Conferences & Invited Talks

LED current members Mimi Adjei and Jiarui Xie, with LED Fellows Fan Xu and Marvin Evans, presented several papers and delivered workshops at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) 2023 International Convention

2020-2024


  • Hickey, S. (2024, April 11-14). Understanding Instructional Design Decisions. Presented as research-in-progress roundtable at the 2024 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Xie, J., Adjei, M., & Correia, A.-P. (2024, April 11-14). Instructor Participation in Asynchronous Online Discussions: A Comparative Study. Presented as a paper session at the 2024 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Xu, F., & Correia, A.-P. (2024, April 11-14). Pair Programming in Middle-School: How Individual Factors Impact the Dyad’s Computational Thinking Performances. Presented as a paper session at the 2024 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Adjei, M., & Correia, A.-P. (2024, April 11-14). The Role of Learning Analytics in Shaping Meaningful K-12 Learning Experiences: A Systematic Review. Presented as a poster at the 2024 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Xu, F., & Correia, A.-P. (2024, April 11-14). Overcoming Obstacles in Computational Thinking Development: Unveiling Challenges and Solutions for Supporting Middle School Pair Programming. Presented as a poster at the 2024 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.

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  • Hickey, S. (2024, March 13). Using A.I. to enhance learning and improve student outcomes. Ohio Career-Technical Administrators (OCTA) Spring Conference. Invited presentation for the Ohio Association for Career and Technical Education OCTA Spring Conference, Dublin, Ohio.

  • Correia, A.-P., Ross, M., & Lepicki, T. (2024, March 6-8). Transformative Learning for Sustainable Futures: Research Center’s Ubiquitous Initiatives Empowering Adult Learners in the United States. Paper presented as an innovation showcase at the Seventeenth International Conference on e-Learning & Innovative Pedagogies: People, Education, and Technology for a Sustainable Future, Valencia, Spain.

  • Batsaikhan, B. & Correia, A.-P. (2024, February 22). Exploring the Evolution of Intelligent Tutoring Systems in the Era of Generative Artificial Intelligence. Poster presented at the 2024 Ohio State’s College of Education and Human Ecology Research Forum, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.


  • Hickey, S. & Xu, F. (2024, February 13-15). Leveraging artificial intelligence for adult learning, workplace training, and research. Paper presented at the 2024 Ohio Educational Technology Conference (OETC), Columbus, OH.

  • Hickey, S. (2024, January 24). Generative A.I. in education: Embracing the promise, avoiding the pitfalls. Invited breakout session presentation at The Ohio State University College of Medicine Annual Education Symposium, Columbus, OH.
  • Flierl, M., Fosler-Lussier, E., Hickey, S., & O’Mathuna, D. (2024, January 24). Pros and cons of AI tools in Med-Ed at OSU. Invited panel discussion (Kman, N., moderator), presented at The Ohio State University College of Medicine Annual Education Symposium, Columbus, OH.

  • Correia, A.-P., Lang, C. & Yadav, A. (2023, October 17). Fostering Creativity and Innovation with Technology in K-12 Education. Invited Panelist for the Symposium organized by The Ohio State University’s Center for Digital Learning and Innovation, Columbus, OH.

  • Xie, J., Adjei, M., & Correia, A.-P. (2023, October 16 – 20). Teacher Interaction in Asynchronous Online Discussions: A Comparison of Discussion Board Replies and Grade Page Comments. Poster presented at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology Hybrid International Convention, Orlando, FL.
  • Xu, F., Zhu, C., & Li, Y. (2023, October 16 – 20). A Comparative Study of the Effectiveness of Transitioning from Block-based or Text-based Programming to Python. Paper presented at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology Hybrid International Convention, Orlando, FL.
  • Liu, C., Wang, Y., Evans, M., & Correia, A.-P. (2023, October 16 – 20). Uncovering the Drivers of Mobile Learning Acceptance: A Meta-Analysis of Critical Influencing Factors. Paper presented at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology Hybrid International Convention, Orlando, FL.

  • Hewlett, D. (2023, October 12). Women in Mathematics: Past, Present, and Future. Paper presented at the Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference, Sharonville, OH.

  • Santos, E., & Correia, A.-P. (2023, August 19). A Research & Development Experience at Ohio State. Invited panelist for The Ohio State University’s Brazil Gateway Summer Webinar Series. Panel moderated by Jane Aparecido [in Portuguese].

  • Wiley, D., Russell, S., Correia, A.-P., Hickey, S., & Xu, F. (2023, May 5). What is ChatGPT & How is it used in education? Invited Panelist, AECT cross-division Webinar Series on ChatGPT. Recording available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxmPyFvEiCo

  • Correia, A.-P., French, K. D., Hickey, S., O’Byrne, I., & Price-Dennis, D. (2023, April 19). Innovating Education with ChatGPT: Exploring the Opportunities and Challenges. Invited panelists, Webinar offered by the College of Education and Human Ecology, The Ohio State University. Recording available: https://youtu.be/7WA5pMqhBS8

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  • Xu, F., & Correia, A.-P. (2023). Development and validation of the Pair-Programming Mutual Engagement Questionnaire (PMEQ) for K-12 teaching contexts. Paper presented at the 2023 American Educational Research Association (AERA 2023) Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 13-16, 2023.

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  • Xu, F., & Correia, A.-P. (2023). The effects of pair programming on the development of Computational Thinking. Paper presented at the 11th International Conference on Information and Education Technology (ICIET 2023), Fujisawa (Kanagawa), Japan, March 18-20, 2023 (hybrid conference).

  • Hewlett, D. (2023). Herstory of Mathematics. Keynote speech delivered at the Columbus State Community College Mathematics Department Conference, Columbus, OH, March 4, 2023.

  • Adjei, M., & Correia, A.-P. (2023). Learning analytics as a tool for creating meaningful learning experiences in K-12 classrooms. Poster presented at 2023 Ohio State’s College of Education and Human Ecology Research Forum, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, February 16, 2023.

  • Hewlett, D. (2022). Let’s Go Geocaching. Presented at the Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference, Sharonville, OH, October 27-28, 2022.

  • Liu, C., & Correia, A.-P. (2022). An innovative mobile learning acceptance model for out-of-classroom learning. Presented at the 2022 AECT International Convention (in-person and online), Las Vegas, NV, October 24 –28, 2022.
  • Brantley-Dias, L., Correia, A.-P., Kopcha, T. J., Martins, V., Oliver, K. M., Roman, T., Walters, K. (2022). Teaching for Social Justice: Strategies and Support for K-12 Teachers. Invited Panel member at the 2022 AECT International Convention (in-person and online), Las Vegas, NV, October 24 –28, 2022.
  • Evans, M., Trolli, E., & Pierson, A. (2022). Designing Online Courses as Sustainable Learning Communities that extend beyond Higher Education. Presented at the 2022 AECT International Convention (in-person and online), Las Vegas, NV, October 24 –28, 2022.
  • Evans, M., Trolli, E., & Pierson, A. (2022). Designing Courses as Sustainable Learning Communities that extend beyond Higher Education. Presented at the 2022 AECT International Convention (in-person and online), Las Vegas, NV, October 24 –28, 2022.
  • Evans, M., Tialk, S., Miller, D., & Glassman, M. J. (2022). Using Social Media platforms to create active, constructive networks for School Leaders. Presented at the 2022 AECT International Convention (in-person and online), Las Vegas, NV, October 24 –28, 2022.

 


  • Correia, A.-P., Esper, T., & Podalsky, L. (2022). The importance of Scholarly Writing/Publishing in High Impact Journals. Invited panel member, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Annual Faculty Professional Development Retreat, The Ohio State University, Newark, Ohio. September 9-10, 2022.

  • Julian, D., Ross, M., Walker, K., Hicks, G. & Correia, A.-P. (2022). Translational Research:  The Integration of Equity, Quantitative Research and Efforts to Address Issues in Schools, Communities and Other Organizations. Invited panel delivered at the Quantitative Methodology Center (QMC) 2022 Conference, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, June 1-2, 2022.

  • Evans, M., Trolli, E., Turner, M., Pierson, A. (2022). Designing Online Courses as Sustainable Learning Communities that Extend Beyond Higher Education. Presented at Innovate: Connect, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, May 4, 2022.

  • Xu, F., Hewlett, D., & Correia, A.-P. (2022). A Socialized Knowledge Community on Computational Thinking: Teachers-Pay-Teachers. Presented at the American Educational Research Association 2022 Hybrid Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, April 22-25, 2022.
  • Liu, C., & Correia, A.-P. (2022). External Variables that Impact M-Learning Acceptance: A Meta-Analysis. Presented at American Educational Research Association 2022 Hybrid Annual Meeting,  San Diego, CA, April 22-25, 2022.
  • Kim, M., Yang, J. & Liu, C. (2022). Examining the Dynamics of Students’ Affect and Learning Goal Achievement Using Dynamic Structural Equation Modeling. Presented at American Educational Research Association 2022 Hybrid Annual Meeting,  San Diego, CA, April 22-25, 2022.

  • Xu, F., Xie, J. & Correia, A.-P. (2022). How users seek Computational Thinking resources on Teachers-Pay-Teachers: A review-based content analysis. Presented at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Hybrid Conference 2022, San Diego, CA, April 11-15, 2022.

  • Xie, J., & Correia, A.-P. (2022). The Effects of Instructors’ Participation in Online Discussions on Students’ Performance: A Systematic Review. Poster presented at 2022 Ohio State’s College of Education and Human Ecology Research Forum, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, February 23, 2022.

  • Correia, A.-P. (2022). Experiential e-learning: An emerging pedagogy to teach online in higher education. Presented at the 7th IAFOR International Conference on Education (IICE2022), Honolulu, HI, January 6-9, 2022.

  • Xu, F., Correia, A.-P., & Hewlett, D. (2021). Teachers Pay Teachers as a Socialized Knowledge Community: Analyzing Resources Related to Computational Thinking. Presented at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology Hybrid International Convention, Chicago, IL, November 2-6, 2021.
  • Hickey, S., & Correia, A.-P. (2021). Understanding Instructional Design Decisions: Connections Between Professional Identity and Practice. Presented at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology Hybrid International Convention, Chicago, IL, November 2-6, 2021.


  • Martins, V. (2021). Mobile learning and culturally-situated practices for equity in Brazil. Presented at AECT 2021 Summer Virtual Research Symposium, July 21-22, 2021.

  • Xu, F., & Correia, A.-P. (2021). A Systematic Review of Distributed Pair Programming Based on the Team Effectiveness Model. Poster presentation at the 5th APSCE International Conference on Computational Thinking and STEM Education 2021 (CTE-STEM 2021), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, June 2-4, 2021.
  • 🏆 Won Best Poster Paper of CTE-STEM 2021.
  • Sun, D., Xu, F., Li, Y., & Ouyang, F. (2021). Promoting computational thinking through unplugged programming in secondary education. Presented at the 5th APSCE International Conference on Computational Thinking and STEM Education 2021 (CTE-STEM 2021), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, June 2-4, 2021.

  • Martins, V. (2021). Pedagogy of Hypermobility: Education, Connection, and Communities. Presented at TEACHx 2021, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, May 11-13, 2021.

  • North, C. & Hickey, S. (2021). Get under the hood of the Multiple-Choice Mayhem course. Invited presentation for the 2021 Learning Guild ‘How I Made This’ Online Conference, April 21-22, 2021.

  • Liu, C. (2021). The Development and Application of Mobile Learning. Invited virtual presentation for the School of Teacher Education, Zhejiang Normal University, China, April 14, 2021.

  • Qi, R., Liu, C., Xu, F. & Correia, A.-P. (2021). Educators connecting in the digital world: How do educational organizations use Twitter? Poster presentation at 2021 The Ohio State University Edward F. Hayes Graduate Research Virtual Forum, April 9, 2021.
  • 🏆 Won Edward F. Hayes Graduate Research Forum Honorable Mention.
  • Liu, C. & Correia, A.-P. (2021). Critical factors and strategies that impact learners’ engagement in mobile learning. Poster presentation at 2021 The Ohio State University Edward F. Hayes Graduate Research Virtual Forum, April 9, 2021.

  • Liu, C., & Correia, A.-P. (2021). Reviews of learning apps: What do they tell us about learners’ online engagement? Presented at American Educational Research Association 2021 Virtual Meeting, April 9-12, 2021.

  • Xu, F., & Zhang, S. (2021). Understanding the Source of Confusion with Computational Thinking: A Systematic Review of Definitions. Presented at 11th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Virtual Conference, Princeton University, NJ, March 13, 2021.

  • Martins, V. (2021). Impacto da pandemia no contexto educational [Impact of the pandemic in educational contexts]. Invited Speaker, VI SELIQUI online conference, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil, March 23, 2021.

  • Correia, A.-P. (2020). Online Graduate Education: Experiences in a Time of Pandemic. Invited Speaker, YouTube Live Talk Series Ideas to Postpone the End of the World, Rio Janeiro State University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 25, 2020.

  • Correia, A.-P. (2020). Tips on Grant Writing and Funding Opportunities. Invited presentation for the Graduate Student Assembly at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology Virtual Conference, November 2-7, 2020.
  • Liu, C. & Correia, A.-P. (2020). Learners’ Reviews in Mobile Learning Applications: A Study on Learners’ Online Engagement. Presented at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology Virtual Conference, November 2-7, 2020.
  • Xu, F. & Correia, A.-P. (2020). A Systematic Review on Using Scratch to Cultivate K-12 Students’ Computational Thinking: From a Learning Design Perspective. Presented at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology Virtual Conference, November 2-7, 2020.
  • Martins, V., Santos, E. & Correia, A.-P. (2020). Google My Maps as a Conduit to Culturally Rich Learning Experiences. Presented at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology Virtual Conference, November 2-7, 2020.

  • Correia, A.-P. (2020). It is the worst—and the best—of times! Invited panelist, Webinar based on Distance Education, Volume 41, Issue 4, Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia, Sydney, Australia, October 20, 2020.

  • Correia, A.-P. (2020). How to Lead Centres for Teaching and Learning to Keep Higher Education Moving Forward: Changes and New Opportunities. Invited panelist, Online Symposium Leading the Future of Higher Ed: Planning for Sustainability, Faculté des Sciences de L’éducation, Université Laval, Québec, Canada, October 2, 2020.

  • Hickey, S. & North, C. (2020). How good intentions create bad assessments. Invited presentation for the 2020 Learning Guild ‘Measurement & Evaluation’ Online Conference, September 30, 2020.


  • Hickey, S. & Nagy, G. (2020). Virtual reality: Peering into the future of workforce development. Session to be presented at Innovate 2020: Transform, Columbus, OH, May 14, 2020 (conference canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic).

  • Julian, D., Ross, M., Walker, K., Baker, E. & Correia, A.-P. (2020). Translational Research: A Mechanism for Promotion Researcher and Stakeholder Collaboration and the Public Good. Paper to be presented at the American Educational Research Association 2020 Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, April 17-21, 2020 (conference canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic).

  • Liu, C. & Correia, A.-P. (2020). Engagement in Mobile Learning Applications. Poster presented at 2020 Ohio State’s College of Education and Human Ecology Research Forum, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, February 13, 2020.
  • Xu, F. & Correia, A.-P. (2020). A Systematic Review of Empirical Studies on Computational Thinking: From a Learning Design Perspective. Poster presented at 2020 Ohio State’s College of Education and Human Ecology Research Forum, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, February 13, 2020.