Li Cheng

Previous Scheduled Teaching

Published Intellectual Contributions

Book Chapter

• Baral, S., Cheng, L., Botelho, A.F., Heffernan, N.T. (2026). Advancing Automated Assessment for Open-Ended Questions in Mathematics.

Conference Proceeding

• Ge, X., Potnuru, P.R., Pedraza, A., Savchenko, K., Cheng, L. (2025). MarsCity: A Chatbot-Supported Virtual Reality Strategy Game for Scaffolding Design Thinking in STEM Education. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/226245/
• Alqahtani, R., Cheng, L. (2025). A Systematic Review on the Impact of Educational Videos on Mathematics Learning Outcomes. 72-81. Orlando, FL, Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference. https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/225502/

Journal Article

• Cheng, L., Wang, X., Ritzhaupt, A.D. (2026). A meta-analysis examining the effects of STEM+CT interventions on students’ computational thinking in K-12 education. Journal of Science Education and Technology.
• Lee, S., Baral, S., Li, H., Cheng, L., Zhang, S., Thorp, C.S., St. John, J., Thompson, T., Heffernan, N.T., Botelho, A.F. (2025). Developing a Feedback Taxonomy for Math: A Synergy of Perspectives through Data Mining Methods. Journal of Educational Data Mining. 17 (2) 1-23. https://jedm.educationaldatamining.org/index.php/JEDM/article/view/858
• Cheng, L., Croteau, E., Baral, S., Heffernan, C., Heffernan, N. (2024). Facilitating Student Learning With a Chatbot in an Online Math Learning Platform. Journal of Educational Computing Research. 62 (4) 907--937. https://doi.org/10.1177/07356331241226592
• Cheng, L., Hampton, J., Kumar, S. (2024). Engaging students via synchronous peer feedback in a technology-enhanced learning environment. Journal of Research on Technology in Education. 56 (3) 347--371. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15391523.2022.2142874
• Cheng, L., Antonenko, P.D., Ritzhaupt, A.D. (2024). The impact of teachers’ pedagogical beliefs, self-efficacy, and technology value beliefs on 3D printing integration in K-12 science classrooms. Educational Technology Research and Development. 72 (1) 181--208. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-023-10276-3
• Cheng, L., Umapathy, K., Rehman, M., Ritzhaupt, A., Antonyan, K., Shidfar, P., Nichols, J., Lee, M., Abramowitz, B. (2023). Designing, Developing, and Validating a Measure of Undergraduate Students’ Conceptions of Artificial Intelligence in Education. Journal of Interactive Learning Research. 34 (2) 275--311. https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/222246/
• Schmidt, M.M., Lee, M., Francois, M., Lu, J., Huang, R., Cheng, L., Weng, Y. (2023). Learning Experience Design of Project PHoENIX: Addressing the Lack of Autistic Representation in Extended Reality Design and Development. Other. 7 (1) 27--45. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41686-023-00077-5
• Cheng, L., Wang, X., Ritzhaupt, A.D. (2023). The Effects of Computational Thinking Integration in STEM on Students’ Learning Performance in K-12 Education: A Meta-analysis. Journal of Educational Computing Research. 61 (2) 416--443. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/07356331221114183
• Schmidt, M., Lu, J., Luo, W., Cheng, L., Lee, M., Huang, R., Weng, Y., Kichler, J.C., Corathers, S.D., Jacobsen, L.M., Albanese-O′Neill, Anastasia, Smith, L., Westen, S., Gutierrez-Colina, A.M., Heckaman, L., Wetter, S.E., Driscoll, K.A., Modi, A. (2022). Learning experience design of an mHealth self-management intervention for adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Educational Technology Research and Development. 70 (6) 2171--2209. https://link.springer.com/10.1007/s11423-022-10160-6
• Cheng, L., Antonenko, Pavlo “Pasha”, Ritzhaupt, A.D., MacFadden, B. (2021). Exploring the role of 3D printing and STEM integration levels in students' STEM career interest. British Journal of Educational Technology. 52 (3) 1262--1278. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/bjet.13077
• Cheng, L., Pastore, R., Ritzhaupt, A.D. (2021). Examining the Accelerated Playback Hypothesis of Time-Compression in Multimedia Learning Environments: A Meta-Analysis Study. Journal of Educational Computing Research. 07356331211043535. https://doi.org/10.1177/07356331211043535
• Cheng, L., Antonenko, P.D., Ritzhaupt, A.D., Dawson, K., Miller, D., MacFadden, B.J., Grant, C., Sheppard, T.D., Ziegler, M. (2020). Exploring the influence of teachers' beliefs and 3D printing integrated STEM instruction on students’ STEM motivation. Other. 158 103983. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360131520301810
• Schmidt, M., Cheng, L., Raj, S., Wade, S. (2020). Formative Design and Evaluation of a Responsive eHealth/mHealth Intervention for Positive Family Adaptation Following Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury. Other. 4 (2) 88--106. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41686-020-00049-z
• Wilson, M.L., Ritzhaupt, A.D., Cheng, L. (2020). The impact of teacher education courses for technology integration on pre-service teacher knowledge: A meta-analysis study. Other. 156 103941. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360131520301391
• Valle, N., Antonenko, P., Soltis, P.S., Soltis, D.E., Folk, R.A., Guralnick, R.P., Oliverio, J.C., Difato, T.T., Xu, Z., Cheng, L. (2020). Informal multimedia biodiversity awareness event as a digital ecology for promoting culture of science. Education and Information Technologies. 25 (4) 3275--3297. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-020-10121-7
• Rosenblum, L.P., Cheng, L., Zebehazy, K., Emerson, R.W., Beal, C.R. (2020). Teachers’ Descriptions of Mathematics Graphics for Students with Visual Impairments: A Preliminary Investigation. Other. 114 (3) 231--236. https://doi.org/10.1177/0145482X20923442
• Cheng, L., Beal, C.R. (2020). Effects of student-generated drawing and imagination on science text reading in a computer-based learning environment. Educational Technology Research and Development. 68 (1) 225--247. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-019-09684-1
• Cheng, L., Ritzhaupt, A.D., Antonenko, P. (2019). Effects of the flipped classroom instructional strategy on students’ learning outcomes: a meta-analysis. Educational Technology Research and Development. 67 (4) 793--824. http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s11423-018-9633-7
• Wang, J., Dawson, K., Saunders, K., Ritzhaupt, A.D., Antonenko, Pavlo “Pasha”, Lombardino, L., Keil, A., Agacli-Dogan, N., Luo, W., Cheng, L., Davis, R.O. (2018). Investigating the Effects of Modality and Multimedia on the Learning Performance of College Students With Dyslexia. Journal of Special Education Technology. 33 (3) 182--193. https://doi.org/10.1177/0162643418754530
• Rosenblum, L.P., Cheng, L., Beal, C.R. (2018). Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments Share Experiences and Advice for Supporting Students in Understanding Graphics. Other. 112 (5) 475--487. https://doi.org/10.1177/0145482X1811200505
• Luo, T., Sickel, J., Cheng, L. (2017). Preservice Teachers’ Participation and Perceptions of Twitter Live Chats as Personal Learning Networks. TechTrends. 61 (3) 226--235. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-016-0137-1
• Luo, T., Dani, e.E., Cheng, L. (2016). Viability of using Twitter to support peer instruction in teacher education. International Journal of Social Media and Interactive Learning Environments. 4 (4) 287. http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=81280
• Cheng, L. (2014). The Use of Web-Based Self-Directed Learning for Mandarin Study. Other. 3 (1) 46--94. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1210200

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Grant - Research

• Cockerham, D.P. (Principal), Naresh, N., Cheng, L. (Co-Principal), "Empowering AI Competency in Math Education," sponsored by UNT, University of North Texas, $15000 Funded. (2025 - 2027).
• Cheng, L. (Principal), "Talking Math: Improving Math Performance and Engagement Through AI-Enabled Conversational Tutoring," sponsored by Department of Education, Federal, $42777 Funded. (2024 - 2027).
• Cheng, L. (Principal), "Building a mathematical problem-solving environment to prepare K-5 students for success in STEM and health careers," sponsored by National Institutes of Health, Federal, $13840 Funded. (2024 - 2025).