LT Recent Scholarship
Collaboration
Resta, P. & Shonfeld, M. (2012) Challenges and Strategies in Designing Cross-National: Learning Team Projects in Virtual Worlds. Chapter in: Gregory, M., Lee, M., Dalgarno, B., & Tynan, B. (Eds.) Virtual Worlds in Online and Distance Education, Athabasca, Canada. Athabasca University Press.
Resta, P., & Lee, H. (2010) “Online Peer and Self Assessment in Virtual Teaming,” Chapter in Ubell, R. (Ed.) Virtual Teams: Mastering the Art and Practice of Online Learning and Corporate Collaboration, Hoboken, New Jersey: Stevens Institute of Technology. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Hughes, J. E. & Narayan, R. (2009). Collaboration and learning with wikis in post-secondary classrooms. Journal of Interactive Online Learning Research, 8 (1), 63-82.
Resta, P., & Laferriere, T. (2008) “Technology in Support of Collaborative Learning”. Article in Educational Psychology Review Journal. Netherlands: Springer, Volume 19, Number 1.
Digital Equity
Resta, P. (2011) ICTs and Indigenous People. UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education. Moscow, Russia.
Digital Scholarship
Veletsianos, G. & Kimmons, R. (2012). Networked Participatory Scholarship: Emergent Techno-Cultural Pressures Toward Open and Digital Scholarship in Online Networks. Computers & Education, 58(2), 766-774.
Greenhow, C., Robelia, B, & Hughes, J. E. (2009). Web 2.0 and Classroom Research: What Path Should We Take Now? Educational Researcher, 38(4), 246–259.
Distance Learning
Hughes, J. E., McLeod, S., Brown, R., Maeda, Y., & Choi, J. (2007). Academic achievement and perceptions of the classroom learning environment in virtual and traditional secondary mathematics classrooms. American Journal of Distance Education, 21(4), 199-214.
Doering, A., Hughes, J. E., & Scharber, C. (2007.) Online Learning and Social Studies. In Cavanaugh, C. & Blomeyer, R. (Eds.) What Works in K-12 Online Learning (pp. 91-104). Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.
Veletsianos, G. & Navarrete, C. (2012). Online Social Networks as Formal Learning Environments: Learner Experiences and Activities. The International Review Of Research In Open And Distance Learning, 13(1), 144-166
Hao , Y. W. & Liu, M. (2006). Students’ Attitudes toward online interaction. Academic Exchange Quarterly. 10(4), 74-79.
Emerging Technologies
Liu, M., Geurtz , R, Karam , A., Navarrete , C. and Scordino , R. (accepted), Research on Mobile Learning in Adult Education. In W. Kinuthia & S. Marshall (Eds.) On the Move: Mobile Learning for Development, Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
Liu, M., Wivagg , J., Maradiegue , E., and Navarrete , C. C. (2013). Affordances and Challenges of Using iPods to Support Learning by English Language Learners at the Middle School Level, In P. M. Pumilia-Gnarini, E. Favaron, E. Pacetti, J. Bishop & L. Guerra (Eds.) Didactic Strategies and Technologies for Education: Incorporating Advancements: Drops in the Ocean, IGI-Global.
Liu, M., Kalk , D., Kinney , L., & Orr , G. (2012). Web 2.0 and Its Use in Higher Education from 2007-2009: A Review of Literature. International Journal on E-Learning (IJEL), 11(2), 153-179.
Veletsianos, G. (2010). Emerging Technologies in Distance Education. Athabasca University Press.
Veletsianos, G. (2011). Designing Opportunities for Transformation with Emerging Technologies. Educational Technology, 51(2), 41-46.
Veletsianos, G. (2010). A Definition of Emerging Technologies for Education. In G. Veletsianos (Ed.), Emerging Technologies in Distance Education (pp. 3-22). Athabasca University Press.
Liu, M., Horton , L., Olmanson , J. & Wang , P. Y. (2008). An Exploration of Mashups and Their Potential Educational Uses. Computers in the School, 25 (3/4), 243-258.
Instructional Design
Resta, P. & Kalk, D. (2011) An Ecological Approach to Instructional Design: The Learning Synergy of Interaction and Context with Debby Kalk. Chapter in Olofsson, A. & Lindberg, J. (Eds.), Informed Design of Educational Technologies in Higher Education: Enhanced Learning and Teaching. Hershey, Pennsylvania: IGI Global Publishers.
Shih , Y. H. & Liu, M. (2008). The importance of Emotional Usability. Journal of Educational Technology System. 36(2), 203-218.
Liu, M., Kishi, C., & Rhoads, S. (2007). Strategies & heuristics for novice instructional designers as they work with faculty content experts in a university setting. In M. Keppell, (Ed.) Instructional Design: Case Studies in Communities of Practice (pp.36-67). Hershey, PA: Idea Group Inc.
Learning Environments
Kimmons , R., Liu, M., Kang , J. & Santana , L. (2011-2012). Attitude, Achievement, and Gender in a Middle School Science-based Ludic Simulation for Learning. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 40(4), 341-370.
Veletsianos, G., & Doering, A. (2010). Long-term student experiences in a hybrid, open-ended and problem based Adventure Learning program. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 26(2), 280-296.
Learning Environment Projects
New Media
Kimmons , R., Liu, M., Kang , J. & Santana , L. (2011-2012). Attitude, Achievement, and Gender in a Middle School Science-based Ludic Simulation for Learning. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 40(4), 341-370.
Liu, M., Horton , L., Olmanson , J. & Toprac , P. (2011). A Study of Learning and Motivation in A New Media Enriched Environment For Middle School Science, Educational Technology Research and Development (ETR&D), 59(2), 249-266. doi:10.1007/s11423-011-9192-7.
Wang , P. Y, Vaughn, B. K., & Liu, M. (2011) The impact of animation interactivity on novices’ learning of introductory Statistics, Computers & Education, 56(1), 300-311.
Liu, M., Horton , L., Toprac , P. & Yuen . T. (2011). Examining the Design of Media Rich Cognitive Tools as Scaffolds in a Multimedia Problem-Based Learning Environment, In M. Orey, S. A. Jones, & R. M. Branch (Eds.), Educational Media and Technology Yearbook (EMTY), 36. DOI 10.1007/978-1-4614-1305-9_10. New York: Springer.
Yuen , T., & Liu, M. (2010). A cognitive model of how interactive multimedia authoring facilitates conceptual understanding of object-oriented programming in novices. Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 22(3), 329-356.
Liu, M., Toprac , P., & Yuen , T. (2009). What factors make a multimedia learning environment engaging: A case study. In R. Zheng, (Ed.) Cognitive Effects of Multimedia Learning (pp. 173-192). Hershey, PA: Idea Group Inc.
Li , R. & Liu, M. (2008). The Effects of Using A Computer Database Tool on Middle School Students’ Cognitive Skill Acquisition in A Multimedia Learning Environment. In R. Kobayashi, (Ed.) New Educational Technology (pp.67-88). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Liu, M., Hsieh , P., Cho , Y. J. & Schallert, D. L. (2006). Middle school students’ self-efficacy, attitudes, and achievement in a computer-enhanced problem-based learning environment. Journal of Interactive Learning Research. 17(3). 225-242.
Project-based Learning & Problem-based Learning
Liu, M., Wivagg , J. Geurtz , R., Lee , S. T. & Chang . M. (2012). Examining How Middle School Science Teachers Implement A Technology Enriched Problem-Based Learning Environment. Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning. 6(2), 46-84.
Li , R. & Liu, M. (2007). Understanding the effects of databases as cognitive tools in a problem-based multimedia learning environment. Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 18(3), 345-363.
Liu, M., Hsieh , P., Cho , Y. J. & Schallert, D. L. (2006). Middle school students’ self-efficacy, attitudes, and achievement in a computer-enhanced problem-based learning environment. Journal of Interactive Learning Research. 17(3). 225-242.
Bera , S. & Liu, M. (2006). Cognitive tools, individual differences, and group processing as mediating factors in a hypermedia environment. Computers in Human Behavior, 22(2). 295-319.
Second/Foreign Language Learning
Liu, M., Evans , M., Horwitz, E., Lee , S. McCrory , M., J. B. Park , and Parrish C. (Accepted), A Study of the Use of Language Learning Websites with Social Network Features By University ESL Students. In M. Lamy & K. Zourou (Eds.) Social networking for language education, NY, NY: Palgrave Macmillan.
Stevenson , M. P. & Liu, M. (2010). Learning a Language with Web 2.0: Exploring the Use of Social Networking Features of Foreign Language Learning Web sites. CALICO Journal, 27(2), 233-259.
Liu, M., Traphagan , T., Huh , J., Koh , Y. I., & Choi , G., & McGregor , A. (2008). Designing Web sites for ESL learners: A usability testing study. CALICO Journal, 25(2), 207-240.
Social Media
Mutohar, A. & Hughes, J. E. (In Press.) Web 2.0 integration in a developing country: A case of Indonesia. In N. Azab (Ed.) Cases on Web 2.0 in Developing Countries: Studies on Implementation, Application and Use. IGI Global.
Veletsianos, G. & Kimmons, R. (in press). Scholars and Faculty Members Lived Experiences in Online Social Networks. The Internet and Higher Education.
Veletsianos, G. (2012). Higher Education Scholars’ Participation and Practices on Twitter. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 28(4), 336-349.
Teacher Education
Hughes, J. E. & Wen, Y. (Accepted, pending revisions.) Indicators of future teachers’ technology integration in the PK-12 classroom: Trends from a laptop-infused teacher education program. Journal of Educational Computing Research.
Hughes, J. E., Gonzales, G., Wen, Y., & Yoon, H. (2012.) The iron grip of productivity software within teacher preparation. In Polly, D., Mims, C., & Persichitte, K. (Eds.) Developing Technology-Rich Teacher Education Programs: Key Issues (pp. 170-191). IGI Global.
Resta, P. (2010) Redefining Teacher Education for Digital Age Learners. Learning Technology Center, College of Education, The University of Texas at Austin. Download Summit Report (pdf)
Technology Integration
Russell, G. S. & Hughes, J. E. (In Press/Pub Date: Spring 2013.) iTeach and iLearn with iPads in secondary English language arts. In C. Miller & A. Doering (Eds.) The new landscape of mobile learning: Re-designing education in an app-based world. New York: Routledge.
Hughes, J. E. & Navarrette, C. (In Press/Pub Date: Spring, 2013.) Classroom technology integration. In McLeod, S. & Hancock, R. (Eds.) What Administrators Need to Know about Technology Leadership. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.
Liu, M., Wivagg , J. Geurtz , R., Lee , S. T. & Chang . M. (2012). Examining How Middle School Science Teachers Implement A Technology Enriched Problem-Based Learning Environment. Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning. 6(2), 46-84.
Greenhow, C., Dexter, S., & Hughes, J. (2008). Teacher knowledge about technology integration: An examination of inservice and preservice teachers’ instructional decision-making. Science Education International, 19(1), 9-25.
Hughes, J. E. & Scharber, C. (2008.) Leveraging the Development of English-Technology Pedagogical Content Knowledge within the Deictic Nature of Literacy. In AACTE Committee on Innovation and Technology (Eds.) Handbook of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teaching and Teacher Education (pp. 87-106). New York: Routledge.
Hughes, J. E. (2007). Problems of practice approach to becoming a technology integrationist. In M. Girod & J. P. Steed (Eds.), Technology in the college classroom: Education (pp. 77-100). Stillwater, OK: New Forums.