Conference Presentations

Keynote Speech

  • Lei, J. (2006). The Social Life of Technology: An Ecological Analysis of Technology Diffusion in Schools.The Fifth International Forum on Educational Technology, October 28-30, Wuhan, China

Invited Speech

  • Lei, J., Bernetich, E., & Holmer, G. (2008). One-to-One Laptop Learning: The Future, or Failure? Invited panel at the 12th Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education, Michigan, May 4-8, East Lansing, 2008.
  • Lei, J. (2007). An Ecological Analysis of Technology Diffusion in Schools. Invited lecture at the College of Distance Education, East China Normal University, November 15, 2007.
  • Lei, J. (2007). Private Higher Education in China: Opportunities and Challenges. Invited lecture at the Moynihan East Asia Program at Maxwell School, Syracuse University
  • Lei, J. (2007). The Development of Educational Technology in the U.S. Invited lecture at Beijing Normal University, May 25, 2007.
  • Lei, J. (2007). An Ecological Analysis of Technology Diffusion in Schools. Invited lecture at E-Learning Forum, July 6th, 2007.

Conference Presentations:

  • Lei, J.  (2010). Technology Use and Digital Competencies: A Close Examination of the “Digital Natives”. Paper accepted for presentation at 2010 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting.
  • Lei, J. (2010). The Ecology of Ubiquitous Computing: Lessons From a Longitudinal Study. Paper accepted for presentation at 2010 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting.
  • Lei, J. (2010). Technology Integration into Teaching: A Human Performance Technology Perspective. Paper accepted for presentation at 2010 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting.
  • Lu, L, Kreher, Y., & Lei, J. (2010). Learning by Design: Technology preparation for Preservice Teachers. Paper accepted for presentation at 2010 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting.
  • Lei, J.  (2009). One-To-One Computing, What Does It Take To Make It Work?—A Longitudinal Study. Paper presented at Teaching And Learning With Technology Conference April 21- 22, 2009. West Lafayette, Indiana.
  • Lei, J. (2009). One-To-One Computing, What Does It Take To Make It Work?—A Longitudinal Study. Teaching And Learning With Technology Conference April 21- 22, 2009.
  • Lei, J., & Morrow, B. (2009). The Role of Incentives in Facilitating the Integration of an Online Learning System into Pedagogical Practices. Proceedings of TCC 2009 Worldwide Online Conference, “The New Internet: Collaborative Learning, Social Networking, Technology Tools, and Best Practices,” April 14-16, 2009.
  • Lei, J., & Lu, L. (2009). The Digital Natives as Preservice Teachers: What Technology Preparation is Needed? ? Paper accepted to 2009 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting.
  • Lei, J. (2008). How Teachers’ Technology Use Affect Pedagogical Practices? Paper presented 2008 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, March 24-28, New York.
  • Lei, J., & Morrow, B. (2008). The Analysis of Technology Integration from a Human Performance Perspective. Presentation at the 12th Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education, East Lansing, Michigan. May 4-8, 2008
  • Lei, J., Benetich, E.,& Holmer, G. (2008). One to one Computing: Presentation at the 12th Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education, East Lansing, Michigan. May 4-8, 2008
  • Lei, J. (2007) The Diffusion of Technology Innovation in Pedagogical Practices. Paper presented at the 3rd International Forum on Teacher Education. Nov. 14-16, Shanghai, China.
  • Lei, J. (2007) The Diffusion of a Technology Innovation in Higher Education. Paper accepted for presentation at E-Learn 2007–World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education to be held in Quebec City, Canada, October 15-19, 2007
  • Lei, J. (2007). The Evolution Of One-To-One Computing In Schools. Paper presented at Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education 2007, May 28-June 1, Guangzhou, China.
  • Lei, J. & Wang, Q.(2007). Technology Use In Middle Schools: What Can We Learn From A US-China Comparison? Paper presented at 2007 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, April 9-13.
  • Lei, J. (2007). One-To-One Computing: What Are The Long-Term Impacts? Paper presented at 2007 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, April 9-13.
  • Lei, J. (2006) Promises and Risks of Educational Technology: What Lessons Can Developing Countries Learn From Developed Countries? Paper accepted for presentation at the 50th Anniversary Conference of the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES), Hawaii, March 14-18, 2006
  • Lei, J. (2006). Teacher Educational Technology Preparation: What Can We Learn From Research. Paper presented at the Second International Forum on Teacher Education, October 25-27, Shanghai
  • Lei, J. & Zhao, Y. (2006). What Impact Do Different Technology Uses Have on Student Outcomes. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting April -15 2006, San Francisco
  • Lei, J. & Zhao, Y. (2006). What Affects Teacher Technology Use? Paper accepted for presentation at American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, April -15 2006, San Francisco
  • Lei, J., & Zhao, Y. (2006). One-To-One Computing: What Does it Bring to Schools? Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting April -15 2006, San Francisco
  • Lei, J. (2006). Promises and Risks of Educational Technology: What Lessons Can Developing Countries Learn From Developed Countries? Paper accepted for presentation at the 50th Anniversary Conference of the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES), Hawaii, March 14-18, 2006
  • Lei, J., & Zhao, Y. (2006). One-To-One Computing: What Does it Bring to Schools? Paper presented at Society of Information Technology & Teacher Education Annual Conference 2006, Orlando
  • Lei, J. & Zhao, Y., (2006). What Impact Do Different Technology Uses Have on Student Outcomes. Paper presented at Society of Information Technology & Teacher Education Annual Conference 2006, Orlando
  • Lei, J. (2005). The Development of Chinese Higher Education. US-China Conference Series on Secondary Education Reform, East Lansing, July 18-19, 2005
  • Lei, J., & Zhao, Y. (2005). Technology use in middle schools: what’s popular, and what’s meaningful? Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting 2005, Montreal, Canada. Also presented at Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE) 2005, Hawaii, June
  • Lei, J., & Zhao, Y. (2005). Conditions for technology use in schools. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting 2005, Montreal, Canada. Also presented at Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE) 2005, Hawaii, June
  • Conway, P., Zhao, Y., & Lei, J. (2005). The Global Reach Of Educational Technology Planning: Faultlines In A Virtual One World. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting 2005, Montreal, Canada
  • Lei, J., & Zhao, Y. (2005). Quantity vs. Quality: How Are Technology Being Used in Schools. Paper accepted for presentation at Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2005, in Phoenix, AZ, USA, March 1-5, 2005
  • Zhao, Y., & Lei, J. (2004). What and How Students Learn From a Technology-Rich Informal Learning Environment. Paper accepted for presentation at World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunication, Lugano, Switzerland, June 12-16, 2004.
  • Zhao, Y., Lei, J., & Tan, S. (2004). Instructor Involvement in Distance Education: What We Learn From Research. Paper accepted for presentation at World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunication, Lugano, Switzerland, June 12-16, 2004.
  • Lei, J., Ahn, S., & Wang, Q. (2004). The effectiveness of after-school programs: a meta-analysis. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, April 12-16.
  • Tan, S., Lei, J., Shi, S., & Zhao, Y. (2003). The Adult-Children Tension: Activity Design and Selection in After-school Programs. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, April 19-23.
  • Zhao, Y., Tan, S., Lei, J., Shi, S., & Martineau, J. (2003). Evidence of Learning: Studying Learning Outcomes of an After-school Program. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, April 19-25.
  • Lei, J.(2002). How to integrate technology into teaching in middle schools. Presentation at Educational Technology Conference, Michigan State University. February, 2, 2001.