Publications

Journal Articles

Duan, S., Hsieh, C.-J., Dong, L., Jiang, S., Xu, F., Watson, S., & Yu, J. H. (2024). Unveiling novice instructional designers' professional identity: Exploring dispositions through future-oriented reflections. Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10734-024-01366-z
Sun, D., & Xu, F. (2024). Real-Time Collaborative Programming in Undergraduate Education: A Comprehensive Empirical Analysis of Its Impact on Knowledge, Behaviors, and Attitudes. Journal of Computing in Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.1177/07356331241295739
Xu, F., & Correia, A.-P. (2024). Measuring mutual engagement in the context of middle-school pair programming: Development and validation of a self-reported questionnaire. Computers in Human Behavior Reports, 14, 100415. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chbr.2024.100415
Correia, A.-P., Hickey, S., & Xu, F. (2024). Beyond the virtual classroom: Integrating artificial intelligence in online learning. Distance Education, 45(3), 481-491. https://doi.org/10.1080/01587919.2024.2338706
Qi, R., Correia, A.-P., Liu, C., Xu, F., & Li, T. (2024). Forging connections in a digital world: Are educational organizations maximizing their position in the Twittersphere? Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0806-7835

Sun, D., Zhu, C., Xu, F., Li, Y., Ouyang, F., & Cheng, M. (2023). Transitioning from introductory to professional programming in secondary education: Comparing learners' computational thinking skills, behaviors, and attitudes. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 62(3), 647-674. https://doi.org/10.1177/07356331231204653

Xu, F., & Correia, A.-P. (2023). Adopting distributed pair programming as an effective team learning activity: A systematic review. Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 36, 320-349. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12528-023-09356-3

Xu, F., Hewlett, D., & Correia, A.-P. (2023). Exploring the landscape of computational thinking resources on teachers-pay-teachers: Resources characteristics and user evaluations. Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 34(1), 9-36. https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/221807

Correia, A.-P., Liu, C., & Xu, F. (2020). Evaluating videoconferencing systems for the quality of the educational experience. Distance Education, 41(4), 429-452. https://doi.org/10.1080/01587919.2020.1821607

Conference Proceedings

Sun, D., Xu, F., & Li, Y. (2021).Using learning analytics in understanding students' behavior in block-based and text-based programming modality. In Proceedings of 2021 Tenth International Conference of Educational Innovation through Technology (pp. 270-274). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/EITT53287.2021.00060

Xu, F., & Correia, A.-P. (2021). A systematic review of distributed pair programming based on the team effectiveness model. In C. K. Looi, B. Wadhwa, V. Dagiené, P. Seow, Y. H. Kee, & L. K. Wu (Eds.), Proceedings of the 5th APSCE International Computational Thinking and STEM in Education Conference 2021 (pp. 85-86). Singapore National Institute of Education. ISSN: 2737-5641. https://cte-stem2021.nie.edu.sg/assets/docs/CTE-STEM_Compiled-Proceedings.pdf

Xu, F., & Zhang, S. (2021). Understanding the source of confusion with computational thinking: A systematic review of definitions. In Proceedings of 2021 IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference (pp. 276-279). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ISEC52395.2021.9764144

Xu, F., Xie, J., & Correia, A.-P. (2022). How users seek computational thinking resources on teachers-pay-teachers: A review-based content analysis. In E. Langran (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 85-91). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education. https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/220715

Book Chapters

Fensie, A., Guethler, A., Bellnier, K., Krieger, J. M., Tucker, S., Rogowski, A., Flowers, S., Fortune, C. K., Xu, F., Jamison, F., & Stidham, S. (2024). The study of adult learners in distance education: Insights and implications for online learning research cultivated during a scoping review. In T. Martindale, T. B. Amankwatia, L. D. Cifuentes & A. A. Piña (Eds.), Handbook of Research in Online Learning (pp. 21–54). Brill Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004702813_002

Correia, A.-P., Hickey, M. S., & Xu, F. (2024). Explorando a Integração da IA Generativa na Educação: Oportunidades, Desafios e Considerações Éticas [Exploring the Integration of AI in Education: Opportunities, Challenges and Ethical Considerations]. In E. Santos, A. Chagas, & J. B. Bottentuit Jr. (Eds.), ChatGPT e Educação na Cibercultura: Fundamentos e Primeiras Aproximações com Inteligêcia Artificial, Volume I (pp. 18 - 48). EDUFMA [in Portuguese].

Creative Work

Hickey, S.,Correia, A.-P., & Xu, F. (2023). The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Learning & Development: Understanding ChatGPT – A Quick Reference. The Ohio State University, Center on Education and Training for Employment. E-book available for free at the Apple Bookstore: https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-role-of-artificial-intelligence-in/id6446716738

Conference Presentations

Duan, S., Watson, S., Dong, L., Hsieh, C.-J., Jiang, S., Xu, F., & Yu, J. H. (2024, October 22). Unveiling Novice Instructional Designers' Professional Identity: Exploring Dispositions Through Future-Oriented Reflections [Concurrent presentation]. Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention, Kansas City, MO, United States.

Giacumo, L., Xu, F., & Green, M. (2024, October 22). How is AI Used to Support DEI Efforts in Higher Education & Workplace Learning? [Concurrent presentation]. Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention, Kansas City, MO, United States.

Fensie, A., Guethler, A., Flowers, S., Rogowski, A., Mercado, F., Krieger, J. M., Fortune, C. K., Gill, P., Bellnier, K., Queija, M., Tucker, S., Jamison, F., Stidham, S., Xu, F., Wiley, L., St. Pierre, T., Clark-Stallkamp, R., Avci, H., . . . Wehr Gould, K. (2024, October 21). Three's Company, Four's a Crowd, and Twenty is Serendipity: Collaborative Research through Grace without Guilt[Concurrent presentation]. Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention, Kansas City, MO, United States.

Wen, Z., Glassman, M., Sheng, Y., Xu, F., Hong, M., Huang, Y., Fraizer, M., & Sun, Y. (2024, August 8-10). Adolescents' social media perception from adolescent and parent perspectives: The role of parental mediation [Paper presentation]. American Psychological Association (APA) Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, United States.

Xu, F., & Correia, A.-P. (2024, April 13). Overcoming obstacles in computational thinking development: Unveiling challenges and solutions for supporting middle school pair programming [Poster presentation]. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, United States.

Xu, F., & Correia, A.-P. (2024, April 12). Pair programming in middle-school: How individual factors impact the dyad's computational thinking performances [Paper presentation]. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, United States.

Hickey, S., & Xu, F. (2024, February 14). Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Adult Learning, Workplace Training, and Research [Concurrent session]. Ohio Educational Technology Conference (OETC), Columbus, OH, United States.

Fensie, A., Rogowski, A., Xu, F., Jamison, F., Gill, P., & Bellnier, K. (2023, October 16). Assessing learning & measurement for online adult learners in research [Concurrent presentation]. Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention, Orlando, FL, United States.

Sun, D., Xu, F., Zhu, C., & Li, Y. (2023, October 17). A comparative study of the effectiveness of transitioning from block-based or text-based programming to Python [Concurrent presentation]. Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention, Orlando, FL, United States.

Xu, F., & Correia, A.-P. (2023, April 16). Development and validation of the Pair-Programming Mutual Engagement Questionnaire (PPME-Q) for K-12 teaching contexts [Poster presentation].American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, United States.

Xu, F., & Correia, A.-P. (2023, March 20). The effects of pair programming on the development of computational thinking [Paper presentation].The 11th International Conference on Information and Education Technology (ICIET), Fujisawa (Kanagawa), Japan.

Xu, F., Hewlett, D., & Correia, A.-P. (2022, April 26). A socialized knowledge community on computational thinking: Teachers-Pay-Teachers [Paper presentation].American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, United States.

Xu, F., Xie, J., & Correia, A.-P. (2022, April 12). How users seek computational thinking resources on Teachers-Pay-Teachers: A review-based content analysis [Paper presentation]. The 33rd Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE),San Diego, CA, United States.

Sun, D., Xu, F., & Li, Y. (2021, December 20). Using learning analytics in understanding students' behavior in block-based and text-based programming modality [Paper presentation]. The 10th Virtual International Conference of Educational Innovation through Technology (EITT), Chongqing, China.

Xu, F., Correia, A.-P., & Hewlett, D. (2021, November 6). Teachers-Pay-Teachers as a socialized knowledge community: Analyzing resources related to computational thinking [Poster presentation]. Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Hybrid International Convention, Chicago, IL, United States.

Xu, F., & Correia, A.-P. (2021, June 4). A systematic review of distributed pair programming based on the team effectiveness model [Poster presentation]. The Fifth APSCE International Virtual Conference on Computational Thinking and STEM Education 2021 (CTE-STEM 2021), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

* Won Best Poster Paper Award

Qi, R., Liu, C., Xu, F., & Correia, A.-P. (2021, April 9). Educators connecting in the digital world: How do educational organizations use Twitter? [Poster presentation]. Edward F. Hayes Graduate Research Virtual Forum of The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States.

* Won Honorable Mention Award

Xu, F., & Zhang, S. (2021, March 13). Understanding the source of confusion with computational thinking: A systematic review of definitions [Paper presentation]. The 11th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Virtual Conference (IEEE ISTE). Online.

Xu, F., & Correia, A.-P. (2020, November 2-7). A systematic review on using scratch to cultivate K-12 students' computational thinking: From a learning design perspective [Poster presentation]. Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Virtual Convention.

Xu, F., & Correia, A.-P. (2020, February 13). A systematic review of empirical studies on computational thinking: From a learning design perspective [Poster presentation]. The College of Education and Human Ecology (EHE) Research Forum at the Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States.

Huang, W., Xu, F., & Zhang, S. (2019, June 1). A pattern language based flipped learning design: Using Chatbot to improve interactions in "video assessment" pattern [Paper presentation]. Centre for Information Technology in Education (CITE) Research Symposium at the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.

Invited Presentations

Xu, F., & Owens, W. (2024, September 20). AI Literacy for Families and Educators. The fifth annual Ohio Family Engagement Leadership Summit, Columbus, OH, United States.

Xu, F. (2024, February 23). Instructional design in higher education. Syracuse University Instructional Design, Development and Evaluation (IDD&E) Brown Bag Session, Syracuse, NY, United States.

Wiley, D., Russell, S., Correia, A.-P., Hickey, S., & Xu, F. (2023, May 5). What is ChatGPT & how is it used in education? AECT Cross-division Webinar Series on ChatGPT, online.

Xu, F. (2023, April 24-25). Computer science education and Python in middle schools in the Midwest of United States. Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China.

Correia, A.-P., Hickey, S., & Xu, F. (2023, April 19). The role of artificial intelligence in learning & development: The case of ChatGPT. Center on Education and Training for Employment's Staff Professional Development session, Columbus, OH, United States.

Correia, A.-P., Liu, C., & Xu, F. (2021, August 26). How to decide among videoconferencing systems to support experiential e-learning. Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia membership meeting, Sydney, Australia.

Qi, R., & Xu, F. (2021, April 26). Begin your China adventure today: A discussion of the cultural differences between the U.S and China. Center on Education and Training for Employment's Staff Professional Development session, Columbus, OH, United States.

Xu, F. (2020, September 17-18). Developing a curriculum (DACUM) research chart for instructional designer [Panel discussion]. DACUM International Training Center workshop, Columbus, OH, United States.