About Us
At The Research Laboratory for Digital Learning, we strive to understand how students learn in technology-supported learning environments and how to design, develop and integrate innovative technology capable of promoting students’ motivation and engagement in digital learning to achieve a positive impact on student success. Our research focuses on areas where technology plays essential roles in supporting meaningful learning, including computer-supported collaborative learning, motivation and self-regulated learning, learning analytics and social network analysis, artificial intelligence in education, virtual world and educational games, digital learning design and development, and teacher technology professional development. We are particularly interested in multi-disciplinary collaborative projects where innovative learning technologies bring potentials to benefit students’ learning and achievement.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Cheng accepts tenure-track position at SHSU
Congratulations to Dr. Sheng-Lun Cheng who is now an Assistant Professor of Instructional Systems Design…
Vongkulluksn accepts tenure-track position at UNLV
Congratulations to Dr. Vanessa W. Vongkulluksn who is now an Assistant Professor of Educational Assessment…
PUBLICATIONS
Publication on Motivation Profiles, Engagement, and Performance
Xie, K., Vongkulluksn, V., Lu, L., & Cheng, S.L. (2020). A person-centered approach to examining…
Publication on Learning Environment for Science Argumentation
Lin, Y.R., Fan, B., & Xie, K. (2020). The influence of a web-based learning environment…
RECENT NEWS
Making the most of K-12 digital textbooks and online educational tools
Kui Xie, The Ohio State University Whether children are currently going to school in person, learning remotely or doing a mix of both, digital tools and texts are becoming much more commonplace for K-12 education during the COVID-19 pandemic. I’m a professor who researches the…
3 ways to get kids to tune in and pay attention when schools go virtual
By Eric Anderman and Kui Xie This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. When nearly all U.S. brick-and-mortar schools suddenly closed in March 2020 and went online, large numbers of students simply didn’t log into class.…
Build student success with practical research
Professor Kui Xie (second from left) and his research team Lin Lu, doctoral candidate; Vanessa Vongkulluksn, postdoctoral researcher; and Mike Nelson, doctoral student, help schools and districts in Ohio use data and research to improve student learning. Gain solid data for your school’s response to…
2019 Résumé of The Research Laboratory for Digital Learning
The Research Laboratory for Digital Learning (RLDL) at The Ohio State University has continued its effort in conducting educational research and advancing the science of learning. In doing so, we highlight the idea of translational research where practice helps to generate research questions and research…
Spencer Supports Research on At-Risk College Students
To succeed in college, students need be able to plan and engage in studying activities beyond the classroom. This competency is especially critical for academically at-risk students who are often not able to manage their learning engagement to achieve desired academic outcomes. Contextual features of…