An annotation tool to support procedural knowledge learning

In order to improve procedural knowledge learning, an annotation system called PAS was provided in this research. A twenty-week course on procedural knowledge learning entitled "Application of Computer Software" was arranged to investigate its effect on learning. Totally 85 tenth grader who were non-technology-based learners participated in the experiment. Three consecutive learning activities were carried out based upon Fitts and Posner's three stages (i.e., cognitive, associative and autonomous stage) of skill acquisition. After the experiment, an achievement test and a questionnaire were held to evaluate students' learning performance and their perception toward the PAS system. According to the results, the researchers concluded that the PAS system probably played an important role in procedural knowledge learning.