YONG ZHAO

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University Distinguished Professor
Dept. of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education (CEPSE)
Director, Center of Technology and Teaching
Director, US-China Center for Research on Educational Excellence
Executive Director, Confucius Institute
College of Education
Michigan State University

115D Erickson Hall
College of Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
Phone: (517) 353-4325

Vita: zhaovita.zip
E-mail: zhaoyo@msu.edu
Homepage: http://zhao.educ.msu.edu/

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. Education
  2. Employment
  3. Honors and Awards
  4. Grants and Contracts
  5. Publications
  6. Professional Magazines and Newspapers
  7. Refereed Journal Articles
  8. Column in Chinese IT and Education Magazine
  9. Guest Editor of Special Journal Issues
  10. Books
  11. Book Chapters
  12. Technical Reports/Commissioned Papers
  13. Other Publications and Conference Proceedings
  14. Presentations
  15. Conference Organization
  16. Refereed Presentations
  17. Selected Invited and Non-refereed Presentations
  18. Teaching and Advising
  19. Courses
  20. Advising
  21. Software and Web Development
  22. Services
  23. Academic Services
  24. Editorial Services
  25. Other Professional Services
  26. MSU Services
  27. Public Services

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 1996.
MA. in Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1994.
BA. English Language Education, Sichuan International Studies University, 1986.

EMPLOYMENT

  1. July, 2005— Present, University Distinguished Professor, College of Education, Michigan State University.
  2. July, 2004—July, 2005 Professor of Technology in Teaching and Learning, Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education, Michigan State University
  3. January, 2004—Present, Director, US-China Center for Research on Educational Excellence, Michigan State University
  4. July, 2001-Present Associate Professor of Technology in Teaching and Learning, Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education, Michigan State University
  5. August, 1996-July, 2001 Assistant Professor of Technology in Teaching and Learning, Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education, Michigan State University
  6. 1999-Present, Director, Office of Teaching and Technology, College of Education, Michigan State University.
  7. March, 1996-August, 1996 Instructional Technology Specialist, Mellon Language Technology Consortium of Colgate University and Hamilton College, Clinton/Hamilton, New York.
  8. 1995-March, 1996 Coordinator, Language Learning Center, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon.
  9. 1993-1995 Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
  10. 1992--1993 Visiting scholar and adjunct faculty, Education Department, Linfield College.
  11. 1992 Team leader of a British Council (BC) and China National Education Commission joint research project on Testing Self-Educated English Learners, designated to develop a battery of tests for nation-wide examination.
  12. 1986-1987 English Teacher,Qiangjiang Middle School, China (on special assignment from Sichuan International Studies University).
  13. 1986--1992 Lecturer of English and Methodology, Teacher Education Department, Sichuan International Studies University, China.

HONORS AND AWARDS

  1. 2005, elected fellow to International Academy for Education
  2. 2003 Raymond B. Catell Early Career Award recipient, American Educational Research Association.
  3. 2003 Teacher-Scholar Award (nominated), Michigan State University.
  4. 1995 William Chandler Bagley Scholar, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
  5. 1994 Recipient of Kappa Delta Pi Scholarship for International Studies.
  6. 1993 Recipient of Doctoral Scholarship from Kappa Delta Pi Educational Foundation.

GRANTS AND CONTRACTS

  1. Urban-Lurain, M. G, Mavis, B. E, Merrill, John E., Reckase, M. D., Zhao, Y., & Lundeberg, M. A. (submitted). Modeling Student Concepts in STEM: Using Performance-based Assessments to Understand the Development of Expertise. National Science Foundation (requested: $559,379).
  2. Jackson, L. A., Zhao, Y., Fitzgerald, H. E., Barbatsis, G., Von eye, A. A. (2005-2008). A Dynamic Systems Perspective on the Impact of Information Technology (It) Use On Low-income Children’s Cognitive, Social, and Moral Development. National Science Foundation ($800,000).
  3. Zhao, Y. (2004-2009). US-China Center for Research on Educational Excellence. Sunwah Education Foundation (Hong Kong). ($5 million).
  4. Zhao, Y. (2003). Asian Pacific Economic Corporation (APEC) Summit on Education Reform. The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. ($65,000)
  5. Zhao, Y. (2003). Asian Pacific Economic Corporation (APEC) Summit on Education Reform. Sunwah Education Group. ($60,000)
  6. Zhao, Y., Mishra, P., Rosean, C., Urban-Lurain, M, & Kohler, M. (2003). Teachers as Designers: A Problem-based approach to preparing teachers to use technology. US Department of Education. ($1.5 million).
  7. Zhao, Y. (2003-2004). Evaluation of the Freedom to Learn Laptop Computer Program. Michigan Virtual University. ($200,000).
  8. Zhao, Y. & Englert, C. S. (2002). Steppingstones Technology Innovation Grant: Kids Learning in Computer Klubhouses for Special Needs Students (2002-2004), US Department of Education. ($400,000).
  9. Zhao, Y. (2001). Developing an Ecology for Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology (Evaluation subcontract). U. S. Department of Education. ($300,000).
  10. Zhao, Y. (2001). Evaluating the Effects of Teacher Pioneers Professional Development. Holland Public Schools, Michigan. ($40,000).
  11. Zhao, Y. (2001). Michigan Technology Innovation Projects (MTIP): Center for Information Development. Michigan Department of Education. ($250,000).
  12. Zhao, Y. & Englert, C. S. (2001). Problem-based Professional Development: The Dissemination of TELE-Web. Michigan Department of Education. ($117,000).
  13. Zhao, Y. (2001). Michigan Technology Innovation Projects (MTIP): Center for Information Development. Michigan Department of Education. ($435,000).
  14. Zhao, Y.& Englert, C. S. (2000). Steppingstones Technology Innovation Grant: Kids Learning in Computer Klubhouses for Special Needs Students (2000-2002), US Department of Education. Grant #H327A000041. ($400,000).
  15. Zhao, Y. (2000). Kids Learning in Computer Klubhouses (KLICK!): A Network of 20 21st Century Community Learning Centers (2000-2003), US Department of Education. Grant #: S287A001168. ($8.2 million)
  16. Zhao, Y.& Mishra, P. (2000). Communities Of Designers: A Comprehensive Project-Based Approach To Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers To Use Technology (2000-2003). US Department of Education. Grant #: P342A000193. ($1.4 million).
  17. Zhao, Y. (1999). Learning Online: A Social and Psychological Study of The World Wide Web as a Language Learning Environment (1999-2002), a project within the Center for Language Education And Research (CLEAR), US Department of Education. Grant #: P229A990012. (Total Center Funding: $1.0 million).
  18. Englert, C. S. & Zhao, Y. (1999). TELE-Web: A Web-based Literacy Learning Environment (1999-2001), Office of Special Education, US Department of Education. Grant #: H327A990036. ($400,000)
  19. Zhao, Y. (1998). Michigan Middle School Computer Clubhouses (1998-2001), US Department of Education. Grant #: R287A981803. ($4.0 million)
  20. Zhao, Y. (1998). Michigan NextDay Teacher Technology Innovation Grant Research Program (1998-1999), Michigan Jobs Commission. ($150,000)
  21. Zhao, Y. (1997). Creating and Sustaining Virtual Communities (1997-2002), a project within the Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement (CIERA), US Department of Education.
  22. Zhao, Y. (1998). Virtual Professional Communities (Goals 2000) (1998-1999), Michigan Department of Education. ($90,000).
  23. Mishra, P. & Zhao, Y. (1998). Old Brain and New Media: Evolutionary Psychology Meets Educational Technology (1/99-6/99). Michigan State University College of Education. ($1,200.)
  24. Zhao, Y. (1997). Images of Technology: A Perceptual Control Theory Perspective on Technology Adoption (01/97-06/97). Michigan State University College of Education. ($1,200.)
  25. Englert, C. S. & Zhao, Y.(1996). Technology Enhanced Learning Environment (1996-1999), US Department of Education. Grant #: H180G60008-97. ($600,000).

PUBLICATIONS

Professional Magazines and Newspapers

  1. Zhao, Y. (2007). The Life of the Internet Colleges: Online Education in China. Educause Review.
  2. Zhao, Y. (2006). Creativity cannot be Taught, But it can be Killed. Detroit Free Press (January 16, 2006).
  3. Zhao, Y. (2006). A Pause Before Plunging Through the China Looking Glass. Education Week (May 10, 2006).
  4. Zhao, Y. (2006). Are We Fixing the Wrong Things? Educational Leadership, 63(8). 28-31.
  5. Zhao, Y. (2005). Increasing Math and Science Achievement: The Best and Worst of the East and West. Phi Delta Kappan, 87(3).

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Zhao, Y., Tan, S., Mishra, P.. Teaching and Learning: Whose Computer Is It? Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy [ WWW ]
  2. Lei, J., & Zhao, Y. (in press) Computer Uses and Student Achievement: A longitudinal Study. Computers & Education.
  3. Englert, C. S., Eagan, M., Zhao, Y. (in press). I Can Do Better on the Computer: The Effects of Technology-Enabled Scaffolding on Young Writers. Journal of Special Education Technology. [ WWW ]
  4. Zhao, Y., Lei, J., Yan, B, Tan, H.S., & Lai, C. (2005). What Makes the Difference: A Practical Analysis of Effectiveness of Distance Education. Teachers College Record, 107(8), 1836-1884. [ PDF ]
  5. Englert, C. S., Eagan, M., Zhao, Y. (2005). Cognitive Tools for Writing: Scaffolding the Performance of Students through Technology. Learning Disabilities Research & Practice 20(3): 184-198.
  6. Frank, K. Zhao, Y., & Boreman, K. (2004). Social Capital and the Implementation of Computers in Schools. Sociology of Education, 77(2), 148-171 . [ PDF ]
  7. Jackson, L. A., von Eye, A., Barbatsis, G., Biocca, F., Fitzgerald, H. E., & Zhao, Y. (2004). The Social Impact of Internet use on the Other Side of the Digital Divide. Communications of the Association for Computing Machinery, 47(7), 43-47.
  8. Zhao, Y., Smith, B., Alvarez, M., & Tan, H. S. (2004). The Non-neutrality of Technology: A Taxonomy of CMC Technologies. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 30(1), 23-54. [ PDF ]
  9. Ferdig, R., Mishra, P., & Zhao, Y. (2004). Component Architectures and Web-based Learning Environments. Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 15(1), 75-90.
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  10. Girod, M., Martineau, J., & Zhao, Y. (2004). After-School Computer Clubhouses and At-Risk Teens. American Secondary Education, 32(3). [ PDF ]
  11. Jackson, L. A., von Eye, A., Biocca, F., Barbatsis, G., Fitzgerald, H. E., & Zhao, Y. (2003). Internet attitudes and Internet use: Some surprising findings from the HomeNetToo project. International Journal of Human Computer Studies., 59(3), 355-382.
  12. Jackson, L. A., Barbatsis, G., von Eye, A., Biocca, F. A., Zhao, Y., & Fitzgerald, H. E. (2003). Implications for the digital divide of Internet use in low-income families. IT & Society., 1(5), 219-244. http://www.ITandSociety.org
  13. Zhao, Y. & Frank, K. (2003, Winter) An Ecological Analysis of Technology Uses in Schools. American Educational Research Journal, 40(4), 807-840. [ PDF ]
  14. Zhao, Y. (2003) A Comprehensive Review of Research on Technology Uses in Language Education. The CALICO Journal, 21(1), 7-27.
  15. Garner, R., Gillingham, M., & Zhao, Y. (2003). Writing Photo Captions for the Web. First Monday, 8(9). [ WWW ]
  16. Bryan Smith, María José Alvarez-Torres & Yong Zhao (2003). Features of CMC technologies and their impact on language learners' online interaction. Computers in Human Behavior.
  17. Jackson, L. A., vonEye, A., Biocca, F. A., Barbatsis, G., Fitzgerald, H. E., & Zhao, Y. (2003). Personality, Cognitive Style and Internet Use. Swiss Journal of Psychology, Special Issue, "Studying the Internet: A Challenge for Modern Psychology." 62(2), 72-90.
  18. Pugh, K. & Zhao, Y. (2003). Stories of Teacher Alienation: A Look at the Unintended Consequences of Efforts to Empower Teachers. Journal of Teaching and Teacher Education, 19. 187-201.
  19. Garner, R., Gillingham, M., & Zhao, Y. (2003). Digitizing Old Photographs for the Web. First Monday, 8(1). [ WWW ]
  20. Garner, R., Zhao, Y., & Gillingham, M. (2002). Children's Use of New Technology for Picture Taking. First Monday, 7 (9). [ WWW ]
  21. Zhao, Y., Byers, J. L., Puge, K., & Sheldon, S. (2002). Conditions for Classroom Technology Innovations. Teachers College Record. 104(3), 482-515. [ PDF | WWW ]
  22. Zhao, Y. & Rop, S. (2001). A Critical Review of the Literature on Electronic Teacher Networks. International Journal of Education and Information Technology, 6(2): 81-94.
  23. Alvarez-Torres, M., Mishra, P., Zhao, Y. (2001). Judging Book by its Cover! Cultural Stereotyping of Interactive Media and its Effect on the Recall of Text Information. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 10(2), 161-183. [ PDF ]
  24. Zhao, Y., Conway, P. (2001). What's In and What's Out?: An Analysis of State Technology Plans. Teachers College Record. [ WWW ]
  25. Zhao, Y., et. al. (2001). What Do They Know: A Comprehensive Portrait of Exemplary Technology Using Teachers. Journal of Computing in Teacher Education. 17(2), 24-36.
  26. Zhao, Y. & Cziko, G. A. (2001). Teacher adoption of technology: A Perceptual-Control-Theory perspective. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 9(1), 5-30. [ PDF ]
  27. Zhao, Y., Tan, S. H., & Mishra, P. (2000). Going Beyond the Teacher's Machine. Journal of Adult and Adolescent Literacy. 44(4). [ WWW ]
  28. Garner, R., Zhao, Y., Gillingham, M. (2000). After 3pm. . Journal of Computers and Human Behavior, 16(3), 223-226.
  29. Garner, R., Tan, S., Zhao, Y. (2000). Why Write? . Journal of Computers and Human Behavior, 16(3), 339-347.
  30. Zhao, Y., Mishra, P.(2000). A Clubhouse is a Clubhouse, a Clubhouse. Journal of Computers and Human Behavior, 16(3), 287-300.
  31. Garner, R. & Zhao, Y. (2000). After school centers in four rural communities in Michigan. Journal of Computers and Human Behavior, 16(3), 301-311.
  32. Zhao, Y., Englert, C. S., Chen, J., Jones, S. C., & Ferdig, R. E. (2000). The development of a Web-based literacy learning environment: A Dialogue between innovation and established practices. Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 32, 4, 435-454. [ PDF ]
  33. Zhao, Y., Worthigton, V. L., & Ferdig, F. (2000). Understanding the dialogue between technological innovations and established practices: A two-year study of the development and implementation of an electronic proposal processing system. International Journal of Educational Telecommunications. 6(2), 159-178.
  34. Mishra, P., Zhao, Y., & Tan, H. S. (1999). From concept to software: Unpacking the black box of design. Journal of Research on Computing in Education. 32(2), 220-238.
  35. Zhao, Y., Mishra, P., Worthington, V. L, & Ferdig, R. E. (1999). A Socio-Technical Perspective on Web-Based Manuscript Management and Publishing: A Two-year Case Study. Vine, 111, 23-30.
  36. Worthington, V. L. & Zhao, Y. (1999). Existential Anxiety and Technological Changes: Two Factors Ignored in the Research on Computer Anxiety in the Past. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 20(4), 299-316. [ PDF ]
  37. Zhao, Y. (1998). The Effects of Anonymity on Peer Review. International Journal of Educational Telecommunication, 4(4), 311-346.
  38. Zhao, Y. (1998). Design for Adoption: The Development of a Web-Based Integrated Learning Environment. Journal of Research on Computing in Education. 30(3), 307-328. [ PDF ]
  39. Chen, D. & Zhao, Y. (1997). eWeb and HomePage Maker: Making It Easier to Develop Content on the Web. Computer Assisted Language Learning: An International Journal, 10(5), 427-442
  40. Zhao, Y. (1997). The effects of listeners' control of speech rate on second language listening comprehension. Applied Linguistics, 18(1), 49-68. [ PDF ]
  41. Zhao, Y. & Campbell, K. P. (1996). Refining Knowledge in a Virtual Community: A Network-based Collaborative Project for Pre-service Teachers. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education. 4(3/4), 263-280.
  42. Zhao, Y. (1996). Language Learning on the World Wide Web: Toward a Framework of Network-based CALL. Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO) Journal. 14(1), 37-52.
  43. Zhao, Y. & Campbell, K. P. (1995). English in China. World English, 4(3): 391-404.
  44. Campbell, K. P. & Zhao, Y. (1993) The Dilemma of English Language Instruction in the People's Republic of China. TESOL Journal, 2(4): 4-6. [ PDF ]
  45. Zhao, Y. (1992). Syntactic and Discourse Components in Reading English as a Foreign Language: an Experiment, Foreign Languages Teaching Forum, No. 4, 1992.
  46. Zhao, Y. (1991). Chinese Students Language Learning Behaviors: A Survey , Foreign Language Teaching and Research, No. 2, 1991.

Column in Chinese IT and Education Magazine (Written in Chinese)

  1. Zhao, Y., & Wang, A.L. (2006) Technology as a Means to Achieve Educational Goals: A Critique On AECT’s Definition Of Educational Technology.Educational Technology Information. Vol. 5
  2. Zhao, Y., & Wang, A.L. (2006) The Relationship Between Technology and Education. Educational Technology Information. Vol. 6
  3. Zhao, Y., & Wang, A.L. (2006) The Interactions Between Educational Technology and Learning.  Educational Technology Information. Vol. 7
  4. Zhao, Y., & Wang, A.L. (2006) The Impact of Technology on Teachers (I) Educational Technology Information. Vol. 9
  5. Zhao, Y., & Wang, A.L. (2006) The Impact of Technology on Teachers (II) Educational Technology Information. Vol. 10
  6. Zhao, Y., & Lei, J. (2005) Teacher Educational Technology Professional Development: Problems and Solutions. China Educational Technology Vol. 9 pp10-15
  7. Zhao, Y., Lei, J., & Frank, K. (2005) The Ecological Analysis of Technology Use in Schools (II) Educational Technology Information. Vol. 11
  8. Zhao, Y., Lei, J., & Frank, K. (2005) The Ecological Analysis of Technology Use in Schools (I) Educational Technology Information. Vol. 10
  9. Zhao, Y., & Lei, J. (2005) Preparing Teachers To Use Educational Technology Educational Technology Information. Vol. 7-8
  10. Zhao, Y., & Lei, J. (2005) The Major Issues in Launching Large-scale Technology Projects in Schools.  Educational Technology Information. Vol. 6
  11. Zhao, Y., & Lei, J. (2005) The Uses of Technology in Teaching and Learning. Educational Technology Information. Vol. 5
  12. Zhao, Y., & Lei, J. (2005) Defining Educational Technology: the Translation Between Education and Technology. Educational Technology Information. Vol. 4

Guest Editor of Special Journal Issues

  1. Zhao, Y., & Floden, R.. (in preparation). Two special issue of Educational Researcher (Jan and Feb., 2005) on Western and Eastern Perspectives on Educational Reform.
  2. Garner, R., Zhao, Y., & Gillingham, M. (Eds.) (2000). Journal of Computers in Human Behavior. Special Issue on Technology-rich After-school Programs.
  3. Zhao, Y. & Seppo, T. (2003). Language Learning and Technology. Special issue on Technology and Teacher Education.
Books
  1. Zhao, Y.& Englert, C. S. (under review). Redefining Learning: Technology and After-school Programs (working title). Teachers College Press.
  2. Zhao, Y. (ed.). (under review). Digital Game-based Language Learning. Teachers College Press.
  3. Zhao, Y. & Lustick, D. (accepted for publication). Government and Schools: Accountability and Assessment. Beijing, China: Beijing Normal University Press.
  4. Zhao, Y. (ed.). (in press). Research in Technology and Language Education: Findings, Methods, and Principles. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.
  5. Zhao, Y. (in press). Teacher Technology Knowledge and Classroom Technology Integration (Jiaoshi Xuyao Shema Xinxi Jishu). Beijing Normal University Press.
  6. Zhao, Y. with Wang, Q. (eds.). (2003). Guowai Wangluo Jiaoyu de Yanjiu yu Fazhan (Research and Development in Web-based Education in Foreign Countries) (Wu, F. T., trans.). Beijing, China: Beijing Normal University Press.
  7. Zhao, Y. with Wang, Q. (eds.). (2003). Jiaoyu Jishu de Xinlixue Yanjiu (Psychological Perspectives on Educational Technology) (Zhang, J. W. & Sun Y. Q. Trans.). Beijing, China: Beijing Normal University Press.
  8. Zhao, Y. with Wang, Q. (eds.). (2003). Jiaoyu Jishu Yanjiu de Fangfa yu Celue (Research Methodology in Educational Technology) (Miao, R. & Zhao, G. D. Trans.). Beijing, China: Beijing Normal University Press.
  9. Zhao, Y. with Wang, Q. (eds.). (in press). Jiaoyu Jishu de Shehui Wenhua Yanjiu (Social Cultural Analysis of Educational Technology) (Chen, L. Trans.). Beijing, China: Beijing Normal University Press.
  10. Zhao, Y. with Wang, Q. (eds.). (in press). Jiaoyu Jishu de Sheji yu Kaifa (Educational Technology Design and Development) (Li, M. Trans.). Beijing, China: Beijing Normal University Press.
  11. Zhao, Y. Ed. (2003). What Should Teachers Know about Technology: Perspectives and Practices. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.
  12. Garner, R., Zhao, Y., & Gillingham, M. (Eds.) (2002). Hanging Out: Community-Based After-School Programs for Children. Thousand Oaks: Greenwood Press.
  13. Zhao, Y. (1992). Computer-based Language Teaching: Theory and Practice. Yunnan: Yunnan Provincial Education Commission and Educational Technology Bureau.
  14. Zhao, Y., Zhou, J. D., & Zhang, Y. Y. (1992). Testing Self-educated English Learners, Chongqing: Chongqing Publishing House.
  15. Zhao, Y. (1988) English Readings in Education: a course book for senior English teacher trainees, Chongqing: Sichuan International Studies University.
Book Chapters
  1. Zhao, Y. & Lai, C. (in press).  Technology and Second Language Learning: Promises and Problems. In L. A. Parker (Ed.) Technology-Based Learning Environments for Young English Learners: In and Out of School Connections. Mawhaw, NJ: LEA.
  2. Jackson, L. A., von Eye, A., Biocca, F., Zhao, Y., Barbatsis, G., & Fitsgerald, H. (in press).  Personality and Use of the Internet’s Information and Communication Tools: Findings from the HomeNetToo Project.  Invited Chapter to Appear in K-H. Renner, A. Schütz & F. Machilek (Eds.), Internet and Personality.  Germany:  Hogrefe & Huber Publishers.
  3. Jackson, L.A., Zhao, Y., Fitzgerald, H. E., von Eye, A., & Harold, R.  (2006). The impact of Information Technology (IT) use on children’s cognitive, social, psychological and moral development.  K. Morgan, C. A. Brebbia & J. M. Spector (Eds).  WWW: The Internet Society II: Advances in Education, Commerce and Governance (pp. 23-32).  Southampton, UK: WIT Press.
  4. Jackson, L. A., von Eye, A., Biocca, F. A., Barbatsis, G., Zhao, Y., & Fitzgerald, H. E. (2006). Children's home Internet use: Predictors and psychological, social and academic consequences. In R. Kraut ,  M. Brynin, & S. Kiesler  (Eds.),  Computers, Phones and The Internet: Domesticating Information Technology (pp. 145-167). NY: Oxford University Press.
  5. Jackson, L. A., Zhao, Y., Fitzgerald, H. E., von Eye, A., Harold, R.  (2006). The impact of information technology (IT) use on children’s cognitive, social, psychological and moral development.  Paper presented at the Second International Conference on Advances in Education, Commerce & Governance, Internet and Society 2006, Wessex Institute of Technology, UK, and Bergen University, Norway, The New Forest, UK, June 12-14.
  6. Zhao, Y., Frank, K., & Ellefson, N. (in press). Fostering Meaningful Teaching and learning with technology: Characteristics of Effective professional Development Efforts. In Floden R. & Ashburn, E. (Eds.). Leadership for Meaningful Learning with Technology. Teachers College Press.
  7. Frank, K. A. & Zhao, Y. (in press). Subgroups as a Meso-level Entity in the Social Organization of Schools. In L. Hedges and B. Schneider (Eds.) Reflections on the Social Organization of Schooling: A Tribute to Charles E. Bidwell . New York: Sage Publications.
  8. Jackson, L. A., von Eye, A., Biocca, F., Zhao, Y., Barbatsis, G., & Fitsgerald, H. (in press). Personality and use of the Internet’s information and communication tools: Findings from the HomeNetToo project. Invited chapter to appear in K-H. Renner, A. Schütz & F. Machilek (Eds.), Internet and Personality. Germany: Hogrefe & Huber Publishers.
  9. Jackson, L. A., von Eye, A., Biocca, F. A., Barbatsis, G., Zhao, Y., & Fitzgerald, H. E. (in press). Children's home Internet use: Predictors and psychological, social and academic consequence. Invited chapter to appear in R. Kraut (Ed.), Information Technologies at Home: Social Context and Impact. Volume based on presentations at the NSF-sponsored workshop titled "Domestic impact of information and communication technology." Estes Park, CO. June 5-8, 20.
  10. Jackson, L. A., Barbatsis, G., Biocca, F., Zhao, Y., von Eye, A., & Fitzgerald, H. E. (in press). HomeNetToo: Home Internet use in low-income families: Is access to the Internet enough? Invited chapter to appear in E. P Bucy & J. E. Newhagen (Eds.), Media access: Social and psychological dimensions of new technology use. New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
  11. Zhao, Y. (2003). Introduction: What Teachers Need to know about Technology? Framing the question. In Zhao, Y. (ed). What Should Teachers Know about Technology: Perspectives and Practices. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.
  12. Conway, P. & Zhao, Y. (2003). From Luddites to Designers: Portraits of Teachers and Technology in Political Documents. In Zhao, Y. (ed). What Should Teachers Know about Technology: Perspectives and Practices. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.
  13. Zhao, Y. & Kendall, C. (2003). Educational Technology Standards for teachers: Issues of validity, reliability, and feasibility. In Zhao, Y. (ed). What Should Teachers Know about Technology: Perspectives and Practices. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.
  14. Zhao, Y. (2003). What Exemplary Technology-Using Teachers Know: Empirical Evidence. In Zhao, Y. (ed). What Should Teachers Know about Technology: Perspectives and Practices. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.
  15. Zhao, Y.& Gillingham, M. (2002). Ingredients of Successful After-School Programs: The Experience of KLICK. in Garner, R., Zhao, Y., & Gillingham, M. (eds.). Hanging Out: Community-Based After-School Programs for Children. Thousand Oaks: Greenwood Press.
  16. Garner, R., Zhao, Y., & Gillingham, M. (2002). An Alternative to Self-Care in a Small Midwestern Town. in Garner, R., Zhao, Y., & Gillingham, M. (eds.). Hanging Out: Community-Based After-School Programs for Children. Thousand Oaks: Greenwood Press.
  17. Zhao, Y. (2001). What’s Worth Looking for?: Research Issues in Evaluating Large-Scale Educational Technology Investment. In W. Heinecke & J. Willis (Eds.). Research Methods for Educational Technology. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.
  18. Englert, C. S., & Zhao, Y. (2001). Reflections on Three Projects: The Construction of Knowledge in a Collaborative Community. In L. Cuban & J. Woodward (Eds.) Implementing technology in Special Education: Implications for curriculum, professional development, and managing change. CA: Corwin Press.
  19. Zhao, Y. (2000). Design for adoption: The development of a Web-based integrated learning environment. In J. J. Hirschbuhl & D. Bishop (Eds.) Computers in Education, 187-200. Sluick, CT: McGraw-Hill. (Reprinted from Zhao, 1998).
  20. Zhao, Y. (1994). Theories of Language Learning. chap. in Yang, L. R. (Ed.). Methodology of Teaching English as a Second Language. Shangdong: Shangdong University Press.

Technical Reports/Commissioned Papers

  1. Zhao, Y.& Urban-Lurain, M. (2004). Evaluation Report of the Freedom to Learn Project. Submitted to Michigan Virtual University and Michigan Department of Education.
  2. Zhao, Y. (2004). Speech Technology and Its Potentials for Special Education. Paper commissioned by the National Center for Technology Innovations (NCTI).
  3. Zhao, Y. (2004). Assessing School Readiness for eLearning: Theoretical Framework and Indicators. Paper commissioned by the United States Department of Education.
  4. Zhao, Y. (2004). An Analysis of the Current Situation of School Information and Communication Technologies in Member Nations of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). Paper commissioned by the United States Department of Education.
  5. Zhao, Y. (2004). Technology in Second Language Learning: Promises and Problems. Paper commissioned by the University of California on behalf of the Hewlett Foundation.
  6. Lai, C. & Zhao, Y. (2003). An Analysis of Communicative Technologies for Language Learning. Paper commissioned by the United States Department of Education.
  7. Zhao, Y. (2003). Evaluating An International Web-based Language Learning Project: A Logical Model and Framework. Paper commissioned by the United States Department of Education.
  8. Zhao, Y. (2002). Assessing the Effectiveness of Computer-assisted Language Learning: A Meta-analysis. Paper commissioned by the United States Department of Education.
  9. Zhao, Y. Frank, K., Byers, J. L., Ellefson, N., & Porter, S. (2002). Effective Professional Development Strategies. Research report submitted to Michigan Department of Education.
  10. Zhao, Y.& Frank, K. (2002). A Rubric for Assess Professional Development Programs. Technical report submitted to Michigan Department of Education.
  11. Zhao, Y., Tan, H. S., & Bright, T. (2002). Technology Pioneers Program: An Evaluation Report. Evaluation report submitted to Holland Public Schools.
  12. Zhao, Y., Frank, K. (2002). Technology Uses in Michigan Schools. Research report submitted to Michigan Department of Education.
  13. Zhao, Y., Tan, H.S., & Bright, T. (2002). Distribution Patterns of the Michigan Curriculum Framework and Best Practices CD ROM. Research report submitted to Michigan Department of Education.
  14. Zhao, Y., Byers, J. & Hershey, K. (2002). Access to Universal Service Funds in Michigan Schools. Research report submitted to Michigan Department of Education.
  15. Zhao, Y. (1999). Conditions for Classroom Technology Integration. Paper commissioned by Michigan Virtual University, Michigan School Boards Association, and Michigan Department of Education.
  16. Zhao, Y. (1999). Interfaith Marriage: Two Cultures of Teaching and Technology. Paper commissioned by Michigan Virtual University, Michigan School Boards Association, and Michigan Department of Education.
  17. Zhao, Y. (1999). Benefits and Costs of Technology in Schools: A Synthesis. Paper commissioned by Michigan Virtual University, Michigan School Boards Association, and Michigan Department of Education.
  18. Zhao, Y. (1999). Building Technology-rich Informal Learning Environments. Paper commissioned by Michigan Virtual University, Michigan School Boards Association, and Michigan Department of Education.

Book Reviews, Other Publications and Conference Proceedings

  1. Zhao, Y. & Lei, J. (in press). Book Review of A Whole New Mind: Moving from the Information Age to the Conceptual Age. Teachers College Record.
  2. Zhao, Y. (in press). Book Review of English and Globalization: Perspectives from China and Hong Kong. Journal of Language and Society.
  3. Zhao, Y.& Lei, J. (2005) Defining Educational Technology: the Translation Between Education and Technology. Educational Technology Information. Vol. 4.
  4. Zhao, Y.& Lei, J. (2005) The Uses of Technology in Teaching and Learning. Educational Technology Information. Vol. 5.
  5. Zhao, Y.& Lei, J. (2005) The Major Issues in Launching Large-scale Technology Projects in Schools.  Educational Technology Information. Vol. 6.
  6. Zhao, Y.& Lei, J. (2005) Teacher Educational Technology Professional Development: Problems and Solutions. Educational Technology Information. Vol. 7.
  7. Zhao, Y. & Lei, J. (2004). Review of Handbook of Research on Educational Communications and Technology . Education Review. Feb. 24, 2004. [ WWW ]
  8. Lai, C. & Zhao, Y. (2003). US-China Web-based Language Education System. New Waves - Educational Research & Development.
  9. Zhao, Y. (2001). What Should Teachers Know about Technology: Framing the Question. In X. Zhu (Ed.) Selected Keynote Addresses of the International Symposium on Basic Education Reform and Teacher Education. Beijing, China: Chinese Ministry of Education.
  10. Zhao, Y. (2001). Information Technology as Language: New Perspectives on IT Education. In Y. Q. Dong (Ed). Selected Papers of the International Conference on IT Education. Changchun, China: Northeast China Normal University.
  11. Zhao, Y. (2000). Top-Down, Bottom-Up, Or Somewhere In Between: An Evaluative Study Of Teacher Initiated Classroom Technology Innovations Supported By A State Grant Program. Proceedings of SITE 2000. Society of Information Technology and Teacher Education. San Diego, Feb. 8-12, 2000.
  12. Mishra, P., Farmer, S., Zhao, Y., Ferdig, R., Alvarez-Torres, M., Lindsey, T. (1999). Old Brain and New Media: Extending the Media Equation through Theory and Research. Proceedings of the Cognitive Technologies Conference, 1999. San Francisco. http://www.cogtech.org/CT99 (2 Dec. 1999)
  13. Ferdig, R., Zhao, Y., & Englert, C. S. (1999). Constructivist Teacher Education Practices: Teaching Teachers through TELE-Web. Proceedings of SITE 1999. Society of Information Technology and Teacher Education. San Antonio, TX. March.
  14. Worthington, V. L., & Zhao, Y. (1998). The norms of an educational research organization: How practices may change in the context of technological innovation. In A. S. Bruckman, M. Guzdial, J. L. Kolodner, & A. Ram (Eds.). Proceedings of the International Conference of the Learning Sciences 1998. Charlottesville, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.
  15. Zhao, Y., Rop, S., Banghart, R, Hou, K., Topper, A. (1998). Life on the Margins: Stories of Techguides. Proceedings of Site 1998. Society of Information Technology and Teacher Education. Washington DC, March.
  16. Zhao, Y., Rop, S. (1998). The Meaning of Technology: A Model For Understanding Technology Adoption. Proceedings of Site 1998. Society of Information Technology and Teacher Education. Washington DC, March.
  17. Campbell, K., & Zhao, Y. (1996). Refining Knowledge in a Virtual Community: A Case-Based Collaborative Project. In J. Willis et. al. (Eds.) Technology and Teacher Education Annual.
  18. Dalton, P. & Zhao, Y. (1994). Family and Early Childhood Education in China. Kappa Delta Pi Record, 30(4): 153-162.
  19. Zhao, Y. (1992). A Paradigm for Evaluating Experimental Programs in EFL in China: Theoretical and Practical Considerations, Teaching Foreign Languages in Schools, No. 9, 1992.
  20. Zhao, Y. (1992).Commonalty or Individuality: A Model to Describe Experiments of Methods in ELT. Language Teaching in Schools, No.8, 1992.
  21. Zhao, Y. (1991). A Comparative Study of English Proficiency of Full-time and Self-educated English Learners, Journal of Sichuan International Studies University, No. 4, 1991.
  22. Zhao, Y. (1991). Ten Features in Foreign Language Learning, Journal of Fuling Teachers College, No. 1, 1991.
  23. Zhao, Y. (1991). Learning Behaviors and Achievement in Language Proficiency, Journal of Sichuan International Studies University, No. 1, 1991.
  24. Zhao, Y. (1991). On the Validity of Experimental Research, Foreign Language Teaching in Schools, April, 1991.
  25. Zhao, Y. (1990). Self-concept and Language Teaching, Educational Research and Applications in Sichuan, No. 4 & 5, 1990.
  26. Zhao, Y. (1990). Education or Training: On the Goals of Intensive Reading Course in Language Institutes, Teaching Foreign Language and Literature, No. 2, 1990.
  27. Zhao, Y. (1990). Toward a Content-based Curriculum for ELT Teachers Training Programs, Foreign Languages and Literature, No. 4, 1987.

Textbooks

  1. Zhao, Y. (Ed) (2005).  New Era Interactive English (4 volumes College Multimedia English textbook). Beijing, China: Tsinghua University Press.
  2. Zhao, Y., Bo, Y., & Ni, R. (2004). Campus English: An Multimedia Guide. Beijing, China: Tsinghua University Press

PRESENTATIONS

Conference Organization

  1. 2006, iNet Global 100 Outstanding Principals Conference, Beijing, China. (Co-organized this international conference and workshop for over 100 school leaders from 14 different countries.)
  2. 2004, APEC Education Reform Summit. (Conceptualized, organized, and secured funding for this international conference. Sponsored by Chinese Ministry of Education, US Department of Education, and Chilean Ministry of Education. Researchers and government officials of 19 APEC nations attended the conference). Beijing, China, January, 2004.
  3. 2004, Pre-conference to the APEC Education Ministerial Meeting. Santiago, Chile, April, 2004.
  4. 2004, Seminar on Educational Assessment and Accountability (sponsored by Chinese Ministry of Education, Beijing Normal University, and Michigan State University). Beijing, China, August, 2004.
  5. 2004, International Conference on Technology Enhanced Second Language Education (sponsored by Chinese Society of Educational Technology). Beijing, China, August, 2004.

Refereed Presentations

  1. Lei, J., & Zhao, Y. (2006) One-To-One Computing: What Does it Bring to Schools? Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting 2006, San Francisco, April 07-11.
  2. Zhao, Y. & Lei, J. (2006) What Affects Teacher Technology Use? Paper accepted for presentation at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting 2006.
  3. Lei, J. & Zhao, Y.  (2006) What Impact Do Different Technology Uses Have on Student Outcomes. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting 2006, San Francisco, April 07-11
  4. Lei, J., & Zhao, Y. (Submitted) How Does Teachers’ Technology Use Influence Pedagogical Practices? Paper submitted for presentation at 2007 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, April 9-13.
  5. Lei, J., & Zhao, Y. (2005). Technology Use in Middle Schools: What’s Popular, and What’s Meaningful? Paper Presentation at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada, April, 2005.
  6. Lei, J., & Zhao, Y. (2005). Conditions for technology use in schools-An Ecological Perspective. Paper Presentation at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada, April, 2005.
  7. Conway, P., Zhao, Y., & Lei, J. (2005). The global reach of educational technology planning: Fault lines in a virtual one-world. Paper Presentation at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada, April, 2005.
  8. Pu, J., Gao, F., & Zhao, Y.(2005). Reality in Virtuality: Enhancing Authenticity of Role Play in Language Learning through CMC. Paper Presentation at the annual symposium of the Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium(CALICO), East Lansing, MI, May, 2005.
  9. Lai, C. & Zhao, Y.(2005) Dissemination of Technology-based Language Instructional. Paper Presentation at the annual symposium of the Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium(CALICO), East Lansing, MI, May, 2005.
  10. Lai, C., Qiu, W., & Zhao, Y. (2005). Anonymity and Negative Feedback. Paper a presentation at the annual symposium of the Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium(CALICO), East Lansing, MI, May, 2005.
  11. Lei, J., & Zhao, Y. (2005) Quantity vs. Quality: How Are Technologies Being Used in Schools. Paper Presentation at Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE), in Phoenix, AZ, USA, March 1-5, 2005
  12. Zhao, Y. , & Lei, J. (2004). What and How Students Learn From a Technology-Rich Informal Learning Environment. Paper accepted for presentation at World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunication, Lugano, Switzerland, June 12-16, 2004.
  13. Zhao, Y. , Lei, J., & Tan, S. (2004). Instructor Involvement in Distance Education: What We Learn From Research. Paper accepted for presentation at World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunication, Lugano, Switzerland, June 12-16, 2004.
  14. Zhao, Y. & Englert, C. S. (2003). Understanding Learning in Informal Learning Environments: What and How Learning Occurs in After-school Programs. Symposium presentation at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, April 19-25.
  15. Zhao, Y., Tan, H. S., Bo, Y., & Liu, O. (2003). Evidence of Success: A Critical Review of the Quality and Utility of Research on the Effectiveness of Online/Distance Education. Paper accepted for presentation at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, April 19-25.
  16. Zhao, Y., Tan, S., Lei, J., Shi, S., & Martineau, J. (2003). Evidence of Learning: Studying Learning Outcomes of an After-school Program. Paper accepted for presentation at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, April 19-25.
  17. Lei, J., Shi, S., & Zhao, Y. (2003). The Adult-Children Tension: Activity Design and Selection in After-school Programs. Paper accepted for presentation at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, April 19-23.
  18. Jackson, L. A., Barbatsis, G., von Eye, A., Biocca, F., Zhao, Y., & Fitzgerald, H. E. (2002). Trust and the Internet: Findings from the HomeNetToo project. Paper presentation and Proceedings of the E-Learn 2002 Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Montreal, Canada, October 15-19.
  19. Jackson, L. A., von Eye, A., Biocca, F., Barbatsis, G., Zhao, Y., & Fitzgerald, H. E. (2002). The HomeNetToo project: Predicting Internet use from trust-related attitudes about the Internet. Paper presentation in the symposium titled "Motivation in Cyberspace." 8th International Conference on Motivation, Moscow, Russia, June 12-15.
  20. Jackson, L. A., Barbatsis, G., Biocca, F., Zhao, Y., von Eye, A., & Fitzgerald, H. E. (2002). Home Internet use in low-income families: Frequency, nature and correlates of early use in the HomeNetToo project. Paper presentation and Proceedings of the 11th International World Wide Web Conference (WWW11), Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.A., May 7-11.
  21. Jackson, L.A., Barbatsis, G., Biocca, F., Zhao, Y., von Eye, A., & Fitzgerald, H. E., & Samona, R. (2002). Home Internet use in low-income families: Perceptions of injustice in cyberspace. Paper presentation and Proceedings in the symposium titled "Fairness in Cyberspace: The Challenge of Maintaining Justice in a Networked Economy." 2002 Meeting of the Academy of Management, Denver, CO, Au 9-14.
  22. Tan, S. & Zhao, Y. (2002). Do all have access: Motivation of Successful and Unsuccessful Learners in Online Learning. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, April 1-5.
  23. Zhao, Y. & Kendall, C. (2001). Technology Requirements for Teachers: Issues of Validity, Reliability, and Feasibility. In Y. Zhao (chair) What Teachers Should Know about Technology: Perspectives and Practices, a symposium presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, Seattle, April 10-16.
  24. Zhao, Y. (2001). What Exemplary Technology-Using Teachers Know: Empirical Evidence . In Y. Zhao (chair) What Teachers Should Know about Technology: Perspectives and Practices, a symposium presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, Seattle, April 10-16.
  25. Conway, P. & Zhao, Y. (2001). From Luddites to Designers: Images of Teachers and Technology in Political Documents. In Y. Zhao (chair) What Teachers Should Know about Technology: Perspectives and Practices, a symposium presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, Seattle, April 10-16.
  26. Pugh, K. & Zhao, Y. (2001). Stories of Teacher Alienation: A Look at the Unintended Consequences of Efforts to Empower Teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, Seattle, WA, April, 2001.
  27. Frank, K., Topper, A. & Zhao, Y. (2001). Diffusion of innovations, social capital and sense of community. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, Seattle, WA, April, 2001.
  28. Wu, X. Q. & Zhao, Y. (2001). Building Academic Discourse: Apprenticeship in a Technology Enhanced Literacy Community. Presentation at the 22nd Annual Ethnography in Education Research Forum "Situating Literacies and Learning." Philadelphia, PA, March 2, 2001.
  29. Dunsmore, K. & Zhao, Y. (2001). Methodological and Theoretical Implications for Web-based Communities for Practice. Presentation at the 22nd Annual Ethnography in Education Research Forum "Situating Literacies and Learning." Philadelphia, PA, March 2, 2001.
  30. Jackson, L. A., Biocca, F. A., Barbatsis, G., von Eye, A., Fitzgerald, H. E., Zhao, Y., & Ware, D. (2000). HomeNetToo: Motivational, affective and cognitive factors and Internet use: A model to explain the racial digital divide and the Internet paradox. WebNet 2000-World Conference on the WWW and Internet, Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education (AACE), San Antonio, TX, October 30-Novemeber 4.
  31. Zhao, Y. (2000). NextDay Teacher Technology Innovation Grants: Qualitative Research as a Tool for Understanding Teacher Innovators in Technology Integration. In J. Davidson (chair) Qualitative Method in Educational Technology Research, a symposium presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, April 24-28.
  32. Alvarez-Torres, M. J., Tan, S., Smith, B. Divers, W., Piper, M. & Zhao, Y. (2000). Interface interactivity & its effects on language production in CMC. CALICO, Conference, Tucson, Arizona. June, 2000.
  33. Smith, B. & Alvarez-Torres, M. J., & Zhao, Y. (2000). The effects of chat environments on computer mediated negotiated interaction and vocabulary acquisition. IATEFL Computer SIG, Conference, Barcelona, Spain. (July, 2000).
  34. Zhao, Y., Girod, M., & Mishra, P. (2000). Developing School-Based Technology-Rich After-School Learning Environments. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, April 24-28.
  35. Zhao, Y., Worthington, V. L., Byers, J. L., Pugh, K., & Sheldon, S. (2000). Top-Down, Bottom-Up, or Somewhere in Between: An Evaluative Study of Teacher-Initiated Classroom Technology Innovations Supported by a State Grant Program. Roundtable presentation at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, April 24-28.
  36. Mishra, P., Zhao, Y. & Tan, H. S. (2000). Dominant and Submissive Computer Programs? What Does This Mean for the Learning Experience? In M. Young (chair). Psychological Responses to Interactive Technology: Exploring the Educational Implications of the Media Equation, a symposium presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, April 24-28.
  37. Mishra, P., Zhao, Y.& Farmer, S. (2000). Old Brain-New Media: Why We React Socially to Interactive Media. In M. Young (chair). Psychological Responses to Interactive Technology: Exploring the Educational Implications of the Media Equation, a symposium presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, April 24-28.
  38. Worthington, V. L. & Zhao, Y. (2000). When Computers Break the Rules: A Case Study of Technological Innovation and Organizational Change. Roundtable presentation at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, April 24-28.
  39. Zhao, Y. & Tan, H. S. (2000). Electronic Submissions to a National Conference: The AERA Experience. demonstration presentation at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, April 24-28.
  40. Zhao, Y., Mishra, P., & Tan, H. S. (2000). The Power of Component Architecture and the Design of Web-based Learning Environments. Paper presented at 4th Global Chinese Conference on Computing in Education. Singapore, May 26-28.
  41. Zhao, Y. (1999). The Electronic Network in Scholarly Communication: The Case of the AERA Annual Meeting Proposal Submission and Processing. Chair, Invited panel presentation at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada, April, 1999.
  42. Zhao, Y., & Conway, P. (1999). What is for sale today? An analysis of images in state technology plans. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada, April, 1999.
  43. Zhao, Y., Worthington, V. L., & Ferdig, R. E. (1999). To whose problem is this a solution? The socio-politics of technological innovations. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada, April, 1999.
  44. Zhao, Y., & Mishra, P. (1999). Making Technology Disappear: The Design of a Technology-Rich Learning Environment for Middle School Students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada, April, 1999.
  45. Mishra, P., & Zhao, Y. (1999). From Concept to Software: Unpacking the Black-Box of Design. Poster presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada, April, 1999.
  46. Ferdig, R. E., Worthington, V. L.,& Zhao, Y. (1999). Examining Statistical Trends in AERA Annual Meeting Electronic Proposal Submissions. Roundtable presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada, April, 1999.
  47. Zhao, Y. Worthington, V. L.,& Ropp, M. M. (1998). Chasing the Rabbit: A Critical Analysis of Two Decades of Research on Computer Anxiety. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA, April, 1998.
  48. Zhao, Y., Englert, C. S., Jones, S. C., Ferdig, R. E., & Chen, J. (1998). Supporting Writing on the Internet: A Dialogue between Technology and Pedagogy. Symposium presentation at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA, April, 1998.
  49. Zhao, Y. (1998). Developing an undergraduate teacher technology literacy program: Moving beyond functional literacy towards adaptive and pedagogical classroom use of technology. Paper presented at Society of Information Technology and Teacher Education Conference. Washington, DC. March, 1998.
  50. Zhao, Y. et. al. (1998). Life on the margins: Stories of techguides. Paper presented at Society of Information Technology and Teacher Education Conference. Washington, DC. March, 1998.
  51. Zhao, Y. (1998). Supporting teaching with technology: Theoretical and practical considerations in a teacher education process. Paper presented at Society of Information Technology and Teacher Education Conference. Washington, DC. March, 1998.
  52. Zhao, Y.& Ropp, S. (1998). The meaning of technology: A model for understanding technology adoption. Paper presented at Society of Information Technology and Teacher Education Conference. Washington, DC. March, 1998.
  53. Zhao, Y., Worthington, V., & Lindsey, T. (1998). What Student Teaching Means To Me: The Introduction of Technology into a Teacher Preparation Program. Paper presented at Society of Information Technology and Teacher Education Conference. Washington, DC. March, 1998.
  54. Zhao, Y., Worthington, V. L., & Ferdig, R. E. (1998). Tiger: The role of the proposal process in the norms of an educational organization. Paper Presentation at Webnet 98. Orlando, FL. November, 1998.
  55. Zhao, Y., Worthington, V. L., & Ferdig, R. E. (1998). TIGER: The web as a site to examine decision-making processes. Poster/Demonstration at Webnet 98. Orlando, FL. November, 1998.
  56. Zhao, Y. (1997). AERA Electronic Submission, Panel discussion at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL, April, 1997.
  57. Zhao, Y. (1997) .The Effects of Anonymity on Critical Feedback in Computer-mediated Collaborative Learning. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL, April, 1997.
  58. Zhao, Y., Worthington, V. L. & Ferdig, R. (1997, November). TIGER: Educational Research in the Age of the Internet. Paper accepted at WebNet 97: World conference of the WWW, Internet, & Intranet, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  59. Zhao, Y. (1996). Designing Principles of Web-based Education Environment. Paper presented at HyperMedia'96, Indianapolis, IN, Oct 16, 1996.
  60. Zhao, Y. (1996). Web-based Education Environment: Conceptualization and Implementation. Paper presented at Technology and Literacy in the 21st Century, Decatur, GA, Oct 1-5, 1996.
  61. Zhao, Y. (1996). Web-based CALL: Basics and Beyond. One-day pre-conference workshop accepted for CALICO'96, Albuquerque, NM, May, 1996.
  62. Zhao, Y. (1995). Language Learning On The World Wide Web: Toward A Framework Of Network-Based Call. HyperMedia'95, Bloomington, IN, October, 1995.
  63. Zhao, Y., Campbell, K. (1995). Refining Knowledge in a Virtual Community: A Network-based Collaborative Project for Preservice Teachers. Computer Support for Collaborative Learning '95 Bloomington, IN, October, 1995.
  64. Zhao, Y. (1995). From Technology of Teaching to Technology of Learning: Creating a Virtual Community of Learners on the Internet. World Conference on Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, Graz, Austria, June, 1995.

Selected Invited and Non-refereed Presentations

    1. Zhao, Y.(2006). iNet Global Village. Invited Speech at the National Conference of the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust, Birmingham, England, November, 2006.
    1. Zhao, Y.(2006). Education in the Flat World: Implications of Globalization on Education. Invited Speech at the 4th International Conference of the International Network for Educational Transformation, Boston, MA., November, 2006.
    2. Zhao, Y.(2006). Digital Citizenship in the Global Economy. Invited Keynote Speech at Indiana’s Future Conference, Indianapolis, IN., October, 2006.
    3. Zhao, Y.(2006). Education Reforms in the East and West. Keynote Speech at the Global 100 Outstanding Principals Conference, Beijing, China, October, 2006.
    4. Zhao, Y.(2006). The Past, Present, and Future of ICT in Education. Keynote Speech at the International Conference on Educational Technology, Singapore, September, 2006.
    5. Zhao, Y.(2006). ICT and Education. Consulting session at SWU, Bangkok, Thailand.
    6. Zhao, Y.(2006). The Future of Technology and Education. Invited Plenary Speaker, U.S. Department of Education OSEP National Director’s Conference, Washington DC, August, 2006.
    7. Zhao, Y.(2006). Digital Citizenship in a Global Economy. Invited Plenary Speaker, World Education Forum. Singapore, June, 2006.
    8. Zhao, Y.(2006). Working with Schools in China. Special workshops, Invited by International Network of Educational Transformation. London and York, England, June 2006.
    9. Zhao, Y.(2006). Global Citizenship: Future of Education. Special workshops, Invited by International Network of Educational Transformation. London and Birmingham, England, April, 2006.
    10. Zhao, Y.(2006). Preparing Citizens for the “Flat” and “Digital” Worlds: The Future of Education. Invited keynote speech at iNet International Conference on Educational Transformation, Savannah, GA, USA, April, 2006.
    11. Zhao, Y. (2005). Starbucks and Green Tea: Implications of Globalization on Education.
    12. Zhao, Y. (2005). The Social Life of Technology: An Ecological Perspective on ICT in Education and Implications for Teacher Professional Development. Keynote speech at the first international conference on Redesigning Pedagogy organized the Center for Research on Pedagogy and Practice (CRPP), National Institute of Education, Singapore, May 30—June 1, 2005.
    13. Zhao, Y. (2005). Defining the Field: Worthwhile Issues for Educational Technology Research and Development. Keynote speech at the 9th Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE), Hawaii, June 9-15.
    14. Zhao, Y. (2005). The Ecology of Schools and Implications for Teacher Education. Keynote speech at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) Conference, Phoenix, AZ, March 1-5.
    15. Zhao, Y. (2005). International Perspectives on ICT Planning. Special Seminar hosted by National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) of Ireland. Dublin, Ireland, Feb. 21.
    16. Zhao, Y. (2005). Globalization, China, and ICTs. Lecture offered at National University of Ireland-Cork (University College-Cork), Cork, Ireland, Feb. 17.
    17. Zhao, Y. (2005). Technology and Second Language Education: Lecture series delivered at University de Playa Ancha, Chile, January, 2005.
    18. Zhao, Y. (2004). Implications of Affordable Technologies for Education. Keynote speech at the 4th APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Education Ministerial Meeting, Santiago, Chile, April, 2004.
    19. Zhao, Y. (2004). Striking Balance: Education Reforms in the East and West. Opening speech at the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Education Reform Summit, Beijing, China, January, 2004.
    20. Zhao, Y. (2003). Technology Supported Project Based Learning: New Perspectives. EduCity & Modern Education Research Society, Hong Kong, October, 2003.
    21. Zhao, Y. (2003). Educational and Technology: a Global Perspective. Beachwood Schools, Ohio, October 2003.
    22. Zhao, Y. (2002). Improving Language Learning through Technology. US Department of Education Office of English Language Acquisition Summit on Language Learning. Washington DC, November, 2002.
    23. Zhao, Y. (2002). Effective Technology Professional Development for Teachers: The Development of a Rubric. Video Conference of Michigan Department of Education, November, 2002.
    24. Zhao, Y. (2002). School-based Technology Integration: Strategies and Practices. Symposium on IT Integration hosted by Hong Kong Education Commission and Modern Education Research Society. Hong Kong, January, 2002.
    25. Zhao, Y. (2001). New Perspectives on IT Education. Chinese Ministry of Education International Conference on IT Education. Changchun, China, September, 2001.
    26. Zhao, Y. (2001). What Should Teachers Know about Technology? Chinese Ministry of Education International Symposium on Basic Education Reform and Teacher Education. Nanjing, China, November, 2001.
    27. Zhao, Y. (2001). Technology Uses in Education. Consulting session with Thai Ministry of Education. Bangkok, Thailand, November, 2001.
    28. Zhao, Y. (2000). Perspectives on Diverse Learning Environments. Michigan Governor's Education Summit. Lansing, MI, October, 2000.
    29. Zhao, Y. (2000). Conditions for Technology Integration. Northern Lower Michigan Schools Consortium Leadership Institute, Mackinac Island, MI, June, 2000.
    30. Zhao, Y., Henry, A., & Turner, S. (2000). A Comprehensive Approach to School Technology Integration. Annual Conference of Michigan Association for Computer-related Technology Users in Learning (MACUL), Grand Rapids, MI, March, 2000.
    31. Zhao, Y. (1999). What Does it Take to Integrate Technology into the Curriculum. Michigan Governor's Education Summit, Lansing, Michigan, October, 1999.
    32. Zhao, Y. (1999). Conditions for Classroom Technology Innovations. Malcolm Intermediate School District Superintendents Conference, Port Huron, Michigan, May, 1999.
    33. Zhao, Y. (1999). School Technology Integration: Contexts and Conditions. Muskegon Intermediate School District Technology Institute, Muskegon, MI, April, 1999.
    34. Zhao, Y. (1999). Two Cultures in School Technology Integrations. Keynote Address, Middle Cities Education Association Conference, Lansing, MI, March, 1999.
    35. Zhao, Y. (1999). The Ecology of School Technology Integration. Keynote Address, Institute on Technology and Education, Lansing, MI, March, 1999.
    36. Zhao, Y. Henry, A. (1999). Meanings of Technology Proficiency. Keynote Address. 13th Educational Technology Conference. College of Education, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, February, 1999.
    37. Zhao, Y. (1999). Context for Classroom Technology Innovations. Keynote Address, Michigan School Board Association Winter Conference, Lansing, MI, January, 1999.
    38. Zhao, Y. (1996). Learning Technology: The Internet and Beyond. An invited presentation of the innovative uses of the Internet to the foreign language faculty at Oregon State University. Corvalis, OR, January, 1996.
    39. Zhao, Y. (1994). The Role of the Family in Early Childhood Education in the People's Republic of China. Kappa Delta Pi Convocation, Orlando, Florida, April, 1994.
    40. Zhao, Y. (1993). Celebrating Diversity by Examining Chinese Education. Kappa Delta Pi Northwest Regional Conference, Portland, Oregon, October, 1993.
    41. Zhao, Y. (1992). Written or Spoken: Ways to Estimate Vocabulary of English Learners in China. ELT IN China 1992,Tianjin, China, February, 1992.
    42. Zhao, Y. (1991) Empirical Studies in ELT. The Seventh Conference of Academy of English Language Teaching in Northeast China, Jinlin, China, July, 1991.
    43. Zhao, Y. (1991). Statistical Analysis of Experimental Programs of ELT in Secondary Schools. Conference on Evaluating Experimental Programs of ELT in Secondary Schools, Leshan, China, May, 1991.
    44. Zhao, Y. (1991 ).Teaching Grammar and Computer Assisted English Learning. Workshop for English teachers run by West China Educational Technology Institute, Chengdu, China, July, 1991.
    45. Zhao, Y. (1990). Statistics in Applied Linguistics. Conference of College English Teaching, Fengdu, China, August, 1990.
    46. Zhao, Y. (1990). Comparing Grammatical Competence of Secondary School English Learners in China & Japan: A Report. Fourth Conference of Sichuan Association of Teachers of English in Secondary Schools, Chongqing, China, April, 1990.

    TEACHING AND ADVISING

    Courses*

    1. Fall 1996 CEP909 Cognition and Technology (w/ Patrick Dickson)
    2. Spring 1997 CEP995 Research Practicum (Educational Technology) (w/ Ralph Putnam)
    3. Fall 1997 CEP813 Solving Problems with Educational Technology: Designing Network-based Learning Environments
    4. Spring 1998 CEP982 Seminar in Educational Psychology: Culture, Society, and Technology: A Social-historical analysis of educational technology
    5. Fall 1998 CEP882 Seminar in Educational Technology: Teaching Social Sciences and Language Arts with Technology
    6. Spring 1999 CEP991A Seminar in Educational Psychology: Old Brains and New Media: Evolutionary Psychology and Technology (w/ Punya Mishra)
    7. Spring 1999 CEP813 Improve Student Problem Solving Skills through Technology: Design Communities (w/ Punya Mishra)
    8. Spring 2000, CEP991A: Seminar in Educational Psychology: Studies in Computer Assisted Language Learning
    9. Fall 2000, CEP900 Proseminar in Educational Psychology (w/ David Wong)
    10. Fall 2001, CEP951 Technology, Culture, and Society
    11. Fall 2002, CEP951 Technology, Culture, and Society
    12. Spring 2003, CEP991a Technology in Language Education
    13. Fall, 2004, CEP951 Technology, Culture, and Society
    14. Fall 2005, CEP991A-03 Globalization and Education
    15. Fall 2005, CEP991A-01 Technology and Second Language Education
    16. Fall 2005, CEP900 Proseminar in Learning, Technology, and Culture
    17. Spring 2006, CEP991A Ecological Studies of Educational Changes (w. Ken Frank)
    18. Fall, 2006, CEP900 Proseminar in Educational Psychology
    19. Fall, 2006, CEP951 Technology, Culture, and Soceity

    * Course with a number of 900 or higher are normally for doctoral students while 800's are for masters students.

    Advising

    1. Advisor for 18 Doctoral students
    2. Advisors for 10 masters students

    SOFTWARE AND WEB DEVELOPMENT

    1. Zhao, Y. (2000). DramaMaker a text-to-speech application that allows students to assign synthesized voices and emotions to characters of a story.
    2. Zhao, Y. & Englert, C. S. (1996-2000) Technology Enhanced Learning Environment a Web-based literacy development environment. URL: http://tele.educ.msu.edu/
    3. Zhao, Y., Banghart, R. et, al (1999-2000). College of Education Admission Essay Submission, Review and Management System. A Web-based system that accepts students applications, manages prompts, essays and reviews for the admission essays. http://ott.educ.msu.edu.
    4. Zhao, Y. (1996-2001).Tiger, a Web-based manuscripts processing system with multiple functions. Although its original purpose was to provide an environment to engage students in authentic publishing activities, the system has been used to support electronic journals and professional conferences, including the annual meetings of the American Educational Research Association. URL: http://zhao.educ.msu.edu/aera
    5. Zhao, Y. (1995-1996). eWeb, a Web-based learning environment, URL: http://zhao.educ.msu.edu/, marketed nationally by Educational Communications Technologies.
    6. Zhao, Y. (1995-1996). HomePage Maker, a Web-based environment to assist teachers to utilize the Web for education, URL: http://zhao.educ.msu.edu/, marketed nationally by Educational Communications Technologies.
    7. Zhao, Y. (1995). German Verbs, a Web vocabulary exercise generating system for German students, Willamette University, OR.
    8. Zhao, Y. (1995). NetVenture, an interactive comprehension-based Web language learning activity template, Willamette University.
    9. Zhao, Y. (1995). Language Learning Center/Learning Resources Server at Willamette University, full-feature Web server. URL: http://llc.willamette.edu.
    10. Zhao, Y. (1995). EXCHANGE a WWW magazine for learners of non-native speakers of English. URL: http://www.ed.uiuc.edu/exchange/
    11. Zhao, Y. (1995). Eudora2html a utility to convert and organize email messages into Web documents. Available at: http://llc.willamette.edu/eudora2html/eudora2html.html.
    12. Zhao, Y. (1995). WWW Literacy Classroom a WWW document designed for beginning Internet users to learn about the WWW. Available at http://www.ed.uiuc.edu/edpsy-387/ZHAO-Yong/literacy.html.
    13. Zhao, Y. (1995). Real Time Speech Speed Control in Hypercard on Macintosh computers.
    14. Zhao, Y. (1992). An English Language Instruction Software for Secondary School Learners programmed in Turbo C on MS-DOS systems.
    15. Zhao, Y. (1992). A handy Software for Scoring, Item Analysis, and Statistics for Teacher-made Tests in BASIC on MS-DOS systems.

    SERVICES

    Academic Services

    1. 2005-present, member of Committee to Review the Title VI and Fulbright-Hays International Education Programs, National Research Council, National Academies.

    2. 2002-present, Special Professional Development Advisor, WorldLinks (an international non-profit organization that promotes Internet uses in schools).

    3. 2003, member, Freedom to Learn Steering Committee, House Speaker Rick Johnson, Michigan
    4. 2002-present, Co-director, US-China E-language Project. (http://elanguage.us), US Department of Education and Chinese Ministry of Education
    5. 2000-Present, Member, Steering Committee of Global Chinese Computing Conferences.
    6. 1996-2003, Coordinator, Electronic Proposal Submission, American Educational Research Association.
    7. 1996-2003, American Educational Research Association (AERA) Program Policy and Procedural Committee
    8. 1999, Program Committee, International Conference of the Learning Sciences
    9. 1997-present, Educational Technology Advisory Group to US Senator Carl Levin.

    Editorial Services

    1. Co-Editor (2002). The Role of Teachers and Teacher Education in Computer Assisted Language Learning, a special issue of Language Learning and Technology.
    2. Co-Editor (2000), After 3pm: Technology-rich Informal Learning Environments a special issue of Journal of Computers in Human Behavior.
    3. Editorial Board, Educational Researcher.
    4. Editorial Board, International Journal of Educational Technology.
    5. Editorial Board, Journal of Language Learning and Technology.
    6. Editorial Board, Reading Online, International Reading Association.
    7. Editorial Board, Webnet Journal.

    Other Professional Services

    1. 2003-2008, Honorary Dean, School of Software, Yunnan University, China
    2. Reviewer for AERJ, Educational Researcher, Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, Teachers College Record, Journal of Teacher Education, Journal of Teaching and Teacher Education, etc.
    3. Proposal reviewer for NSF, US Department of Education, the Spencer Foundation.
    4. Consultant, US Department of Education, Michigan Department of Education, California Department of Education
    5. Founding member of Consortium of Outstanding Achievement in Teaching with Technology (COATT, an organization of Michigan teacher preparation programs interested in promoting teacher use of technology).
    6. 2000, Guest Professor of Education, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China.

    MSU Services

    1. College Curriculum Committee, Department Curriculum Committee