Publications
Publications at a glance
Selected peer-reviewed outputs grouped by year and authorship role. Hover each venue chip for the full citation cue, or jump into the sections below for complete entries.
2023
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2024
2025
2026
IEEE TLT
CAEAI
System
BJET
ILLT
TechTrends
OLJ
Languages
Springer
Edu. Sciences
Book / Chapter
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Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
First / corresponding author
2026
Li, B., Exter, M., Feng, W., Tang, G., & Xu, K. (2026). A systematic review of language educators' practices and development with GenAI. International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education, 100010. DOI
2025
Development and Validation of the PA-SDA Scale: Measuring Personal Attributes in AI-Integrated Self-Directed Learning
System, 133, 103793 · 2025
Research Recognition
Global Smart Education Innovation Prize · Research Innovation Prize
Recognized in 2025 for the PA-SDA Scale paper at the Global Smart Education Conference at Beijing Normal University. Awarded with the research team for innovation in smart education research, and later featured by Purdue College of Education in a campus recognition display.
Two Years of Innovation: A Systematic Review of Empirical Generative AI Research in Language Learning and Teaching
Computers & Education: Artificial Intelligence, 9, 100445 · 2025
An Early Investigation of Collaborative Problem Solving in Conversational AI-Mediated Learning Environments
Computers & Education: Artificial Intelligence, 100, 100393 · 2025
Research Recognition
AECT Systems Thinking & Change Outstanding Journal Article Award
Received at AECT 2025 in Las Vegas for this Intel Labs collaboration on collaborative problem solving in conversational AI-mediated learning environments.
Analysing Nontraditional Students' ChatGPT Interaction, Engagement, Self-Efficacy, and Performance: A Mixed-Methods Approach
British Journal of Educational Technology · Advance online publication · 2025
Examining Non-Traditional Online Learners' Ownership of Learning in the Context of ChatGPT-Facilitated Design
Journal of Computing in Higher Education · 2025
Beyond Scores: A Systematic Review of Learning and Psychological Outcomes of Digital Game-Based Language Learning (2010–2025)
Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, 1–37 · 2025
Li, B., & Hikmatilla, U. (2025). Getting viral on social media: Exploring EduTubers' perceptions and practices. Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, 19, 1–25.
Yan, W., Li, B., & Lowell, V. L. (2025). Integrating artificial intelligence and extended reality in language education: A systematic literature review (2017–2024). Education Sciences, 15(8), 1066.
Yang, M., Lovett, N., Li, B., & Hou, Z. (2025). Towards dynamic learner state: Orchestrating AI agents and workplace performance via the Model Context Protocol. Education Sciences, 15(8), 1004.
Lovett, N., Yang, M., Herman, K., Li, B., Sosonkina, M., Purwanto, W., Jiang, P., & Wu, M. H. (2025). Leveraging large language models to create learner personas for training design. Journal of Applied Instructional Design, 14(3).
Li, X., Li, B., Li, J., & Cho, S.-J. (2025). Technology review of Magic School AI: An intelligent way for education inclusivity and teacher workload reduction. Education Sciences, 15(8), 963.
2024
Reconceptualizing Self-Directed Learning in the Era of Generative AI: An Exploratory Analysis
IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, 17(3), 1515–1529 · 2024
Li, B., Lowell, V., Watson, C., & Wang, C. (2024). A systematic review of the first year of publications on ChatGPT and language education. Computers & Education: Artificial Intelligence, 100, 100266.
Li, B., Wang, C., Bonk, C. J., & Kou, X. (2024). Exploring inventions in self-directed learning with generative AI: Implementations and perspectives of YouTube content creators. TechTrends.
2023
Li, B., Bonk, C. J., & Kou, X. (2023). Exploring the multilingual applications of ChatGPT: Uncovering language learning affordances in YouTuber videos. International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching, 13(1), 1–22.
Bao, Y., & Li, B. (2023). A preliminary study on graduate student instructors' exploration, perception, and use of ChatGPT. International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching, 13(1), 1–23.
Li, B., Kou, X., & Bonk, C. J. (2023). Embracing the disrupted language teaching and learning field: Analyzing YouTube content creation related to ChatGPT. Languages, 8, 197.
Li, X., Li, B., & Cho, S. (2023). Empowering learners from low-income families to improve their writing with ChatGPT's assistance. Languages, 8, 238.
Pawan, F., Li, B., Nijiati, S., Dopwell, B. M., Harris, A., & Iruoje, T. (2023). Culturally- and linguistically-responsive online teacher professional development. Online Learning, 27(4).
Refereed Proceedings
Crum, S., Li, B., & Kou, X. (2024). Generative artificial intelligence and interactive learning platforms: Second language vocabulary acquisition. In C. Stephanidis et al. (Eds.), HCI International 2024 Posters (CCIS Vol. 2117). Springer.
Book Chapters
AI-Generation Literacy
In L. McCallum & D. Tafazoli (Eds.), The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Computer-Assisted Language Learning. Palgrave Macmillan · 2026
Implementing Design Thinking: A Mobile Application for Diverse Learners to Overcome Challenges in Character Learning
In M. Schmidt et al. (Eds.), Transdisciplinary Learning Experience Design. Springer · 2024
Li, B., Ma, Y., & Lyu, X. (2023). Bring together native speakers around the world: A foreign language flagship program's online experience during COVID. In R. Chen (Ed.), The Future of Remote and Hybrid Work in Global Higher Education. Palgrave Macmillan.
Book
Li, B., & Li, H. (2021). Techniques of Teaching English. Zhejiang University Press. (Print run: 1,000; adopted by Zhejiang Ocean University.)
Under Review & In Revision
Li, B. Learning in the loop: Moments, mindsets, and meaning with generative AI. Computers & Education. Under review
Yang, M., Harbor, J., Li, B., & Nikiema, J. Infusing authenticity into a service-learning program. Education + Training. Major revision
Mao, Y., & Li, B. Choosing the future of learning: Assessing preferences for educational GPTs through a discrete choice experiment. International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education. Under review
Li, X., Zhang, Y., & Li, B. The emotional equation: Affective factors shaping AI-assisted ESL writing. Education and Information Technologies. Under review
Li, B., Mao, Y., Zhang, Y., Niu, W., & Qian, J. Coding their choices: Assessing student preferences for statistical software through a discrete choice experiment. Journal of Educational Computing Research. Under review
Li, B., Zhang, Z., & Lowell, V. Pathways to proficiency: Mapping personal attributes in AI-integrated self-directed learning. Language Learning & Technology. Under review
Ye, J., Yang, X., Li, B., Nong, W., & Wang, L. Factors associated with AI-assisted learning satisfaction and acceptance among vocational college students. International Journal of Information and Education Technology. In press
Li, X., Cho, S., & Li, B. Impact of AI on language teaching pedagogy: A participatory action research study. In S. Wyatt (Ed.), Emerging Technologies in Second Language Teaching and Learning. Vernon Press. Minor revision
Li, B., Lowell, V., & Hou, Z. Design precedents to design innovation: Developing an advanced AI monitoring system for writing assessment. Journal of Computing in Higher Education. Proposal accepted
Zhang, Z., Li, B., Xu, Q., Cheng, Z., & West, R. E. A meta-analysis of AI-assisted self-regulated learning. Online Learning. Under review
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