Centre for Information & Communication Technology in Education

Research Projects and Publications

Selected Journal Articles:

· Xu, J., Fan, X., & Du, J. (2018). A study of the validity and reliability of the online homework emotion regulation scale. Measurement, 115, 243-248. [SSCI]

· Xu, J., Fan, X., Du, J., & Cai, Z. (2018). Homework Expectancy Value Scale for Undergraduates in Online Environments. European Journal of Psychological Assessment. [SSCI]

· Zhang, C., Du, J., Sun, L., & Ding, Y. (2017). Extending Face-to-Face Interactions: Understanding and Developing an Online Teacher and Family Community. Early Childhood Education Journal, 1-11. [SSCI]

· Xu, J., Fan, X., Du, J., & He, M. (2017). A study of the validity and reliability of the parental homework support scale. Measurement, 95, 93-98. [SSCI]

· Du, J., Wang, C., Zhou, M., Xu, J., Fan, X., & Lei, S. (2017). Group trust, communication media, and interactivity: toward an integrated model of online collaborative learning. Interactive Learning Environments, 1-14. [SSCI]

· Cai, Z., Fan, X., & Du, J. (2017). Gender and attitudes toward technology use: A meta-analysis. Computers & Education, 105, 1-13. [SSCI]

· Xu, J., Du, J., & Fan, X. (2017). Self-regulation of math homework behavior: An empirical investigation. Journal of Educational Research, 110, 467-477. [SSCI]

· Xu, J., Du, J., & Fan, X. (2017). What influences Chinese undergraduates’ time management in online groupwork? An empirical investigation. Educational Psychology, 37(6), 757-771. [SSCI]

· Xu, J., Fan, X., & Du, J. (2017). Homework Emotion Regulation Scale: Confirming the factor structure with high school students. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 35, 437-441. [SSCI]

· Du, J., Fan, X., & Xu, J. (2016). Online groupwork: Factors affecting Chinese students' interest. Asia-Pacific Education Researcher. 25, 287-294. [SSCI]

· Du, J., Xu, J., & Fan, X. (2016). Investigating factors that influence students' help seeking in math homework: A multilevel analysis. Learning and Individual Differences, 48, 29-35. [SSCI]

· Du, J., Zhou, M., & Xu, J. (2016). African American female students in online collaborative learning activities: The role of identity, emotion, and peer support. Computers in Human Behavior, 63, 948-958. [SSCI]

· Du, J., Fan, X., & Xu, J. (2016). Factors Related to Chinese Students’ Interest in Online Groupwork. The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 25(2), 287-294. [SSCI]

· Xu, J., Fan, X., & Du, J. (2016). Homework Emotion Regulation Scale: Psychometric properties for middle school students. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 34(4), 351-361. [SSCI]

· Xu, J., Fan, X., & Du, J. (2016). A study of the validity and reliability of the distraction scale: a psychometric evaluation. Measurement, 81, 36-42. [SSCI]

· Xu, J., Fan, X., & Du, J. (2016). Homework distraction scale: Confirming the factor structure with middle school students. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 34, 496-500. [SSCI]

· Du, J. (2015). Predictors for students’ management of study environment in collaboration in China. Educational Psychology, 36, 1614-1630. [SSCI]

· Du, J., Xu, J., & Fan, X. (2015). Investigating factors that influence students’ management of study environment in online collaborative groupwork. Research Papers in Education, 30, 451-468. [SSCI]

· Du, J., Xun, G., & Xu, J. (2015). Online collaborative learning activities: The perspectives of African American female students. Computers & Education, 82, 152-161. [SSCI]

· Du, J., Xu, J., & Fan, X. (2015). Help seeking in online collaborative groupwork: A multilevel analysis. Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 24, 321-337. [SSCI]

· Xu, J., Du, J., & Fan, X. (2015). Students' groupwork management in online collaborative learning environments. Educational Technology & Society Journal, 18(2), 195-205. [SSCI]

· Xu, J., Fan, X., & Du, J. (2015). Homework management scale: Confirming the factor structure with middle school students in China. Psychology in the Schools, 52(4), 419-429. [SSCI]

· Xu, J., Du, J., & Fan, X. (2014). Emotion management in online groupwork reported by Chinese students. Educational Technology Research and Development, 62(6), 795-819. [SSCI]

· Du, J., Xu, J., & Fan, X. (2013). Factors affecting online groupwork interest: A multilevel analysis. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 49(4), 481-499. [SSCI]

· Xu, J., Du, J. (2013). Regulation of motivation: Students' motivation management in online collaborative groupwork. Teachers College Record, 115(10). [SSCI]

· Xu, J., Du, J., & Fan, X. (2013). "Finding our time": Predicting students' time management in online collaborative groupwork. Computers and Education, 69, 139-147. [SSCI]

· Xu, J., Du, J., & Fan, X. (2013). Individual and group-level factors for students' emotion management in online collaborative groupwork. Internet and Higher Education, 19, 1-9. [SSCI]

· Du, J., & Durrington, V. A., (2013). A Collaborative Design Model: Learning Tasks, Peer Interaction, and Cognition Process. International Journal of Information Communication and Technology Education, 10 (4), 34-41

· Du, J., Ge, X., & Zhang, K. (2012). Graduate students’ experiences of online collaborative learning in Web-based learning environments. International Journal of Information Communication and Technology Education, 8 (4), 62-74

· Du, J., Yu, C. & Olinzock, A. (2011). Enhancing collaborative learning: impact of question prompts design for online discussion. Journal of Delta Pi Epsilon, L11(1), 28-41

· Du, J. & Xu, J. (2010). The quality of online discussion reported by graduate Students.Quarterly Review of Distance Education. 11(1), 13-24

· Du, J., Zhang, K., Olinzock, A. & Adams, J. (2008). Graduate Students' Perspectives on the Meaningful Nature of Online Discussions. Journal of Interactive Learning Research. 19(1), 21-36.

· Havard, B., Du, J. & Xu, J. (2008). Online Collaborative Learning and Communication Media. Journal of Interactive Learning Research. 19(1), 37-50.

· Du, J. & Sun, L. (2007). Vygotsky’s theory of social interaction: Learning tasks, peer interaction, and cognition process. Journal of Open Education Research, 10(4), 17-23.

· Du, J. X., Durrington, V. A., & Mathews, J. G. (2007). Collaborative discussion: Myth or valuable learning tool. Journal of Online Learning and Teaching (JOLT), 3(2), 94-104.

· Du, J. X., Durrington, V. A., & Olinzock, A. A. (2006). Dynamic online learning environment: Task-oriented interaction for deep learning. Open Education Research, 12(4), 75-79.

· Havard. B., Du, J. X & Olinzock, A. (2005). Deep learning: the knowledge, methods, and cognition process in instructor-led online discussion. The Quarterly Review of Distance Education 2(6), 125-135.

· Du, J. X., Havard. B., & Li, H. (2005). Dynamic online discussion: task-oriented interaction for deep learning. The Journal of Educational Media International. 42(3), 207-218.

· Havard, B., Du, J. X., & Olinzock, A. (2005). Online discussion for student learning: A practical model. International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education. 1(2), 62-73.

· Du, J. X., Havard, B., Adams, J. & Li, H. (2005). A project based learning approach: Online group collaborative learning. International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education. 1(4), 13-24.

· Pate G., Du, J. X., & Havard, B. (2004). Instructional design: Considering cognitive learning needs of older learners. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 1(5), 3-8.

· Du, J. X., Havard. B., Yu, C. & Adams, J. (2004). The impact of technology use on low-income students' academic achievements: Educational Longitudinal Study of 2002. Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, 4(2), 21-28.

· Du, J. X., Fan, X. T., Havard, B., & Olinzock, A. (2003). Minority equity of access and participation in information technology adult education. Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, 3(2), 67-88.

· Du, J. X., & Anderson D. J. (2003). Technology and quality of education: Does technology help low-income and minority students in their academic achievements? Journal of Law, Technology & Policy, Volume Spring Issue 1 p1-33.

· Du, J. X., & Havard, B. (2003). A framework for deep learning in business distance education. Delta Pi Epsilon, 45(3), 204-214.

· Huang, G. G., & Du, J. X. (2002). Computer use at home and school: Does it relate to academic performance? Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, Vol. 8 p201-215.

Book Chapters

· Liu, G. Du, J. (2009). From cognitive psychology to instructional psychology: The current trends in educational technology. Book chapter in the Volume of Technology, one of the book series in Forefront Research Reports and Analyses of Humanity and Social Sciences in the Western Countries, Beijing, China: People’s University of China

· Du, J., Liu, Y., & Sun, M.( 2009) Online Learning Community for E-Learning 2.0: In Harrison Yang (Ed) Collective Intelligence and E-Learning 2.0: Implications of Web-Based Communities and Networking. Idea Group Inc. 155-172

· Du, J. X., & Adams, J. (2008). African-American Women in Online Learning. In Lawrence A. Tomei ( Ed.) Encyclopedia of Information Technology Curriculum Integration. Idea Group Inc. 244-260

· Du, J. X., Havard. B., Adams, J., Ding, G., & Yu, W. (2006). Project-based online group collaborative learning characteristics. In Lawrence A. Tomei ( Ed.) Advanced Topics in Information and Communication Technology Education. Idea Group Inc. 188-201.

· Havard. B., Du, J. X., & Olinzock, A. (2006). Task-Oriented Online Discussion: A Practical Model for Student Learning. In Lawrence A. Tomei ( Ed.) Advanced Topics in Information and Communication Technology Education. Idea Group Inc. 154-166.

· Du, J. X., Pate, G., & Sherrod, D. & Yu, W. C. (2007). Barriers facing African American women in technology. In Marian Quigley (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Information Ethics and Security. Idea Group Inc. 1-6

· Du, J. X., & Adams, J. (2007). Issues of African-American Women in Distance Education. In Lawrence A. Tomei ( Ed.) Encyclopedia of Information Technology Curriculum Integration. Idea Group Inc. 648-654

· Pate, G., & Du, J. X.(2007). Multimedia Design: Considering The Cognitive Learning Needs Of Older Adults. In Lawrence A. Tomei ( Ed.) Encyclopedia of Information Technology Curriculum Integration. Idea Group Inc. 418-422

· Shumack, A. K., & Du, J. X. (2007). How to create honest communication in online learning. In Margherita Pagani (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Multimedia Design and Network. Idea Group Inc. 345-356

Selected Presentations

· Xu, J. Yuan, R., & Du, J. (2012, April). Predicting students’ homework environment management at the secondary school level. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

· Yuan, R., Xu, J., & Du, J. (2012, April). Regulation of motivation: Predicting homework motivation management at the secondary school level. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

· Xu, J., & Du, J. (2011). Gender and Homework Management Reported by African American Students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), April, New Orleans, LA

· Du, J.X & Cornelious, L. (2010) African American Female Students' Participation in Online Collaborative Learning. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA).

· Du, J., Cornelious, L. (2009). Students’ Perceptions towards Online Collaborative Learning Effectiveness. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Diego, CA.

· Du, J., Xu..(2009). Factors Influencing Students’ Participation in Online Collaborative Discussions. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Diego, CA.

· Du, J. X.& Cornelious, L. (2008). The use of structured case study discussions for increasing student deep learning experiences. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), New York. March 24-28.

· Du, J. X., Adams, J., & Cornelious, L. (2008). A cultural sensitivity: Activities for African American female students’ participation in online collaborative learning. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), New York. March 24-28

· Du, J. X.,& Adams, J.(2008). African-American Women Participating in Online Course Setting: A Disappointing Experience?Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), New York. March 24-28.

· Roberts, C., Yu, C., Brandenburg, T., & Du, J.X. (2008, November). The impact of webcasting in major corporations. Paper presented at the annual meeting of E-Learn, Las Vegas, Nevada.

· Du, J. X., & Adams, J. (2007). Racial and Cultural Awareness Affecting African American Female Students’ Experiences in E-Collaboration. Paper to be presented at the World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education Quebec City, Canada Oct. 15-19, 2007

· Du, J. X., Durrington, V., Mathews, J. (2007). Online Collaborative Discussion: Myth or Valuable Learning Tool. Paper to be presented at the World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education Quebec City, Canada Oct. 15-19, 2007

· Du, J. X., Anderson, J., & Adams, J. (2007). A racial cultural perspective: African-American women participating in online course setting. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), Chicago, IL.

· Du, J. X., Adams, J. & Brandenburg, T. (2007). Are racial and cultural dimensions affecting our African American female students’ participation in online collaborative learning activities? Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), Chicago, IL.

· Du, J. X., Durrington, V., Mathews, J., & Yu, C. (2007). Creating flexible online collaborative learning environments to meet students’ needs. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), Chicago, IL.

· Havard, B. & Du, J. X. (2007) Minority students in high school technology use.Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), Chicago, IL. April 9-13.

· Du, J. X., & Durrington, V. (2006). A collaborative design model: Learning tasks, peer interaction, and cognition process. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Dallas, Texas.

· Du, J. X., Anderson, J., Olinzock, A.,& Adams, J. (2006). Barriers, conflicts and success strategies: Issues of African American women’s leadership positions in Northern Mississippi. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Francisco, CA.

· Xu, J., Yuan R., & Du, J. X. (2006). Middle-school homework management: More than just gender and family involvement. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Francisco, CA.

· Du, J. X., Anderson, D. J., & Havard, B. (2005). Factors Affecting African American women's participation and completion of an advanced degree: A racial cultural perspective. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), Montreal, Canada.

· Du, J. X., & Havard, B. (2005). Deep learning: The knowledge, methods, and cognition process in instructor-led online discussion. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), Montreal, Canada.