Research Interests (Citation Report by Google Scholar)
- Educational robotics integrated into STEAM curricula
- Emerging technologies for reflective, higher-order learning, knowledge integration and group cognition
- Mathematics learning, esp. the processes of mathematical problem posing from real life facilitated by technology tools
- Technology-assisted language learning
Publications
Refereed Journal Articles and Book Chapters
*Spike, J. & Xie, Y. (2025). Using VR for collaborative learning: A theoretical and practical lens. In M. Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A. (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Sixth Edition (pp. 1-15). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-7366-5.ch040
Alfageh, D. H., York, C. S., Hodge-Zickerman, A., & Xie, Y. (2024). Elementary teachers’ use of adaptive diagnostic assessment to improve mathematics teaching and learning: A case study. International Electronic Journal of Mathematics Education, 19(1), em0768. https://doi.org/10.29333/iejme/14190
*Hinderliter, H., Xie, Y., Ladendorf, K., & Muehsler, H. (2024). Factors associated with parental satisfaction over K-12 online learning. In L. Chen, L, Liu and K. Pugh (Eds), Technology’s Challenges and Solutions in K-16 Education during a Worldwide Pandemic (1st Ed). New York: Routledge, Taylor and Francis.
Xie, Y. (2023). Contextual language learning: Real language learning on the continuum from virtuality to reality Edited by Yu-Ju Lan and Scott Grant. CALICO Journal, 40(1), 122–125. https://doi.org/10.1558/cj.22897
*Trudeau, A., Xie., Y., Ketsman, O., & Demir, F. (2023) “Breaking the Fourth Wall”: The effects of cinematic Virtual Reality film-viewing on adolescent students’ empathic responses. Computers & Education: X Reality, 2, 100009.
Xie. Y., & Coffland, D. (2022). Generating mathematical problems from a real-life setting with a mobile device: An exploratory case study. The International Journal for Technology in Mathematics Education, 29(2), 65-76.
Coffland, D. & Xie. Y. (2022). Middle school students generating mathematical problems from a real-life situation. Journal of Humanistic Mathematics, 12(1), 76-97.
Xie, Y., Chen, Y., & Ryder, L. (2021). Effects of mobile-based VR on Chinese L2 students’ oral proficiency. Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL). 34(3), 225-245. (Rank: 10/187 in Linguistics Journals, 41/263 in Education and Educational Research Journals, Impact factor: 2.642)
*Hinderliter, H., Xie, Y., Ladendorf, K., & Muehsler, H. (2021). Path analysis of internal and external factors associated with parental satisfaction over K-12 online learning. Computers in the Schools, 38(4), 354-383. (Impact factor/CiteScore: 2.1)
*Ladendorf, K., Muehsler, H., Xie, Y., & Hinderliter, H. (2021). Teacher perspectives of self-efficacy and remote learning due to emergency school closings of 2020. Educational Media International, 58(2), 124-144. (Impact factor: 1.50)
Xie, Y., & Lin, S. (2019). Using word cloud to support students’ knowledge integration from online inquiry: An investigation of the process and outcome. Interactive Learning Environments, 27(4), 478-496. (Rank: 96/263 in Education and Educational Research Journals, Impact factor: 1.929)
Lin, S., & Xie, Y. (2019). College students’ use of self-generated tagclouds on knowledge integration: Evidence from reflections. Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 31(1), 56-80. (Rank: 60/263 in Education and Educational Research Journals, Impact factor: 1.870)
Xie, Y., Ryder, L., & Chen, Y. (2019). Using interactive virtual reality tools in an advanced Chinese L2 class: A case study. TechTrend, 63(3), 251-259.
*Ladendorf, K., Schneider, D., & Xie. Y. (2019). Mobile-based virtual reality: Why and how does it support learning? In A. Zhang & D. Cristol (Eds). Handbook of Mobile Teaching and Learning (2nd Ed). Springer: Berlin, Heidelberg
Lin. S., & Xie, Y. (2017). Effects of Tagcloud-anchored group discussions on preservice teachers’ collaborative knowledge construction. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 33(2), 73-85. (Rank: 95/263 in Education and Educational Research Journals, Impact factor: 1.578)
Xie, Y., & Lin, S. (2016). Tagclouds and group cognition: Effect of tagging support on students’ reflective learning in team blogs. British Journal of Educational Technology, 47(6), 1135-1150. (Rank: 31/263 in Education and Educational Research Journals, Impact factor: 2.588)
Ke, F., Xie, K., & Xie, Y. (2016). Game-based learning engagement: A theory- and data-driven exploration. British Journal of Educational Technology, 47(6), 1183-1201. (Rank: 31/263 in Education and Educational Research Journals, Impact factor: 2.588)
*Wills, C., & Xie, Y. (2016). Toward a comprehensive theoretical framework for digital badges. In D. Ifenthaler, N. Bellin-Mularski, & D. Mah (Eds.), Foundation of digital badges and micro-credentials: Demonstrating and recognizing knowledge and competencies (261-272). New York: Springer.
Coffland, D., & Xie, Y. (2015). The 21st century mathematics curriculum: A technology enhanced experience. In X. Ge, D. Ifenthaler, & J.M. Spector (Eds.), Full steam ahead: Emerging technologies for STEAM (311-329). New York: Springer.
Xie, Y., & Sharma, P. (2013). Examining students’ reflective thinking from keywords tagged to Blogs: Using map analysis as a content analysis method. Interactive Learning Environments, 21(6), 548-576. (Rank: 96/263 in Education and Educational Research Journals, Impact factor: 1.929)
Yang, C., & Xie. Y. (2013). Learning Chinese idioms through iPads. Language Learning & Technology, 17(2), 12–23. (Rank: 14/187 in Linguistics Journals, 48/263 in Education and Educational Research Journals, Impact factor: 2.571)
Kim, S., & Xie, Y. (2013). Designing assessments of differentiated instruction using social media applications. In K.K. Seo (Ed.), Using social media effectively in the classroom (169-189). New York: Routledge, Taylor and Francis.
Xie, Y., Coffland, D., & Yang, F. (2012). Effects of narrated heuristic feedback and gender on college students’ calculus problem solving performance. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 31(3), 311-330.
Xie, Y., & Kim, S. (2012). A design model of harnessing Wiki for collaborative problem-based instruction in higher education. In K.K. Seo, D.A. Pellegrino, & C. Engelhard (Eds.), Designing problem-driven instruction using online social media (67-86). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
Strickland, J., & Xie, Y. (2012). Cooperating or collaborating: Design considerations of employing Wikis to engage college-level learners. In C. Wankel and P. Blessinger (Eds.), Increasing learner engagement through cutting-edge technologies (17-45). Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
Xie, Y., & Sharma, P. (2011). Exploring evidence of reflective thinking in students’ artifacts of a blogging-mapping tool: A design-based research approach. Instructional Science: An International Journal of Learning and Cognition, 39(5), 695-719. (Rank: 116/263 in Education and Educational Research Journals, Impact factor: 1.576)
Xie, Y., Ke. F., & Sharma, P. (2010). The effect of peer-interaction styles in team blogging on students’ cognitive thinking and blog participation. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 42(4), 459-479. (Rank: 72/263 in Education and Educational Research Journals, Impact factor: 1.543)
Xie, Y., Ke. F., & Sharma, P. (2008). The effect of peer feedback for journaling on college students’ reflective thinking skills. The Internet and Higher Education, 11(1), 18-25. (Rank: 3/263 in Education and Educational Research Journals, Impact factor: 5.284)
Sharma, P., & Xie, Y. (2008). Students’ experiences of using weblog: An exploratory study. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks,12(3-4), 137-156.
Sharma, P., Xie, Y., Hsieh, P., Hsieh, W., & Yoo, S. (2008). Student learning outcomes in technology-enhanced constructivist learning environments: What does research show? Educational Media and Technology Yearbook 2008 (77-90). Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing Group.
Sharma, P., Anderson, A., Mao, J. Hsieh, P., & Xie, Y. (2006). Knowing in radical constructivism: A response to Chadwick. Educational Technology, 46(1), 80
Sharma, P., Anderson, A., Mao, J. Hsieh, P., & Xie, Y. (2005). On being a radical constructivist. Educational Technology, 45(6). 22-30
Alfageh, D. H., York, C. S., Hodge-Zickerman, A., & Xie, Y. (2024). Elementary teachers’ use of adaptive diagnostic assessment to improve mathematics teaching and learning: A case study. International Electronic Journal of Mathematics Education, 19(1), em0768. https://doi.org/10.29333/iejme/14190
*Hinderliter, H., Xie, Y., Ladendorf, K., & Muehsler, H. (2024). Factors associated with parental satisfaction over K-12 online learning. In L. Chen, L, Liu and K. Pugh (Eds), Technology’s Challenges and Solutions in K-16 Education during a Worldwide Pandemic (1st Ed). New York: Routledge, Taylor and Francis.
Xie, Y. (2023). Contextual language learning: Real language learning on the continuum from virtuality to reality Edited by Yu-Ju Lan and Scott Grant. CALICO Journal, 40(1), 122–125. https://doi.org/10.1558/cj.22897
*Trudeau, A., Xie., Y., Ketsman, O., & Demir, F. (2023) “Breaking the Fourth Wall”: The effects of cinematic Virtual Reality film-viewing on adolescent students’ empathic responses. Computers & Education: X Reality, 2, 100009.
Xie. Y., & Coffland, D. (2022). Generating mathematical problems from a real-life setting with a mobile device: An exploratory case study. The International Journal for Technology in Mathematics Education, 29(2), 65-76.
Coffland, D. & Xie. Y. (2022). Middle school students generating mathematical problems from a real-life situation. Journal of Humanistic Mathematics, 12(1), 76-97.
Xie, Y., Chen, Y., & Ryder, L. (2021). Effects of mobile-based VR on Chinese L2 students’ oral proficiency. Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL). 34(3), 225-245. (Rank: 10/187 in Linguistics Journals, 41/263 in Education and Educational Research Journals, Impact factor: 2.642)
*Hinderliter, H., Xie, Y., Ladendorf, K., & Muehsler, H. (2021). Path analysis of internal and external factors associated with parental satisfaction over K-12 online learning. Computers in the Schools, 38(4), 354-383. (Impact factor/CiteScore: 2.1)
*Ladendorf, K., Muehsler, H., Xie, Y., & Hinderliter, H. (2021). Teacher perspectives of self-efficacy and remote learning due to emergency school closings of 2020. Educational Media International, 58(2), 124-144. (Impact factor: 1.50)
Xie, Y., & Lin, S. (2019). Using word cloud to support students’ knowledge integration from online inquiry: An investigation of the process and outcome. Interactive Learning Environments, 27(4), 478-496. (Rank: 96/263 in Education and Educational Research Journals, Impact factor: 1.929)
Lin, S., & Xie, Y. (2019). College students’ use of self-generated tagclouds on knowledge integration: Evidence from reflections. Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 31(1), 56-80. (Rank: 60/263 in Education and Educational Research Journals, Impact factor: 1.870)
Xie, Y., Ryder, L., & Chen, Y. (2019). Using interactive virtual reality tools in an advanced Chinese L2 class: A case study. TechTrend, 63(3), 251-259.
*Ladendorf, K., Schneider, D., & Xie. Y. (2019). Mobile-based virtual reality: Why and how does it support learning? In A. Zhang & D. Cristol (Eds). Handbook of Mobile Teaching and Learning (2nd Ed). Springer: Berlin, Heidelberg
Lin. S., & Xie, Y. (2017). Effects of Tagcloud-anchored group discussions on preservice teachers’ collaborative knowledge construction. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 33(2), 73-85. (Rank: 95/263 in Education and Educational Research Journals, Impact factor: 1.578)
Xie, Y., & Lin, S. (2016). Tagclouds and group cognition: Effect of tagging support on students’ reflective learning in team blogs. British Journal of Educational Technology, 47(6), 1135-1150. (Rank: 31/263 in Education and Educational Research Journals, Impact factor: 2.588)
Ke, F., Xie, K., & Xie, Y. (2016). Game-based learning engagement: A theory- and data-driven exploration. British Journal of Educational Technology, 47(6), 1183-1201. (Rank: 31/263 in Education and Educational Research Journals, Impact factor: 2.588)
*Wills, C., & Xie, Y. (2016). Toward a comprehensive theoretical framework for digital badges. In D. Ifenthaler, N. Bellin-Mularski, & D. Mah (Eds.), Foundation of digital badges and micro-credentials: Demonstrating and recognizing knowledge and competencies (261-272). New York: Springer.
Coffland, D., & Xie, Y. (2015). The 21st century mathematics curriculum: A technology enhanced experience. In X. Ge, D. Ifenthaler, & J.M. Spector (Eds.), Full steam ahead: Emerging technologies for STEAM (311-329). New York: Springer.
Xie, Y., & Sharma, P. (2013). Examining students’ reflective thinking from keywords tagged to Blogs: Using map analysis as a content analysis method. Interactive Learning Environments, 21(6), 548-576. (Rank: 96/263 in Education and Educational Research Journals, Impact factor: 1.929)
Yang, C., & Xie. Y. (2013). Learning Chinese idioms through iPads. Language Learning & Technology, 17(2), 12–23. (Rank: 14/187 in Linguistics Journals, 48/263 in Education and Educational Research Journals, Impact factor: 2.571)
Kim, S., & Xie, Y. (2013). Designing assessments of differentiated instruction using social media applications. In K.K. Seo (Ed.), Using social media effectively in the classroom (169-189). New York: Routledge, Taylor and Francis.
Xie, Y., Coffland, D., & Yang, F. (2012). Effects of narrated heuristic feedback and gender on college students’ calculus problem solving performance. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 31(3), 311-330.
Xie, Y., & Kim, S. (2012). A design model of harnessing Wiki for collaborative problem-based instruction in higher education. In K.K. Seo, D.A. Pellegrino, & C. Engelhard (Eds.), Designing problem-driven instruction using online social media (67-86). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
Strickland, J., & Xie, Y. (2012). Cooperating or collaborating: Design considerations of employing Wikis to engage college-level learners. In C. Wankel and P. Blessinger (Eds.), Increasing learner engagement through cutting-edge technologies (17-45). Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
Xie, Y., & Sharma, P. (2011). Exploring evidence of reflective thinking in students’ artifacts of a blogging-mapping tool: A design-based research approach. Instructional Science: An International Journal of Learning and Cognition, 39(5), 695-719. (Rank: 116/263 in Education and Educational Research Journals, Impact factor: 1.576)
Xie, Y., Ke. F., & Sharma, P. (2010). The effect of peer-interaction styles in team blogging on students’ cognitive thinking and blog participation. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 42(4), 459-479. (Rank: 72/263 in Education and Educational Research Journals, Impact factor: 1.543)
Xie, Y., Ke. F., & Sharma, P. (2008). The effect of peer feedback for journaling on college students’ reflective thinking skills. The Internet and Higher Education, 11(1), 18-25. (Rank: 3/263 in Education and Educational Research Journals, Impact factor: 5.284)
Sharma, P., & Xie, Y. (2008). Students’ experiences of using weblog: An exploratory study. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks,12(3-4), 137-156.
Sharma, P., Xie, Y., Hsieh, P., Hsieh, W., & Yoo, S. (2008). Student learning outcomes in technology-enhanced constructivist learning environments: What does research show? Educational Media and Technology Yearbook 2008 (77-90). Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing Group.
Sharma, P., Anderson, A., Mao, J. Hsieh, P., & Xie, Y. (2006). Knowing in radical constructivism: A response to Chadwick. Educational Technology, 46(1), 80
Sharma, P., Anderson, A., Mao, J. Hsieh, P., & Xie, Y. (2005). On being a radical constructivist. Educational Technology, 45(6). 22-30
Selected Refereed Conference Presentations and Proceedings
Tscholl, M., Xie, Y., Smith, T. & Jung, Y., (2024). Tracing problem-solving and computational thinking processes in elementary school programming activities. Paper presentation at ISLS (International Society of the Learning Science) 2024 Annual Conference. Buffalo, NY USA
Jung, Y., Xie, Y. Tscholl, M., & Tun, M. (2024). Intricate but often overlooked challenges of elementary students programming with educational robotics: An in-situ multiple case study. Paper presentation at ISLS (International Society of the Learning Science) 2024 Annual Conference. Buffalo, NY USA
Tscholl, M., Xie, Y. & Jung, S., (2024). The benefits of unplugged activities on learning Computational Thinking practices in children of historically marginalized groups. AERA 2024 Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA
Tscholl, M., Smith, T., Xie, Y., Hung, W., Cheng, A., Tahsin, A., & Idah, E. (2023). Eliciting computational thinking processes through problem-solving. Paper Presentation at AERA 2023 conference, Chicago, IL
Smith, T., Xie, Y., Tscholl, M., Hung, W., & Cheng, A. (2023). Effects of robotics-based, STEM-integrated curricular unit on elementary school students' STEM interest and curiosity. Paper Presentation at AERA 2023 conference, Chicago, IL
Hung, W., Cheng, A., Cannon-Ruffo, C., Tscholl, M., Xie, Y., Smith, T., & Reeves, T. (2023). Supporting computational problem solving through integrated STEM robotic learning at the elementary level. Paper Presentation at AERA 2023 conference, Chicago, IL
*Hinderliter, H. Xie, Y., Ladendorf, K., & Muehsler, H. (2021). Parental satisfaction with Online learning during the emergency COVID-19 closures: Barriers, motivation, and success. Roundtable Presentation at AERA 2021 conference (Virtual).
*Hinderliter, H. Xie, Y., Ladendorf, K., & Muehsler, H. (2021). The impact of barriers to learning on K-12 Parents’ perception of satisfaction and anxiety during the COVID-19 switch to online learning. Roundtable Presentation at AECT 2021 conference (Virtual).
Xie, Y., & Ryder, L. (2020, Apr 17 - 21) A case study of cultural learning through Immersive virtual reality tools [Roundtable Session]. AERA Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA http://tinyurl.com/yx257fk4 (Conference Canceled)
Xie, Y., Lin, S., & Kim, K. (2020) How did peer comments affect students’ online inquiry? Paper Presentation at AECT 2020 Annual Meeting (Virtual)
Yun, H., Xie, Y., Hogan, M., & Hunt, R. (2020). Personality, mobile addiction, and learning performance. Paper Presentation at AECT 2020 Annual Meeting (Virtual)
*Xie, Y., Ryder, L., & Chen, Y. (2019). Did mobile-based VR improve L2 students’ oral proficiency? Paper presentation at the 2019 annual meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), Toronto, Canada.
*Yun, H., Xie, Y., Smith, T. J., & Ketsman, O. (2019). Understanding high school students’ one-to-one computing technology acceptance: Using the modified UTAUT model. Roundtable presentation at the 2019 annual meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), Toronto, Canada.
*Ladendorf, K., Schneider, D., & Xie. Y. (2019). Learning with Immersive Virtual Reality: The Hypothetical Model of Immersive Cognition. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of AECT Convention, Las Vegas, NV
Xie, Y., & Lin, S. (2019). Effect of role-play in Teamblog-based discussions on pre-service teachers’ individual and group cognition: Evidence from Tagclouds. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of EDMedia, Amsterdam, Neitherland.
*Ladendorf, K., & Xie. Y. (2019). Immersive Virtual Reality as an Authentic Learning Activity in Collaborative PBL: A Case Study of Elementary Students’ Learning Behaviors. Short paper presentation at the 5th Annual International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network. London, UK
Xie, Y., Chen, Y., & Ryder, L. (2018). Does virtual reality reduce students’ foreign language anxiety? An empirical investigation. Poster presentations at the 2018 annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, New York, NY.
Xie, Y., Chen, Y., & Ryder, L. (2018). Innovating a Chinese L2 Class with Mobile-Based Virtual Reality: Effects on Students’ Oral Proficiency and Anxiety. Paper presentations at the 2018 Annual Conference of the Chinese Language Teachers Association. Washington, DC.
*Yun, H., Xie, Y., & Smith, T. (2018). Understanding high school student perceptions on 1:1 computing technology acceptance: An application of the UTAUT model. Paper presentations at the 2018 Annual Conference of AECT. Kansas City, Missouri.
*Yun, H., Xie, Y., & Smith, T. (2018). Secondary school students’ computer self-efficacy, computer anxiety, and attitude toward 1:1 computing technology: An extension of the UTAUT model. Roundtable presentations at the 2018 Annual Conference of AECT. Kansas City, Missouri.
Xie, Y., & Lin, S. (2017). Group interaction styles and students’ individual and group cognition: A mixed-methods investigation. Paper presentation at AERA 2017, San Antonio, TX.
Xie, Y., & Coffland, D. (2017). Generating mathematical problems from a real-life setting with a mobile device: An exploratory study. Roundtable presentation at AERA 2017, San Antonio, TX.
*Chen, Y., Mayall, H. J., York, C. S., & Xie, Y. (2017). A Funds of Knowledge approach for scaffolding a culture-based narrative writing curriculum for iPanchitos. Roundtable presentation at AERA 2017, San Antonio, TX.
*Chen, Y., Mayall, H. J., York, C. S., & Xie, Y. (2017). Contributing to young Mexican-American English learners’ multiliteracy education through technological Funds of Knowledge. Roundtable presentation at AERA 2017, San Antonio, TX.
*Chen, Y., Mayall, H. J., York, C. S., Xie, Y., & Smith, T. J. (2017). Cloud-based narrative writing practice for young English learners from a Funds of Knowledge approach. Roundtable presentation at AERA 2017, San Antonio, TX.
Xie, Y., & Lin, S. (2016). What does tagcloud show? Effect of group interaction styles in teamblogs on students’ individual and group cognition. Paper presentation at AERA 2016 Conference. Washington, DC.
Coffland, D., & Xie, Y. (2016). Effect of situation presentation formats on middle school students’ ability to pose mathematical problems. Poster presentation at AERA 2016 Conference. Washington, DC.
Lin, S., & Xie, Y. (2016). Students’ experience of using word clouds for their learning. Poster presentation at AECT 2016 Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
Abahussain, M., & Xie, Y. (2016). A historical review of gender effect toward adopting technology. Paper presentation at AECT 2016 Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
Xie, Y., & Lin, S. (2015). Wordle or not? Effects of directed scaffolds on students’ knowledge integration process and outcome. Paper presentation at 2015 AERA Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.
Ke, F., Xie, K., & Xie, Y. (2015). Understanding Learning Engagement during Game Play: A Theory- and Data-Driven Exploration. Paper presentation at 2015 AERA Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.
Lin, S., & Xie, Y. (2015). Pre-service teachers’ experience of creating tags and tagclouds for their learning. Paper presentation at the 2015 AECT International Convention. Indianapolis, IN.
Coffland, D., & Xie, Y. (2015). Levels of reality: Effect of presentation formats on middle students’ ability to pose mathematical problems. Paper presentation at the 2015 AECT International Convention. Indianapolis, IN.
Xie, Y., & Lin, S. (2014). Tagclouds and distributed cognition: Effect of tagging scaffolds on students’ reflection in team blogs. Paper presentation at 2014 AERA Annual Conference. Philadelphia, PA.
Xie, Y., & Yang, C. (2014). Effect of self-generated learning of Chinese idioms through iPads, A mixed-method study. Paper presentation at the 2014 AECT International Convention. Jacksonville, FL.
Lin, S., & Xie, Y. (2014). Using tagclouds to scaffold college students’ collaborative knowledge construction. Paper presentation at the 2014 AECT International Convention. Jacksonville, FL.
Lin, S., & Xie, Y. (2013). Effect of tagcloud-anchored discussion on pre-service teachers' knowledge construction. Presentation at 2013 AERA Annual Conference. San Francisco, CA.
Xie, Y. (2012). Effects of Structure in Wiki Template on Holistic and Analytic Students’ Learning Outcome and Knowledge Construction Pattern. Presentation at 2012 AERA Annual Conference. Vancouver, CA.
Xie, Y., & Sammons-Lohse, D. (2012). Students’ Use of a Blogging-Mapping Tool in a Graduate Class: A Collective Case Study. In T. Amiel & B. Wilson (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2012 (pp. 507-511). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Xie, Y., & Coffland, D. (2012). Visualization of Students’ Knowledge Construction Patterns on Wikis. In T. Amiel & B. Wilson (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2012 (pp. 1039-1047). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Yeh. K, Xie, Y., & Ke, F. (2011). Teaching Computational Thinking to Non-computing Majors Using Spreadsheet Function. Proceedings of 41 st ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference. Rapid City, SD.
Xie, Y. (2010). Solving College Calculus Problems: A Study of Two Types of Instructor’s Feedback. In J. Sanchez & K. Zhang (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2010 (pp. 1293-1299). Orlando, FL.
Xie, Y. (2010) A Literature Review of Using Videoconferencing Technologies to Simulate Live Classroom in Distance Education. In J. Sanchez & K. Zhang (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2010 (pp. 2297-2303). Orlando, FL.
Xie, Y., & Sharma, P. (2009) Cognitive analysis of students’ work from a Blogging-mapping tool for evidence of reflective deep learning. Paper Presentation at 2009 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference. San Diego, CA.
Xie, Y., & Sharma, P. (2009) Addressing design and data-analysis validity of a design-based research study. Paper Presentation at 2009 AERA Annual Conference. San Diego, CA.
Xie, Y., Ke, F., & Sharma, P. (2009). Students’ cognitive thinking on blogs: A tale of two leader types. In T. Bastiaens et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2009 (pp. 3267-3274). Vancouver, Canada.
Xie, Y., Ke, F., & Sharma, P. (2009). The effect of peer-interacting strategies in Blogs on students’ deep learning. Invited presentation at the 12th Teaching and Learning with Technology Conference at Purdue University.
Sharma, P., Xie, Y., Anderson, A., & Yoo, S. (2008). A critical review of research on learning in constructivist environments. Paper Presentation at the 2008 AERA Annual Meeting. New York City, NY.
Xie, Y. (2008). The effect of Wiki on college students’ learning and sense of learning community. Proceeding of Selected Research Presentations for the Society for Applied Learning Technology 2008 Interactive Technologies Conference. Arlington, VA.
Xie, Y., & Sharma, P. (2007). A Refreshed Review of Reflective Deep Learning. Presentation at 2007 AECT International Convention. Anaheim, CA.
Xie, Y., Ke, F., & Sharma, P. (2006). Peer feedback for blogging on students’ reflection. Proceeding for 2006 AECT International Convention. Vol: 1. Dallas, TX.
Xie, Y. (2005). Recent research and practice on design and development of individualized online instruction in higher education. Proceeding for 2005 AECT International Convention. Vol: 2, pp. 546-550. Orlando, FL.
Xie, Y., & Bradley, N. E. (2005). A design of a computer-conferencing environment for encouraging collaborative learning of college students. Proceeding for the 35th Annual Conference of the International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning (ISETL). pp.314-316. Cocoa Beach, FL.
Xie, Y., & Sharma, P. (2004). Students’ lived experiences of using weblog in a course: An exploratory study. Proceeding for 2004 AECT International Convention. Vol: 1, pp.839-845. Chicago, IL.
Cox, C., Nguyen, H, Xie, Y., Yeh, K., & Sharma, P. (2004) Defining leadership for college students: A needs assessment approach. Proceeding for the 34th ISETL Annual Conference. pp.58-59. Baltimore, MD.
Jung, Y., Xie, Y. Tscholl, M., & Tun, M. (2024). Intricate but often overlooked challenges of elementary students programming with educational robotics: An in-situ multiple case study. Paper presentation at ISLS (International Society of the Learning Science) 2024 Annual Conference. Buffalo, NY USA
Tscholl, M., Xie, Y. & Jung, S., (2024). The benefits of unplugged activities on learning Computational Thinking practices in children of historically marginalized groups. AERA 2024 Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA
Tscholl, M., Smith, T., Xie, Y., Hung, W., Cheng, A., Tahsin, A., & Idah, E. (2023). Eliciting computational thinking processes through problem-solving. Paper Presentation at AERA 2023 conference, Chicago, IL
Smith, T., Xie, Y., Tscholl, M., Hung, W., & Cheng, A. (2023). Effects of robotics-based, STEM-integrated curricular unit on elementary school students' STEM interest and curiosity. Paper Presentation at AERA 2023 conference, Chicago, IL
Hung, W., Cheng, A., Cannon-Ruffo, C., Tscholl, M., Xie, Y., Smith, T., & Reeves, T. (2023). Supporting computational problem solving through integrated STEM robotic learning at the elementary level. Paper Presentation at AERA 2023 conference, Chicago, IL
*Hinderliter, H. Xie, Y., Ladendorf, K., & Muehsler, H. (2021). Parental satisfaction with Online learning during the emergency COVID-19 closures: Barriers, motivation, and success. Roundtable Presentation at AERA 2021 conference (Virtual).
*Hinderliter, H. Xie, Y., Ladendorf, K., & Muehsler, H. (2021). The impact of barriers to learning on K-12 Parents’ perception of satisfaction and anxiety during the COVID-19 switch to online learning. Roundtable Presentation at AECT 2021 conference (Virtual).
Xie, Y., & Ryder, L. (2020, Apr 17 - 21) A case study of cultural learning through Immersive virtual reality tools [Roundtable Session]. AERA Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA http://tinyurl.com/yx257fk4 (Conference Canceled)
Xie, Y., Lin, S., & Kim, K. (2020) How did peer comments affect students’ online inquiry? Paper Presentation at AECT 2020 Annual Meeting (Virtual)
Yun, H., Xie, Y., Hogan, M., & Hunt, R. (2020). Personality, mobile addiction, and learning performance. Paper Presentation at AECT 2020 Annual Meeting (Virtual)
*Xie, Y., Ryder, L., & Chen, Y. (2019). Did mobile-based VR improve L2 students’ oral proficiency? Paper presentation at the 2019 annual meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), Toronto, Canada.
*Yun, H., Xie, Y., Smith, T. J., & Ketsman, O. (2019). Understanding high school students’ one-to-one computing technology acceptance: Using the modified UTAUT model. Roundtable presentation at the 2019 annual meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), Toronto, Canada.
*Ladendorf, K., Schneider, D., & Xie. Y. (2019). Learning with Immersive Virtual Reality: The Hypothetical Model of Immersive Cognition. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of AECT Convention, Las Vegas, NV
Xie, Y., & Lin, S. (2019). Effect of role-play in Teamblog-based discussions on pre-service teachers’ individual and group cognition: Evidence from Tagclouds. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of EDMedia, Amsterdam, Neitherland.
*Ladendorf, K., & Xie. Y. (2019). Immersive Virtual Reality as an Authentic Learning Activity in Collaborative PBL: A Case Study of Elementary Students’ Learning Behaviors. Short paper presentation at the 5th Annual International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network. London, UK
Xie, Y., Chen, Y., & Ryder, L. (2018). Does virtual reality reduce students’ foreign language anxiety? An empirical investigation. Poster presentations at the 2018 annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, New York, NY.
Xie, Y., Chen, Y., & Ryder, L. (2018). Innovating a Chinese L2 Class with Mobile-Based Virtual Reality: Effects on Students’ Oral Proficiency and Anxiety. Paper presentations at the 2018 Annual Conference of the Chinese Language Teachers Association. Washington, DC.
*Yun, H., Xie, Y., & Smith, T. (2018). Understanding high school student perceptions on 1:1 computing technology acceptance: An application of the UTAUT model. Paper presentations at the 2018 Annual Conference of AECT. Kansas City, Missouri.
*Yun, H., Xie, Y., & Smith, T. (2018). Secondary school students’ computer self-efficacy, computer anxiety, and attitude toward 1:1 computing technology: An extension of the UTAUT model. Roundtable presentations at the 2018 Annual Conference of AECT. Kansas City, Missouri.
Xie, Y., & Lin, S. (2017). Group interaction styles and students’ individual and group cognition: A mixed-methods investigation. Paper presentation at AERA 2017, San Antonio, TX.
Xie, Y., & Coffland, D. (2017). Generating mathematical problems from a real-life setting with a mobile device: An exploratory study. Roundtable presentation at AERA 2017, San Antonio, TX.
*Chen, Y., Mayall, H. J., York, C. S., & Xie, Y. (2017). A Funds of Knowledge approach for scaffolding a culture-based narrative writing curriculum for iPanchitos. Roundtable presentation at AERA 2017, San Antonio, TX.
*Chen, Y., Mayall, H. J., York, C. S., & Xie, Y. (2017). Contributing to young Mexican-American English learners’ multiliteracy education through technological Funds of Knowledge. Roundtable presentation at AERA 2017, San Antonio, TX.
*Chen, Y., Mayall, H. J., York, C. S., Xie, Y., & Smith, T. J. (2017). Cloud-based narrative writing practice for young English learners from a Funds of Knowledge approach. Roundtable presentation at AERA 2017, San Antonio, TX.
Xie, Y., & Lin, S. (2016). What does tagcloud show? Effect of group interaction styles in teamblogs on students’ individual and group cognition. Paper presentation at AERA 2016 Conference. Washington, DC.
Coffland, D., & Xie, Y. (2016). Effect of situation presentation formats on middle school students’ ability to pose mathematical problems. Poster presentation at AERA 2016 Conference. Washington, DC.
Lin, S., & Xie, Y. (2016). Students’ experience of using word clouds for their learning. Poster presentation at AECT 2016 Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
Abahussain, M., & Xie, Y. (2016). A historical review of gender effect toward adopting technology. Paper presentation at AECT 2016 Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
Xie, Y., & Lin, S. (2015). Wordle or not? Effects of directed scaffolds on students’ knowledge integration process and outcome. Paper presentation at 2015 AERA Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.
Ke, F., Xie, K., & Xie, Y. (2015). Understanding Learning Engagement during Game Play: A Theory- and Data-Driven Exploration. Paper presentation at 2015 AERA Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.
Lin, S., & Xie, Y. (2015). Pre-service teachers’ experience of creating tags and tagclouds for their learning. Paper presentation at the 2015 AECT International Convention. Indianapolis, IN.
Coffland, D., & Xie, Y. (2015). Levels of reality: Effect of presentation formats on middle students’ ability to pose mathematical problems. Paper presentation at the 2015 AECT International Convention. Indianapolis, IN.
Xie, Y., & Lin, S. (2014). Tagclouds and distributed cognition: Effect of tagging scaffolds on students’ reflection in team blogs. Paper presentation at 2014 AERA Annual Conference. Philadelphia, PA.
Xie, Y., & Yang, C. (2014). Effect of self-generated learning of Chinese idioms through iPads, A mixed-method study. Paper presentation at the 2014 AECT International Convention. Jacksonville, FL.
Lin, S., & Xie, Y. (2014). Using tagclouds to scaffold college students’ collaborative knowledge construction. Paper presentation at the 2014 AECT International Convention. Jacksonville, FL.
Lin, S., & Xie, Y. (2013). Effect of tagcloud-anchored discussion on pre-service teachers' knowledge construction. Presentation at 2013 AERA Annual Conference. San Francisco, CA.
Xie, Y. (2012). Effects of Structure in Wiki Template on Holistic and Analytic Students’ Learning Outcome and Knowledge Construction Pattern. Presentation at 2012 AERA Annual Conference. Vancouver, CA.
Xie, Y., & Sammons-Lohse, D. (2012). Students’ Use of a Blogging-Mapping Tool in a Graduate Class: A Collective Case Study. In T. Amiel & B. Wilson (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2012 (pp. 507-511). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Xie, Y., & Coffland, D. (2012). Visualization of Students’ Knowledge Construction Patterns on Wikis. In T. Amiel & B. Wilson (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2012 (pp. 1039-1047). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Yeh. K, Xie, Y., & Ke, F. (2011). Teaching Computational Thinking to Non-computing Majors Using Spreadsheet Function. Proceedings of 41 st ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference. Rapid City, SD.
Xie, Y. (2010). Solving College Calculus Problems: A Study of Two Types of Instructor’s Feedback. In J. Sanchez & K. Zhang (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2010 (pp. 1293-1299). Orlando, FL.
Xie, Y. (2010) A Literature Review of Using Videoconferencing Technologies to Simulate Live Classroom in Distance Education. In J. Sanchez & K. Zhang (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2010 (pp. 2297-2303). Orlando, FL.
Xie, Y., & Sharma, P. (2009) Cognitive analysis of students’ work from a Blogging-mapping tool for evidence of reflective deep learning. Paper Presentation at 2009 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference. San Diego, CA.
Xie, Y., & Sharma, P. (2009) Addressing design and data-analysis validity of a design-based research study. Paper Presentation at 2009 AERA Annual Conference. San Diego, CA.
Xie, Y., Ke, F., & Sharma, P. (2009). Students’ cognitive thinking on blogs: A tale of two leader types. In T. Bastiaens et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2009 (pp. 3267-3274). Vancouver, Canada.
Xie, Y., Ke, F., & Sharma, P. (2009). The effect of peer-interacting strategies in Blogs on students’ deep learning. Invited presentation at the 12th Teaching and Learning with Technology Conference at Purdue University.
Sharma, P., Xie, Y., Anderson, A., & Yoo, S. (2008). A critical review of research on learning in constructivist environments. Paper Presentation at the 2008 AERA Annual Meeting. New York City, NY.
Xie, Y. (2008). The effect of Wiki on college students’ learning and sense of learning community. Proceeding of Selected Research Presentations for the Society for Applied Learning Technology 2008 Interactive Technologies Conference. Arlington, VA.
Xie, Y., & Sharma, P. (2007). A Refreshed Review of Reflective Deep Learning. Presentation at 2007 AECT International Convention. Anaheim, CA.
Xie, Y., Ke, F., & Sharma, P. (2006). Peer feedback for blogging on students’ reflection. Proceeding for 2006 AECT International Convention. Vol: 1. Dallas, TX.
Xie, Y. (2005). Recent research and practice on design and development of individualized online instruction in higher education. Proceeding for 2005 AECT International Convention. Vol: 2, pp. 546-550. Orlando, FL.
Xie, Y., & Bradley, N. E. (2005). A design of a computer-conferencing environment for encouraging collaborative learning of college students. Proceeding for the 35th Annual Conference of the International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning (ISETL). pp.314-316. Cocoa Beach, FL.
Xie, Y., & Sharma, P. (2004). Students’ lived experiences of using weblog in a course: An exploratory study. Proceeding for 2004 AECT International Convention. Vol: 1, pp.839-845. Chicago, IL.
Cox, C., Nguyen, H, Xie, Y., Yeh, K., & Sharma, P. (2004) Defining leadership for college students: A needs assessment approach. Proceeding for the 34th ISETL Annual Conference. pp.58-59. Baltimore, MD.