Education

  • Ph. D., Curriculum and Instruction, Department of Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership, College of Education, University of Maryland College Park, 2014
  • M. A., Chinese Classical Philology, Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Peking University, Beijing, China, 2004
  • B.A., Chinese Classical Philology, Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Peking University, Beijing, China, 2001

Academic Positions (full-time)

  • Associate Professor, Department of Teacher Education, College of Education, Michigan State University, 8/2022 to present
  • Outreach Coordinator, Asian Studies Center, Michigan State University, 8/2022 to present
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education, College of Education, Michigan State University, 8/2014 to 6/2022
  • Director, Online Chinese Program, College of Education, Michigan State University, 6/2013 to present
  • ​Faculty Research Assistant, National Foreign Language Center, 10/2012 to 6/2013​

​Publications (selected peer-reviewed journal)

  • Li, J., Hu, Y., & Liu, H. (in press). Social media and K-12 foreign language education: A critical literature review from 2010 to 2019. CALICO Journal.
  • Li, Y. & Li, J. (2022). Theories and practice of course design based on three modes of communication: Case of teaching K-12 students online. In S. Liu (ed.). Online teaching and learning in 2020. National Foreign Language Resource Center, University of Hawaii.
  • Gordon, R., Sandro, B., & Li, J. (2020). Make a name for yourself: Exploring interculturality and naming practices among transnational Chinese as foreign language teachers. Language and Intercultural Communication.
  • Greenhow, C., Li, J., & Mai, M. (2019). From tweeting to meeting: Expansive professional learning and the academic conference backchannel. British Journal of Educational Technology, 50(4), 1656-1672.
  • Li, J. (2019). Online Chinese program evaluation and quality assurance. International Chinese Language Education, 4(3), 62-71.
  • Li, J. & Jiang, Z. (2017). Students’ perceptions about a flipped online Chinese language course. Journal of Technology and Chinese Language Teaching, 8(2), 25-38.
  • Li, J. & Greenhow, C. (2015). Scholars and social media: Tweeting in the conference backchannel for professional learning. Educational Media International.
  • Greenhow, C., Gleason, B., & Li, J. (2014). Psychological, social, and educational dynamics of adolescents’ online social networking. Media Education. Studi, ricerche, buone pratiche, 5(2).
  • Turner, J., Hoeltzel, C., & Li, J. (2010). Read to lead: Resources that helps teachers enhance literacy leadership. Language Arts, 87(6), 472- 477.

Publications (selected books, book chapters, and others)

  • Li, J. & Wang, Q. (2021). Teachers’ readiness for online language teaching: An exploratory study. In T. Bastiaens (Ed.), Proceedings of EdMedia + Innovate Learning (pp. 266-273). United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
  • Ross, A., Li, J., &  Gunter, A.M. (2018). Learning Chinese in the Digital Age. CELIN Briefs Series. Asia Society.
  • Li, J. (2017). Social scholars in the digital age: Social scholarship and practices. For inclusion in A. Esposito (Ed.). Research 2.0 and the Impact of Digital Technologies on Scholarly Inquiry. IGI Global.
  • Li, J. (2016). Social media and teacher education: The case of STARTALK. In C. Greenhow, J. Sonnevend, & C. Agur (Eds.), Education and social Media: Toward a digital future. The MIT Press, Digital Media & Learning Series.
  • Li, J. (2016). Social media and foreign language teacher: Beliefs and practices. For inclusion in C. Lin, D. Zhang, & B. Zheng. (Eds.). Preparing foreign language teachers for next-generation education. IGI Global.
  • Greenhow, C. & Li, J. (2013). Like, comment, share: Collaboration and civic engagement within social network sites. For inclusion in C. Mouza & N. Lavigne. (Eds.). Emerging technologies for the classroom: A learning sciences perspective (pp. 127-241). New York: Springer.
  • ​Li, J. (2008). The Art of Paper. Chinese Overseas Publishing House: Beijing, China (ISBN: 9787802224957).
  • Li, J. (2004). History of Qu. Beijing Publisher: Beijing, China (ISBN: 7-200-05351-1).

Conference Presentations (selected)

  • Li, J. (2024). Developing K-12 Chinese language teachers’ abilities in language assessment and curriculum design through PLC. Presentation accepted for 2024 Chinese Language Teacher Association Annual Conference.
  • Li, J. (2023). Open the door for culture using Chinese children’s literature. Paper accepted for the ACTFL Annual Convention and World Language Expo. Boston, MA.
  • Li, J., Jorden, B. & Wang, S. (2023). Teaching Chinese language and culture through children’s and young adult literature. Presented at the 2023 National Chinese Language Conference.
  • Li, J. (2023). Toward more research-supported and robust CFL teacher development: Framing and developing self-efficacy, reflective practices, and online instruction readiness. Panel presentation presented at the Chinese Language Teachers Association Annual Conference.
  • Li, J. (2023). Developing Open Educational Resources for teaching Chinese language and culture. Presented at the Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Columbus, OH.
  • Li, J. (2022). Preparing Chinese language teachers to adopt OER: An exploratory study. Paper presented at the ACTFL Annual Convention and World Language Expo. Boston, MA.
  • Li, J. (2022). Cultivating literacy skills with OERs and Chinese children’s literature. Presented at the 2022 National Chinese Language Conference.
  • Li, J. (2022). Promoting early Chinese literacy through Open Educational Resources. Paper presented at the Chinese Language Teachers Association Annual Conference.
  • Jiang, Z., Vongkulluksn, V., Xie, K., & Li, J. (2021). Investigating the design of online foreign language courses and its impact on students’ learning strategies. Paper presented at the Association for Educational Communications & Technology International Convention.
  • Li, J. & Wang, Q. (2021). Teachers’ readiness for online language teaching: An exploratory study. Paper presented at the EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2021 Online Conference.
  • Li, J. (2021). Online Chinese Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance. Paper presented at the Chinese Language Teachers Association 2021 Virtual Conference.
  • Li, J., & Li, Y. (2021). 网络翻转课堂中AP Chinese课程与中级汉语课程学生自学环节的设计与对比. Presented at the Chinese Language Teachers Association 2021 Virtual Conference.
  • Li, Y., Zhao, M. M., & Li, J. (2021). Learning needs analysis of an online Chinese program. Presented at the 2021 National Chinese Language Conference.
  • Jiang, Z., Vongkulluksn, V., Xie, K., & Li, J. (2021). A longitudinal study on how motivation affects students’ cognitive engagement in second-language vocabulary learning online. Paper presented at the 2021 AERA Virtual Annual Meeting.
  • Li, J., AmRhein, R., & Liao, S. (2020). Innovations in the integration of language and culture. Presented at the 2020 National Chinese Language Virtual Conference.
  • Li, X., Liu, J., & Li, J. (2020). Flip learning online: Design and strategies of an online Chinese program. Presented at the 2020 National Chinese Language Virtual Conference.
  • An, X., & Li, J. (2020). Cultural teaching in an online Chinese course. Presented at the 2020 National Chinese Language Virtual Conference.
  • Li, J. (2019). Students’ vocabulary learning strategies in an online language course. Paper presented at the 2019 ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo. Washington D.C.
  • Li, J., Chen, Y., & Li, X. (2019). Promote active learning in a flipped online model: Design and strategies. Paper presented at the 2019 AP Annual Conference. Orlando, FL. 
  • Li, J. (2019). Online gaming facilitated Chinese learning. Paper presented at the 2019 National Chinese Language Conference. San Diego, CA.
  • Li, J. & Hu, Y. (2019). Social media and K-12 foreign language education: A critical literature review from 2010-2018. Paper presented at the 2019 American Association for Applied Linguistics Conference. Atlanta, GA.
  • Gordon, R. & Li, J. (2019). The power of transnational experiences in morphing teacher identity and teaching practice. Paper presented at the 63rd Annual Conference of the Comparative & International Education Society. San Francisco, CA.
  • Ross, A., Li, J., &  Gunter, A.M. (2018). Learning Chinese in the Digital Age. Paper presented at 2018 National Chinese Language Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
  • Greenhow, C., Brandon, D., Paul, S., Koehler, M., Willet, B.& Li, J. (2018). Tweeting toward the Ph.D.: Exploring new scholars’ practices with social media. Paper presented at the 2018 AERA Annual Meeting, New York, NY.
  • Liu, M., Li, J., & Xiang, L. (2018). Framework, curriculum and instructional models of credit-, internet- and immersion-based business Chinese program. Paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on Business Chinese Education. March 30, 2018.
  • Li, J. & Jiang, Z. (2018). Teachers’ perceptions about the effectiveness of an online flipped language course. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education. Washington, D.C.
  • Shen, T., & Li, J. (2017). Adolescents’ academic language use in historical writing. Symposium presented at 2017 Literacy Research Associate Conference. Tampa, FL.
  • Li. J. & Greenhow, C. (2017). Review of educational research on learning with Social Networking Sites among teenagers. Paper presented at the 2017 AERA Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX.
  • ​Li, J. & Shen, T. (2016). Innovative use of technology in college level Chinese course. Paper presented at the 2016 ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo. Boston, MA.
  • Li, J., Zheng, B., Lin, C., & Romig, N. (2016). Teachers’ Perceptions and Teaching Practices in an Online Chinese Flipped Classroom. Paper presented at the 2016 CALICO Conference. East Lansing, MI.
  • ​Zheng, B., Li, J., & Romig, N. (2016). From face-to-face to the online environment: How did CSL teachers adjust their teaching? Paper presented at the 2016 CLTA Second International Symposium on Chinese Teaching and Learning. College Park, MD.
  • Li, J. (2015). Engaging high school students in online Chinese language course. Paper presented at the 2015 ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo. San Diego, CA.
  • Li, J., Greenhow, C., & Mai, M. (2015). Social scholars follow-up: Tweeting in the conference backchannel by educational researchers. Presented at the 2015 AERA Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
  • Li, J. & Shen, T. (2014). Social media and language teacher education: Instructors’ beliefs. Paper presented at the 2014 ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo. Antonio, Texas.
  • Greenhow, C., Li, J., & Mai, M. (2014). Social Scholars: Tweeting in the conference backchannel by educational researchers. Paper presented at the 2014 AERA Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, PA.
  • Ni, R., Romig, N., Li, J., & Lin, C. (2014). Perceptions of effective teaching and learning in online language courses. Paper presented at the 2014 CALICO Conference. Athens, OH.
  • Lin, C., Ni, R., Li, J., Romig, N., & Zheng, B. (2014). Teaching foreign language courses online: A case study. Paper presented at the 2014 CALICO Conference. Athens, OH.
  • Ingold, C., Li, J., & Jacobson, A. (2012). Characteristics of effective virtual language programs: National survey results. Presented at the 2012 ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo. Philadelphia, PA.
  • Li, J. (2012). Selecting and using materials for Chinese language programs. Presented at 2012 ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo. Philadelphia, PA.
  • Li, J. & Lin, C. (2011). Connecting theories with practices to teach Chinese literacy. Presented at the 2011 Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Baltimore, MD.
  • Li, J. (2010). Multicultural text in Internet literacy environments: Pre-service teachers’ conceptualization. Presented at the 60th Annual meeting of National Reading Conference/Literacy Research Association. Fort Worth, TX.

​Invited Talk and Workshop

  • Invited Symposium (August 18, 2023). Digital literacy and language teacher education. Invited by the University of Exeter.
  • Invited Presentation (February 23, 2023). Digital technologies: Affordances and challenges. Invited by the International Visitor Leadership Program from U.S. Department of State.
  • Invited Workshop (January 28, 2022). Language assessment in an online environment. Invited by the British Chinese Language Teaching Society and the Confucius Institute for Scotland.
  • Invited Webinar (October 29, 2020). How to assess students in an online setting. Invited by the College Board: Chinese Language & Culture Online Professional Learning Series.
  • Invited Workshop Presenter and Forum Panelist (August 29, 2020). Online Chinese language teaching and course design. Invited by Webster University.
  • Invited Workshop (July 1, 2019). Chinese Language Teaching and educational technology: Current status and future direction. Invited by Troy University.
  • Invited Forum Panelist (May 9, 2019). K-12 and Teacher Program Collaboration. Invited by the Chinese Early Language and Immersion Network (CELIN) and presented at the CELIN Forum.
  • Invited Forum Panelist (May 17, 2018). Digital tools and online learning in the field of Chinese immersion. Invited by the Chinese Early Language and Immersion Network (CELIN) and presented at the CELIN Forum.
  • Invited Workshop (May 12, 2018). Technology tools to facilitate Chinese language teaching. Invited by the Confucius Institute at University of Kentucky for local K-12 Chinese Language Teachers.
  • Invited Talk (October 30, 2017). Online language teaching and learning in the United States. Presented to a group of administrators from Hainan Province, China.
  • Invited Talk (December 27, 2016). New trends in teacher education in the United States: Technology influence. Invited by Tianjin Normal University as a guest speaker to present to the College of Education faculty and students.
  • Invited Talk (January, 2014). Instructors’ beliefs about the integration of social media and foreign language teacher education. Paper presented at Brownbag Presentation in EPET, Michigan State University. East Lansing, MI.
  • Workshop Presenter (August, 2013). Workshop for First Year Writing Program Instructors at Michigan State University. Presenting the role of language and cultural differences in writing classes.
  • Workshop Presenter (April, 2012). Principles and strategies for an effective Chinese language classroom. Workshop presented at the 2012 Annual National Chinese Language Conference. Washington D.C.

Honors and Awards

  • Adams Academy Fellow. Michigan State University. 2021-2022
  • Dr. Delia Koo Endowment Award, Michigan State University, 2019
  • Naomi Hentz Memorial Scholarship, University of Maryland, 2012
  • ​Ethnicity, Race, & Multiculturalism Fund, National Reading Conference/Literacy Research Association, 2010
  • Jacob K. Goldhaber Travel Award, University of Maryland, 2010​