Lengjing

PhD, The University of Hong Kong

Master of Science, Beijing Normal University 

Bachelor of Engineering, Central South University

Dr Jing LENG received her PhD degree at the University of Hong Kong. She is currently an assistant Professor in the Department of Education Information Technology at East China Normal University in China. Her research interests are computer-supported collaborative learning, educational data mining, and fostering critical thinking through online collaborative learning. She currently works on some research projects related to game-based learning and design, computer supported collaborative learning and the use of learning analytics to study online discourse data.

• 2014-present, Program Committee Member of the International Conference on computer Education (ICCE)

• 2014, Program Committee Member of the 18th Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE 2014) and Chairman of the Doctoral Student Consortium in GCCCE2014

• 2013-present, Member of Editorial Board of International Journal of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (Springer), 5-year SSCI impact factor 2.90, 2012 rank 10/219 for Educational Research

• 2013-present, Member of Editorial Board of the Journal of the Learning Sciences (Routledge), 5-year impact factor 3.11, 2012 rank 9/219 for Educational Research

Computer-supported Collaborative Learning;

Educational Data Mining;

Critical Thinking Assessment and Cultivation;

Serious Game-based Learning

Educational Media & Technology

Publications:

• Leng, J., Yi, Y., & Gu, X. (Accepted). From cooperation to collaboration: Investigating collaborative group writing and social knowledge construction in pre-service teachers. Educational Technology Research & Development.

• Xu, H., Huang, D., Leng, J., & Xu, X. (2020). Investigating the Developmental Trajectory of Critical Thinking in Online Discourse among College Students: An Epistemic Network Analysis. Proceedings of the 14th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS2020). June 19-23, Nashville, USA.

• Leng, J., Yi, Y., & Lu, X. (2020). Research on the development trajectory of reflection ability in collaborative writing among preservice teachers: An epistemic network analysis. China Educational Technology, 3, 93-99.

• Leng, J., & Lu, X. (2020). Research on assessment of critical thinking ability based on an item bank game. Open Education Research, 26(01), 82-89.

• Lu, X., Yi, Y., & Leng, J. (2020). Exploring sequential behavioral patterns of collaborative knowledge building for university students in online discussions. Proceedings of American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting (AERA), San Francisco, USA.

• Yi, Y., Lu, X., & Leng, J. (2020). Investigating students’ interactions and critical thinking in online discussion. Proceedings of American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting (AERA), San Francisco, USA.

• Yi, Y., Lu, X., & Leng, J. (2019). Differences between high- and low-achieving groups in collaborative task on science learning: An eye-tracking study. Paper presented at the 2019 AECT International Convention, Las Vegas, United States.

• Yi, Y., Lu, X., & Leng, J. (2019). Exploring the development of reflection among pre-service teachers in online collaborative writing: An epistemic network analysis. Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Quantitative Ethnography (ICQE), Madison, USA.

• Huang, D., Xu, H., Leng, J., & Xu, X. (2019). Comparing online critical thinking processes of college students based on ENA. Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Quantitative Ethnography (ICQE), Madison, USA.

• Leng, J., & Huang, D. (2019). Online discourse analysis of critical thinking based on LSA among college students. China Educational Technology, 4, 70-78.

• Leng, J., Lu, X., & Xiao, Z. (2019). Key scientific problems and applied research driven by educational big data in education. Journal of Open Learning, 24(03), 16-20.

• Yi, Y., Leng, J., & Gu, X. (2019). Using Wikis to Scaffold Collaborative Knowledge Building for Pre-service Teachers. Paper presented at the International Conference of the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE2019), Las Vegas, United States.

• Li, Y. & Leng, J. (2019). The influence of media types on students’ learning performance in a role playing game on English vocabulary learning. Paper presented at the Future of Information and Communication Conference 2019 (FICC 2019), San Francisco, United States.

• Guo, R., Leng, J., & Gu, X. (2018). Exploring the relationship between teacher beliefs and teaching anxiety in primary and secondary schools: A questionnaire survey on teachers in east and west China. Paper presented at the 2018 AECT International Convention, Kansas City, United States.

• Fu, C., Leng, J., & Lin, L. (2018). Fostering knowledge construction with collaborative writing and multimedia mind mapping tools: A crossover study. Paper presented at the 2018 AECT International Convention, Kansas City, United States.

• Leng, J., Guo, R., Hou, Y., & Gu, X. (2018). Study on online activity design and visual analysis for promoting college students' critical thinking. e-Education Research, 39(10), 78-85. 

• Li, Y. & Leng, J. (2018). Analysis of NSF hot spots in the field of education science during 2006-2016. Paper presented at the 22th Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE 2018), Guangzhou, China.

• Guo, R., Fu, C., & Leng, J. (2018). An empirical study of English word learning based on fragmentation: A case study of a high school in shanghai. Paper presented at the 22th Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE 2018), Guangzhou, China.

• Guo, R., & Leng, J. (2018). Analysis of eye movement data and interactive behaviors of student instances in online collaboration. Paper presented at the 22th Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE 2018), Guangzhou, China.

• Li, Y. & Leng, J. (2018). Increasing the Effectiveness of English Vocabulary Learning: The Effects of Media on Students’ Cognitive Load and Learning Outcome. Paper presented at the 11th International Cognitive Load Theory Conference (ICLTC), Beijing, China.

• Leng, J., Guo, R., & Zhong, Y. (2018). New developments of hybrid teaching mode based on cloud platform. Digital Teaching in Primary and Secondary Schools, 4, 26-31. 

• Leng, J. & Guo, R. (2018). Research on discourse analysis of critical thinking in online collaborative platform. e-Education Research, 39(2), 26-31.  

• Guo, R., Fu, C., & Leng, J. (2017). Investigating the attitude of teachers and parents in the internet era: A case study of preschoolers’ use of mobile devices to learn English in a class of Shanghai Kindergarten. In Y. Hayashi et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE2017). New Zealand: Asia-Pacific Society for Computers in Education.

• Dalte, O., Leng, J., & Gu, X. (2017). On Technology Awareness and Acceptance among Preschool English Language Teachers in Ukraine. In Y. Hayashi et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE2017). New Zealand: Asia-Pacific Society for Computers in Education.

• Dalte, O., Leng, J., & Gu, X. (2017). The influence of technology-enhanced environment on the progress and participation in ESL learning activities among Ukrainian preschoolers. Paper presented at the 17th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT2017), Timisoara, Romania.

• Leng, J., Wu, X., & Gu, X. (2017). Research on the Deep Learning Online Course Activity Design Based on Case Analyses to the Open University, Journal of Distance Education, 2, 56-65.

• Dalte, O., Leng, J., & Gu, X. (2016). Exploring the Relationship between Language Learning Strategy Usage and Anxiety among Chinese University Students. In W. Chen et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE2016). China: Asia-Pacific Society for Computers in Education.

• Leng, J., Zhu, J., Wang, X., & Gu, X. (2016). Identifying the potential of danmaku video from eye gaze data. Paper presented at the 16th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT2016), Austin, United States.

• Leng, J., Zhu, J. & Chen, J. (2016). Digital Reading Acceptance and Reading Tool Usage Behavior among Middle School Students. e-Education Research,37(9), 110-115.                                          

• Yao, Y., Leng, J., & Cui, J. (2016). Visual Representation Tools of Online Course Design and Its Practical Application, Paper presented at the 20th Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCE2016), Hong Kong.

• Zhang, H., Lin, L., Leng, J., & Ren, Y. (2015). A study on the relationship between teaching presence and k-12 teacher online learning behaviors: A case study of secondary school English teacher training in Shanghai. China Educational Technology, 6, 51-58.

• Leng, J., & Liu, M. (2015). Future learning technologies and educational cultural changes: An interview with Professor Stephen Harmon, Open Education Research, 1(2), 74-80.

• Leng, J., Zhu, L., & Shen, X. (2015). Research on the teaching management mode of distance training based on learning support service for teachers: Taking National training program of Peking University as an example. Distance Education in China, (11), 67-71.

• Leng, J., Gu, X. & Dalte O. (2015). Understanding learners’ technology adoption behavior for English language learning in ubiquitous environment. In H. Ogata, W. Chen, S. C. Kong & F. Qiu (Eds.), Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE2015). China: Asia-Pacific Society for Computers in Education.

• Fu, G., Leng, J., Gu, X. (2015). How technologies support learners under the ubiquitous learning environment: A case study. Paper presented at the 19th Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE 2015), Taipei, Taiwan.

• Dalte O., Leng, J., Gu, X. (2015). Analysis on English language learners’ strategy use in ubiquitous learning environment. Paper presented at the 19th Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE2015), Taipei, Taiwan.

• Chen, J., Leng, J., Xu, X., Gu, X. (2014). Analysis on Students’ Acceptance of Digital Reading in Ubiquitous Cooperative Inquiry-based Learning Environment. Paper presented at the 22th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE), Nara, Japan.

• Jiang, B., Xiao, J., Leng, J., Gu, X. (2014). The Research of China’s Policies and Practices of Life-long Learning in U-learning Environment. Paper presented at the 22th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE), Nara, Japan.

• Wang, H., Leng, J., Gu, X. (2014). Phonic Social Network Software Scaffolds Language Learning in Ubiquitous Learning Environment. Paper presented at the 22th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE), Nara, Japan.

• Zhang, R., Leng, J., Gu, X., Fu, G., Wang, H. (2014). Building an Online Collaborative Learning Community in Ubiquitous Learning Environment. Paper presented at the 22th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE), Nara, Japan.

• Leng, J., & Xu, X. (2014). Experiences and trends of educational innovations supported by information technology: An interview with Prof. Christopher Dede. Open Education Research, 20(4), 4-8.

• Leng, J. (2014). The Development and Practical Research about a University Course Instructional Media and Technology from the Perspective of Connectivism. In W. Chen, X. Gu & Y. Wu (Eds.), Proceedings of 18th Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE 2014) (pp. 466-467). Shanghai, China.

• Leng, J. (2014). Examining the role of critical thinking in advancing inquiry. Paper presented at the 2014 AERA Annual Meeting, Philadelphia.

• Xu, Z., Gu, X., & Leng J. (2014). Equipping Nonexpert Teachers With a Learning Map as a Semantic Design Language to Enhance Teaching Practice, Paper presented at the 2014 AERA Annual Meeting, Philadelphia.

• Leng, J. (2012). A case study of critical thinking behavior in an online collaborative inquiry. Paper presented at the 20th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE), Singapore.

• Leng, J. (2011). Critical thinking and participation in an online collaborative inquiry. Paper presented at the 19th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE), Chiang Mai, Thailand.

• Leng, J. (2011). Investigating different critical thinking tests in an authentic inquiry. The 9th International Conference on Computer-supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL): Connecting computer-supported collaborative learning to policy and practice, Hong Kong.

• Law, N., Yuen, J., Wong, W., & Leng, J. (2011). Understanding learners' knowledge building trajectory through visualizations of multiple automated analyses. In S. Puntambekar, G. Erkens & C. Hmelo-Silver (Eds.), Analyzing Interactions in CSCL: Methodologies, Approaches and Issues. New York: Springer.

• Law, N., Yuen, J., Leng, J., & Wong, W. (2010). Community knowledge advancement and individual learning. In K. Gomez, L. Lyons & J. Radinsky (Eds.), ICLS '10 Proceedings of the 9th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (Vol. 2, pp. 326-327). Chicago: International Society of the Learning Sciences.

• Leng, J. (2009). Analyzing computer-supported collaborative learning discourse data from multiple perspectives: A literature Review. In X. Liang, R. B. King & Y. W. Foo (Eds.), Research Studies in Education (Vol. 7, pp. 185-194). Hong Kong: Faculty of Education, the University of Hong Kong.

• Law, N., Lu, J., Leng, J., Yuen, J., & Lai, M. (2009). Exploring knowledge building discourse using argumentation markers. Paper presented at the Workshop on analysis of computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) discourse: advances in theory and analysis tools, CITE Research Symposium 2009.

• Leng, J., Lai, M., Law, N. (2008). Characterizing patterns of interaction in knowledge building discourse. The proceedings of 16th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE 2008), Taipei, Taiwan.

• Leng, J. (2008). Finding patterns of argumentation processes in knowledge building discourse. Paper presented at the workshop of the 16th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE 2008), Taipei, Taiwan.

• Law N., Lu J., Leng J., Yuen J. K. L. and Lai M. (2008). Understanding knowledge building from multiple perspectives, International Conference for the Learning Sciences, Utrecht, Netherland, June 23-28, 2008.

• Leng, J., Liao, J., Huang, R. (2007). Research on the application of content analysis to online learning, The proceedings of 10th IASTED International Conference on Computers and Advanced Technology in Education (CATE 2007). Calgary, CA: ACTA Press.

• Liao, J., Leng, J., Li, Y., Huang, R. (2007). Research on HowNet based on formal concept analysis and concept similarity (Chinese), Application Research of Computers, 24(11), 32-36.

• Leng, J., Liu, H., Huang, R., & Li, Q. (2007). Synthetic performance assessment of group members in online collaborative learning (Chinese), Modern Educational Technology, 17(3), 51-56.