Professor LIU, Lukas Z.
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Professor LIU, Lukas Z.
劉志純
Assistant Professor
Academic Unit of Mathematics, Science, and Technology
Ph.D., Florida State University
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(852) 3917 1165
Room 213, Runme Shaw Building
Areas>- Instructional Systems Design
- Computational Thinking
- Game-based Learning
- Learning Analytics
Research Expertise
- Technology-enhanced Learning
- Experiential Learning
- Learning Sciences
Prospective PhD/ EdD/ MPhil Applications
I am available to supervise PhD/EdD/MPhil students and would welcome enquiries for supervision.
Links
Areas of Expertise
Computational thinking: My current work focuses on developing both students’ and teachers’ computational thinking. I am currently working with a team at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth on developing a professional learning model to promote K-12 teachers’ computational thinking skills as well their ability to integrate computational thinking into STEM classrooms.
Methodological focus: I use various quantitative methods (e.g., hidden Markov model, Bayesian network, sequential analysis, social network analysis, and natural language processing) to understand learners’ behavior, competence, interaction, and discourse. I am also interested in bridging the gap between quantitative and qualitative methods (e.g., quantitative ethnography, design-based implementation research).
Instructional design focus: I have been designing and developing interactive game-based learning environments for learners to promote active learning through problem solving. The goal of such environment is to help learners develop transferrable skills beyond the performance within the system.
Awards
- Gagne-Briggs Outstanding PhD Student Award, Florida State University (2020)
- Ruby Diamond Future Professor Award, Florida State University (2019)
- Liliana Muhlman Masoner Award for Excellent Performance as an International Student in the ISLT Program, Florida State University (2019)
- Gagne-Briggs Outstanding Service Award, Florida State University (2018)
- Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing, The Internet and Higher Education (2017)
- Best presentation, 2015 Finalists, PacifiCorp Design and Development Award, Association of Educational Communication and Technology (2015)
Projects
I am available to supervise PhD/EdD/MPhil students and would welcome enquiries for collaboration.
Publications
Liu, Z., & Fulwider, G. C (in press). Balancing granularity and context in designing evidence models for stealth assessment: A case of pause distribution in digital game-based learning environment. In M. P. McCreery, & S. K., Krach (Eds.), Games as Stealth Assessments. DIO Press.
Shute, V. J., Fulwider, G. C., Liu, Z., & Rahimi, S. (in press). Machine learning. In R. Tierney, F. Rizvi, & K. Ercikan (Eds.), International Encyclopedia of Education (4th Edition). Elsevier Publishers.
Liu, Z., & Jeong, A. (2022). Connecting learning and playing: The effects of in-game cognitive supports on the development and transfer of computational thinking. Educational Technology Research & Development. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-022-10145-5
Bong, J., & Liu, Z. (2022). Media usage behaviors of learners in OODE. In O. Zawacki-Richter, & I. Jung (Eds.), Handbook of Open, Distance and Digital Education. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-0351-9_54-1
Bainbridge, K., Shute, V., Rahimi, S., Liu, Z., Slater, S., Baker, R. S., & D'Mello, S. K. (2022). Does embedding learning supports enhance transfer during game-based learning?. Learning and Instruction, 77, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.learninstruc.2021.101547
Dennen, V. P., Bagdy, L., Arslan, O., Liu, Z., & Choi, H. (2021) Supporting new online instructors and engaging remote learners during COVID-19: A distributed team-based approach. Journal of Research on Technology in Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/15391523.2021.1924093
Tlili, A., Chang, M., Moon, J., Liu, Z., Burgos, Chen, N., & Kinshuk. (2021) Literature review of empirical studies on learning analytics in educational games: From 2010 to 2018. International Journal of Interactive Multimedia and Artificial Intelligence. http://dx.doi.org/10.9781/ijimai.2021.03.003
Liu, Z., Moon, J., Kim, B., & Dai, C. (2020) Integrating adaptivity to educational games: A combination of bibliometric analysis and meta-analysis review. Educational Technology Research and Development, 68(4), 1931-1959. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-020-09791-4
Shute, V. J., Rahimi S., Smith, G., Ke, F., Almond, R., Dai, C, Kuba, R., Liu, Z., Yang, X., & Sun, C. (2020). Maximizing learning without sacrificing the fun: Stealth assessment, adaptivity, and learning supports in Physics Playground. Journal of Computer-Assisted Learning, 37(1). https://doi.org/10.1111/jcal.12473
Shute, V. J., Smith, G., Kuba, R., Dai, C., Rahimi, S., Liu, Z., & Almond, R. G. (2020) The design, development, and testing of learning supports for the physics playground game. International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education, 31. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40593-020-00196-1
Moon, J., & Liu, Z. (2019). Rich representations for analyzing learning trajectories: Systematic review on sequential-data analytics in game-based learning research. In A, Tlili., & M, Chang. (Eds.), Data Analytics Approaches in Educational Games and Gamification Systems. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9335-9_2
Jeong, A., & Liu, Z. (2017). he effects of prior beliefs on student interactions in online debates. TechTrends, 61(2), 115-120. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-016-0133-5
Lin, X., Hu, X., Hu, Q., & Liu, Z. (2014). A social network analysis of teaching and research collaboration in a teachers' virtual learning community. British Journal of Educational Technology, 47(2). https://doi.org/10.1111/bjet.12234
Professional Community Services
Community Service
- Communication Officer, American Educational Research Association, Division of Emerging Learning Technologies, 2020 – Present
- Member at Large, American Educational Research Association, Division of Emerging Learning Technologies, 2019 – 2020
- Planning committee member of Florida State University Alumni Student Knowledge Exchange (ASKe) Conference, 2017 – 2019
- President, Florida State University Instructional Systems Students Association, 2017 - 2018
Reviewer
- Reviewer for Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2022 - Present
- Reviewer for British Journal of Educational Technology, 2020 – Present
- Reviewer for Journal of Research in Educational Technology, 2020 – Present
- Reviewer for Educational Technology Research & Technology, 2019 – Present
- Reviewer for Internet and Higher Education, 2016 – Present