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RESEARCH

RESEARCH

Research Interests
  • Design and development of technology-enhanced learning environments
  • Integrate emerging technologies in teacher education
  • EPSS, knowledge management system, and human performance technology
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
  • Lai, G., & Calandra, B. (2007). Using online scaffolds to enhance preservice teachers’ reflective journal writing: A qualitative analysis. International Journal of Technology in Teaching and Learning. 3(3), 66-81.
  • Williams, D., Ma, Y., Prejean, L., Ford, M. J., & Lai, G. (2007). Acquisition of physics content knowledge and scientific inquiry skills in a robotics summer camp. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 40(2), 201-216.
  • Ma, Y., Williams, D., Prejean, L., Lai, G., & Ford, M. J. (2008). A model for facilitating field experience in a technology-enhanced model pedagogical laboratory. Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 24(3), 105-110.
  • Ma, Y., Lai, G., Williams, D., Prejean, L., & Ford, M. J. (in press). Exploring the effectiveness of a field experience program in a pedagogical laboratory: The experience of teacher candidates. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education.
  • Lai, G., & Calandra, B. (Under revision). Critical reflection in preservice teachers’ journal writing: A review of the literature. Teaching and Teacher Education.
Book Chapters
  • Ma, Y., Lai, G., & Williams, D. (Manuscript in revision, scheduled to publish in August 2008). Instructional technology and educational gaming. In Ouyang, R., & Wang, C. (Eds.), Instructional Technology. Beijing: China Renmin University Press.
  • Calandra, B., Ma, Y., & Lai, G. (Manuscript in revision, scheduled to publish in August 2008). Instructional technology and multimedia. In Ouyang, R., & Wang, C. (Eds.), Instructional Technology. Beijing: China Renmin University Press.
Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings
  • Lai, G., Calandra, B. & Ma, Y. (2008). Leveraging the potential of design-based research to enhance preservice teachers’ online reflective practice: A case study. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (pp. 1132-1139). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
  • Lai, G., Ma, Y., Williams, D., Prejean, L. & Ford, M. (2008). Teachers’ Belief Change in a Pedagogical Laboratory. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (pp. 1140-1145). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
  • Williams, D., Lai, G., Ma, Y. & Prejean, L. (2008). Using an Educational Computer Game to Teach History in a Pedagogical Laboratory. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (pp. 1847-1852). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
  • Ma, Y., Williams, D., Lai, G., Prejean, L. & Ford, M. (2008). Integrating Storytelling into Robotics Challenges that Teach Mathematics. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (pp. 4499-4504). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
  • Lai, G., & Calandra, B. (2007). Exploring preservice teachers’ reflective writing problems and what computer-based scaffolds can do to enhance their reflectivity development. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2007 (pp. 110-117). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
  • Ma, Y., Lai, G., Prejean, L., Ford, M. J., & Williams, D. (2007). Acquisition of physics content knowledge and scientific inquiry skills in a robotics summer camp. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2007 (pp. 3437-3444). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
  • Prejean, L., Williams, D., Lai, G., Ma, Y., & Ford, M. J. (2007). Teacher candidates’ experience in a pedagogical laboratory. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2007 (pp. 3459 - 3466). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
  • Lai, G., Sun, Y., & Calandra, B. (2005). Rationale behind the adoption of computer-mediated communication channels in an urban Teachers’ Electronic Support System. In M. Simonson & M. Crawford (Ed), 28th Annual Proceedings: Selected Papers Presented at the 2005 National Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Vol. 2, p. 322-327, North Miami Beach, FL: Nova Southeastern University.
  • Ma, Y., & Lai, G. (2005). Technology-based storytelling in teacher education: Recommendations from case-based reasoning. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (pp. 1191-1197). Norfolk, VA: AACE.
  • Calandra, B., & Lai, G. (2005). A digital video reflection tool for urban teachers in training. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (pp. 2472-2476). Norfolk, VA: AACE.
  • Calandra, B., Lai, G., and Sun Y. (2004). TEPSS: Initial steps in the design of electronic support for novice teachers. In M. Simonson & M. Crawford (Ed.), 27th Annual Proceedings: Selected Papers Presented at the 2004 National Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Vol. 2, p. 87-91, North Miami Beach, FL: Nova Southeastern University.
  • Lai, G., Brookshire, M., & Ma, Y. (2004). Online financial simulation as a supplementary learning tool. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (pp. 1779-1780). Norfolk, VA: AACE.
  • Ma, Y., & Lai, G. (2004). Accommodating the needs of international students in online learning: Issues, strategies and research directions. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2004 (pp. 1509-1510). Norfolk, VA: AACE.
Paper Presentations at National and International Conferences
  • Lai, G., & Ma, Y. (Submitted for presentation). Training and development professionals’ perceptions of offshore outsourcing. Proposal submitted to Associations of Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Orlando, FL.
  • Lai, G., & Calandra, B. (2008, March). Examining the effects of selected computer-based scaffolds on preservice teachers’ levels of reflection as evidenced in their online journal writing. American Educational Research Association (AERA) 2008 conference, New York, NY.
  • Lai, G., Calandra, B., & Sun, Y. (2008, March). Human-computer interface design and its role in the diffusion and adoption of EPSS-like educational systems. American Educational Research Association (AERA) 2008 conference, New York, NY.
  • Sun, Y., Calandra, B., & Lai, G. (2008, March). Asian graduate students’ perceptions of the computer-mediated communication learning environment. American Educational Research Association (AERA) 2008 conference, New York, NY.
  • Lai, G., Calandra, B, & Ma, Y. (2008, March). Leveraging design-based research to enhance preservice teachers’ online reflective practice. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) 2008 conference, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Lai, G., Ma, Y., Williams, D., & Prejean, L. (2008, March). Teacher belief change in a pedagogical laboratory. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) 2008 conference, Las Vegas, NA
  • Williams, D., Lai, G., Ma, Y., & Prejean, L. (2008, March). Using an educational computer game to teach history in a pedagogical laboratory. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) 2008 conference, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Ma, Y., Williams, D., Lai, G., & Prejean, L., & Ford, M. J. (2008, March). Integrating storytelling into robotics challenges that teach mathematics. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) 2008 conference, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Lai, G., & Calandra, B. (2007, March). An exploration of preservice teachers’ reflection practice problems and what computer-based scaffolds can enhance their reflective practice. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), San Antonio, TX.
  • Ma, Y., Lai, G., Prejean, L., Ford, M. J., & Williams, D. (2007, March). Acquisition of physics content knowledge and scientific inquiry skills in a robotics summer camp. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), San Antonio, TX.
  • Prejean, L., Williams, D., Ma, Y., Lai, G., & Ford, M. J. (2007, March). Teacher candidates’ experience in a pedagogical laboratory. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), San Antonio, TX.
  • Lai, G., Ma, Y., & Williams, D. (2006, March). Enhancing learner self-efficacy in computer-based educational games. Associations of Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Dallas, TX.
  • Ma, Y., Williams, D., Richard, C., & Lai, G., (2006, March). A research agenda for developing and implementing game-like problem-based learning environments. Associations of Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Dallas, TX.
  • Calandra, B., Lai, G., Sun, Y., & Kinuthia, W. (2005, October). Computer mediated communication as support for urban teacher preparation. Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Orlando, FL.
  • Lai, G., & Ma, Y. (2005, October). Four-component instructional design model and its suggestions for the training of instructional designers. Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Orlando, FL.
  • Sun, Y., Calandra, B., & Lai, G. (2005, October). Diffusion and adoption of an electronic performance support system for teachers. Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Orlando, FL.
  • Ma, Y., & Lai, G. (2005, March). Technology-based storytelling in teacher education: Recommendations from case-based reasoning. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), Phoenix, AZ.
  • Calandra, B. & Lai, G. (2005, March). A Digital video reflection tool for urban teachers in training. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), Phoenix, AZ.
  • Calandra, B., Lai, G. & Sun Y. (2004, October). TEPPS: Initial steps in the design of electronic support for teachers in action. Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Chicago, IL.
  • Lai, G., Brookshire, M., & Ma, Y. (2004, March). Online financial simulation as a supplementary learning tool. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), Atlanta, GA.
  • Ma, Y., & Lai, G. (2004, March). Accommodating the needs of international students in online learning: Issues, strategies and research directions. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), Atlanta, GA.

So you need three things to be an original thinker. First, you have to have a tremendous amount of information... Then you have to be willing to pull the ideas, because you're interested... And then you must have the ability to get rid of the trash... In other words, you get many ideas appearing and you discard them because you're well trained and you say, "that's junk". 

- Jacob Rabinow