Vitae - Research

 

My research has been focused on distance education, technology-supported teaching and learning, collaborative learning, and game-based learning.

 

Refereed Journal Publications

 

  • Wang. F., Burton, J., & Falls, J.(pending). Three-step activity design model for designing initial Second Life-based foreign language learning activities. MERLOT Journal of Online Learning and Teaching
  • Wang, F., & Burton, J. (2012). Second life in education: A review of publications from its launch to 2011. British Journal of Educational Technology, doi:10.1111/j.1467-8535.2012.01334.x
  • Wang, F., & Shao, E, (2012). Using Second Life to assist EFL teaching: We do not have to sign in the program. Tech Trends, 56(4),
  • Jones, B. D., Wilkins, J. L. M., Long, M. H., & Wang, F. (2012). Testing a motivational model of achievement: how students’ mathematical beliefs and interests are related to their achievement. European Journal of Psychology of Education, 27(1), 1-20. doi: 10.1007/s10212-011-0062-9
  • Wang, F., Chen, X., & Fang, W. (2011). Integrating cell phones into a Chinese high school EFL classroom: Students’ attitudes, technological readiness, and perceived learning. Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange, 4(1), 91-102.
  • Wang. F., Lockee, B., & Burton, J. (2011). Computer game-based learning: Chinese older adults’ perceptions and experiences. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 40 (1), 45-58. doi.10.2190/ET.40.1.e
  • Wang, F. & Burton, J. (2010). A solution for older adults’ learning of computer skills: The computer game-based learning approach. Journal of Research in Education, 21(2), 1-9.
  • Wang. F., & Lockee, B. (2010). Virtual worlds in distance education: A content analysis study. Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 11(3), 183-186.
  • Wang, F., & Burton, J. (2010). Making digital game-based learning work: Domain knowledge transparency. i-manager’s Journal of Educational Technology, 6(4),8-16.
  • Wang. F. & Burton, J. (2010). Collaborative learning problems and identity salience: A mixed methods study. Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange, 3(1), 1-12.
  • Wang, F. (2010). Design principles for cell phone learning in EFL. i-manager’s Journal of Educational Technology,7(2), 1-6.
  • Long, M. H., Jones, B. D., & Wang, F. (2009). Activating students by connecting algebra to their lives.  Virginia Mathematic Teacher, 35(2), 45-46.
  • Evans, M. A., & Wang, F. (2008). The overlapping world view: Analyzing identity transformation in real and virtual worlds and the effects on learning. i-manager’s Journal of Educational  Technology,　52 (2), 55-63.
  • Wang, F., & Wang, Z. (2005) An application of ICT education in British schools.  Educational Technology. 1, 73-75.
  • Wang, F., Wang, Z. & Sun, Y. (2004). Preliminary study on theapplication ofChatbot in oral English learning.  Computer-Assisted Foreign Language Education, 4, 67-72.

 

Book Chapter

 

  • Lockee, B., & Wang. F.,(pending). Visual arts education, Handbook of Research on Educational Communications and Technology.

 

Conference Presentations

 

  • Wang F., & Burton J. (2011 February). A three-level model for collaborative learning: Identifying and differentiating collaborative learning activities. Paper presented at the annual Eastern Educational Research Association (EERA) conference in Sarasota, Florida.
  • Wang F., Chen X., & Fang, W. (2011 February). Using cell phones to facilitate EFL teaching: A case study in China. Paper presented at the annual Eastern Educational Research Association (EERA)  conference in Sarasota, Florida.
  • Wang, F. (2010, October). Mixed methods studies in instructional design and technology: A mixed methods content Sanalysis study. Paper presented at the 2010 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) convention in Anaheim, California.
  • Wang, F., Lockee, B.B. (2010, October). Virtual worlds and distance education: A content analysis study. Paper presented at the 2010 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) convention in Anaheim, California.
  • Wang, F. (2010, February). The general trend in flow studies: The choice of flow factors and  methodologies. Paper presented at the annual Eastern Educational Research Association (EERA) conference in Savannah, Georgia.
  • Wang, F. & Burton, J. (2009, October). Effects of students' identity salience on their attitudes toward  face-to-face classroom collaborative learning activities. Paper presented at the 2009 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) convention in Louisville, Kentucky.
  • Wang, F. (2009, February). Critical factors in the success and failure of peer collaboration: The social identity perspective objectives. Paper accepted by the annual Eastern Educational Research Association (EERA) conference in Sarasota, Florida.
  • Wang, F. (2009, February). Research and trends of digital game-based learning. Paper presented at the annual Virginia Tech School of Education Student Association Research Conference(SOESA)， Blacksburg, Virginia.
  • Evans, M. A., & Wang, F. (2009, February). Designing collaborative, co-constructive learning technologies: The interactive technologies for embodied mathematics Learning (itemL).  Paper presented at the annual Eastern Educational Research Association Conference (EERA),Sarasota, Florida.
  • Jones, B. D., Wilkins, J. L. M., Long, M. H., & Wang, F. (2008, August). Students' beliefs about mathematical intelligence and their effects on achievement. Research presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Boston.
  • Evans, M. A., Diaz, T., Liao, Y-C., Wang, F-H., Wu, Y., Eschenmann, T., Snediker, T., Li, F.  (2007, October). Developing prototypes for mobile learning: Design studies in geometry.  Paper presented at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Conference, Anaheim, CA.
  • Wang, F. (2010, February). The diagnostic model of motivation. Research presented at the annual Eastern Educational Research Association (EERA) conference, Savannah, Georgia.
  • Wang, F. & Burton, J. (2010, February). The theoretical underpinning of collaborative learning. Research presented at the annual Eastern Educational Research Association (EERA) conference, Savannah, Georgia.
  • Wang, F., Lockee, B., Burton, J. & Potter, K. (2010, February). Children as designers: The evolution of learner-produced multimedia. Research presented at the annual Eastern Educational Research Association (EERA) conference, Savannah, Georgia.
  • Wang, F. (2009, February). The theoretical underpinning of collaborative learning. Research presented at the annual Virginia Tech School of Education Student Association (SOESA) research conference, Blacksburg, Virginia.
  • Black, A., Park, Y., Jeffrey, T. Shutt, B., & Wang, F. (2009, February). Perceptions of human interaction in online computer-mediated communication environment: A phenomenological study. Research presented at the annual Virginia Tech School of Education Student Association (SOESA) research　conference, Blacksburg, Virginia.
  • Robinson, A. Wang, F., Lyons, T., McPherson, E. (2008, July). Tommy’s world. Research presented at Game,  Learning, Society Conference, Madison, WI.
  • Wang, F., Long, M. H., & Jones, B. D. (2008, February). Ninth-Grade students' attitudes and conceptions about math. Research presented at the annual Virginia Tech School of Education Student Association (SOESA) research conference, Blacksburg, Virginia.
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