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    WANG Cixiao Assistant Professor
    School of Educational Technology
    Field of study:educational technologies, online education, collaborative learning, embodied learning
    Email:wangcixiao@bnu.edu.cn
    Address:Room C907, Science and Technology Building

    EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

    Peking University (PKU)                                                                                    Beijing, China

    Ph. D. in Educational Technology, Graduate School of Education                      09/2015-06/2020

    Beijing Normal University (BNU)                                                                      Beijing, China

    B.S. in Educational Technology, Faculty of Education                                        09/2011-06/2015

    University of California, Berkeley (UCB)                                                         California, USA

    Visiting Scholar, Graduate School of Education                                                   09/2018-09/2019

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)                                       Illinois, USA

    Visiting Student, College of Education                                                                  02/2017-03/2017


    TEACHING EXPERIENCE

    Systematic Instructional Design

    Quantitative Research Methods

    Data Management and Analysis

    Online Learning Theory and Cognitive Laws

    Enterprise E-Learning


    RESEARCH PROJECTS (work as leader)

    Research on interaction analysis and intervention of online collaborative roles from a social-behavioral-cognitive-emotional perspective funded by China National Natural Science Foundation  2023-2025

    Research on the Quality Evaluation and Improvement Path of Data Driven Human Machine Collaborative Teaching in Primary and Secondary Schools funded by the Beijing Education Science "14th Five Year Plan" Key Project  2023-2025

    Data driven dual cycle peer evaluation model and its application research funded by the Beijing Normal University's 2023 Young Teacher Teaching Development Fund Project  2023-2024

    Course Quality Evaluation and Improvement Path in the Context of Online Internationalization of Higher Education funded by the International Education Research Project of Huiyan International College, Department of Education, Beijing Normal University  2023-2024

    Research on the design mode of virtual experimental teaching integrating embodied cognition theory funded by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation  2021-2022

    Research on knowledge representation and generation model of online collaboration from the perspective of embodied cognition funded by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities for Beijing Normal University  2020-2022

    From Front stage to Back-stage: Construction and Key Elements of MOOCs in Peking University funded by the Educational Research Center of Peking University  2018-2019


    PUBLICATIONS

    International Journal Articles

    Wang, C., & Xiao, J.*. (2023). Who will participate in online collaborative problem solving? A longitudinal network analysis. Interactive Learning Environments, 1-18. (SSCI Q1) http://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2023.2266523

    Wang C., & Xu Y.*. (2023). Who will work together? Factors influencing autonomic group formation in an open learning environment. Interactive Learning Environments. (SSCI Q1) https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2023.2190425

    Wang C., Dong Q.*, & Ma Y. (2023). How Tablet-student ratio and External Scripts affect Knowledge Acquisition and Cognitive Load in Scientific Collaborative Inquiry Learning? A Three-round Quasi-experiment. Journal of Science Education and Technology (SSCI Q1)

    Zhang, W., & Wang, C.*. (2023). Comparative interaction patterns of groups in an open network environment: The role of facilitators in collaborative learning. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning (SSCI Q1) http://doi.org/10.1111/jcal.12873

    Wang C., Xu L., & Liu H.*. (2022). Exploring behavioral patterns of virtual manipulatives supported collaborative inquiry learning: Effect of device-student ratios and external scripts. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 38(2), 392-408. (SSCI Q1) https://doi.org/10.1111/jcal.12620

    Wang C., & Li S.*. (2022). The trade-off between individuals and groups: Role interaction under different technology affordance conditions. International Journal of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning,16(4), 525-557. (SSCI Q1) https://10.1007/s11412-021-09355-5

    Wang C., & Le H.*. (2022). The More, the Merrier? Roles of Device-student Ratio in Collaborative Inquiries and its Interactions with External Scripts and Task Complexity. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 59(8), 1517 -1542. (SSCI Q1) https://doi.org/10.1177/07356331211010794

    Liu W., & Wang C.*. (2022). How roles in collaboration respond to the exchange of device-student ratio under the impact of external scripts? Educational Technology & Society, 25(2), 15-30. (SSCI Q1)

    Xie L., & Wang C.*. (2022). Why Did They Come Back? Analysis of Learning Behaviour and Motivation of Repeat Learners' in cMOOCs. Interactive Learning Environments. (SSCI Q1) https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2022.2115079

    Wang C., Wang J., Shi Z*. & Wu F. (2021). Comparison of the effects of 1:1 and 1:m CSCL environments with virtual manipulatives for scientific inquiry-based learning: A counterbalanced quasi-experimental study. Interactive Learning Environments, 0(0), 1-18. (SSCI Q1) https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2021.1948431

    Wang C., OuYang J.*, & Wu F. (2021). Subgroups of assessor and assessee: the relationship between students’ peer assessment roles and perceptions of MSCL in science education. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 30, 816-828. (SSCI Q1) https://doi.org/10.1007/s10956-021-09922-3

    Wang C., & Yu S.*. (2021). Tablet-to-student ratio matters: Learning performance and mental experience of collaborative inquiry. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 0(0), 1-17. (SSCI Q1) https://doi.org/10.1080/15391523.2021.2015018

    Wang C.*, Fang T., & Gu Y. (2020). Learning Performance and Behavior Patterns of Online Collaborative Learning: Impact of Cognitive Load and Affordances of Different Multimedia. Computers & Education,143. (SSCI Q1) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2019.103683

    Wang C., Ma Y., & Wu F.* (2020). Comparative Performance and Involvement in Collaborative Inquiry Learning: Three modalities of Using Virtual Lever Manipulative. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 29(5), 587-596. (SSCI Q1) https://doi.org/10.1007/s10956-020-09838-4

    Wang C., Xie A., Wang W., & Wu H.* (2020) Association between medical students’ prior experiences and perceptions of formal online education developed in response to COVID-19: a cross-sectional study in China. BMJ Open,10(10), 1-10. (SCI Q2) https://doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2020-041886

    Wang C.*, Fang T., & Miao R. (2018). Learning Performance and Cognitive Load in Mobile Learning: Impact of Interaction Complexity. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 34(6), 917-927. (SSCI Q1) https://doi.org/10.1111/jcal.12300

     

    Chinese Journal Articles

    Wang C., Wang X. (2023). The Configuration Effect of Multivariate Group Features on Collaborative Problem Solving:A Fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA). Distance Education Journal, 41 (06): 62-70.

    Wang C., Zhang W., He X., &Chen L. (2023). Research on the Interaction Law of Collaborative Problem Solving Teaching Based on Cognitive Network Analysis. China Distance Education, 43 (05): 43-55.

    Zhang W., Wang C.*. (2023). What Makes High-Quality Collaborative Problem Solving Possible in Connectivist Learning Contexts: A Case Study of cMOOC Based on Qualitative Comparative Analysis. Modern Distance Education Research, 36(02):93-103.

    Wang C., Liu W. (2023). A New Perspective on Understanding and Representing Group Cognition: Role Interaction in Collaborative Scripts. Modern Distance Education, 35 (02): 102-112.

    Wang C., Xu J., Guo L., & Zheng Q. (2023). Research on Multi scenario Human Machine Collaborative Online Teaching Evaluation: Analysis Based on Analytic Hierarchy Process and Entropy Weight Method. Modern Educational Technology, 33 (01): 74-82.

    Wang C., Li L., &Wang X. (2022). A Measurement Model and Teaching Intervention Study on Student Feedback Literacy, Digital Education, 9 (01): 39-45.

    Wang C., Zhang W. (2022). Research on Role Interaction in Collaborative Problem Solving in Connectivist Learning, e-Education Research, 43 (10): 86-93.

    Wang C., Li R., Zhang M. (2022). A study on the embodiment degree of virtual experiments and its impact on learning outcomes, Open Education Research, 28(5):93-104.

    Chai H., Chen L., Zheng Q., & Wang C. (2022). A New Trend of Comprehensive Student Evaluation: From Comprehensive Quality and Core Competency to Comprehensive Literacy, China Educational Technology, (03):36-43.

    Wang C., Li X., & Dong Y. (2021). Research on Student Feedback Literacy from Embodied Perspective: Re-understanding of the Affordance Relationship in the Internet Era, Distance Education Journal, 39(06):88-95.

    Wang C., & Liu W. (2021). How Technology Affordance affects Collaborative: An Empirical Analysis Based on the Effectiveness of Group Information Interaction. Modern Distance Education, (04),25-34.

    Wang H. & Wang C.* (2021). From the Front to the Back:A Qualitative Study on the Current Situation of MOOCs Construction in Colleges Journal of Open Learning, 26(04):24-32.

    Zhang J., Niu X., Liu Y., & Wang C.* (2021). The Connotation and Application of "4E+S" Cognition in the Learning Sciences. Modern Educational Technology, 31(08): 23-31.

    Wang C. (2021). The Dynamic Effect of Technology Affordance: An Epistemic Network Analysis for Embodied Engagement in Collaborative Inquiry. China Educational Technology, (02),113-122.

    Wang C. (2020). Substitution and Transcendence of Virtual Manipulatives to Physical Manipulatives: From Perspective of Embodied Cognition. e-Education Research, 41(12),50-58.

    Wang C., Yang P., & Shang J. (2020). Development Venation, Application Status, and Transformation Opportunities of Online Higher Education. Modern Educational Technology, 30(08),5-14.

    Wang C., Wang H., & Shang J. (2019). How to Teach the Learning Sciences?——Analysis of 37 Learning Science Courses in International Famous Universities. Modern Educational Technology, 29(08):25-33.

    Wang C. (2019). Embodied Design: Developing Thinking in the Dynamic Balance of Sensorimotor Cycle: An Interview with an American Expert in Embodied Cognition, Professor Dor Abrahamson. Modern Distance Education Research, (02), 3-10.

    Wang C. (2018). Take embodied cognitive theory to the ground: situational interaction under technical support. E-education Research, 39(04), 20-26.

    Wang C., & Wu F. (2018). Cognitive Orientation and Themes Evolution of Research on International Mobile Learning. Modern Distance Education Research, (07), 22-33.

    Wang C., Dong Q., & Wu F. (2018). The effects of mobile learning on students' learning performance: A meta-analysis. Distance Education Journal, 36(02):67-75.

    Wang C., Guo X., & Wu F. (2018). An overview of international research on Enterprise e-Learning. Distance Education in China, (03), 52-61+78.

    Wang C., & Wu F. (2018). Performance analysis and improvement path of pre-service teachers' TPACK level. Modern Distance Education, (02), 62-71.

    Wang C. (2018). The Effectiveness of Rule-based Mobile Learning Expert System for Plant Identification. Journal of Open Learning, 23(01), 30-36.

    Wang C., Li H., & Shang J. (2017). Application and Development Prospect of Educational Games Based on Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. China Educational Technology, (08), 99-107.

    Wang C., Zhang B., & Wang J. (2017). The Relationship between Acceptance of Online Teaching and Teachers’ TPACK. Modern Distance Education, (05), 12-21.

    Wang C., Jiang J., & Li J. (2017). The development and teaching application of Algodoo. Information technology education in primary and secondary schools, (01), 70-73.

    Wang C., Fu Q., & Yang S. (2015). A Study on Creative Electronic Instructional Design from the perspective of Maker. Modern Educational Technology, 25(10), 106-112.

    Wu F., & Wang C. (2016). The Measurement and Comparison of Students' Learning Motivations Among Five Different Online Learning Modes. Modern Distance Education Research, (01), 78-84+95.

    Li J., Wang C., & Wu F. (2015). Designing the Online Learning Self-Efficacy Scale for learners and Its Measurement. Distance Education Journal, 33(06), 47-53.

    Wu F., Wang C., & Li J. (2015). An Assessment Scale to Measure Learners Motivation in Online Learning Environment with Non-Constraint. Distance Education Journal, (04), 60-65.

    Fu Q., & Wang C. (2014). When Maker in STEAM Education. Modern Educational Technology, 24(10), 37-42.


    Conference Papers

    Wang C. Roles interaction during mobile-blended collaborative learning: The impact of external scripts ICBL 2021 (International Conference on Blended Learning, Japan), 2021,08. (EI)

    Wang C., & Hu R. When teacher training shifting from offline to online: Roles, efficacy beliefs, and cognitive load of collaboration. BNU-AU-CQOU International Academic Symposium (Beijing, Edmonton, Chongqing), 2021,11.

    Wang H., Wang C.*, & Wu F. How Multimedia Influence Group Interaction in STEM Education? An Epistemic Network Analysis for Online Synchronous Collaborative Learning. ISET 2020 (International Symposium on Educational Technology, Thailand), 2020,08. (EI)

    Wang J., Wang C.*, & Wu F. Comparations Between Physical and Virtual Manipulatives in Collaborative Inquiry. ISET 2020 (International Symposium on Educational Technology, Thailand), 2020,08. (EI)

    Wang C., & Wu F. An Expert System Approach to Support Blended Learning in Context-aware Environment. pp.45-56, ICBL 2018(International Conference on Blended Learning, Japan), 2018,07. (EI)

    Wang C. The application of plant identification and learning APP based on Expert System. pp.332-339, CSEDU 2017(International Conference on Computer Supported Education, Portugal), 2017,04. (EI)

    Wang C., & Gu Y. Cognitive Load and Affordances of Multimedia in Online Collaborative Learning. UC Berkeley, Graduate School of Education Research Day Conference (USA), 2019,04.

    Wang C., Liu W, Zhao S., & Mo Y. Research and analysis of the status of TPACK free-tuition normal students. GCCCE (The Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education, China Hong Kong), 2016,05.


    Books and Chapters

    Wang C. The influence of technology affordance on cooperative inquiry: from the perspective of embodied cognition. Beijing: Beijing Normal University Press, 2022.

    Zhao G., Zhao X., Wang C., etc. PPT Cloud-classroom Pedagogy. Beijing: Peking University Press, 2017.

    Wu F., Wu H., & Wang C. Educational Science Scale Manual. Beijing: Peking University Press, 2021.

    Wu F. Research on Corporate E-learning. Beijing: Science Press, 2017. (Wrote chapter 3: E-learning Cognitive Psychology) (funded by National Planning Office of Philosophy and Social Science)


    AWARDS AND HONORS

    National Excellent Dissertation Award for Empirical Research in Education                      2020

    Outstanding graduate of Beijing; Outstanding graduate of Peking University                     2020

    Top Ten Graduate Academic Honor, Peking University                                                       2018

    National Scholarship, The Ministry of Education of P. R. China                                          2014, 2016, 2017, 2018

    Presidential Scholarship for Doctoral student, Peking University                                         2017, 2018

    Innovation Award for outstanding academic performances, Peking University                    2016, 2017, 2018

    Merit Student Pacesetter, Peking University                                                                          2016, 2017, 2018

    1st Academic Scholarship, Peking University                                                                        2016, 2017, 2018

    Outstanding Graduate of Beijing Normal University                                                             2015

    1st Academic Scholarship, Beijing Normal University                                                          2013, 2014


    SERVICE & CONSULTING

    Reviewer for the Educational Technology & Society (SSCI)                                 2022-present

    Reviewer for the Teaching and Teacher Education (SSCI)                                   2020-present

    Reviewer for the Journal of Computer Assisted Learning (SSCI)                         2019-present

    Reviewer for the Distance Education (SSCI)                                                         2023-present

    Reviewer for the Education Journal (TSSCI)                                                         2020-present

    Reviewer for the ECNU Review of Education                                                        2019-present

    Reviewer for the Asia-Pacific Journal of Educational Sciences                             2019-present

    Reviewer for the annual conference of AECT 2018(USA, Kansas)                      2018-2019


    Other Work Experience

    National University of Singapore, Business School                                              Singapore

    Teaching Assistant of Supply Chain Management online course                             07/2016-09/2016

    Participated in instructional design and teaching cases translation

    Developed the teaching materials, courseware and teaching video

    Kaohsiung Darong Private High School, Higher Vocational Department                

    Cloud Technology Intern                                                                                           04/2015-05/2015

    Designed and developed the math e-learning platform based on Moodle

    Provided training of the use of the platform for teachers