Why Participate in Research?
Value for Teachers
Enhance Teaching Quality
Receive in-depth analysis reports on student learning data, understand how AI conversations promote critical thinking, and optimize course design and teaching strategies based on data.
Academic Development
Co-publish research papers, accumulate teaching research achievements, build cross-institutional collaboration networks, and enhance academic impact.
Early Access
Get early access to new features, participate in feature design discussions, have customization requests prioritized, and become a driver of platform development.
Community Support
Join digital learning research meetups, exchange experiences with like-minded peers, receive professional consultation, and build long-term research partnerships.
Value for Students
Better Learning Experience
- Your feedback helps improve AI tutor response quality
- Advance educational technology to benefit more people
- Create a better learning environment for future students
Complete Privacy Protection
- All data is de-identified
- Research publications only present statistical results
- IRB ethics approval obtained
Rights Protected
- Does not affect grades(Most important!)
- Can withdraw from research at any time
- Completely voluntary participation with no pressure
Student Participation is Optional
Teachers participate in research, but students can choose whether to consent to their data being used for research. Students who do not consent can still fully use all platform features.
Participating in Research vs. Direct Use
Both options are currently available forfree use, with identical features. The difference is whether you consent to letting us useanonymized learning datafor academic analysis under research ethics guidelines.
All users' learning and operation records are collected according to regulations forsystem optimization and teaching feedback。若您簽署研究知情同意書（詳見 Research Ethics Page), we will include your anonymized data in research analysis.
Users participating in research help us improve AI teaching models, while teachers and students who choose to only use the platform features still enjoy full teaching support and service quality.
| Item | Direct Use | 參與研究 Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| All Platform Features |
Full Access
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Full Access
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| Technical Support |
Full Support
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Full Support
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| Usage Fee | Currently Free for Teaching and Research | Currently Free for Teaching and Research |
| Data Collection |
Not Collected
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Anonymized Collection
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| In-depth Data Analysis Reports |
N/A
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Provided Each Semester
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| Early Access to New Features |
Regular User
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Priority Testing
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| Co-publish Research Results |
N/A
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Listed as Co-author
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| 研究小聚 |
N/A
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Invited to Join
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| Customization Requests |
Based on Resource Availability
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Priority Handling
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Both options are currently free to use
This platform is supported by theNational Science and Technology Counciland國立中央大學教學研究計畫. During the teaching research phase, all features areprovided free of charge. You can choose to simply use the platform or participate in the research program; either way, you receive the same technical support and basic services.
Only Four Steps to Participate in Research
We have simplified all processes so you can get started easily. The entire process takes about 2-4 weeks to complete.
Submit Application
Fill out a simple application form (about 3 minutes)
- Basic Information
- 課程資訊
- Research Interests (Optional)
IRB Review
We assist you in completing the ethics review (if you need to conduct physiological data collection research)
- Document Templates Provided
- Process Guidance
- Takes About 4-12 Weeks
簽署同意書
線上簽署研究同意書
- Rights and Obligations Clearly Explained
- Withdraw at Any Time
- Student Participation is Voluntary
開始使用
Start Using the Platform Immediately
- Set Up Courses and AI Tutors
- Receive Technical Support
- Receive Regular Data Reports
IRB Review Assisted by Us: If your research requires non-invasive physiological data collection, IRB ethics review is a necessary regulatory requirement, but don't worry! We will provide all the document templates you need and assist you through the entire process.
Digital Learning Research Meetup
Every Third Wednesday 12:00-12:50 (Online)
關於小聚
This is an open and friendlyonline meetup, welcoming all who are interested in digital learning, AI teaching, and educational technology. Whether you are an experienced researcher or a newcomer just starting to explore, you can find resonance here.
💬 Discussion Topics Include
- Sharing practical experiences of AI-assisted teaching
- Application of the Socratic method across different disciplines
- Introduction to the latest educational technology tools
- Discussion of research methods and data analysis
- Cross-institutional and interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities
- Exchange of teaching challenges and solutions
🎤 Two Ways to Participate
Active Participant Registration Recommended
Become a core member of the meetup, actively participating in discussions and sharing
- Speaking Priority:Priority to share opinions during discussion sessions
- Propose Topics:Can suggest topics for discussion
- Pre-meeting Materials:Receive agenda and background materials in advance
- Post-meeting Summary:Receive discussion highlights and extended resources
- Research Network:Build long-term research exchange partnerships
Open Observer Free to Join
Join casually to first understand the meetup atmosphere and content
- Join Anytime:No pre-registration needed, join when you receive the link
- Listen to Discussions:Listen to experience sharing from other members
- Chat Interaction:Can ask questions or share opinions in text chat
- Flexible Upgrade:Upgrade to Active Participant anytime if you find it suitable
Flexible Participation:You can observe a few times first, then register as an Active Participant when you feel ready. Or just observe for a session if that's all you can do - we understand everyone is busy! The key is finding the participation method that works for you.
📅 Typical Agenda
Next Meetup
This Month's Topic
課堂即時互動資料的研究應用
Past Meetup Summaries
Uedu優學院 114-2 學期新功能展示
本次小聚由國立中央大學通識教育中心張家凱助理教授，介紹 Uedu 優學院在 114-2 學期推出的多項新功能，包含教師控制台（跨課程總覽儀表板）、課程隱私與加入審核機制、課堂即時互動工具、學生討論論壇，以及測驗與問卷系統的介面優化等。
Heart Rate Physiological Measurement Demo Using Uedu
This meetup featured Assistant Professor Chia-Kai Chang from NCU's Center for General Education demonstrating heart rate physiological data recording with up to 20 devices using Uedu with Garmin watches and iPads. You can use iPad to quickly record experiment events (assignments) and view/download physiological data from Uedu Labs (https://uedu.tw/labs). (Reminder: When conducting actual research, please ensure you apply for IRB approval and follow relevant ethical regulations)
Uedu EduOmics Research Concept and Planning
This meetup featured Assistant Professor Chia-Kai Chang from NCU's Center for General Education introducing the EduOmics research concept and planning based on Uedu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all.You just need to use the platform for teaching as usual; we automatically collect anonymized data in the background.
No need to fill out additional surveys, conduct interviews, or change your teaching methods (unless you want to try new teaching approaches).
Absolutely protected.We implement multiple privacy protection measures:
- All data is de-identified
- Research publications only present statistical results that cannot be traced to individuals
- Data is encrypted and stored with strictly controlled access permissions
For detailed information, please refer to the Research Ethics Page and Data Security Policy.
Yes!The research meetup is completely open with two ways to participate:
- Observer:Just subscribe to notifications and you'll receive meeting links monthly, free to join as an observer
- Active Participation:If you want to actively participate in discussions and propose topics, you can register as an Active Participant
Even if you don't use the Uedu platform, you are welcome to join the meetup as long as you're interested in digital learning research!
You can withdraw at any time.This is your right:
- No need to explain your reasons
- Will not affect your continued use of the platform
Not at all!We welcome teachers from all backgrounds:
- No research experience is fine; our teacher research community grows together
- Even if you just want to improve your teaching without doing research, you are welcome to participate
- We will provide data analysis reports for your own courses to help you understand student learning
- If you are interested in deeper research, we will also assist with paper writing and publication
The focus is on improving teaching; research is an added value.
Yes!Many graduate students use Uedu for dissertation research:
- We provide de-identified data from your own courses for teachers to analyze
- If graduate students you supervise need to use this data, they must sign a Research Collaboration Confidentiality Agreement before using the de-identified data from the teacher's courses for analysis
- Technical support and consultation provided
- If needed, we can provide recommendation letters or serve as defense committee members
Have other questions?
Feel free to contact me directly, Assistant Professor Chia-Kai Chang: [email protected] / 03-4227151 #33415
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