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Conferences
Invited Presentations/Keynotes/Plenary Panels
Zhang, J. (2009). Can a classroom work as a dynamic creative system, and how? Invited speech at the 17th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE 2009, Theme-based Conference 2: CSCL/Learning Sciences), November 30 to December 4, 2009, Hong Kong.
Zhang, J. (2008). Discourse into the "intellectual heart" of a domain. In Open Learning: Increasing Participation in the Authentic Discourse of Domain: A Plenary Panel at the Knowledge Building/Knowledge Forum Summer Institute. Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, August 4-8, 2008. [pdf]
Zhang, J., Scardamalia, M., Lamon, M., Messina, R., & Reeve, R. (2007). Socio-cognitive dynamics of knowledge building in the work of nine- and ten-year-olds. An invited presentation in the Design & Development Award-Winners’ Session at the International Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, October 23- 27, Anaheim, CA. [pdf]
Zhang, J. (2006). Multiple approaches to educational research: The West vs. the East. Keynote speech at The International Conference of the American Chinese Educational Research and Development Association, April 6-7, San Francisco, CA. [pdf]
Zhang, J. (2004). Using ICT to prepare learners for the 21st century: The perspectives of Eastern APEC economies. Invited Address at The APEC (Asia Pacific Economies Cooperation) Summit on Educational Innovation: "Striking Balance: Sharing Practice from East and West", January, Beijing. [pdf from the APEC site] [pdf from the Summit site]
Referred Conference Presentations
Zhang, J., & Sun, Y. (2008).Knowledge building measures that matter. Paper presented at the Knowledge Building/Knowledge Forum Summer Institute. Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, August 4-8, 2008. [pdf] [slides]
Zhang, J. (2008). Technology-supported learning innovation in cultural contexts. Paper presented at the Knowledge Building/Knowledge Forum Summer Institute. Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, August 4-8, 2008. [pdf] [slides]
Zhang, J., Hong, H.-Y., Teo, C., Scardamalia, M., & Morley, E. (2008). “Constantly going deeper:” Knowledge building innovation in an elementary professional community. Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association, New York, NY. [program] [pdf]
Sun, Y., Zhang, J., & Scardamalia, M. (2008). Addressing gender gap in literacy through knowledge building: A follow-up analysis of different content areas. Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association, New York, NY.
Zhang, J. & Scardamalia, M. (2007). Sustaining principle-based knowledge building innovation at an elementary school. A paper presentation at the Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association, 2007, Chicago, IL.[pdf]
Zhang, J. (2007).What makes an elementary professional community innovative?The Knowledge Building/Knowledge Forum Summer Institute, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto.
Zhang, J. & Chen, Q. (2007). Harnessing technology during the transition of learning cultures in the West and East. A paper presentation at the Working Joint IFIP (International Federation of Information Processing) Conference: Education Informatics, Mathematics, and ICT: A ‘Golden Triangle.’ Boston, MA, June 2007.
Gan, Y. C., Scardamalia, M., Hong, H. Y., Zhang, J. (2007). Making thinking visible: Growth in graphical literacy, Grades 3 and 4. In C. Chinn, G. Erkens, & S. Puntambekar (Eds.),Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer Supported Collaborative Learning 2007 (pp. 206-208). Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, NJ. [pdf]
Sun, Y., Zhang, J., & Scardamalia, M. (2007). Closing the gender gap in literacy through knowledge building: An analysis of vocabulary growth. A paper presentation at the Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association, 2007, Chicago, IL.
Zhang, J. (2007). Culture-technology interaction and learning innovations in Asia. In a symposium: “Global Perspectives on Technology as a Change Agent in Teaching and Learning Identified by Educational Researchers in the International Federation of Information Processing” (Co-participants: Margaret Cox, Niki Davis, Andrea Kárpáti). The Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association, 2007, Chicago, IL.
Hong, H. Y., Scardamalia, M. & Zhang, J. (2007). Knowledge Society Network: Toward a dynamic, sustained network for building knowledge. A paper presentation at the Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association, 2007, Chicago, IL.
Zhang, J. & Scardamalia, M. (2006). Sustained improvement of knowledge building practice at an elementary school. The Knowledge Building/Knowledge Forum Summer Institute, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto. [conference site]
Sun, Y., Zhang, J., & Scardamalia, M. (2006). Gender differences in vocabulary use in knowledge building discourse. The Knowledge Building/Knowledge Forum Summer Institute, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto. [conference site]
Teo, C. L., Zhang, J., Hong, H.-Y., Gan, Y., & Scardamalia, M. (2006). A longitude analysis of inquiry threads in the Knowledge Society Network (KSN). In R. Sun & N. Miyake (Eds.),Proceeding of the 5th International Conference of the Cognitive Science, Vancouver, BC, Canada. [pdf]
Zhang, J., Scardamalia, M., Reeve, R., & Messina, R. (2006). Collective cognitive responsibility in knowledge building communities. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association, 2006, San Francisco, CA.
Sun, Y., Zhang, J., & Scardamalia, M. (2006). Literacy as a by-product of knowledge building: An analysis of vocabulary growth. An interactive discussion presentation at the Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association, 2006, San Francisco, CA.
Scardamalia, M., Hong, H. Y., & Zhang, J. (2006). Knowledge Society Network and knowledge innovation. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE), Toronto, Canada.
Zhang, J., Scardamalia, M., Reeve, R., & Messina, R. (2005). Collective cognitive responsibility in knowledge building classes: A focus on social network structures. Knowledge Building/Knowledge Forum Summer Institute, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto. [conference site]
Zhang, J., Scardamalia, M., Lamon, M., Messina, R., Reeve, R., & Teplov, C. (2005). The growing networks of inquiry threads in online knowledge building environment. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, 2005, Montreal, QC.
Teng, X., Muramatsu, B., Zhang, J., Tront, J.G., McMartin, F., & Agogino, A. (2004). Implementation Issues on the Quality Evaluation of Web-Based Courses and Digital Learning Resources. In W. Liu et al. (Eds.), Proceeding of the International Conference of Web-based Learning (ICWL 2004) (379–385) Berlin: Springer-Verlag. [pdf]
Zhang, J., Sun, Y., Wang, X. & Wu, G. (2003). An Analysis of Learners' Interactions with Course Package and Learning Support Services in Distance Learning. In G. Richards (Ed.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2003 (pp. 361-368). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. (Outstanding Paper Award) [pdf]
Zhang, J., Chen , Q., Sun, Y., & Reid, D. J. (2003). A Triple Scheme of Learning Support Design for Scientific Discovery Learning Based on Computer Simulation. Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL. (International Travel Award)
Zhang, J., Li, F., Duan, C., & Wu, G. (2001). Research on Self-efficacy of Distance Learning and its Influence to Learners’ Attainments. In: C. H. Lee (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE)/ SchoolNet 2001 (pp. 1510-1517). Incheon, South Korea: Incheon National University of Education. [pdf]
Zhang, J. & Chen, Q. (2000). Simulation-based Scientific Discovery Learning: A Research on the Effect of Experimental Support and Learners’ Reasoning Ability. In: D. Benzie & D. Passey (Eds.), Proceedings of Conference on Educational Use of Information and Communication Technology (IFIP World Computer Congress) (pp.344-351). Beijing: Publishing House of Electronic Industry.
Chen, Q., Liu, R. & Zhang, J. (1998). Creating a Constructive Environment for Learners to Explore Word Problem Solving. In: Tak-Wai Chan et al.(Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE'98): Global Education on the Net (Vol. 1.1 pp.498-503). China Higher Education Press and Springer-Verlag.
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