Santichai Wicha

PBL Framework with Industrial Participation the Empirical Study of Improving Software Design and Development Skills

This study investigates a Problem based learning framework (PBL) which focuses on how to improve the software design and development skills, in collaboration with the industrial firms. The empirical study was conducted with the first year students learning at the School of Information Technology, in Mae Fah Luang University, Thailand. The results of this study indicate that the PBL framework as a learning environment is to provide students with knowledge that matches with the industrial requirement. Through an industrial cooperation the PBL program encourages student development by being self-directed and fostering collaborative learning skills. Evidence of the positive results of this PBL framework has been provided.

Implementing a Tool for Translating Dance Notation to Display in 3D Animation: A Case Study of Traditional Thai Dance

In Southeast Asia, Thai dance is a living traditional art form that belongs to the Intangible Cultural Heritage listed by UNESCO. This unique and stylized traditional dance portrays its history, culture, emotional expression, body movement etc. To archive the knowledge of the Traditional Thai dance, a dance notation known as “Labanotation” has been widely used to record and archive the unique essence of dance knowledge. In addition, many researchers have worked on reproducing and showcasing the dance movements. Currently, there is no such system that is available for us to demonstrate our Thai Dance Notation Score in 3D animation. Specifically, displaying the hand and finger movement is an issue. The aim of this paper is to present the process of implementing a tool to translate the dance notation into a 3D animation focusing on hand and finger movements of the traditional Thai dance.

A development of context awareness vocabulary immersion system to support vocabulary learning in Thai primary school students

This article aims to design a context model and innovative English vocabulary learning with an appropriate learning environment for Thai primary school students, Grade 2, by using the CAVIS system. This was divided into three experiments as followed: the first experiment implemented a comparison between traditional teaching and English vocabulary learning by using the CAVIS system. The second experiment was conducted with the students by using 150 words for vocabulary learning. The third experiment was executed with the students by using both the vocabulary of the first experiment and the second experiment which was the use of all 250 vocabulary words. The results of this experiment indicated that the CAVIS system provided the learners with a positive learning development and supported vocabulary learning in an appropriate environment.

The comparison of soil sensors for integrated creation of IOT-based Wetting front detector (WFD) with an efficient irrigation system to support precision farming

This study investigates a prototyping of integrated system of Internet of Things based Wetting front detector (IOT-WFD) which focuses on how to enhance the IOT based Wetting front detector design for smart irrigation system. The empirical study was conducted with 2 sensors type to detect the wetting fronts which are the Frequency Domain Reflectrometry sensor (FDR) and Resistor-based sensor (RB) integrated and design with low-cost WFD. The results of this study point toward the IOT-WFD as an appropriated technology providing real time wetting front information in soil positively for application in terms of agricultural water management, with precision agriculture and efficient irrigation domain with a related decision knowledge that matches with the technology trend and smart farmer requirements. Evidence of positive results of this prototyping summary has been provided.

Proposed of e-Community Supported Agriculture (e-CSA) system to promote local organic products: The empirical study of Chiang Rai province

In todays progressive era of mobile technology, the number of smartphone and tablet ownership continues to rise. In addition, Thai people have been increasingly concerned about their health and expectations in consumption [1]. Therefore, this studys purpose is to create a web application about e-Community Supported Agriculture (e-CSA) system that is conducted by software development life cycle method. The survey is conducted by focusing on the influence of local agricultural products e-commerce via the web application development. The target participants are farmers and customers in Chiang Rai province, Thailand. The results indicated that the e-commerce application benefits both farmers and customers. Using the application, the farmers get opportunities to increase sales, networking, sale price, and greater control of transportation. For customers, they can get opportunities to receive fresh organic and healthy products, pay a fair price, and request rare products. The findings suggest that the web application promotes the economy in the local area for expansion since the export logistics are more convenient for small agricultural businesses.

The developing of Active English Learning System for Local Entrepreneurs

As Thailand is the country of tourism and also a part of ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), concurrently, English is one of essential communication tools between Thai people and foreigners, and Thai government encourages their population to improve English language capability to take more opportunities and advantages. The purpose of this project is to study and understand adult learning process, and developing online learning system to support English vocabulary and conversation learning relevant to users daily life from authentic situation for local entrepreneurs who have no experience in English, which is denominate as Active English Learning System for Local Entrepreneurs. To evaluate the effectiveness of the system for vocabulary acquisition with pretest scores, posttest scores, and recall test scores improving after learning, in parallel with estimate satisfactions of users in simulated conversation situations. Learning under learners interest and relevant experiences will motivate and increase intention of learners.

Ambient Sound for a Historical Scene: Case study of Thai Lanna

The ambient sound is applied in the films industry for many decades; it aims to increase the realistic atmosphere in the films, especially in the historical documentary films. The historical documentary films are also employed distinction ambient sounds to simulate the ancient atmospheres in which do not exist in the current time. This type of sound is one of very important factors in the film industry production because it helps to create the visual imagination. However, the Thai film industry has borrowed the ambient sound from the international sound effects which are ready-made sounds in a sound library. The way of sound borrowing is caused to the low sound quality in the film because it lacks of many sound components which are necessary to construct the identities of a realistic local sets, and a recording situation of an actual environment. It, moreover, causes easily noise in the sound quality. Therefore, the author would like to propose a new framework of the ambient sound design, to create an ancient sound ambient for the film scenes through a synthesis process of sound design. By framing the ambient sound design concept, this paper focuses on the Thai north documentary film, Ancient Lanna Kingdom.

A Situated english vocabulary and conversation learning system (SEVCLS) for Thai rural residents

As English has become a crucial international language, many ministerial and educational organizations have agreed that there is a need to improve the competence of Thai people in using English for communicating within the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) and with other global nations. While there is significant research devoted to developing software tools to support the teaching of English as a second language, they are mostly concerned with the formal learning in school. This project focuses on addressing the need to improve the learning of English as a second language to the beginner for Thai rural residents that have never learned English. The target groups of this study were students from primary 4 to primary 6 who were just beginning to learn English. This paper presents the development of an educational software tool which is referred to as situated learning. The tool supports learners in the acquisition and retention of new English vocabulary and conversation knowledge, which is called as situated English vocabulary and conversation learning system (SEVCLS). A sequence of experiments were undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of SEVCLS in improving vocabulary acquisition. Early results are capable with increased learner engagement and performance with the pretest and posttest improvement scores. The initial investigation showed positive user satisfaction. The study believes that individuals learning through their interests will decrease tension and increase attention. Overall, this approach for using SEVCLS in improving vocabulary cognition actually motivates the learner to learn that can be able to improve the learning skill of Thai rural residents.