B., & Dwyer, F. (2005). The Effect of Oral Description in Complementing Animated Instruction in A Web-based Learning Environment. Paper presented at the Annual HInstructional Technology ConferenceH, Murfreesboro, TN.
  • Ching, Y. H., Ke, F., Lin, H., & Dwyer, F. (2005). Effects of animation in facilitating student achievement: A meta-analytic assessment. Paper presented at the Association for Educational Communications & Technology Annual Conference (AECT), Orlando, FL.
  • Ke, F., Lin, H., Ching, Y. H., & Dwyer, F. (2005). Effects of animation on multi-level learning outcomes: A meta-analytic assessment and interpretation. Paper presented at the Association for Educational Communications & Technology Annual Conference (AECT), Orlando, FL.
  • Ausman, B., Lin, H., Kidwai, K., Munyofu, M., Swain, W., & Dwyer, F. (2005). Effect of prerequisite knowledge on the effectiveness of animated instruction. Paper presented at the Association for Educational Communications & Technology Annual Conference (AECT), Orlando, FL.
  • Ching, Y., Ke, F., Lin, H., & Dwyer, F. (2005). Effects of Animation in Facilitating Student Achievement: A Meta-Analytic Assessment. Paper presented at ED-MEDIA World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, Montreal, Canada.
  • Lin, H., & Chen, T. (2004). A Qualitative Study of Computer-mediate Communication Use in Foreign Language Classroom. In G. Richards (Ed.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (pp. 2001-2006). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
  • Lin, H., & Chen, T. (2004). Using Chat-room in English as a Foreign Language Classroom. Paper resented at ETA-ROC. The Thirteenth International Symposium and Book Fair on English Teaching, Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Lin, H., & Chen, T. (2004). Criterion- Is There a Criterion: Limitations of On-line Writing Assessment. Paper presented in International Conference on English Instruction and Assessment. National Zen Chi University, Taiwan, R.O.C.
  • Lin, H. (2004). Synchronous Mode of Computer-mediated Communication and EFL Learner's Oral Proficiency Development. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting CALICO- Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh.
  • Kidwai, K., Monyofu, M., Swain, W., Ausman, B., Lin, H., & Dwyer, F. (2004). Effect of Visual Scaffolding in Facilitating Higher Order Performance Outcomes. In G. Richards (Ed.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (pp. 1301-1306). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
  • Lin, H., Kidwai, K., Munyofu, M., Swain, W., Ausman, B., & Dwyer, F. (2004). The Effect of Visual Statement and Question Advance Organizers in Complementing Animated Instruction in a Web-based environment on Undergraduate Student Achievement of Different Educational Objectives. In G. Richards (Ed.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (pp. 2007-2012). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
  • Munyofu, M., Swain, W., Ausman, B., Lin, H., Kidwai, K., & Dwyer, F. (2004). Effect of Different Chunking Strategies in Complementing Animated Instruction. In G. Richards (Ed.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (pp. 2054-2056). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
  • Lin, H., & Chen, T. (2004). Computer-mediated Communicative Writing in English as a Foreign Language Classroom. In C. Crawford, D. Willis, R. Carlsen, I. Gibson, K. McFerrin, J. Price & R. Weber (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 3917-3923). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
  • Lin, H., & Chen, T. (2004). Virtual Dialogue: Native and Nonnative English Speaker Input on EFL Learners' Writing. In C. Crawford, D. Willis, R. Carlsen, I. Gibson, K. McFerrin, J. Price & R. Weber (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 3924-3930). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
  • Lin, H. (2004). Language learners’ perceptions of the use of CMC as a tool to facilitate foreign language communication.Paper presented at the Association for Educational Communications & Technology Annual Conference (AECT), Chicago.
  • Ausman, B., Lin, H., Kidwai, K., Munyofu, M., Swain, W., Dwyer, F. (2004). Effects of varied animation strategies in facilitating animated instruction. In M. Simonson & M. Crawford (Eds.), Proceedings of the Annual Convention of the Association for Educational Communications & Technology (pp.49-58). Chicago, IL: AECT.
  • Swain, W, Dwyer, F., Munyofu, M., Kidwai, K., Lin, H., Ausman, B., (2004). The effect of oral description (instruction) in complementing visual simulation. In M. Simonson & M. Crawford (Eds.), Proceedings of the Annual Convention of the Association for Educational Communications & Technology (pp.788-794). Chicago, IL: AECT.
  • Kidwai, K., Munyofu, M., Swain, J., Ausman, B., Lin, H., & Dwyer, F. (2004). Effect of visual scaffolding an animation on students’ performance on measures of higher order learning. In M. Simonson & M. Crawford (Eds.), Proceedings of the Annual Convention of the Association for Educational Communications &Technology (pp.451-459). Chicago, IL: AECT.
  • Lin, H. (2003). Producing videos to learn newspaper English-A cooperative learning experience in an EFL classroom.Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of CALICO- Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium.
  • Lin, H. (2003). Video project work in teaching news English in an EFL classroom-An application of cooperative learning strategy. In C. Crawford, D. Willis, R. Carlsen, I. Gibson, K. McFerrin, J. Price & R. Weber (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 2639-2642). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
  • Wang, S. M., & Lin, H. (2002). International cooperation and communication technology for teaching and learning. Paper presented at AUAP-Learning and Sharing Forum VIII, Bali, Indonesia.
  • Lin, H. (2002). The Effect of E-mail Project on Enhancing EFL Learners' Academic Writing Skills. In G. Richards (Ed.),Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (pp. 1810-1813). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
  • Lin, H. (2001). Graduation projects for language majors in vocational and technical educational system-崑山科技大學 of Technology experience. Paper presented at The First Conference on Student Projects for Language Majors, 崑山科技大學 of Technology, Tainan Hsieh, Taiwan.
  • Lin, H. (2001). How to integrate WWW into newspaper English course design. In Proceedings of the Third Conference on Applied English Personnel Cultivation (pp.24-36). Nanya Institute of Technology.
  • Lin, H. (2001). Learning to teach English in primary classrooms-A case study. Paper presented at the Tenth International Symposium on English Teaching, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei,Taiwan.
  • Lin, H. (2000). Student projects for applied English majors-theory and practice. In Proceedings of the 15th Technological and Vocational Education Conference of R.O.C. (pp.185-196).
  • Lin, H. (1999). Discover A.F.L.D. English website construction. In Proceedings of the First Conference on Student Project Work for Foreign Language Majors (pp.25-34). National Yunlin University of Science & Technology. Yunlin County, Taiwan.

Research Projects

  • 2017/08 - 2018/07
    語料庫研究混合性統合分析
    Principle Investigator, Research Project, Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan
  • 2016/08 - 2017/07
    建立第二外語研究之後設分析報告規範
    Principle Investigator, Research Project, Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan
  • 2014/08 - 2016/07
    語言教學與習得領域後設分析研究：透明度與效果量之關聯探討
    Principle Investigator, Research Project, Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan
  • 2010/08 - 2012/07
    A Meta-analysis of computer-mediated communication on ESL/EFL instruction
    Principle Investigator, Research Project, Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan
  • 2009/08 - 2010/07
    Self-assessment and peer review through cognitive apprenticeship in computer-aided EFL writing
    Principle Investigator, Research Project, Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan
  • 2008/08 - 2009/07
    A cognitive technology to facilitate reading to write process in EFL classroom
    Principle Investigator, Research Project, Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan
  • 2007/08 - 2008/07
    Facilitate EFL learners' academic reading from technology-enhanced text: Effects of various visualization, cognitive strategies and learning styles
    Principle Investigator, Research Project, Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan

榮譽

  • 2011
    指導之博士論文獲100學年度LTTC博士論文獎 (LTTC)
  • 2011
    Outstanding Research Award (國立高雄師範大學)
  • 2010
    Outstanding Teaching (國立高雄師範大學)
  • 2010
    Outstanding Research Award (國立高雄師範大學)
  • 2009
    Outstanding Research Award (國立高雄師範大學)
  • 2008
    Outstanding Research Award, NT$260,000 (崑山科技大學)
  • 2007
    Outstanding Research Award NT$50,000 (崑山科技大學)
  • 2006
    Dissertation and accompanying online material/treatments chosen as required text for Master of Education in Instructional systems, educational technology, EDTEC 561: Measuring the Impact of Technology on Learning (美國賓州州立大學)
  • 2006
    Alumni Society Research Initiation Grant ─ Doctoral Students Award (美國賓州州立大學)

Professional Experience

  • 2019/08 - 2022/01
    Chairperson, Department of Foreign Languages and Literature
    National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
  • 2013/08 - 2016/07
    Chairperson, Language Center
    National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
  • 2008/08 - 2012/07
    Associate Professor, Department of English
    National Kaohsiung Normal University, Taiwan
  • 2007/08 - 2008/07
    Chairperson, Department of Applied English
    Kun Shan University
  • 1996/08 - 2008/07
    Associate Professor, Department of Applied English
    Kun Shan University