CURRICULUM VITAE
Weichao Chen PhD, MEd
Weichao Chen PhD, MEd
Assistant Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research and Advanced Education
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research and Advanced Education
OFFICE ADDRESS: |
8777 Connell Avenue |
Milwaukee, WI 53226 |
EDUCATION: |
09/2001 - 07/2005 B.S., Educational Technology & B.A., English, Beijing Normal University |
09/2005 - 07/2008 Master of Education, Educational Technology, Peking University, Beijing |
08/2008 - 07/2012 PhD, Information Science and Learning Technologies, University of Missouri, Columbia |
FACULTY APPOINTMENTS: |
12/2020 - 08/2022 Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Innovation and Technology and Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX |
03/2025 - Present Assistant Professor, The Medical College of Wisconsin, WI, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Division of Research and Advanced Education, Milwaukee |
EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS: |
11/2004 - 12/2004 Research Assistant, "Pandeng English" Project at Beijing Normal University, Key Laboratory of Cognitive Science and Learning of the Ministry of Education of China, Beijing, China |
08/2007 - 06/2008 Program Assistant, California State University International Programs - China Program, Beijing, China |
08/2008 - 08/2009 Research Assistant, School of Information Science & Learning Technologies, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO |
08/2009 - 08/2011 Research Assistant, Information Experience Lab, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO |
08/2011 - 07/2012 Mentor, Digital Media Zone, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO |
08/2012 - 01/2015 Educational Technology Integrationist, Center for Teaching and Learning, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD |
12/2014 - 12/2020 Instructional Designer, University of Virginia, School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA |
12/2020 - 08/2022 Assistant Director of Evaluation and Assessment Innovation, Division of Evaluation, Assessment, and Research, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX |
09/2022 - 03/2025 Assistant Director, Technology-Enhanced Surgical Education and Distance Education, Division of Education, American College of Surgeons, Chicago, IL |
03/2025 - Present Assistant Director of Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC), The Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center, Milwaukee, WI |
08/2025 - Present Associate Program Director, Student-Centered Pathway to Advance Research and Cancer Careers (SPARCC), Medical College of Wisconsin |
2025 - Present Director, Learning and Education Technology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical College of Wisconsin |
AWARDS AND HONORS: |
12/2002 First-Place Award in academic performance, Beijing Normal University |
12/2003 First-Place Award in academic performance, Beijing Normal University |
12/2004 First-Place Award in academic performance, Beijing Normal University |
2005 National Postgraduate Entrance Exam Exemption, Graduate School of Education, Peking University |
07/2006 Second-Place Award, 2006 National Excellent Research Paper Competition on Modern Distance Education, China Association for Educational Technology's Academic Journal Professional Committee |
11/2006 Excellence in Learning Award, Peking University |
11/2006 ZhiXing (Learning by Doing) Award, Graduate School of Education, Peking University |
02/2007 Travel Scholarship, Education Without Borders 2007 conference |
11/2007 WuSi Award in Learning, Peking University |
02/2008 Graduate Student Fellowships for presentation at the 5th Annual Conference on Complexity Science and Education Research, Peking University's Foundation Supporting Graduate and Faculty of Engineering at The University of Georgia |
10/2009 SISLT Student Travel Award for Presentation at AECT 2009, School of Information Science and Learning Technologies at University of Missouri |
EDITORSHIPS/EDITORIAL BOARDS/JOURNAL REVIEWS: |
Journal Review |
2013 - 2018 Knowledge Management & E-Learning An International Journal |
12/2015 - 10/2019 Computers & Education An International Journal |
07/2016 International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation |
05/2017 - Present Educational Technology & Society |
12/2017 Journal of the Learning Sciences |
01/2018 - Present KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems Journal |
03/2018 - Present Medical Teacher - An International Journal of Education in the Health Sciences |
03/2019 - 07/2020 British Journal of Educational Technology |
02/2020 - 03/2022 Educational Technology Research and Development |
04/2020 - Present Academic Medicine |
02/2021 - Present Canadian Medical Education Journal |
10/2021 - Present Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions |
12/2021 - Present BMC Medical Education |
05/2023 - Present Teaching and Learning in Medicine |
2026 - Present International Journal of Qualitative Methods |
Ad-Hoc Reviewer |
2010 Reviewer, "Design and Development Division" of AECT (Association for Educational Communications and Technology) 2010 Conference |
2011 Invited book chapter reviewer, Jia, J. (Ed.) (2012). Educational Stages and Interactive Learning From Kindergarten to Workplace Training. IGI Global. |
2013 - 2014 Sub-conference Program committee member, Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education |
2014 - 2016 Track Program Committee Member, IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT) |
2015 Expert Peer Reviewer Panel Member, American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual meetings |
2015 Reviewer, Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education 2015 Conference |
2016 Invited book chapter reviewer, AECT (Association for Educational Communications and Technology)-Springer Major Reference Work (MRW) "Learning, Design, and Technology An International Compendium of The |
2017 Reviewer, Southern Group on Educational Affairs (SGEA), Southern Group on Student Affairs (SGSA), and Southern Organization of Student Representatives (SOSR) Regional Meeting |
2017 Reviewer, Research in Medical Education (RIME) Research and Review Papers |
2018 Reviewer, Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Learn Serve Lead 2018 Meeting |
2018 - 2024 Sub-conference Program committee member, Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education |
2018 - 2020 Expert Peer Reviewer Panel Member, American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual meetings |
2024 Reviewer, Association for Surgical Education at Surgical Education Week Conference, Thinking Out of the Box Presentations |
2024 AAMC CGEA Medical Education Scholarship Research and Evaluation (MESRE) Collaborative Grant, 2024. Grant Proposal Reviewer, |
2025 Springer new book proposal in health professions education |
2025 Grant Proposal Reviewer, The Association of Program Directors in Surgery (APDS) and Association for Surgical Education (ASE) Collaborative Grant Initiative |
2025 MCW 2025 Innovations in Healthcare Education Research (IHER) Conference & MCW 2025 Medical Student Research Day Poster Session |
LOCAL/REGIONAL APPOINTED LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE POSITIONS: |
06/2018 - 03/2019 Secretary, Faculty Development in Medical Education Special Interest Group for Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Southern Group on Educational Affairs (SGEA) |
04/2019 - 03/2020 Chair, Faculty Development in Medical Education Special Interest Group for Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Southern Group on Educational Affairs (SGEA) |
2022 - 2024 Taskforce member, AAMC Group on Educational Affairs' Clinical Skills Assessment and Standardization (CLASS) WHO taskforce |
2023 - 2025 Executive Committee member, AAMC Central Group on Educational Affairs (CGEA) I-DARE (Inclusion, Diversity, Anti-Racism, & Equity) SIG |
INTERNATIONAL ELECTED/APPOINTED LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE POSITIONS: |
2018 Sub-Conference Co-chair for the 26th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE) |
2019 Sub-Conference Co-chair for the 27th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE) |
2020 Sub-Conference Executive Chair for the 28th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE) |
2020 Sub-Conference Co-Chair for the 24th Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE) |
2021 Sub-Conference Co-chair for the 29th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE) |
2021 Sub-Conference Co-Chair for the 25th Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE) |
2022 Sub-Conference Co-Chair for the 26th Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE) |
2023 Sub-Conference Executive Chair for the 27th Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE) |
2024 Sub-Conference Co-Chair for the 28th Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE) |
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INVITED LECTURES/WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS: |
International |
Chen, W. Bonk, C., Lafferty, N., Del Castillo Rix, D., Roberts-Lieb, S., Correia, R., Sandars. J., & Salcedo, D., Panel Discussion. How technology can transform learning environments for inclusive education, A TEL themed Pre-Conference Symposium. AMEE Glasgow 2023 (Association for Medical Education in Europe), 2023 |
Chen, W. & Bonk, C., The TEC VARIETY approach to increase motivation of online learners., How technology can transform learning environments for inclusive education. A TEL themed Pre-Conference Symposium. AMEE Glasgow 2023 (Association for Medical Education in Europe), 2023 |
Local |
Chen W., Panelist presentation. Session: “International Games Demonstration: The Games We Like to Play.”, International Games and Learning Forum, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Peking University. Shanghai, China, 2008 |
Chen, W. & Jerke, College Technology - Get on Board!, Catch the Wave., Vermillion, SD, USA, 2013 |
Chen, W. Bonk, C. & Sandars J. (Sep 16 2025) Promote Student Flourishing with TEC-VARIETY in Tech-Enhanced Learning. MCW 2025 Innovations in Healthcare Education Research (IHER) Conference. |
PEER REVIEWED WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS: |
International |
Chen, W., Jia, J., & Cheng, Y., Exploring CSIEC's application in the teaching and learning of oral English: Design-based research (in Chinese), Research in IT and Education: a Multi-Disciplinary Perspective: 11th Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE2007), 2007. |
Chen, W., Weblog-based blended learning: Crossing cultural barriers gently, Education without Borders 2007: International Student Conference, UAE, 2007. |
Jia, J., & Chen, W., Script based design for human-computer dialog in given scenarios for English learners, Eighth IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, 2008. |
Galyen, K., Dickson-Deane, C., Moore, J., Chen, W., & Vo, N., Usability evaluation of a nuclear math and theory online learning environment, World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, 2009. |
Chen, H., Moore, J., Chen, W., & Kulp, G., The use of media objects in E-learning: A genre analysis of eight online boating education websites, World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, 2009. |
Chen, W., Kelley, B., & Haggar, F., Evaluation of faculty development practices, 17th Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education, 2013. |
Chen, W., Allen, C., & Jonassen, D., Does collaborative concept mapping enhance group members' knowledge convergence?, 17th Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE2013), 2013. |
Chen, W., Jia, J., Miao, J., Wu, X., Wang, A., & Yang, B., Assessing students' learning experience and achievements in a medium-sized Massively Open Online Course, The 15th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, 2015. |
Cheng, H., He, H., Chen, W., Bradley, E., & Moody, M., Enhancing students' learning through flipped workshops in a required 4th Year geriatric clerkship, 21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 2017. |
Chen, W., Worden, M., & Bradley, E., Flipping, Engaging, and Teaming, Oh My! Lessons learned from a large scale curriculum reform at a US medical school, The 15th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, 2015. |
Chen, W., & Bradley, E., What do medical students learn from evaluating Flipped-Classroom-based curriculum: A grounded theory study, E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education, 2018. |
Zagaar, M., & Chen, W., Exploring the use of concept mapping as assessment for learning with the first year Physician Assistant students, 2022 International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) Annual Meeting, 2022. |
Chen, W., & Noramly, S., Instructional strategies to incorporate drawing into the teaching of Biochemistry and Physiology, 7th International Conference of the Association of Biochemistry Educators, 2019. |
Chen, W., & Noramly, S., "Nothing operates in isolation": Learning Biochemistry and Physiology via drawing, International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) Annual Meeting, 2019. |
Engle, D., Berry, A., Bradley, E., Jackson-Williams, L., Chen, W., Greenfield, J., & Birch, M., Building an international community of practice for program evaluators, Ottawa 2022: Reimagining Assessment across the Continuum, 2022. |
Gupta, S., Chen, W., Bailey, J., Alexandraki, I., Hanna, K., & Smith, A., Evaluating faculty development initiatives, Ottawa 2022: Reimagining Assessment across the Continuum, 2022. |
Jia, J., Hou, S., & Chen, W., Improving the CSIEC Project and adapting it to the English teaching and learning in China, International Conference on Computers in Education, 2006. |
Jia, J., Chen, W., & Hou, S., A Multi-agent artificial intelligence system that provides conversational English practices: CSIEC (in Chinese), 10th Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE 2006), 2006. |
National |
Jia, J., Chen, W., Wang, Q., & Hao, Z., Survey and analysis of middle and elementary school information technology teachers' information literacy in Beijing (in Chinese), 3rd Annual Meeting of China Association for Educational Technology's Information Technology Education Professional Committee, 2007. |
Chen, W., Complexity theory and education in China, The Fifth Annual Conference on Complexity Science and Education Research, 2008. |
Jia, J., & Chen, W., Motivate the learners to practice English through playing with chatbot CSIEC, Lecture Notes in Computer Science: Technologies for E-Learning and Digital Entertainment, 2008. |
Dickson-Deane, C., Moore, J., Chen, W., Vo, N., Galyen, K., & Washburn, M., Building competency for usability evaluation of E-learning courses, Association for Education Communications and Technology (AECT) 2009 Convention, 2009. |
Chen, W., Vo, N., & Moore, J., Formative evaluation training within a technology development course, Association for Education Communications and Technology (AECT) 2009 Convention, 2009. |
Dickson-Deane, C., Moore, J., Galyen, K., Chen, W., Vo, N., & Washburn, M., Identifying appropriate E-learning usability evaluators, Elearn 2009 of Trinidad and Tobago, 2009. |
Chen, H., Moore, J., & Chen, W., A genre analysis of media objects on E‐learning: A survey of six online boating instruction websites, American Society for Information Science and Technology, 2009. |
Wang, X., Erdelez, S., Al Ghenaimi, S., Centner, S., Chen, W., Wang, J., Ward, D., & Yadamsuren, B., Understanding users' needs for utilizing a health literacy website: Using the information horizons approach, Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) 2010 Annual Conference, 2010. |
Moore, J., Dickson-Deane, C., Galyen, K., & Chen, W., Designing for e-learn, online, and distance learning environments: Are they the same?, American Educational Research Association 2010 Annual Meeting (AERA 2010), 2010. |
Moore, J., Chen, W., & Kulp, G., Determining effective media use and content organization for online boating education courses, American Educational Research Association 2010 Annual Meeting, 2010. |
Young, H., Nan, D., Chavez, O., Tawfik, A., & Chen, W., Design of collaborative concept mapping activities for Mathematics preservice teachers, American Educational Research Association 2011 Annual Meeting (AERA 2011), 2011. |
Smith, J., & Chen, W., Developing and assessing faculty training programs for student veteran success, American Educational Research Association 2014 Annual Meeting (AERA 2014), 2014. |
Chen, X., & Chen, W., Technology and Common Core: Linking practice with standards, Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education 2015 Conference, 2015. |
Chen, W., Allen, C., & Jonassen, D., Deeper learning through conflict resolution or stubborn resistance to change?, American Educational Research Association 2017 Annual Meeting (AERA 2017), 2017. |
Tran, C., Schmidt, M., Okoh, J., Appelbaum, N., Huynh, P., Chen, W., & Poythress, E., Addressing impostor phenomenon within the first year of medical school, Learn Serve Lead 2022: The AAMC Annual Meeting, 2022. |
Fang, J., & Chen, W., Pick a path that leads to Rome: Individualized case studies in an online professional development certificate course, Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Innovate 2022, 2022. |
Chen, W., & Zheng, B., Process-oriented analysis of knowledge construction in Problem-based learning: A review of health professions education literature, American Educational Research Association 2023 Annual Meeting (AERA 2023), 2023. |
Regional |
Boedeker, P., Perez-Oquendo, M., Dearman, K., Chen, W., Micro-Credentialing in Undergraduate Medical Education: A Collaborative Discussion on Standards and Implementation, AAMC SGEA Regional Meeting, 2026 |
Chen, W., Bradley, E., Bennett, J., & Cheng, H., Enhancing "learner-friendliness" for online medical education through usability testing, 2017 Southern Group on Educational Affairs (SGEA), Southern Group on Student Affairs (SGSA), and Southern Organization of Student Representatives (SOSR) Regional Meeting, Charlottesville, VA, 2017. |
Chen, W., McCollum, M., Bradley, E., & Chen, D. T., Developing teamwork knowledge, skill, and attitude competencies in the pre-clerkship curriculum, 2017 Southern Group on Educational Affairs (SGEA), Southern Group on Student Affairs (SGSA), and Southern Organization of Student Representatives (SOSR) Regional Meeting, Charlottesville, VA, 2017. |
Chen, W., Kleinheksel, A., Improving technology integration by leveraging Instructional Design and Technology professionals, Table Topic session, 2021 Virtual GEA (The Group on Educational Affairs) Joint Regional Conference, 2021. |
Berry, A., Drowos, J., Minor, S., Bailey, J., Chen, W., Hanna, K., Kleinheksel, A., Luhanga, U., McCoy, L., Rudd, M., & Smith, A., Personalizing your career pathway in medical education, Workshop, 2021 Virtual GEA (The Group on Educational Affairs) Joint Regional Conference, 2021. |
Birch, M., Berry, A., Bradley, E., Greenfield, J., Chen, W., Jackson-Williams, L., & Engle, D., Building a community of practice for program evaluators, Workshop, 2023 AAMC SGEA Regional Meeting, 2023. |
Berry, A., Carter, S., Hsieh, P., Smith, A., Chen, W., Kalynych, C., Nichols, K., & Retrouvey, M., Leveraging your influence: Learning to lead from where you are, Workshop, 2025 AAMC SGEA/SGSA/SOSR Regional Conference, 2025. |
COMMITTEE SERVICE: |
Medical College of Wisconsin |
2025 - Present Member, Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC) Council, Medical College of Wisconsin |
MCW TEACHING ACTIVITIES: |
Continuing Medical Education |
10/2025 SPARCC (Student-Centered Pathway to Advance Research and Cancer Careers) Faculty Development Session |
2025 MCW OEI educator leadership certificate. Assessment and Evaluation Design |
Community/Lay Public |
2025 - Present SPARCC (Student-Centered Pathway to Advance Research and Cancer Careers) Teaching undergraduates interested in careers in the biomedical, behavioral and clinical research fields |
EXTRAMURAL TEACHING: |
Medical Student Education |
2017 - 2020 University of Virginia, School of Medicine, Learning Community Teaching Elective course (E90u) and workshop series. Co-Instructor/rotation co-supervisor. |
Graduate Student Education |
01/2010 - 05/2010 University of Missouri, ISLT 9410: Designing Online Learning. Teaching assistant. |
08/2011 - 07/2012 University of Missouri, IS< 4360 & 7360: Introduction to Web Development. Teaching assistant. |
01/29/2013 University of South Dakota, ARTH-590-U015: Seminar: College Teaching. Guest Speaker. |
07/2013 Peking University, China, New Media and Learning,” Summer School Guest Speaker. |
09/10/2014 St. John's University, EDU 1015: Technology & Society | School, Community, & Workplace. Guest Speaker. |
11/24/2014 University of South Dakota, EDFN 338 Foundations of American Education. Guest Speaker. |
03/25/2015 St. John's University, EDU 1015: Technology & Society | School, Community, & Workplace. Guest Speaker. |
07/2017 Peking University, China, New Media and Learning. Summer School Guest Speaker |
03/2026 Indiana University, R678 Emerging Learning Technologies, Guest speaker. Attended by both Indiana University and the University of Houston graduate students. |
Continuing Medical Education |
2012 - 2014 University of South Dakota, Course Redesign Fellowship. |
2012 - 2014 University of South Dakota, Workshops for faculty and staff of the entire campus, topics include course design, the use of digital technologies in teaching and professional work, instructional strategies, and Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. |
09/2014 - 10/2014 University of South Dakota, Don't Panic!: Foundations of Course Design. Massive Open Online Course. Faculty development. Co-Instructor |
05/20/2015 University of Virginia School of Medicine, Concept Mapping for Engaging Students in Meaningful Learning. |
09/08/2015 University of Virginia School of Medicine, Journal Club. |
06/06/2016 University of Virginia School of Medicine, Using Analogies to Power Up Learning and Transfer. |
10/11/2016 University of Virginia School of Medicine, Journal Club. |
12/04/2017 University of Virginia School of Medicine, Classroom Assessment Strategies. |
12/12/2017 University of Virginia School of Medicine, Journal Club. |
09/26/2018 University of Virginia School of Medicine, Joint Clerkship Meeting: Best Practices on Writing Effective Learning Objectives. |
11/13/2018 University of Virginia School of Medicine, Journal Club. |
09/10/2019 University of Virginia School of Medicine, Journal Club. |
01/22/2020 University of Virginia School of Medicine, Junior Faculty Development Program: Faculty as Teachers. |
BIBLIOGRAPHY |
Refereed Journal Publications/Original Papers |
1. Li, M., & Chen, W. (2006). E-Learning methods: Theoretical perspective (in Chinese). Open Education Research, 12(2), 18-22. |
2. Chen, W., & Wu, X. (2007). Applications of emerging media technologies in metropolitan distance education (in Chinese). Modern Educational Technology, 17(4), 8-11. |
3. Chen, W., & Li, M. (2007). Promoting the effectiveness of Internet-supported face-to-face instructional interaction: Using Weblogs to construct a learning community (in Chinese). e-Education Research, (4), 56-61. |
4. Jia, J., Wang, Q., Chen, W., & Hao, Z. (2008). A quantitative analysis of factors influencing teachers' information literacy: A case study investigating information literacy of primary and secondary school information technology teachers in Beijing (in Chinese). e-Education Research. (8), 37-42. |
5. Chen, W., & Jia, J. (2008). Design-based research methodology and its application in CSIEC project (in Chinese). Modern Educational Technology, (1), 24-27, 19. |
6. Chen, W., Jia, J., & Xiang, D. (2008). Investigating the application of artificial intelligence instructional system CSIEC in high school English education: Design-based research (in Chinese). China Education Technology, (2), 109-114. |
7. Chen, W., & Bonk, C. (2008). The use of Weblogs in learning and assessment in Chinese higher education: Possibilities and potential problems. International Journal on E-Learning, 7(1), 41-65. |
8. Jia, J., & Chen, W. (2009). The further development of CSIEC project driven by application and evaluation in English education. British Journal of Educational Technology, 40(5), 901-918. |
9. Chen, W., & Wang, X. (2010). Integrative approaches: Meeting challenges: Survey of 2009 AECT Convention (in Chinese). Journal of Distance Education, 28(1), 3-7. |
10. Chen, W., Moore, J., & Vo, N. (2012). Formative evaluation with novice designers: Two case studies within an online multimedia development course. International Journal of Instructional Media, 39(2), 95-111. |
11. Chen, W., Kelley, B., & Haggar, F. (2013). Assessing faculty development programs: Outcome-based evaluation. Journal on Centers for Teaching and Learning, 5, 107-119. |
12. Chen, W., Paul, A., Kibaru, F., Ma, Y., & Saparova, D. (2015). Two-phase usability evaluation of insurance website prototypes. International Journal of E-Business Research, 11(1), 1-21. |
13. Chen, H., Moore, J. L., & Chen, W. (2015). Understand and analyzing learning objects: A foundation for long-term substantiality and use for e-learning. Knowledge Management & E-Learning, 7(2), 280-296. |
14. Chen, W., & Jia, J. (2016). Comparison of online and onsite students' learning outcomes and experiences in a Massively Open Online Course in China. The Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange, 9(1), 67-88. |
15. Chen, W., McCollum, M., Bradley, E., & Chen, D. T. (2016). Shared team leadership training through pre-clerkship team-based learning. Medical Education, 50(11), 1148-1149. |
16. Chen, W., Cheng, H., & Bradley, E. (2017). Improving online teaching in a required Geriatrics clerkship using heuristic evaluation. Medical Science Educator, 27(4), 871-875. |
17. Haggar, F., Kelley, B., & Chen, W. (2017). Collaborations among diverse support areas for hybrid success. In K. Linder (Ed.), Special Issue: Hybrid Teaching and Learning. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2017(149), 69-77. |
18. Chen, W. (2017). Knowledge convergence among pre-service mathematics teachers through online reciprocal peer feedback. Knowledge Management & E-Learning, 9(1), 1-18. |
19. Chen, W., & Allen, C. (2017). Concept mapping: Providing assessment of, for, and as learning. Medical Science Educator, 27(2), 149-153. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40670-016-0365-1. |
20. Chen, W., Allen, C., & Jonassen, D. (2018). Deeper learning in collaborative concept mapping: A mixed methods study of conflict resolution. Computers in Human Behavior, 87, 424-435. |
21. Chen, W., McCollum, M. A., Bradley, E. B., Nathan, B., Chen, D., & Worden, M. (2019). Using instrument-guided team reflection and debriefing to cultivate teamwork knowledge, skills, and attitudes in pre-clerkship learning teams. Medical Science Educator, 29, 45-50. |
22. Chen, W., & Noramly, S. (2020). "Nothing operates in isolation": Learning Biochemistry and Physiology through drawing. Medical Science Educator, 30, 1749-1755. |
23. Chen, W., & Reeves, T. (2020). Twelve tips for conducting Educational Design Research in medical education. Medical Teacher, 42(9), 980-986. https://doi.org/10.1080/0142159X.2019.1657231. |
24. Chen, Z., Chen, W., Jia, J., & An, H. (2020). The effects of using mobile devices on language learning: A meta-analysis. Educational Technology Research and Development (ETR&D), 68(4), 1769-1789. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-020-09801-5 (*shared senior authorship). |
25. Luhanga, U., Chen, W., Minor, S., Drowos, J., Berry, A., Rudd, M., Gupta, S., & Bailey, J. (2021). Promoting transfer of learning to practice in online continuing professional development. Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, 42(4), 269-273. |
26. Chen, W., & Kleinheksel, A. J. (2021). Six ways to get a grip on leveraging the expertise of Instructional Design and Technology professionals. Canadian Medical Education Journal, 12(3), 142-146. |
27. Chen, W., Sandars, J., & Reeves, T. (2021). Navigating complexity: The importance of Design-Based Research for faculty development. Medical Teacher, 43(4), 475-477. |
28. Drowos, J., Berry, A., Wyatt, T., Gupta, S., Minor, S., & Chen, W. (2021). Strategic conferencing: Opportunities for success. Academic Medicine, 96(11), 1622 (*senior authorship). |
29. Chen, W., Berry, A., Drowos, J., Lama, A., Kleinheksel, A. (2021). Improving the evaluation of faculty development programs. Academic Medicine, 96(10), 1496. |
30. Tran, C. K., Schmidt, R. M., Okoh, J., Appelbaum, N. P., Huynh, P., Chen, W., & Poythress, E. L. (2022). Addressing impostor phenomenon within the first year of medical school. Academic Medicine, 97(11S), S147. https://doi.org/10.1097/ACM.0000000000004875. |
31. Minor, S., Berry, A., Luhanga, U., Chen, W., Drowos, J., Rudd, M., Kaprielian, V., Bailey, J., & Gupta, S. (2022). Faculty development advancements-Lessons learned in a time of change. Medical Science Educator, 32, 511-515. DOI: 10.1007/s40670-022-01523-y. |
32. Chen, Z., Chen, W., Jia, J., & Le, H. (2022). Exploring AWE-supported writing process: An activity theory perspective. Language Learning & Technology, 26(2), 129-148. *AWE=automatic writing evaluation (*shared senior authorship). |
33. Zagaar, M., & Chen, W. (2022). Assessment for deeper understanding using concept maps: Lessons learned from flipped teaching of Pharmacology. Medical Science Educator, 32, 1289-1297 (*corresponding author). |
34. Benjamin, J., Chen, W., & Thammasitboon, S. (2023). Teaching Tracheostomy management using VoiceThread: Reflection on the evolution of our blended coaching approach. eLearn, 2023(2). https://elearnmag.acm.org/archive.cfm?aid=3566129#MedEd (*co-first author). |
35. Chen, W. Bonk, C. Sandars, J.(2023) Applying TEC-VARIETY to motivate and engage learners for online learning success. The Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions. 43(4), 261-266. doi: 10.1097/CEH.0000000000000495. |
36. Kleinheksel, A., Chen, W., Rudd, M., Drowos, J., Gupta, S., Minor, S., Bailey, J. (2023) Putting reflection back into practice: Kolb's theory of experiential learning as a theoretical framework for Just-in-Time faculty development. SN Social Sciences. 3(59) https://doi.org/10.1007/s43545-023-00649-z |
37. Chen, F. Chen, W., Isaak, R, Xu, S. (2024) Acquire, curate, diversify: Staying current with medical education literature. Academic Medicine. 99(2), 235,DOI: 10.1097/ACM.0000000000005300 |
38. Moak, J., González, J. Velásquez, F, Martínez, V., McMurry, T., Keller, E., Chen, W. (2024) Effectiveness of an online medical Spanish course in improving medical students' Spanish proficiency. Cureus 16(11): e73863. doi:10.7759/cureus.73863 |
39. Chen W, Zheng B. Process-Oriented Analysis of Knowledge Construction in Problem-Based Learning: A Systematic Review of Health Professions Education in Literature. Teach Learn Med. 2025 Sep 01:1-15. |
40. Le H, Jia J, Chen W. Balancing System and Learner Control in Intelligent Tutoring Systems: Differential Effects of Autonomy Affordance on Motivation and Learning Performance International Journal of Human Computer Interaction. 2026. |
Books, Chapters, and Reviews |
1. Co-authored chapters of two books in the Series of Li, M. (Eds.) (2004 & 2005) Instructional Design in Information Society (in Chinese). Beijing: Post & Telecom Press. |
2. Co-authored a book chapter in Li, M. (Eds.) (2006) E-Learning Methods (in Chinese), Beijing: Beijing Normal University Press. |
3. Chen, W., Paul, A., Kibaru, F., Ma. Y. & Saparova, D. (2016). Navigating practical trade-offs during prototype testing. In I. Lee (Ed.). Encyclopedia of E-Commerce Development, Implementation, and Management (pp.496-510). Hershey, PA: IGI Global |
4. Brown, K., Chen, W., Thammasitboon, S., Reeves, T. Reeves, T. Design-Based Research for Solving Complex Problems and Producing Meaningful Scholarship. In In S. Thammasitboon, B. Ligon & T. Turner eds. (2025) Transforming Educational Scholarship: Medical Educators' Stories. CRIS Scholarly Press. Houston, Texas |
5. Chen, F., Chen, W., Thammasitboon, S. Gathering Validity Evidence to Support Inference of Assessment Results In S. Thammasitboon, B. Ligon & T. Turner eds. (2025) Transforming Educational Scholarship: Medical Educators' Stories. CRIS Scholarly Press. Houston, Texas |
Non-Refereed Journal Publications/Original Papers |
1. Chen, W. (trans.) (2005). Factors affecting technology uses in school: An ecological perspective (in Chinese). China Education Technology, (10), 91-94. |
2. Moore, J. Chen, H. Chen, W., Washburn, M. (2010) Assessing the efficacy of distance learning alternatives in boating education courses for the creation of delivery and presentation standards. Final Grant Report. National Association of State Boating Law Administrators |
Non-Peer Reviewed Educational Products |
1. Participated in translation (English to Chinese) Instructional Technology and Media for Learning (8th Ed.), published by Higher Education Press in 2008. |
2. Liu, M., Jin, H., Chen.W. (trans English to Chinese) (2015). Learning to Solve Problems: A Handbook for Designing Problem-Solving Learning Environments (in Chinese). Shanghai, China: East China Normal University Press (Originally in English: Jonassen, D. (2011). Learning to Solve Problems: A Handbook for Designing Problem-Solving Learning Environments. New York, NY: Routledge) |
3. Chen, W. (trans. Chinese to English.) (2018) Guo, H. & Pan L. Changes, characteristics and inspirations of American physical activity policy: A text analysis, Journal of Beijing Sport University, 2016 (08): 8-13. Published by China National Knowledge Infrastructure International Publishing House |
4. Chen, W. (trans. Chinese to English.) (2018) Wang S. & Bai K. Place attachment and subjective well-being of tourism labor migrants in Xi'an Hui community. Tourism Tribune / Lvyou Xuekan. 2017,32(10), 12-27. Published by China National Knowledge Infrastructure International Publishing House. |
Database, Video, or Other Research/Clinical Contributions |
1. Minor, S. Berry, A., Chen, W. (2020). Virtual Conferences - New Possibilities in the New Normal. Community Blog for American Family Physician Journal |
2. Bailey, J., Rudd, M., Skelly, K., Chen, W. (August 2022) #MedEdPearls: What is Self-Directed Learning, Exactly? Harvard Macy Community Blog |
3. Chen, W. & Sandars, J. (2024). Applying TEC-VARIETY to Motivate and Engage Learners for Online Learning Success. The Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions (JCEHP) Emerging Best Practices in CPD. |
