POSITIONS

Professor, Faculty of Education, Beijing Normal University

Director, Capital Institute for the Learning Society, Beijing Normal University

EDUCATION

1996          Ph D in Education, The University of Edinburgh, UK

1986     Master of Education, East China Normal University, China

1983     Bachelor of Education, East China Normal University, China

TEACHING & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Books and Translated Works

Zhang, Weiyuan & Xie Qingsong (2020). Research on lifelong education qualifications framework. Beijing: China Open University Press.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Xu, Ling (2019). Lifelong education and learning society construction. Beijing: China Open University Press.

Zhang, Weiyuan，Yueping, Wang & Li, Micheal (Eds) (2018). The Seven International Conference of Educational Innovation through Technology, Conference Publishing Services, USA.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Feng Xiaoying & Duan (2016). Tutoring and evaluation of e-learning. Beijing: China Open University Press.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Duan, Chenggui & Fu, Xuanqing (2014). Establishment of lifelong learning framework: Global development and comparison. Beijing: China Central Radio and Television University Press.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Chen, Li & Young, Enoch (Eds.) (2014). Global perspectives: Philosophy and practice in lifelong Education. Beijing: China Central Radio and Television University Press. (Chinese edition)

Young, Enoch, Zhang, Weiyuan & Chen, Li (Eds.) (2014). Global perspectives: Philosophy and practice in lifelong Education. Beijing: China Central Radio and Television University Press. (English edition)

Hu, Xiaosong and Zhang, Weiyuan (Eds.) (2011). Distance education and lifelong leaning book series (Eight books). Beijing: Beijing Publishing Group.

Zhang, Weiyuan (Ed.) (2009). Theories, policy and practice of lifelong education in East Asia, London: RoutledgeFalmer.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2009). Principals and methods of e-learning, Beijing: People’s Education Press.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Jiang, Guozhen (2007). Research methods in distance education. Beijing: Higher Education Press.  

Zhang, Weiyuan (2005). Management and student support service in open and distance education. Beijing: China Central Radio & Television University Press.

Zhang, Weiyuan (Ed.) (2005). Global perspectives: Philosophy and practice in distance education (Volume Three). Beijing: China Central Radio & Television University Press. (In English and Chinese).

Zhang, Weiyuan (Ed.) (2004). Global perspectives: Philosophy and practice in distance education (Volume Two). Beijing: China Central Radio & Television University Press. (In English and Chinese).

Zhang, Weiyuan (Ed.) (2003). Global perspectives: Philosophy and practice in distance education (Volume One). Beijing: China Central Radio & Television University Press. (In English and Chinese).

Zhang, Weiyuan (Chief Editor). (2003). An English-Chinese dictionary of open and distance education. Beijing: China Central Radio & Television University Press. (In English and Simplified Chinese version).

Zhang, Weiyuan (Chief Editor) (2003). An English-Chinese dictionary of open and distance education. Taipei, National Open University in Taiwan. (In English and Traditional Chinese version).

Zhang, Weiyuan (2002). Current state and future trends in open and distance education. Beijing: China Central Radio & Television University Press.

Murphy, David, Shin, Namin, & Zhang, Weiyuan (Eds.) (2002). Advancing online learning in Asia. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Open University Press.

Zhang, Weiyuan (1998). Young people and careers: School careers guidance in Shanghai, Edinburgh and Hong Kong. Hong Kong: Comparative Educational Research Centre, The University of Hong Kong.

Journal Articles

Zhang, Weiyuan, Xie, Hao & Zhang, Yan (2021). Promotion of national qualifications framework construction and perfection of lifelong education system. China Vocational and Technology Education, (12):58-62.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2020). Construction of learning bank system based on qualifications framework and learning outcome accreditations. China Vocational and Technology Education, (24):5-7.

Zhang W, Xie Q & Kee Y (2020) Integration of MOOC with flipped classroom teaching in vocational education. Journal of Educational Culture, Korea.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Xie, Qingsong & Hu, Yusen (2020). Key issues of lifelong education qualifications framework globalization. Modern Distance Education Research, 32(03):44-50.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2020). China qualifications framework construction and its use in vocational education. China Vocational and Technology Education, (06):22-23.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Xu, Ling & Yichi Zhang (2019). Survey on current status and needs of continuing education and lifelong learning in Beijing. Hebei Normal University Journal, 21(06):91-100.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2019). Theory and model construction of national qualifications framework in China. China Vocational and Technology Education, (18):28-35+45.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Xu, Ling & Shaoqun, Nie (2019). Position and function of continuing education in construction of learning cities in a digital age. Journal of Research in Distance Education, (02):1-6+92.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2019). Current status and management model of national qualifications framework in “the Belt and Road” countries. Modern Distance Education Research, (01):11-17+39.

Zhang W & Li W (2019) Transformation from RTVUs to open universities in China: Current state and challenges. International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 2019, 20(4): 1-20.

Zhang, Weiyuan; Hu, Fangxia & Xie, Qingsong (2018). Design, development and application of big data platform on provision of job information search services for students in the vocational college, In: International Conference of Educational Innovation through Technology, Conference Publishing Services, USA.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Xie, Qingsong & Wang, Xiaoxia (2018). Comparison of management models and quality assurance system. Journal of China Distance Education, (09):22-28+52+79.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2018). The development and reform of open universities from international perspectives. Guangdong Open University Journal, 27(02):10-13.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Xie, Qingsong & Wang, Xiaoxia (2018). International comparison of trans-regional open universities: An empirical study based on COL data. Journal of China Distance Education, (1), 63-71.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Duan, Chenggui. (2017). Construction and implementation of institutional e-learning development framework in continuing higher education. Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange, 10 (1), 11-25.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Xie, Qingsong & Wang, Xiaoxia (2017). Recent development and foci of open universities from an international perspective. Journal of Distance Education, (4), 66-76.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Xie, Qingsong (2017). Establishment of the levels and criteria of qualifications framework. Open Education Research  (2), 75-82.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Zhang, Xuan (2017). Recent development and practical exploration of lifelong education and credit accreditation system. Lifelong Education Research  (2), 11-16.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2016).Breaking through the Bottleneck in Establishment for an Overpass of Lifelong Learning: Work-based Learning Strategy. Open Education Research  (6), 58-64.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2014). Establishing a framework for lifelong learning in China: From international perspectives. Journal of China Distance Education, (6), 28-32.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Duan, Chenggui (2013). Establishing a framework for lifelong learning: International development and comparison. Journal of China Distance Education, (9), 9-15.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2013). Entering the 3^rd generation of e-learning: Characteristics and strategies, Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange, Vol. 6, Issue 1, 1-12.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2013) E-learning development in higher continuing education: Model and application. Journal of China Distance Education, (1), 7-14.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Duan, Chenggui (2012). Development of an e-learning management system: Global collaboration. Journal of China Distance Education, (10), 32-36.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Cheung, Dorothy (2012). Comparative demand for continuing education amongst young adults in Hong Kong: 2007/08 and 2009/10. Youth and Continuing Education, 15(2), 116-126.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Y. L Cheng. (2012). Quality assurance in e-learning: PDPP evaluation model and its application, The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, Vol. 12, No. 1, 66-82.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2009). Principles and utilization of interactive learning in e-learning environments. Journal of Research in Distance Education, (5), 10-13.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Duan, Chenggui (2009). ODL and continuing education in the period of financial tsunami: Opportunities and challenges. Journal of Research in Distance Education, (4), 30-34.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2008). Conceptions of lifelong learning in Confucian culture: Their impact on adult learners. International Journal of Lifelong Education, Vol. 27 (6), 551- 557.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2008). The development and transformation of e-learning. In Peter Jarvis (Ed.), The Routledge International handbook of lifelong learning (pp. 238-248). Routledge.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2008). Strategies of learning supports for online adult learners. Modern Distance Education Research, Vol. 6, 9-13.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2008). Educational collaboration among continuing education sector and corporate universities. Journal of Distance Education, Vol. 5, 15-18.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Niu, Jian (2007). China: Reaching teachers through television. In Hilary Perraton, Bernadette Robinson & Charlotte Creed (Eds.), International case studies of teacher education (pp. 17-38). Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2007). Continuing education for all: What are Relationships among continuing education, adult education, vocational education, and distance education? China Distance Education, Vol. 1, 15-19.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Wu, Tingjian (2006). Construction and assessment of online learning instruments. China Distance Education, Vol. 10, 18-22.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2006). A comparative study of online learning environments between mainland China and Overseas/ other Chinese regions: Experiences from learners. Open Education Research, Vol. 1.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Ng, Tak-kay (2006). Distance guidance for lifelong learners in Hong Kong: Development of an online programme preference assessment instrument, International Journal of Lifelong Education, Vol. 25, No. 6, 633-644.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Wang, Lixun (2005). A comparative review of online teaching and learning tools used in international distance learning, In L. Visser, M. Simonson & Y. Visser (2005) Trends and issues in distance education: An international perspective (pp. 245-259). Greenwich: Information Age Publishing.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2005). A comparative study of online learning environment between mainland China and overseas/ other Chinese regions: Experiences from students. Open Education Research, Vol. 11, No. 6, 44-49.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Perris, Kirk, & Yeung, Lesley (2005). Online tutorial support in ODL: Students’ perceptions. British Journal of Educational Technology, Vol. 36, No 5, 789-804.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2005). Position and role of ODL in lifelong education systems in a knowledge-based society, In Aliana Leong (Ed.), Adult Education and Lifelong Learning, Vol. 1, 305-314.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2005). An international comparison of course setting between distance education and educational technology. China Distance Education, Vol. 4, 8-11.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Yau, Joseph (2005). Distance learning: Voices from inmate students. Distance Education Journal, Vol. 2, 12-15.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Wang, Lixun, & Ng, Tak-kay (2004). Research collaboration between open education providers and consumers in developing an academic programme preferences inventory. Asian Journal of Distance Education, Vol. 2. http://www.asianjde.org/  

Zhang, Weiyuan (2004). Design and development of evaluation models, indicators, and scales in online learning environment. China Educational Technology, Vol. 7, 29-33.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2004). Quality assurance online: Development, validation, and utilization of the online learning environment scale. English Journal of Distance Education in China, 173-184.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Perris, Kirk (2004). Researching the efficacy of online learning: A collaborative effort amongst scholars in Asian open universities. Open Learning, Vol. 19, No. 3, 247-264.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Wang, Lixun (2004). Global collaboration in the development of an online learning environment scale. Staff and Educational Development International, Vol. 8, No. 1, 49-66.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2004). A Comparative study of online teaching and learning in Asia's open universities. Distance Education Annual (Taiwan), Vol. 16, 1-19.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Yang, Tingting, & Huang, Ci (2004). A comparative study of quality assurance on curriculum in open universities in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Modern Distance Education Research, Vol. 2, 9-15.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Au Yeung, Lai Hung (2003). Online measurement of academic programme preferences for distance learners. Distance Education, Vol. Vol. 24, No. 2, 213-226.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Kirk, Perris, & Kwok, Elaine (2003). Use of tutorial support: Experiences from Hong Kong distance learners. Asian Journal of Distance Education, Vol. 1, No. 1, 12-19.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Kirk, Perris (2003). Assessing learning styles in distance education: A Hong Kong perspective. Journal of Distance Education, Vol. X, No 1, 25-37.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Wang, Lixun (2003). A global comparison of online learning management platforms. Journal of Jiangsu Radio & Television University, Vol. 5, 5-12.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Chan, Lung (2003). New insights from old practices: ODE practices in ancient China and its implications to Asia. Global E-Journal of Open, Flexible & Distance Education, Vol. 3, No. 1, 76 - 84.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Wang, Lixun (2003). Indicators in evaluating online learning environments. China Distance Education, Vol. 17, 34-39.

Zhang, Weiyuan, & Yau, Joseph (2003). Distance learning: Experiences from inmate students. Open Education Research, Vol. 5, 34-37.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Huang, Hexiao (2003). Barriers and preferences of online learning: Students’ perceptions. Open Education Research, Vol. 2, 30-33.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Hu, Jun (2002). Chinese distance learners in the northwest areas: Characteristics and obstacles. China Distance Education, Vol. 4, 10-14.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Au Yeung, Lai Hung (2002). The learning styles of adult learners: A review of theories, classifications and measurements. Open Education Research, Vol. 2, 30-34.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Hu, Xiao Lu, & Pope, Mark (2002). The evolution of careers guidance and counseling in the People's Republic of China. Career Development Quarterly, Vol. 50, No. 3, 226-236.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Shin, Namin (2002). Imported or indigenous? A comparative study of three open and distance education models in mainland China, India and Hong Kong. Open Learning, Vol. 12, No. 2, 167-176.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Niu, Jian, & Jiang, Guozhen (2002). Web-Based education at conventional universities in China: A case study. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning: Vol. 2, No. 2.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Ha, Susan (2002). Learning attitudes, motivations and preferences of older adults. In H. Dikshit, S. Carg, S. Panda, & Vijayshri (Eds.), Access and equity: Challenges for open and distance learning (pp. 147-158). New Delhi: Kogan Page.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Jegede, Olugbemiro, Tsui, Cecilia, Ng, Fowie, & Kwok, Louisa (2002). Comparing single mode ODL institutions in Asia: Management styles, pedagogical activities and educational outcomes. Indian Journal of Open Learning, Vol. 11, No. 2, 7-21.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Venkaiah, V. (2002). A preliminary study of the current state of distance education research in India. Malaysian Journal of Distance Education, Vol. 2, No. 1, 1-14.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Jegede, Olugbemiro, Tsui, Cecilia, Ng, Fowie, & Kwok, Louisa (2001). An investigation into administrative styles, educational processes and outcomes in open universities in Asia. Open Education Research, Vol. 1, 17-22.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Huang, Ci (2001). Contemporary practice of web-based instruction: Cases of the OUHK and NOU. Distance Education Annual Taiwan, Vol. 13, 113-127.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2000). The current state of experts and their foci in distance education research in China. Indian Journal of Open Learning, Vol. 9, No. 1, 29-40.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2000). The role and task of tutors: Students’ expectations of tutors in distance learning. Distance Education Journal Taiwan, Vol. 12, 1-9.

Zhang, Weiyuan (1999). A profile of distance and adult education experts in Asia and their research foci. China Distance Education, Vols. 9 & 10, 108-113.

Zhang, Weiyuan (1999). A comparative analysis of periodical literature in ODL in China, Great Britain and USA. Open Education Research, Vols. 2 & 3, 59-62.

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SELECTED RESEARCH PROJECTS

Project entitled “Lifelong education system research during the 14th Five-Year Plan”, funded by the Ministry of Education in China:

Project entitled “Strategic development study on establishing the first-class open universities”, funded by National Open University in China.

Project entitled “Promotion of system and mechanism construction on learning cities（Phase II）”, funded by Beijing Education Bureau.

Project entitled “Promotion of system and mechanism construction on learning cities（Phase I）”, funded by Beijing Education Bureau.

Project entitled “Development of a knowledge management platform for resource sharing in teaching and learning”, funded by Quality Enhancement Grant Scheme in Hong Kong.

Project entitled “Design and provision of online whole-person development services for students at HKU SPACE Community College”, funded by Quality Enhancement Grant Scheme in Hong Kong.

Project entitled “Development of a blended learning model for improving teaching effectiveness in sub-degree accounting courses”, funded by Quality Enhancement Grant Scheme in Hong Kong.

Project entitled “Online student support service: Design and development of a career guidance kit for students in self-financing post-secondary sector in Hong Kong”, funded by Quality Enhancement Grant Scheme in Hong Kong.

Project entitled “A database of experts and their foci in distance/adult education: an Asian inventory”, funded by OUHK Research and Development Fund.

Project entitled “A comparative study of the administrative styles, educational processes and outcomes of selected Asian open universities”, funded by OUHK Research and Development Fund.

Project entitled “An investigation of the problems experienced by OUHK students who are prison inmates”, funded by OUHK Research and Development Fund.

Project entitled “Learning activities, aging and expertise, and metacognitive knowledge of older adults in Hong Kong”, funded by OUHK Research and Development Fund.

Project entitled “Students’ use of tutorial support at OUHK”, funded by OUHK Research and Development Fund.

Project entitled “Guidance at a distance: Developing an online interest inventory for adult learners at OUHK”, funded by OUHK Research and Development Fund.

Project entitled “The perception of distance educators and learners about web-based instruction (WBI) in selected Asian Open Universities”, funded by OUHK Research and Development Fund.

Project entitled “The Development, validation and use of a distance and open virtual learning environment scale (DOVILES)”, funded by the Research Grants Council in Hong Kong.

Project entitled “Developing a computer-assisted programme selection kit for school leavers and adult learners in Hong Kong”, funded by the Research Grants Council in Hong Kong.

SELECTED ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS

Zhang, Weiyuan & Xu, Ling (2021). Design and development of the learning environment scale for universities of third age，Beijing Normal University/ Athabasca University /Chongqing Open University Symposium, 2-4 November, 2021, Chongqing.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Xu, Ling & Xie, Qingsong (2019). Adults participating in learning in the internet age: Experiences from Beijing，International Conference on Open and Innovative Education (ICOIE 2019), 10-12 July, 2019, Hong Kong.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2018). Survey on demands for continuing education and lifelong learning in Beijing in the internet age, Beijing Normal University/ Athabasca University Symposium, 19-20 October, 2019, Beijing.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2018) The role of ICT in realizing lifelong learning, invited speech at a capacity-building workshop on the Development of Education Systems Oriented towards Lifelong Learning, UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, 25 October, Shanghai.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2018) ‘Instructional design and development of e-learning courses in vocational training’. Invited keynote speech at the 36th Qinghua Conference on ICT in Education, Qinghua University, Beijing, 31 May 2018.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2017) ‘Institutional e-learning development: From framework to practice’, Keynote speech at Beijing Normal University/Athabasca University Symposium, Athabasca University, Edmonton, 4-5 August 2017.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2017) ‘Current models and future trends of learning outcome accreditation: From international perspectives’, Keynote speech at China International Conference on Open and Distance Education, Beijing, 1-2 November, 2017.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2014) ‘The development and trend of Open Educational Resources’, Keynote speech at International Conference on Educational Technology, Zhejiang University, 24-25 April 2014.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2013) ‘Online student support service: Development of a career guidance kit for students in Hong Kong’, Expert panel speech at the 25^th ICDE World Conference, 17 October 2013.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2012) ‘Mode construction and implementation strategies for e-Learning development ’, keynote speech at 2012 International Conference on Educational Technology, Guangzhou, 21-23 December 2012.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2012) ‘Internationalization of higher continuing education: Experience from the University of Hong Kong ’, keynote speech at 2012 Annual Conference for International Education, Beijing, 15 October 2012.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2011) ‘Entering the 3^rd generation of e-learning: Characteristic and strategies’, Keynote speech at the 2011 International Conference on Hybrid Learning, Hong Kong, 10 -12 August 2011.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2010) ‘Innovations and application of online teaching and learning ’, keynote speech at the International Conference on Learning Society and Open Education, Macau, 19-21 October 2010.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2010) ‘Establishing the third generation e-learning ’, keynote speech at 2010 International Distance Education Advanced Forum, Beijing, 10-11 October 2010.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2006). Challenges and opportunities of distance education in a wave of trans-national education. Keynote speech at 2006 International Conference of Distance Education, Beijing, 9-10 November.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2005). Online teaching and learning: Lessons from international experiences. Keynote speech at 2005 International Conference on Distance Education, Beijing, 20-22 October.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2004). Online learning environment scale: Design and development. Keynote speech at the International Forum on Educational Technology, Changchun, China, 23–25 July.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2014) ‘Development model and application of e-learning in continuing higher education institutions’. Invited keynote speech at the Annual Conference of Zhejiang Higher Continuing Education Association, Hanzhou, 26 May 2014.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2014) ‘Global development of ODL and e-learning’. Speech at the 2014 Senior Executive Programme for Presidents and Vice-Presidents of Open Universities in China, Hong Kong, 22 May 2014.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2014) ‘ICT based innovations in university teaching and learning: From theories to practices’, Invited speech at the Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, 26 December 2014.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2014) ‘Global ODL and e-learning: Current development and future trends’. Invited speech at the Open University of China, Beijing, 19 June 2014.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2003). A Comparative study of online teaching and learning in Asia's open universities. Keynote speech at the International Conference of Distance Education, Taiwan, 10-11 December.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2013) ‘E-learning course design and development at open universities’, Invited speech at the Open University of Jiangsu, Nanjing, 25 December 2013.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2013) ‘E-learning development in continuing higher education institutions’. Speech at the 2013 Senior Executive Programme for School Deans/ Deputy Deans of continuing higher education institutions of China, Macau, 4 December 2013.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2013) ‘Framework and application of e-learning development’. Speech at East China Normal University, Shanghai, 7 October 2013.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2013) ‘Evaluation and quality assurance of e-learning’. Speech at the Tsinghua University, Beijing, 1 August 2013.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2013) ‘New concepts, new technologies and new practices of e-learning. Speech at the Guangxi Open University’, Nanning, 28 June 2013.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2013) ‘Vision, mission and development trend of open universities around the world. Speech at the Guangdong Open University, Guangzhou, 22 June 2013.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2013) ‘E-learning and m-learning initiatives’. Speech at the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 12 April 2013.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2013) ‘Development of online teaching and learning: from theories to practice’, speeches at the 2013 Senior Executive Programme for Presidents and Vice-Presidents of China Open Universities, Hong Kong, 18 April 2013.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2013) ‘Integration of ICT into learning and teaching’. Keynote speech at Caritas Institute of Higher Education, Hong Kong, 18 January 2013.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2012) ‘Principals and practices of online tutoring’. Speech at the 2012 Senior Executive Programme for Programme Directors of the Open University of China, Hong Kong, 13 December 2012.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2012) ‘Online and distance education around the world: Current development and future trends’. Speech at the 2012 Senior Executive Programme for Presidents and Vice-Presidents of China Open Universities, Hong Kong, 17 April 2012.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2011) ‘Transformation of corporate education and training: Development of the Third generation of e-learning’. Speech at Peking University, Beijing, 7 July 2011.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2010) ‘Developing the third generation e-learning for in-service school teacher training ’. Keynote speech at the Conference on School Teacher Education in the Greater China region,18-20 December 2010.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2010) ‘E-learning principles and e-learning platform design’. Speech at Vocational Education Bureau, Hong Kong, 2 September 2010.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2010) ‘Principles and practices of e-Learning design and development’. Speech at the Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong, 25 August 2010.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2010) ‘Design and Development of e-learning platform’. Speech at the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 18 July 2010.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2010) ‘The third generation e-learning: Flexible and interactive e-learning platform ’, keynote speech at the First Advanced Forum on Distance Education in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. Shenzhen, 23-26 July 2010.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2007). Online teaching and learning: Current development and future trends. Speech at Xinjiang Radio and Television University, 11 July.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2007). Open and distance education: Current development and future trends. Speech at Annual Conference of Sichuan Higher Distance Education Association, 26 June.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2004). The evaluation model, indicators and scale of e-learning environment: Development and utilization. Keynote speech of the 3rd Conference on Distance Education in the Greater China Region, Macau, 20-22 April.

Zhang, Weiyuan (2004). The status and trends of online teaching and learning. Keynote speech at the 1st Conference of Computing and Networked Education, Sanya, 5 December.

SERVICE & CONSULTING

Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Lifelong Education

Editorial Board Member, Smart Learning Environments

Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Community Well-Being

Editorial Board Member, China Distance Education

Editorial Board Member, Open Education Research

Editorial Board Member, Journal of Distance Education

Editorial Board Member, Modern Distance Education

Editorial Board Member, Lifelong Education Research

Editorial Board Member, Global Lifelong Learning

HONORS & AWARDS

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The Excellent Paper Award (2018) , International Hybrid Learning Society, 2018.

Zhang, Weiyuan & Xie, Qingsong (2018). Integration of MOOCs with flipped classroom teaching: An empirical study of tourism English course, Awarded at the International Conference on Technology in Education, Hong Kong, 9-11 January.

The Excellent Academic Book (2015) China University Publication Press Association, 2015.

Zhang, Weiyuan, Duan, Chenggui & Fu, Xuanqing (2014). Establishing a framework for lifelong learning: International development and comparison, Beijing: China Radio & Television University Press.

The First Paper Award (2015), China Higher Continuing Education Association

Zhang, Weiyuan, Duan, Chenggui & Feng Chen (2015). Development of continuing education in ‘Internet plus’ era: Model and application. Awarded at the Annual Congress of Higher Continuing Education Association, Anhui University, China, 28-29 October.

The First Paper Award (2012), China Higher Continuing Education Association

Zhang, Weiyuan (2012). Model and application of e-learning development in higher continuing education institutions. Awarded at the Annual Congress of Higher Continuing Education Association, Nanjing University, China, 16-17 November.

2008 Meritorious Service Award, The Asian Association of Open Universities

The Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) awarded Dr Zhang the 2008 AAOU Meritorious Service Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the development of open & distance learning and e-learning in Asia.

The Best Paper Award (2005), The Asian Association of Open Universities

Zhang, Weiyuan & Ng, Tak-kay (2005). Distance guidance for lifelong learners in Hong Kong: Development of an online programme preference assessment instrument. Awarded at the 19th Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities on Building Knowledge-based Society through Open and Distance Education, Jakarta, Indonesia, 15-17 September 2005.

The Best Paper Award (2004), The Asian Association of Open Universities

Zhang, Weiyuan (2004). Quality assurance online: Development, validation, and utilization of the online learning environment scale. Awarded at the 18th Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities on Quality Education for All: New Missions and Challenges Facing Open Universities, Shanghai, 28-29 November 2004.

The President’s Award for Distinguished Achievement (2003)

The Open University of Hong Kong

The Best Paper Award (2003), The Asian Association of Open Universities

        Zhang, Weiyuan & Wang, Lixun (2003). Global collaboration in the development of an online learning environment scale: Experiences from the OUHK. Awarded at the 17th Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities on Networking and Partnership for Strengthening Collaboration in Open and Distance Education, Bangkok, Thailand, 21-14 November 2003.

The Ching-Lun Best Paper Award (2003), National Taiwan University and National Open University in Taiwan

Zhang, Weiyuan (2003). A Comparative study of online teaching and learning in Asia's open universities. Awarded at the International Conference of Distance Education, Taiwan, 10-11 December.

The President’s Award for Distinguished Achievement (2002)

The Open University of Hong Kong

The Best Paper Award (2002), The Asian Association of Open Universities

Zhang, Weiyuan & Ha, Susan (2002). An investigation into the learning attitudes, motivations and preferences of older adults in Hong Kong. Awarded at the 16th Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities on Access and Equity: Challenges for Open and Distance Education, New Delhi, 21-23 February 2002.

The President’s Award for Distinguished Achievement (2001)

         The Open University of Hong Kong

The First Award of Haier Cup for Distinguished Papers on Distance Education (2001), China

Zhang, Weiyuan, Jegede, Olugbemiro, Tsui, Cecilia, Ng, Fowie, & Kwok, Louisa (2001). An investigation into administrative styles, educational processes and outcomes in open distance universities in Asia. Open Education Research, Vol. 1, 17-22.

The First Award for Distinguished Paper at the International Conference of Careers Guidance (1999)

Zhang, Weiyuan (1999). Students' experience of careers guidance interventions in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Edinburgh. Awarded at the International Conference of Careers Guidance, Tianjin, China, 26 – 28 October 1999.

The Best Paper Award (1999), The Asian Association of Open Universities

Zhang, Weiyuan (1999). A profile of researchers in distance and adult education in Asia and their research foci. Awarded at the 13^th Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities on Open and Distance Education Systems and Models Facing the 21st Century's Information and Learning Societies, Beijing, 14-17 October 1999. 

The First Award of Haier Cup for Distinguished Papers on Distance Education (1999), China

Zhang, Weiyuan (1999). A survey of distance and adult education experts in Asia and their research foci. China Distance Education, Vols. 9 & 10, 108-113.

The President’s Award for Distinguished Achievement (1999)

        The Open University of Hong Kong