Contact Information
Mailing address: #199 South Chang’an Road, School of Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China 710062
E-mail: baohui.zhang@snnu.edu.cn; baohui_zhang@163.com
Web page: http://zhangbaohui.snnu.edu.cn
Skype Name: baohuizhang;
QQ: 2541682532
Work address: Same as mailing address
Education
2003 Ph.D., Educational Technology and Science Education, University of Michigan, USA
Dissertation title: Exploring middle school science students’ computer-based modeling practices and their changes over time
Dissertation committee: Dr. Joseph S. Krajcik (Chair); Dr. Ronald Marx;
Dr. Elliot Soloway; Dr. Elizabeth Davis; and Dr. Brian Coppola (Cognate)
2002 M. S., Educational Technology University of Michigan
1989 B. S., Chemistry Harbin Normal University, Harbin, China
Academic Experience
May 1, 2015- Present, Qujiang Scholar Professor, doctoral student supervisor, School of Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xian, Shaanxi Province, China
Jan. 2, 2014-Apr. 30, 2015, Dean, Qujiang Scholar Professor, doctoral student supervisor, School of Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xian, Shaanxi Province, China
May 2011- Apr. 30, 2014, Professor, doctoral student supervisor, Institute of Education, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
June 2013-Present, member of the Steering Committee for Professional Teaching of Educational Technology in Colleges and Universities of the Ministry of Education of China (2013-2017).
July 2005-June 2011, Assistant Professor, Learn Sciences Lab and LST Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technology University, Singapore
July 2010-Present, Advisor board member, Connected Chemistry as Formative Assessment, (Founded by the US National Science Foundation, Award# NOSCRIPT0918295)
September-October 2008, Visiting Scholar, Hice center, University of Michigan, USA
October 2006-Present, Guest Professor, South China Normal University, China
Fall 2004-2005, Research Associate, College of Education, Michigan State University, USA
Fall 2003-Summer 2004, Postdoctoral fellow, LRDC, University of Pittsburgh
1989-1991, High school chemistry teacher, Zhaolin High School in Shuangcheng City, Heilongjiang Province, China
Honors
2012, An acknowledgement plaque presented by Dr Ben Akpan, President of the International
Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE) to Prof. Zhang for his efforts of initiating and organizing the 2012 International Conference in Science Education (Nanjing, China) .
2010, Lin, X., & Zhang*, B. H. (2010). A Context-rich Analysis on Three Biology Teachers'
using ICT in Transforming Teaching (In Chinese). Best paper award nomination, Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE 2010), Singapore.
2009, (Aug. 5-7) Invited to the Intersection workshop as one of the few overseas participants. The trip was supported by a grant from the US NSF ( http://www.informalscience.org/event/show/112).
2007, As a co-author and co-Principal Investigator, Handheld computers as cognitive tools: An environmental learning project in Singapore. 15th ICCE best paper award
2003-2004, CARAT (Collaboratory for Advanced Research and Academic Technologies) Fellow, Office of the Provost, University of Michigan
Credentials
2001, Certificate of Achievement, Intercultural Leadership Colloquium, University of Michigan
1998, Chinese Teaching Credential, College of Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, Beijing Normal University
1989, High school chemistry teaching certificate, Heilongjiang Province, China
Research Grants
2014-, PI, Start-up grant at the School of Education, Shaanxi Normal University, (200,000RMB)
2012-2014, Member, Enhancing Citizen Literacy, PI at Nanjing University, Prof. Hongshia
Zhang, PI at Chinese University of Hong Kong, China and University of Michigan, USA
Professor Cho-yee To, (52,000RMB)
[Overview: The project started in 2009. It has three theme groups: Medical research group, education research group, and social research group. The focus is to study how to improve citizen literacy from biological perspective.]
2012-2013, Member, Comparative Analysis of the Difficulty Levels of International Primary
Science Textbooks, Key Project of the Chinese Ministry of Education. Principal
Investigator, Professor Weiping Hu (200,000RMB)
[Overview: The project will select representative primary science textbooks from ten countries to conduct textbook difficulty level analysis.]
2012-2014, Principal Investigator of a sub-project, Research on Scholarly Guidelines and
Disciplinary Research Methodology: Education, Main Project Principal Investigator, Prof. Jiyuan Ye, Key Project of the Chinese Ministry of Education, (800,000RMB)
[Overview: There are 16 disciplines including education.]
2011-2014, PI, Start-up grant, Nanjing University, (200,000RMB)
2011-2013, Principal Investigator, The development and enactment of a bilingual graduate
course—Learning Sciences and Technology, Education Department, Jiangsu Province, China, (25,000RMB) [Overview: It is part of the university’s effort to become an international university following a provincial research funding supporting program.]
2010-2013, Co-Investigator, SST Future School project: Towards Pervasive Pedagogical Practices and Learning in the 21st Century and PI of the sub-project Fostering Collaborative Inquiry Modeling and Visualization Practices in Secondary Science Learning, Singapore National Research Foundation (NRF), (Overall, S$5,154,680.34; science project, about S$750,000, NRF2009IDM_IDM001-001) [http://www.sst.edu.sg]
[Overview: The science project focuses on developing and evaluating a web-based Collaborative
inquiry and modeling environment]
2009-2010, Principal Investigator, Sustaining and Scaling up Modeling and Visualization
Technologies Enhanced Inquiry-based Science Learning (MVTII), (S$249,757,
OER 22/08ZBH), National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University
[Overview: It has attracted 4 representative Singapore secondary schools and 29 Teachers in
chemistry, biology, and/or physics to introduce, sustain, and hopefully scale up an iMVT
pedagogy as a follow-up to the MVT project.]
2008-2011, co-Principal Investigator, Leveraging Mobile Technology for Sustainable Seamless
Learning in Singapore Schools, (S$1,070,160, NRF2007-IDM005-MOE-008), National
Research Foundation (NRF), Singapore
[Overview: The project team and teachers transformed primary 3 and 4 science curriculum when
each student in the experimental classes has a smartphone with education software and
unlimited Internet access in and out of class for about two years.]
2007-2008, Principal Investigator, Enhancing Inquiry-based Science Learning through Modeling
and Visualization Technologies (MVT), (S$199,792, LSL 16/06 ZBH), Learning Sciences Lab, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University
[Overview: Researchers and teachers in chemistry, biology, and physics from two secondary
schools co-developed and enacted modeling and visualization technology integrated inquiry-based learning packages and studied the effectiveness of the innovation.]
2006, co-Principal Investigator, Reduce, Reuse & Recycle (3Rs): A Challenge-Experiential
Learning Approach for Primary Science Learning Using Mobile and Web-based Technologies (S$5000), Funded by Singapore National Environmental Agency
[Overview: An early attempt to use pocket PC with systematic design and research efforts for
primary science learning.]
2005-2006, Principal Investigator, Inquiry and Computer-Based Modeling for Primary Science
Learning (S$49,769, LSL 3/05 ZBH), Learning Sciences Lab, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
[Overview: One of the earliest explorative studies to introduce computer-based modeling to
primary science students.]
May 2005-May 2006, as the second investigator, with Dr. Gail Richmond (PI), Joyce
Parker, John Merrill, Ron Patterson, Mark Urban-Lurain, Doug Estry, et al. Teachers for a New Era--Reforming undergraduate science teacher preparation Project, A sub-project of the Michigan State University Teachers for a New Era project (Five million dollars over five years), Carnegie Cooperation at New York, USA
[Overview: I coordinated a subgroup of professors and researchers who worked in an introductory college biology course with about 460 students. The team developed and enacted formative assessment multiple choice questions to collect student answers via a self-response system overtime under a peer instruction framework. The innovation allowed the professors to adjust their teaching in a timely manner to address student (some of them were potential science teachers) science learning difficulties.]
Teaching and Advising Experience
Courses at Shaanxi Normal University, China:
Fall 2015, Educational Research Methods (English), international graduate students
Fall 2015, Educational Technology Research Methodologies (Bilingual) (PhD and MEd students in Ed. Tech.)
Spring-Summer 2015, Introduction to the Learning Sciences (Bilingual) (PhD students in Ed. Tech.)
Spring-Summer 2015, Research Methods in Educational Technology (Bilingual) (Undergraduate students in Ed. Tech.)
Fall 2014, Foundations to Educational Technology Research Methodologies (Bilingual) (PhD and MEd students in Ed. Tech.)
Courses at Nanjing University, China:
Spring 2014, Fundamental theories and trends in educational technology (Master students)
Winter 2013, Introduction of the Learning Sciences (Bilingual, Master and Doctoral students)
Winter 2013, China Education Studies (English, Master students from overseas of China Studies Program)
Spring 2012, Introduction of the Learning Sciences (Bilingual, Master and doctoral students)
Fall 2012, Advanced Topics of Higher Education (EdD, Co-teaching)
Fall 2012, Introduction to Education (MEd, Co-teaching)
Winter 2011, Advanced Topics of Higher Education (EdD, Co-teaching)
Courses at NIE:
Winter 09, MMM800: Critical inquiry (PDCM, MEd)
Fall 08, SG803: Educational Technologies for Inquiry-based Learning (PDCM, MEd)
Winter 08 MID809 Designing, Conducting, and Reporting Investigations (PhD)
Winter 08, QED562: Designing Effective Learning Environments
Fall 07, QED522: ICT for Engaged Learning
Winter 07, QED562: Designing Effective Learning Environments
Fall 06, QED522: ICT for Engaged Learning
Summer 06, NS800: (Master in Ed. Admin.): E-Learning in Education (In Chinese)
Winter 06, MID 834: Technologies as Mindtools (MEd);
QED561: Technologies as Cognitive Tools
Fall 05, DED102 & QED522: ICT for Engaged Learning
July 2007, (Singapore MOE) 3rd ICT Seminar for Cluster Superintendents and Principals
2005, 2006, 2007, NIE, practicum supervision (All the students I worked with were primary and secondary pre-service teachers)
Courses and advisees at Beijing Normal University:
1997-1998, Chemistry teaching methodology
1997-1998, Application of Technology to Chemistry Education
1991-1998, Chemistry method course lab
1991-1998, Field instructor for pre-service chemistry student teachers (supervisor of practicum)
Note: The format of the references followed APA format. For the references that my name has a “*”, I am the corresponding author. SSCI stands for Social Science Citation Index; CSSCI is the acronym of Chinese SSCI.
Category I. Books and Chapters in Scholarly Books
1 Nie, Y., Zhang, B. H., & Zhang, L. (Eds.). (2015). (In Chinese) Proceeding of the 14th International Forum on Educational Technology (Xian, China) Xian: Xian Jiaotong University Press.
2 Zhang, B. H., Peng, S., Han, Q., Zhang, Y., & Cao, Q., (Eds.). (2015). (In Chinese) Proceeding of the 2012 International Conference on Science Education (Nanjing, China) : China Science and Technology Press
3 Zhang, B. H., Fulmer, G., Liu, X., Wei, B., & Hu, W. (Eds.). (2014). Proceeding of the 2012 International Conference on Science Education (Nanjing, China) : Springer
4 Liu, X., & Zhang*, B. H. (Editors). (2013). Special Issue: Selected Papers from the
International Conference on Science Education (Nanjing, China) 2012, Journal of Science Education and Technology. [SSCI]
5 Lee, C.-S., Rodrigo, M. M. T. & Zhang, B. H. （Eds.） (2014). Situating Transfer
through the Design of Adaptable Curricula, Methodologies, and Technologies. Special Issue of Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning (RPTEL).
6 Zhang, B. H. (2013). Students’ Computer-based Modeling Practices and Their Changes:
Classroom-based Research with Middle School Science Students: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing.
7 Gao, X., & Zhang*, B. H. (2013，In press). Chapter 2: General situation of the development in China preschool scientific education: the background, current situation and reflection. In X. Liu & L. Liang (Eds.), Science Education in China: Policy, Practice, and Research, Springer.
8 Looi, C.K., So, H-J., Chen, W., Zhang, B. H., Wong, L-H. & Seow, P. (2011). Seamless
Learning. In Norbert, S. (Ed.), Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning (pp. --). Munich: Springer.
9 Liu, Z.* (2010). Personal reflection on the evolvement of secondary school Theories in
Chemistry Teaching and Learning in China. In Y. J. Lee (Ed.), Handbook of Science Education in Asia. (71-88), Rotterdam: SENSE Publishers. [*Sun Daner and I are the translators and editors for the book chapter and Zhang, B. H.* is the corresponding author for the English chapter.]
10 Njus, R., Zhang, B. H.*, & Lustick, D. (2007). Where the rubber meets the road: A principal's story concerning policy implementation. In Zhao, Y. & Lustick, D. (Eds.),
Government, Assessment, and Accountability in the United States: A Primer For Chinese Educational Leaders [In Chinese] (pp. NA). Beijing: Beijing Normal University Press.
11 Njus, R., Zhang, B. H.*, & Lustick, D. (2006). Where the rubber meets the road: A principal's story concerning policy implementation. In Zhao, Y. & Lustick, D. (Eds.), Government, Assessment, and Accountability in the United States: A Primer for Chinese Educational Leaders (pp. NA). East Lansing, Michigan: US-China Center.
12 Zhang, B. H. (2006). Using ICT Programs as Cognitive Tools for Student-Centered Learning. In Khine, M. S. (Ed.), Teaching with Technology: Strategies for Engaged Learners (pp. 95-123). Singapore: Pearson Prentice Hall.
13 Zhang, B. H. (2006). Preface. In Y. Qian (Ed.), Application of Handhelds to Inquiry-based Learning and Its Psychological Base (In Chinese) (pp. i-ix). Beijing: Science Publishing Press.
14 Zhang, B. H., Lustick, D., & Chang, S.-P. (2006). What accounts for good curricula? A basic framework. In Y. Zhao, D. Lustick, & W. Yang (Eds.), Research and the Five Dimensions of Effective Schools: A Self-assessment Guide for the Chinese Educators (pp. 25). East Lansing: US-China Center.
15 Zhang, B. H., Lustick, D., & Chang, S.-P. (2006). What accounts for good curricula??A basic framework [in Chinese]. In Y. Zhao, D. Lustick, & W. Yang (Eds.), Research and the Five Dimensions of Effective Schools: A Self-assessment Guide for the Chinese Educators (pp. 36-60). Shanghai: East China Normal University Press.
16 Zhang, B. H., Qiu, W. and Wang, C. (1997). Chemistry section. In Liu M. (Ed.), Learning methods of middle school subjects [In Chinese] (pp. NA). : Hunan Education Press.
Category II Journal Articles (Refereed)
1 Kim, B., Pathak, S. A., Jacobson, M. J., Zhang, B. H., & Gobert, J. D. (2015). Cycles of
Exploration, Reflection, and Consolidation in Model-Based Learning of Genetics. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1-14. doi: 10.1007/s10956-015-9564-6 [SSCI]
2 Bu, C., Zhang, B. H., Cai, Y., & Han, Y. (2015). On ICT Facilitated Learning of People with Special Needs--An overview Overview of “International Forum on Assistive Technology for Learning”(in Chinese). Journal of Modern Special Education (Higher Education)(7), 3-7
3 Zhang, Y., Zhang*, B. H. & Han, C. (2014). (In Chinese) "Literature Review and Implications of Intelligent Classroom Research in and out of China." Open Education Research (1). [CSSCI]
4 Liu, X. and Zhang, B. H. (2014). Editorial: Special Issue (SI): International Conference on Science Education (ICSE). Journal of Science Education and Technology: 1-4. [SSCI]
5 Lee, C.-S., Rodrigo, M. M. T. & Zhang, B. H. (2014). Editorial: Situating Transfer through the Design of Adaptable Curricula, Methodologies, and Technologies. Special Issue of Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning (RPTEL), pp. 3-6.
6 Zhang, B. H. and J. Sun (2013). (In Chinese) "The Experience of the Construction of University Faculty Development--An Interview of Prof. Constance Cook, Director of the Center of Research in Learning and Teaching (CRLT) and Assistant Director of CRLT, Dr. Erping Zhu." China University Teaching (12): 87-89. [CSSCI]
7 Wang, Y., Zhang, J., & Zhang*, B. H. (2013). (In Chinese) MOOC: Characteristics Analysis Based on Typical Projects and Its Enlightenment. Journal of Distance Education (4), 67-75.[CSSCI]
8 Jacobson, M. J., Kim, B., Pathak, S., & Zhang, B. H. (2013). To guide or not to guide: Issues in the sequencing of pedagogical structure in computational model-based learning. Interactive Learning Environments, 1-16. doi: 10.1080/10494820.2013.792845 [SSCI]
9 Zhang, B. H., Seow, P. & Zhang, J. (2013). "Designing a seamless learning environment in environmental education." China Educational Technology (10): 128-135. [CSSCI]
10 Cao, Q., Zhang*, B. H., Liu, Y., & Liang, L. (2013). (In Chinese) Students as Course Co-designers: a Design Research on Student Participation in a Postgraduate Bilingual Course. Open Education Research. 19(6): 51-61 [CSSCI]
11 Zhang, B. H., Lin, P., & Tian, D. (2013). (In Chinese) Understand ICT for the Learning of People with Disabilities: An Interview on Assistive Technology with Prof. John Castellani at the Johns Hopkins University. Modern Distance Education Research (4), 19-24. [CSSCI]
12 Zhang, B. H., Cao, Q., & Liang, L. (2013). (In Chinese) The History and Development of the Learning Sciences: An Interview with Professor Janet Kolodner. Open Education Research, 19(3), 4-10. [CSSCI]
13 Zhang, J. , Zhang*, B. H., & Liu, Y. (2013). (In Chinese)Research on Data Visualization Technology in Teaching and Learning.Modern Distance Education(6): 98-111.
14 Zhang, B. H., Wang, Y., Zhang, J., & Ma, X. (2013). (In Chinese) Opportunities and Challenges Brought by the 2010 National Educational Technology Pla: An Interview of Dr. Barry Fishman from the University of Michigan. China Educational Technology (4), 9-14.
15 Zhang, B. H., Zhang, H., & Peng, S. (2013). (In Chinese) The Development and Changes of Science Education in a Global Age: An Overview of the International Conference on Science Education 2012. Global Education (4), 120-128. [CSSCI]
16 Zhang, B. H., Zhang, J., & Wong, L. (2013). (In Chinese) Application Research of Using Computer Modeling for Learning Assessment. China Educational Technology (4), 103-109. [CSSCI]
17 Zhang, B. H, & Zhang*, J. (2013). (In Chinese) TPACK Latest Understanding about ICT for Subject Teaching and Learning:An Interview with Professor Matthew Koehler. Open Education Research, 19(2), 11. [CSSCI]
18 Cao, Q., & Zhang, B. H*. (2013). (In Chinese) The History Development of Knowledge Construction Research--The Triple Helix of Theory, Technology and Practice. Modern Distance Education (1), 14-22. [CSSCI]
19 Zhang, J., & Zhang*, B. H. (2013). (In China) Application of Game based Learning in Flipped Classroom. Journal of Distance Education (1), 73-78. [CSSCI]
20 Liang, L., Cao, Q., & Zhang*, B. H. (2013). Research on a Micro-lecture Design Model through Comparative Case Study. Open Education Research, 19(1), 65-73. [CSSCI]
21 Zhang, B. H. (2012). (In Chinese) Information and Communication Technology Integration in Basic Education Curriculum--Policy, Education Research and Implications from Singapore, Journal of Basic Education Curriculum (8), 16-19, 22.
22 Sun D., Zhang, B. H.* (2012), (In Chinese) A Comparative Study on Model-based Science Learning Environments from overseas (In Chinese), e-Education Research, 230(6). 33-40 [CSSCI]
23 Zhang, J., Wang, Y., & Zhang, B. H., (2011), Introducing a New Teaching Model: Flipped Classroom (in Chinese), Distance Education, 211(4), 46-51 [CSSCI]
24 Li, S., Looi, C.-K., Chen W., & Zhang, B. H. (2012), Understanding Mobile Learning
from the Perspective of Self-Regulated Learning, Journal of Computer Assisted Learning 28(4), 366-378 [SSCI]
25 Zhang, B. H., Wang H., Fang H. & Looi, C.-K. (2011). Deconstructing and
Reconstructing: Transforming Paper-based Primary Science Curriculum to Mobilized Ones (In Chinese), Modern Technology, 21(9), 17-24 [SSCI]
26 Pathak, S. A., Kim, B., Jacobson, M. J., & Zhang, B. H. (2011). Learning the physics of
electricity: A qualitative analysis of collaborative processes involved in productive failure. ijCSCL, 6(1), 57-73. [SSCI]
27 Looi, C. -K, Zhang, B. H., Chen, W., Seow, P., & Chia, G. (2010). 1:1 Mobile
Inquiry Learning Experience for Primary Science Students: A Study of Learning Effectiveness. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 27(3), 269-287 [SSCI]
28 Zhang, B. H., Looi, C.-K., Seow, P., Chia, G., Wong, L –H, Chen, W, So, H., Norris, C. & Soloway, E. (2010). Deconstructing and Reconstructing: Transforming Primary Science Learning via a Mobilized Curriculum, Computers & Education, 55(4), 1504-1523[SSCI]
29 Zhang, B. H. (2010). (In Chinese) The Recent Progress of Informal Science Learning Research and Its Implications, Global Education, 39(9), 74, 90-92. [CSSCI]
30 Lin, X. Zhang, B. H. (2010). (In Chinese) Study on the process of three secondary biology teachers' reforming their teaching using information and communication technology. Open Education Research, 22(3), 44-48. [CSSCI]
31 Looi, C. K., Seow, P., Zhang, B. H., So, H.J., Chen W., & Wong, L.H. (2010). Leveraging Mobile Technology for Sustainable Seamless Learning: A Research Agenda. British Journal of Educational Technology, 41(2), 154-169. [SSCI]
32 Sun, D., Zhang, B. H., & Wang, Z. (2010). (In Chinese) Using handheld computers to facilitate scientific inquiry and student cognitive development. Modern Educational Technology, 20(1), 105-110 [CSSCI]
33 Wong, L. H., Chen, W., Looi, C.K., & Zhang, B. H. (2010). (In Chinese) Analysis of attributes of mobile learning activities: Two case studies of m-learning design. China Educational Technology, 2010(2), 7-15. [CSSCI]
34 Liu, X., Zhang, B. H., Liang, L., Fulmer, G., Kim, B., & Yuan, H. (2009). Alignment between the physics content standard and standardized test: A comparison among US-NY, Singapore, and China-Jiangsu. Science Education. Science Education, 93(5), 777-797. [SSCI]
35 Looi, C. K., Wong, L.H., So, H., Seow, P., Toh, Y., Norris, C., Soloway, E., Chen, W., & Zhang, B. H. (2009). Anatomy of a mobilized lesson: Learning My Way. Computers & Education, 53(4), 1120-1132. [SSCI]
36 Seow, P., Zhang, B. H., Chen, W.L., Looi, C.K., & Tan, N. (2009). Designing a seamless learning environment to learn reduce, reuse and recycle in environmental education. International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organization, 3(1), 60-83.
37 Chen, W. L., Tan, N., Looi, C.K., Zhang, B. H., & Seow, P. (2008). Handheld computers as cognitive tools: Technology-enhanced environmental learning. Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning, 3(3), 231-252.
38 Gu, X., Song, X., & Zhang, B. H. (2008). (In Chinese) Designing Learning Supports for Experiential Online Teacher Professional Development. Open Education Research, 14(1), 58-64. [CSSCI]
39 Gu, X., Zhang, B. H., & Lin, X. (2008). Evaluating online solutions for experiential support of distance teachers in China. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 25(2), 114–125. [SSCI]
40 Lin, X., Huang, R., & Zhang, B. H. (2008). What can we learn from others: Review of four global technology-supported teacher education programs? China Educational Technology, 5, 8-13. [CSSCI]
41 Zhang, B. H., Deng, F., & Li, J. (2008). (In Chinese) Computer-based modeling and student-centered science learning: Research progress and implications. Curriculum, Teaching Material and Method, 8(5), 87-91. [CSSCI]
42 Deng, F., Qian, Y., Liu, X., Chen, H., & Zhang, B. H. (2007). (In Chinese) Singapore GCE A-level chemistry exam analysis and implications (in Chinese). China Examinations, 2, NA.
43 Deng, F., Zhang, B. H., & Qian, Y. (2007). (In Chinese) Brief introduction and comments on British GCE A-level chemistry examination (in Chinese). Education in Chemistry, 1, 52-55.
44 Zhang, B. H., Liu, X., & Krajcik, J. S. (2006). Expert models and modeling processes associated with a computer modeling tool. Science Education, 90(4), 579-604. [SSCI]
45 Zhang, B. H., Krajcik, J. S., Sutherland, L. M., Wang, L., Wu, J., & Qian, Y. (2003). Opportunities and challenges of China's inquiry-based education reform in middle and high schools: Perspectives of science teachers and teacher educators. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 1(4), 477-503. [SSCI]
46 Fretz, E. B., Wu, H.-K., Zhang, B. H., Davis, E. A., Krajcik, J. S., & Soloway, E. (2002). An investigation of software scaffolds supporting modeling practices. Research in Science Education, 32(4), 567-589. [SSCI]
47 Zhang, B. H., Ge, W., and Yang, W. (1998). (In Chinese) What Can A Computer Do For Chemistry Teachers?. Journal of Chemistry Education, 2, 29-31.
48 Li, Z., Zhang, B. H. (1995). (In Chinese) Analysis of MEC Problems in a New Environment. Journal of Teaching Reference for Middle School Chemistry, 4, 5-8.
49 Li, Z., Zhang, B. H. (1995). (In Chinese) Analysis of MEC Test Paper of 1994. Journal of Math, Physics and Chemistry for Third Grade Senior High School Teacher and Students, 1, 39-40.
50 Zhang, B. H. (1995). (In Chinese) Practice of Chemical Observation. Journal of Science Education, 1, 26-28.
51 Zhang, B. H., Pu, F. (1995). (In Chinese) A Series of the Lectures on the Scientific Methods: Experimental Methods. Journal of Science Education, 3, 17-22.
52 Zhang, B. H. (1994). (In Chinese) Report on the National Conference of Chemistry Olympiads. Journal of Chemistry Education, 12, 42-43.
53 Zhang, B. H. (1994). (In Chinese) A Brief Introduction to the Salter's Chemistry Curriculum and Its Teaching Methods. Journal of Chemistry Teaching, 7, 12-16.
Category III Conference Papers (Published in Proceedings)
1 Zhang, B. H. (2015). Research on Assistive Technology for Learning: Current Status and Future Trends. Paper presented at the Global Conference on Assistive Devices & Technology Industry: ASEM Plus of the ASEM Disability Cooperation, Beijing.
2 Liang, L., Zhang, J., Wang, Y., Kong, G., & Zhang*, B. H. (2013, May 27-31). Research on Using Reflection Journals to Promote Reflection Ability of Graduate Students’ in Education. Paper presented at the the Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE) 2013, Beijing University, China.
3 Zhang, B. H., Wong, L. H., Seow, P., Chia G., & Looi, C-K. (2011, Nov. 28-Dec. 3). Promoting Sustainable Teacher Change during Design Research on Seamless Learning, Paper presented at the 19th International Conference on Computers in Education2011, Chiang Mai,
Thailand
4 Zhang, B. H., Sun, D., Mous, K., & Koh, Q. B. (2011, July 6-8). Developing A Web-
based Modeling and Visualization Technology Integrated Inquiry-based Science Learning Environment (WiMVT) for CSCL. Paper presented at the 19th Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning conference (CSCL 2011), Hong Kong University, Hong Kong, China.
5 Zhang, B. H., Sun, D., Foong, S. K., & Ye, X. (2011, May30-Jun. 2). Applying an iMVT Pedagogy to Address Student Learning Difficulties in Forces and Motion, Paper presented at the Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference 2011, Singapore
6 Schatzberg, W., & Zhang, B. H. (2011, Accepted). Identifying Chemistry Laboratory Safety Conceptions, Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association of Rsearch in Science Teaching. Orlando, Florida, USA
7 Zhang, B. H., & Looi, C. K. (2011, Feb. 3-7). Developing a Sustainable Education Innovation for Seamless Learning. Paper presented at the 3rd World Conference on Educational Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
8 Zhang, B. H. (2011, Feb. 3-7). CK, PCK, TPCK, and Non-intellectual Factors in Sustaining an iMVT Innovation for Science Learning. Paper presented at the 3rd World Conference on Educational Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
9 Ye, X., Zhang*, B. H., & Chia, P. (2010, Nov. 29-Dec. 3). A Tripartite Model of Co-
designing for an iMVT Integrated Science Curriculum. Paper presented at the International
Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE), Putrajaya, Malaysia.
10 Zhang, B. H., Wong, L.-H., Seow, P., & Chia, G. (2010, Nov. 29-Dec. 3). Transforming
Primary Science Learning via a Mobilized Curriculum for Sustainability. Paper presented at the International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE), Putrajaya, Malaysia.
11 Chia, P., Zhang, B. H.*, & Ye, X. (2010). Fostering Teacher Agencies for Scaling up
An iMVT Integrated Science Learning. In NA (Ed.) Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE 2010) Singapore: National Institute of Education.
12 Lin, X., & Zhang, B. H.* (2010). A Context-rich Analysis on Three Biology Teachers' using ICT in Transforming Teaching (In Chinese). In NA (Ed.) Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE 2010) Singapore: National Institute of Education. [This paper has been recommended for the conference’s best paper award.]
13 Zhang, B. H., Foong, S. K., Ye, X., & Chia, P. (2010). Developing an iMVT Pedagogy for Science Learning. In Gomez K., Lyons L, & Radinsky J. (Ed.) the International Conference of the Learning Sciences Chicago: USA
14 Pathak, S. A., Kim, B., Jacobson, M. J., & Zhang, B. H. (2009). Failures and successes in collaborative inquiry: Learning the physics of electricity with agent-based models. In O’Malley, C, Suthers, D., Reimann, P., & Dimitracopoulou, A. (Eds.) Computer Supported Collaborative Learning Practices - CSCL2009 Conference Proceedings (pp. 199-203). Rhodes: International Society of the Learning Sciences.
15 Wong, L.H., Chen, W.L., Looi, C.K., & Zhang, B. H. (2009). Analysis of Attributes of Mobile Learning Activities: Two Case Studies of M-Learning Design (In Chinese). In Proceedings on Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education '09 (pp. 66-71). Taipei: Taiwan
16 Zhang, B. H., Wong, L. H., Seow, P., Chen, W., & Looi, C. K. (2009). “Mobilizing” curriculum materials for seamless learning? Opportunities and challenges. In Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (pp. 59-65). Taiwan: NA.
17 Pathak, S. A., Jacobson, M. J., Kim, B., Zhang, B. H., & Deng, F. (2008). Learning the physics of electricity with agent-based models: The paradox of productive failure. In 16th International Conference on Computers in Education Taiwan: NA. [Selected ICCE'08 best paper, and recommended for submission to the new IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies].
18 Seow P. , Zhang B. H., So H., Looi C. K., Chen W. (2008). Towards A Framework for Seamless Learning Environments. In P. A. Kirschner, F. Prins, V. Jonker, & G. Kanselaar (Eds.) International Conference on the Learning Sciences, Utrecht (pp. 327-334). Utrecht: Netherland
19 Zhang, B. H., Jacobson, M., Kim, B., Deng, F., Lin, X., & Pathak, S. (2008). Exploring modeling and visualization technology (MVT) enhanced biology teaching and learning in Singapore. In NA (Ed.) International Conference for the Learning Sciences (ICLS): Utrecht: Netherland.
20 Seow, P., Looi, C. K., Zhang, B. H., Chung, T. M., Oh, T. T., Chen, W., et al. (2007). Learning the 3Rs with mobile technologies. In Proceedings of Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education Guangzhou: Global Chinese Society on Computers In Education.
21 Tan, N., Chen, W.L., Looi, C.K., Zhang, B. H., Seow, P., Chung, T.M., Oh, T.T., & Chan A. (2007). Handheld Computers as Cognitive Tools: An Environmental Learning Project in Singapore. In Hirashima, T., Hoppe, U. & Young, S. S-C. (Eds.) Supporting Learning Flow through Integrative Technologies: Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Computers in Education (pp. 377-384). Amsterdam: IOS Press. [Best paper award of the ICCE 2007 conference] [Cited by 5]
22 Wong, L.H., Zhang, B. H., & Jacobson, M.J. (2007). Co-Designing Inquiry-based Pedagogy with a Primary Science Teacher when Integrating Computer-based Modelling: Opportunities and Challenges. In - (Ed.) Proceedings of Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE'07) (pp. -). Guangzhou: China
23 Zhang, B. H., Wong, L. H., Chew, L. C., Jacobson, M. J., & Looi, C. K. (2006). Using Computer-Based Modelling for Primary Science Learning and Assessment. In NA (Ed.) 32nd Annual Conference of International Association for Educational Assessment Singapore: International Association for Educational Assessment.
24 Zhang, B. H., Chen, W., Looi, C.K., & Tan, Y.L. N. et al. (2006). Using mobile learning technologies for primary environmental education in Singapore schools. In Proceedings of International Science Education Conference 2006 Singapore: Please update with the necessary information.
25 Zhang, B. H., Fretz, E. B., & Krajcik, J. S. (2003). Exploring middle school science students’ epistemological understanding of models and modeling and its changes over time. In European Science Education Research Association Conference 2003 Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands: NA.
26 Fretz, E., Wu, H.-K., Zhang, B. H., Krajcik, J.S., Soloway, E. (2002). A further investigation of scaffolding design and use in a dynamic modeling tool. In Reiser,B. (Ed.) Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association New Orleans, LA: USA
27 Zhu, W., Zhang, Y., Zhang, B. H. (1997). Chemical Literacy Education for Chinese Nonscience Major Undergraduate Students [In Chinese]. In Fifth National University Chemistry Conference Shenyang: NA.
Category IV. Conference Papers (without Proceedings)
1 Zhang, B. H., Wu, L., & Low, P. L. (2010, March). Designing a web-based collaborative inquiry and modeling environment for science learning. Paper presented at University of Hong Kong, CITE Research Symposium 2010, Hong Kong, China
2 Zhang B. H., Chu H. (2009, November). Epistemology and Ontology in Student Learning General Vs. Subject-specific Science. Paper presented at Third International Conference on Science and Mathematics Education, CoSMEd 2009, Penang, Malaysia
3 Zhang, B. H. (2009, September). Modeling and Visualization Technologies (MVT) Enhanced Inquiry-based Secondary Chemistry Learning in Singapore. Paper presented at The 13th Asian Chemical Congress, Shanghai, China.
4 Jacobson, M. J., Kim, B., Pathak, S., Zhang, B. H., & Deng, F. (2009, April). Agent-based models and learning the physics of electricity: The paradox of productive failure. Paper presented at Annual Meeting of the American Education Research Association (AERA), San Diego, CA, USA
5 Jacobson, M. J., Pathak, S. A., Kim, B., & Zhang, B. H. (2009, January). Delaying Structure: Productive Failure in Learning the Physics of Electricity using Agent-based models. Paper presented at Computer Supported Collaborative Learning Practices CSCL2009 Conference, Rhodes.
6 Kim, B., Pathak, S., Jacobson, M. J., Zhang, B. H., & Deng, F. (2009, April). Cycles of exploration, reflection, and telling in model-based learning of genetics. Paper presented at Annual Meeting of National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), Garden Grove, CA.
7 Park, Y.-S., Zhang, B. H., Tuan, H.-L., Kumano, Y., & Luo, X. (2009, April). Secondary science teachers' employment system in Asian regions. Paper presented at National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) annual meeting, Garden Grove, CA, USA.
8 Zhang, B. H., Jacobson, M., & Kim, B. (2009, June). Opportunities and challenges in sustaining and scaling up ICT-based pedagogies in Singapore schools. Paper presented at 3rd Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference 2009, Singapore.
9 Liu, X., Zhang, B. H., Liang, L., Fulmer, G., Kim, B., & Yuan, H. (2008, March). Alignment between the physics content standard and standardized test: a comparison among US-NY, Singapore, and China-Jiangsu. Paper presented at National Association of Research in Science Teaching Annual Meeting, Baltimore, USA.
10 Zhang, B. H., Jacobson, M., Kim, B., Deng, F., Lin, X., & Pathak, S. (2008, June). Exploring modeling and visualization technology (MVT) enhanced biology teaching and learning in Singapore. Paper presented at International Conference for the Learning Sciences (ICLS), Utrecht, the Netherlands.
11 Zhang, B. H., Deng, F., Jacobson, M., & Kim, B. (2008, March). Exploring the representational affordances of two types of modeling tools. Paper presented at Annual meeting of the American Education Research Association, New York City.
12 Seow, S., Looi, C. K., & Zhang, B. H. (2007, June). Developing Seamless Learning Environment for Primary Science Education. Paper presented at 13th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education, Los Angeles, USA.
13 Wong, L.-H., Zhang, B. H., & Jacobson, M. J. (2007, June). Co-designing inquiry-based pedagogy with a primary science teacher when integrating computer-based modeling: Challenges and opportunities. Paper presented at Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education, Guangzhou, China.
14 Zhang, B. H., Chen, W., Looi, C.-K., & Seow, P. (2007, August). Tracing the Trajectory of Global One-to-One Technology-Enhanced Learning: A Snapshot Survey Proposal. Paper presented at Second International Workshop on Mobile and Ubiquitous Learning Environments, Hong Kong.
15 Zhang, B. H., Kim, B., Chew, L. C., & Jacobson, M. (2007, April). The alignment of societal goals for science education, national syllabi, and assessments: The case of Singapore’s O-level national science syllabi and 2006 science examinations. Paper presented at Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, USA.
16 Zhang, B. H., Wong, L.H., & Jacobson, M.J. (2007, April). Primary science students’ computer-based models and their association to student understanding of content, models and modelling. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association (AERA) Conference 2007, Chicago.
17 Zhang, B. H. (2006, November). Middle school science students’ computer-based models and their changes over time. Paper presented at International Science Education Conference 2006, Singapore.
18 Zhang, B. H., Wong, L. H., Chew, L. C., Jacobson, M. J., & Looi, C. K. (2006, May). Using Computer-Based Modelling for Primary Science Learning and Assessment. Paper presented at 32nd Annual Conference of International Association for Educational Assessment, Singapore.
19 Zhang, B.H., & Khine, M. S. (2006, June). Designing an ICT in Education Course for Pre-Service Teachers to Use Technologies as Cognitive Tools. Paper presented at The Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE), Beijing, China.
20 Zhang, B. H., Richmond, G., Parker, J., Urban-Lurain, M., Merrill, J., Patterson, R., et al. (2005, May). A model-based reasoning framework for science teaching and learning. Paper presented at International Conference on "Teacher Education for the Schools We Need", Toronto.
21 Zhang, B. H., Evans, K., Leinhardt, G., Yaron, D., Cuadros, J., Karabinos, M., & Palucka, T. (2004, July). Using an online virtual laboratory to promote undergraduate students? reasoning and conceptual understanding about chemistry: Comparison of different instructional designs. Paper presented at 18th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Ames, Iowa, USA
22 Fretz, E., Wu, H.-K., Zhang, B. H., Krajcik, J.S., Soloway, E. (2002, April). A further investigation of scaffolding design and use in a dynamic modeling tool. Paper presented at Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans , LA, USA
23 Zhang, B. H., Krajcik, J. S., Wang, L., Wu, J., & Qiang, Y. (2002, August). How do Chinese science teachers’ conceptions of the nature of science compare their responses to constructivist teaching theories and practices? Paper presented at 17th International Conference On Chemical Education, Beijing, China
24 Zhang, B. H., Wu, H.-K., Fretz, E. B., Krajcik, J. S., Marx, R., Davis, E. A., & Soloway, E. (2002, April). Comparison of modeling practices between experts and novice learners using a dynamic, learner-centered modeling tool. Paper presented at Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, New Orleans, LA.
25 Fretz, E. B., Wu, H.-K., Zhang, B. H., Krajcik, J. S., & Soloway, E. (2001, March). An investigation of scaffolding design and use in a dynamic modeling tool. Paper presented at Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, St. Louis, MO.
26 Zhang, B. H., Wu, H.-K., Fretz, E. B., Krajcik, J. S., & Soloway, E. (2001, March). Exploring middle school students' modeling process and cognitive strategies when using a computational modeling tool. Paper presented at Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, St. Louis, MO.
Category V Journal Articles (Non-refereed)
1. Fishman, B., & Zhang, B. H. (2003). Planning for technology: The link between intentions and use. Educational Technology, 43(3), 14-18.
Category VI Research/Technical Reports
1 Zhang, B. H. (2010). Half-year Progress Project Report: Sustaining and Scaling up Modeling and Visualization Technologies Enhanced Inquiry-based Science Learning (MVT II), Office of Education Research, National Institute of Education, Singapore.
2 Zhang, B. H. (2009). Final Project Report: Enhancing Inquiry-based Science Learning through Modeling and Visualization Technologies (MVT). Office of Education Research, National Institute of Education, Singapore.
3 Zhang, B. H. (2008). Half Year Progress Report: Enhancing Inquiry-based Science Learning through Modeling and Visualization Technologies (MVT). Learning Science Lab, Singapore.
4 Zhang, B. H. (2007). Half Year Progress Report: Enhancing Inquiry-based Science Learning through Modeling and Visualization Technologies (MVT). Learning Science Lab, Singapore.
5 Zhang, B. H. (2006). Final project report: Inquiry and Computer based Modelling for Primary Science Learning. Learning Science Lab, Singapore.
Category VII School Textbook
1 Kwan L., Chan, K. C., Foong S. K., Zhang, B. H. (2010). MVT II Student Workbook Physics: Force and Motion. Singapore: Learning Sciences Lab, National Institute of Education, and School of Science and Technology, Singapore.
2 Kwan L., Lai, C. V., Foong S. K., Zhang, B. H. (2010). MVT II Student Workbook Physics: Electricity—Series and Parallel Circuits. Singapore: Learning Sciences Lab, National Institute of Education, and Green Ridge Secondary School, Singapore.
3 Ye X., Au, S. K., Zhang, B. H., H. M. Tan (2010). MVT II Student Workbook Chemistry: Kinetic Particle Theory. Singapore: Learning Sciences Lab, National Institute of Education, and Green Ridge Secondary School, Singapore.
4 Ye X., Zhang, B. H., Au, S. K., Berdin S., (2010). MVT II Student Workbook Chemistry: Acids and Bases. Singapore: Learning Sciences Lab, National Institute of Education, and Coral Secondary School, Singapore.
5 Ye X., Au, S. K., Zhang, B. H., Wong G. (2009). MVT II Student Workbook Chemistry: Particulate Nature of Matter. Singapore: Learning Sciences Lab, National Institute of Education, and School of Science and Technology, Singapore.
6 Deng F., Zhang, B. H. (2008). MVT Student Workbook Chemistry: Speed of Reaction (Model-It version). Singapore: Learning Sciences Lab, National Institute of Education.
7 Deng F., Zhang, B. H. (2008). MVT Student Workbook Chemistry: Speed of Reaction (NetLogo version). Singapore: Learning Science Lab, National Institute of Education.
Category VIII Selected Non-refereed Conference and Invited Presentations
1 Zhang, B. H. (2015, Oct. 14-16). (Invited talk) Design-based Research: A Methodological Approach for Education Innovations. Paper presented at the 2015 International Conference on Education Research, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
2 Zhang, B. H. (2014). (Invited talk) Literature Research on Technology Support for Special Education in China. Paper presented at the International Forum on Assistive Technology for Learning, Shaanxi Normal University, Xian, China.
3 Zhang, B. H. (2013a). (Invited Talk) Mapping out Science Education System in China (In Chinese). Paper presented at the 7th Conference of the National Association for Science Education, the Chinese Society of Education (NASE), Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.
4 Zhang, B. H. (2013b). (Invited talk) The Next Generation of the U.S. Science Education Standards and Its Implications for Chinese Science Education (In Chinese). Paper presented at the Professional Development Program of Jiangsu Province for the Edition 2011 Middle School Chemistry Textbooks Suqian, Jiangsu, China.
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6 Zhang, B. H. (2011, Feb. 11). Invited lecture, Developing more subject relevant
Innovations for science learning, Center for Learning and Knowledge Technologies (CeLeKT), Linnaeus University, Sweden
7 Zhang, B. H. (2011, Feb. 8). Seminar, Developing A Sustainable Seamless (Mobile)
Learning Education Innovation in Singapore, Learning Sciences Research Institute, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
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9 Zhang, B. H. (2011, Feb. 5). Seminar, Integrating ICT for Sustainable Education Change: Cases from School-based Research in Science, Graduate School of Education, Bilkent University, Turkey
10 Zhang, B. H. (2010, Aug. 16-18). Presider of workshop, ICT integrated and Inquiry-
based Science Learning, the 3rd International Workshop on Innovative Science Teaching, Guilin, China
11 Zhang, B. H. (2009, Nov. 25). A Brief Overview of Technology Supported and Inquiry-
based Science Learning and Research In Singapore Schools, Learning Sciences Laboratory, Singapore for Dr. Alireza Assareh and his delegation from Shahid Rajaee University, Iran
12 Zhang, B. H. (2009, Sept. 18). Ten-year's Journey: Technology Supported and Inquiry-
based Science Learning and Research, Learning Sciences Center, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China.
13 Zhang, B. H. (2009, Sept. 14-16). Modeling and Visualization Technologies (MVT)
Enhanced Inquiry-based Secondary Chemistry Learning in Singapore, Invited talk for the session of chemistry education, The 13th Asian Chemical Congress, Shanghai, China.
14 Zhang, B. H. (2009, Mar. 18), Invited presentation, Mobile Technologies for Seamless
Learning Environment: Opportunities and Challenges, Beijing Normal University, China
15 Zhang, B. H. (2008, Sept. 10), Invited presentation, Learning Sciences Research on
Technology-enhanced Science Learning, Northeastern Normal University, China
16 Zhang, B. H. (2008, Aug. 19), Invited presentation, Learning Sciences Research for
Supporting Technology-enhanced Science Learning, Seoul National University, South Korea
17 Zhang, B. H. (2008, Aug. 20-23), Invited speaker, Science teacher employment system at
secondary level in Singapore, 54th annual conference of Korean Association for Science Education (KASE), Pusan National University, South Korea
18 Zhang, B. H. (2008, July 2), Invited presentation, Inquiry and Modelling for Primary
and Secondary Science Learning, European Media Lab, Heidelberg, Germany
19 Zhang, B. H. (2008, Feb. 20), Invited presentation, ICT for Inquiry-based science teaching and learning, by Resource Development Section, Educational Technology Division, Ministry of Education, Singapore
20 Zhang, B. H. Seow, P. (2008, January 21), Invited presentation, Constructing Seamless Learning Environment (SLE) for Engaged Student-centered Learning, by IDA with MOE LEAD ICT PMO, IDA Headquarter, Singapore
21 Zhang, B. H., (2007, December 23), Invited talk, Supporting and Assessing K-12 Science
Student Computer-based Modeling Practices, Chemistry Education Research Institute, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China (Audience included faculty and graduate students in chemistry, physics, and biology education. The talk was delivered during a trip to celebrate Professor LIU Zhixin’s 80th birthday at BNU.)
22 Zhang, B. H., (2007, December 20), Invited talk, Computer-based Modeling--A Case of Science Education Research Methods, Chemistry Teaching and Resource Institute, South
China Normal University, Guangzhou, China (The talk was part of his responsibilities as
a guest professor to the University)
23 Zhang, B. H., Looi, C.-K., & Seow, P. (2007, August 15-17). Assessing primary science
student learning in seamless learning environment Paper presented for the Second International Workshop on Mobile and Ubiquitous Learning Environments, Hong Kong.
24 Seow, P., & Zhang, B. H. (2007, Aug. 15-17). Designing a one-to-one computer
supported seamless environment for inquiry-based science learning. Paper presented at the Second International Workshop on Mobile and Ubiquitous Learning Environments, Hong Kong.
25 Zhang, B. H., Jacobson, M. J., Wong, L.-H., & Kim, B. (2007, June 11-14). Supporting
and assessing K -12 inquiry and student computer-based modeling practices. Paper presented at the Second Distributed Learning and Collaboration (DLAC-II) Symposium, Singapore.
26 Zhang, B. H., (2006, June 20), Technologies for educational research, Invited speech,
Chemistry Teaching and Resource Institute, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China
27 Zhang, B. H., (2006, June 19), Inquiry and modeling for science learning, Invited speech,
Chemistry Teaching and Resource Institute, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China
28 Looi, C. K., Zhang, B. H., & Wong, L. H. (2006, June 2-5). 1:1 Mobile Computing
Devices in Singapore Schools: A Brief Survey. Forum Discussion Presentation at the Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE), Beijing.
29 Zhang, B. H. (2006, June 6), The field of the Learning Sciences and my experience with
Learning Sciences research, Invited speech, Chemistry Education Research Institute, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
30 Zhang, B. H. (2006, March 10), Learning technologies go to school—What did we do in
Singapore, Invited speech, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China
31 Zhang, B. H. (2006, March 8), Learning technologies and science learning, Invited
speech, Jiansu Education Press, Cadre primary science teacher professional development
seminar 2006, Chengdu, China (See the video here: http://www.xxkx.cn/Article_Show.asp?ArticleID=1536 )
32 Zhang, B. H., Chen, W., Looi, C. K. (December 1, 2005), Handheld computers in
Singapore Schools—A brief survey, Panel discussion presentation at the 13th International Conference on Computers in Education, Singapore.[Session Chair: Michael Jacobson; Panelists: Tak-Wai Chan, Peter Reimann, Kinshuk, Marcelo Milrad, BaoHui Zhang]
33 Zhang, B. H. (2004, July 29-August 1). Internet-based teaching and research.
Invited, Chinese Association for Science and Technology: Cadre high school teacher professional development seminar 2004, Qingdao, China.
based modeling practices and their changes over time. Invited, the presentations were made during an academic exchange trip to Institute for Science Education (IPN), Kiel University, Germany and National Institute of Pedagogical Research (INRP), Paris, France.
[There are more invited presentations when I also served as the interpreter to Professors and Researchers from the US when they visited China in 2001, 2002, and 2003]
Category IX Selected Workshops & Seminars
1 Zhang, B. H., Au S., & Chia, P. (2010, April 28). The MVT II Project: Sustaining and
Scaling up Inquiry-based Science Learning through Modeling and Visualization Technologies iMVT in Physics. MOE CPDD-NIE OER seminary, Singapore
2 Zhang, B. H. (2010, February). iMVT in Physics. MVT II Project Professional
Development, Maris Stella High School, Singapore
3 Zhang, B. H. (2009, January). Framework for Mobilizing Primary Three Science
Curriculum. NRF Seamless Learning project Professional Development, Nanchiau Primary School, Singapore
4 Zhang, B. H. (2009, September). MVT II Project Launch and Review of Our iMVT
framework Greenridge Secondary School, Singapore.
5 Zhang, B. H. (2009, December). iMVT in Chemistry. MVT II Project Professional
Development, Coral Secondary School, Singapore.
6 Zhang, B. H. (2009, November). Reflection On the Journey of Mobilizing and
Implementing A Mobilized Primary Three Science Curriculum. Singapore.
7 Zhang, B. H. (2009, December). iMVT in Biology. MVT II Project Professional
Development, Marist Stella High School, Singapore.
8 Zhang, B. H. (2008, February). MOE ETD ICT for Inquiry-based science teaching and
learning. Singapore.
9 Zhang, B. H., Seow P. (2008, January). IDA-ETD Mobile Learning Workshop in Jan
2008. Singapore
Category X Others
1. Zhang, B. H. (2003) Exploring middle school science students’ computer-based modeling practices and their changes over time, Unpublished PhD dissertation, University of Michigan, USA
2. Zhang, B. H. (1995). History of Chemistry Olympiads. China: Guang Xi Educational Publishing House.
3. Wang, M., Dong, J., Zhang, B. H. (1994). Analysis of MEC test results in Beijing area (MEC* analysis group). China: NA.
Zhang, B. H. (2007). Interview about 1:1 digital learning (in Chinese). China Educational Technology, 245, 1-3.
Technical report
Wang, M., Dong, J., Zhang, B. H. (July, 1994, 1995, 1996). Analysis of MEC test results in
Beijing area (MEC* analysis group) (in Chinese), Beijing, China
Contributor to Chinese publications
Wu, G. (Eds) (1995). History of Chemistry Olympiads (in Chinese), Guang Xi Educational
Publishing House, Guang Xi, China [In Chinese]
Consultation
2008, Mobile learning, Damai Secondary School, Singapore
Professional Affiliations
2011-present, The Society of Simulation and Gaming of Singapore —Member
[2009-2010, ISLS task force on community building]
2000-present, American Education Research Association (AERA)—Member
2000-present, National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST)—Member
[2008-2010, NARST's JRST Award Committee member]
2006-2010, Executive committee member, GCSCE (Global Chinese Society for Computers in Education)
[2008-present, Co-chair of APSCE SIG CUMTEL (APSCE: The Asia-Pacific Society for Computers in Education; CUMTEL: Classroom, Ubiquitous and Mobile Technologies Enhanced Learning).]
[2009, ICCE (International Conference on Computer in Education), planning committee
Professional Service
2010, Project Advisory Board, Self-Directed Learning (SDL) and Collaborative Learning (COL)
forum, Education Technology Division, Ministry of Education, Singapore
Service to professional organizations:
2015-present, Executive Committee Member, East-Asian Association for Science Education (EASE) (2015-2017)
2015-present, Executive Committee Member, Chinese Society for Inquiry Learning (2014-2017)
2014-present, Deputy Secretary-General, National Association for Science Education, the Chinese Society of Education (NASE) (2014-2017)
2013-present, member, Steering Committee of the International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE) (2013-2017)
2013-present, member, Steering Committee for Professional Teaching of Educational Technology in Colleges and Universities of the Ministry of Education of China (2013-2017)
2013-present, vice-president, Chinese Learning Sciences Association, a branch of the China Higher Education Association (2013-2017)
2011-present, co-chair of JRST Award Selection Committee of NARST, a world-wide organization for improving science teaching and learning
2012-present, member, NAPLES (Network of Academic Programs in the Learning Sciences) , ISLS (International Society of the Learning Sciences)
Service to my universities:
Associate editor
Electronic Journal of Science Education, 2011- Present
Journal editorial board and or editorial review board
(Chinese) Journal of Bio-Education, 2013- Present
Journal of Communication and Education (JCE) (Hong Kong), 2012- Present
International Review of Contemporary Learning Research (Bahrain), 2012-Present
(Chinese) Chemistry Education, 2011- Present
International Journal of Science Education, 2009- Present
International Journal of Environmental and Science Education, 2008 – Present
Journal of Science Teacher Education (JSTE), 2009-2011
Journal paper reviewer
Teaching and Teacher Education, 2008- Present
International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation (IJMLO), 2008- Present
Journal of the Learning Sciences, 2006 - Present
Science Education, 2005- Present
International Journal of Science Education, 2005- 2009
International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2005- Present
Technology Pedagogy and Education, 2005- 2009
Journal paper review invited on a case by case base
Asia Pacific Journal of Education, 2009
Educational Technology & Society, 2009
Computers & Education, 2010
Conference paper reviewer and/or organizer:
1. Conference Co-Chair and main Organizer, 2015 International Conference on Science Education (Sept. 26-28, Shaanxi Normal University, Xian, China)
2. Conference Co-Chair and main Organizer, 2014 International Forum on Assistive Technology for Learning (Nov. 14-16, Shaanxi Normal University, Xian, China)
3. Conference President of the Organizing Committee, Global Chinese Conference On Inquiry Learning (July 10-12, 2015, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China)
4. Conference Co-Chair and main Organizer, 2012 International Conference on Science Education (Nanjing University, China)
5. Sub-conference co-chair: GCCCE 2013(Beijing University, China)
6. Conference Co-Chair and main Organizer, 2012 International Conference on Science Education (Nanjing University, China)
7. Post-conference Events and Tutorial (in Mainland China) Chair, International Conference of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL 2011), [I have gone for a planning trip with Prof. Nancy Law, the Conference organizer, to Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Beijing from Aug. 14-23, 2010]
8. Sub-conference co-chairs, GCCCE 2010: 1). Mobile and Ubiquitous Learning; 2). Technology, Pedagogy, Policy and Society; 3). Co-Chair, Tutorials and Workshops
9. Program committee member, ICCE 2010, Conference on CUMTEL & DIGITEL, CSCL & Learning Sciences
10. Program committee, co-chair, ICCE 2008, 2009 Conference on CUMTEL & DIGITEL
11. Program committee member, IADIS International Conference on Mobile Learning 2007
12. Reviewer, International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS), 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008
13. Reviewer, The Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE), Beijing, 2006, 2007
14. Reviewer, International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE), Singapore, 2005.
15. Reviewer, Annual Conference of NARST 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008 (Strand 7 Educational technology)
16. Reviewer, Annual Conference of American Education Research Association (AERA) 2002
17. Reviewer, Annual Conference of AACTE 2002, http://www.aacte.org/
Software Proficiency
Experiences with using software programs
SPSS, MORAE, NUD*IST, Studio Code, FileMaker Pro., Model-It, Netlogo and some web-based teaching platforms (e.g. Blackboard and LON_CAPA)
Software and program files production
Fall, 2002-Summer, 2003, assisted in designing a research tool called Event Recorder
(ER) with Michael Bleed and Carl Berger, University of Michigan.
Fall, 2002-Winter, 2003, Web learning environment design and evaluation for
undergraduate chemistry courses: Seeing Through Chemistry, CARAT project at the University of Michigan
Winter, 2002, MI. Design and evaluation of a data-base driven, web-based program for middle and high school wellness students, School of Education, University of Michigan
1999, Narrated a two-hour training videotape for Delphi Company’s Shanghai branch, How to
deal with chemical hazards, Expert Language Service, USA
1998, Co-designed The Macro-Organic Chemistry World, Middle school chemistry
learning tool as a product of "the National Research group of Chemistry Software Design", Beijing Normal University Press, Beijing, China.
1996, Co-designed Multi-media Software for Middle School Chemistry Teaching and
Learning, Oxford-Cambridge Company, Beijing, China
Language Skills
Fluent in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing Chinese (Mandarin) and English
Other Academic Activities
September 2003, Coordinator and interpreter for Prof. Yiping Huo from East China
Normal University, for her visit to School of Education, the University of Michigan. Host: Dr. Joseph Krajcik
Conference on the labor of reform: Employment, workers' rights, and labor law in
China, School of Social Work, University of Michigan
August 2001 and September 2002, Coordinator and interpreter for Professor Krajcik’s
academic exchange trips to China (Cities included but not limited to Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, and Guang Zhou).
May 1995, Founder, Beijing Normal (Teacher's) University Undergraduate Student
Science and Technology Activity Center, Beijing, China
August 1994-June 1996, Coordinated with Professor Wu, Guoqing on three national academic conferences: National Conference on Chemistry Olympiads, Beijing;
National Conference on MEC (College Entrance Exam in Chemistry), Beijing; National
Conference on Chemical Education, Beijing, China
Volunteer Activities
Fall 2003-2004, Co-chair, alumni program of Chinese Student and Scholar Association
(CSSA), the University of Michigan
January, 2002-December, 2003, International graduate student representative, School-
wide Student Organization Planning Committee, School of Education, University of Michigan. The organization won the Michigan Leadership Award for Outstanding Student Organization on April 7th, 2003.
Committee leader: Annemarie Sullivan Palincsar, and later Jeff Mirel, associate dean, School of Education, University of Michigan.
January, 2001-present Working Team member on international student issues (WTISI)—
University of Michigan international web page design group,
Team leader: John Godfrey, assistant dean for international education, Rackham Graduate School, University of Michigan.
Summer 2000 Volunteer as one of the peer advisors for international student orientation,
International Center, University of Michigan.
May, 2000 Volunteer Chinese interpreter for ISEF 2000 (International Science and
Engineering Fair 2000), Detroit, MI.
