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This is Dan Sun

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This is Dan Sun.

Upon earning my Ph.D. from Zhejiang University (Top 3 in China) in 2022, I serve as an Associate Professor of Educational Technology at Hangzhou Normal University, focusing my research on the crossroads between learning sciences and learning analytics. As an advocate of learning sciences and the use of technology in education, my academic pursuits involve the combination of artificial intelligence in education, K-12 programming education, software engineering, and data science methodologies to perpetually enhance learning ecosystems. I draw deeply from design-based research and participatory design methodologies to forge ahead in my mission. My overarching goals revolve around forging equitable pedagogical designs, steering technological advancements in education, and deriving empirically-grounded insights into the dynamics of learning within real-world settings.

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I am an academic reviewer for a variety of prestigious journals in the fields of education and technology. My reviews have contributed to the International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, International Journal of STEM Education, Education and Information Technologies, Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, Journal of Educational Computing Research, Asia Pacific Journal of Education, among others. These roles have given me the opportunity to stay current with emerging research and trends, and to contribute to the high standards of academic rigor in these disciplines.

Prior to setting sail on my academic odyssey with Hangzhou Normal University, I equipped myself with invaluable, hands-on pedagogical wisdom in the realm of K-12 computer science education. My tenure as a High School Computer Science teacher at the eminent High School Attached to Zhejiang University - a well-recognized provincial key school - has not only bestowed upon me this practical wisdom, but also an intricate understanding of education technology, thereby molding my progressive educational philosophies and research orientations.

Indeed, amidst my scholarly pursuits, I was conferred the distinct honor of representing my institution at several globally recognized universities, including the esteemed Cambridge University and Nanyang Technological University among others. These enriching exchanges allowed for profound immersion into diverse academic cultures and the exploration of an array of pedagogical paradigms, further bolstering my understanding of global education systems and ultimately refining my pedagogical practices.

Publications

This is home for my research publications.

Journal Articles:

  1. Sun, D., Azzeddine, B., (2024). Investigating students’ programming behaviors, interaction qualities and perceptions through prompt-based learning in ChatGPT, Humanities and Social Sciences Communications.https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-024-03991-6 (JCR Q1, AHCI)
  2. Sun. D., Fan, X. (2024). Real-Time Collaborative Programming in Undergraduate Education: A Comprehensive Empirical Analysis of Its Impact on Knowledge, Behaviors, and Attitudes, Journal of Educational Computing Research.https://doi.org/10.1177/0735633124129573 (JCR Q1,IF=4.0)
  3. Sun, D., Azzeddine, B., Zhu, C.C., & Li, Y. (2024). Would ChatGPT-facilitated programming practice impact college students’ programming performance, behaviors and perceptions? An empirical study. Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 21(14). https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-024-00446-5 (JCR Q1, IF=9.4)
  4. Sun, D., Zhu, C.C., Xu, Z.D., & Xu G.T. (2024). A study on analysis of college students' programming learning behavior based on generative artificial intelligence, E-education Research, 3, 114-120. (Chinese Top SSCI Journal,IF=6.1)
  5. Sun, D., Ouyang, Fan., Li, Y., Zhu, C. C., & Zhou, Y. (2024). Using multimodal learning analytics to understand the effects of block-based and text-based modalities on computer programming. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, online. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcal.12939 (JCR Q1，IF=5.1)
  6. Sun, D., Looi, C.K., Li, Y., Zhu, C.C., Zhu, C.F., Cheng, M.T. (2024). Block-based versus text-based programming: A comparison of learners’ programming behaviors, perceptions of computational thinking and attitudes towards programming. Educational Technology Research and Development, online. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-023-10328-8 (JCR Q1，IF=3.3)
  7. Sun, D., Zhu, C., Xu, F., Li, Y., Ouyang, F., & Chen, M. (2023). Transitioning from introductory to professional programming in secondary education: Comparing learners’ computational thinking skills, behaviors, and attitudes. Journal of Educational Computing Research, online, https://doi.org/10.1177/07356331231204653 (JCR Q1，IF=4.0)
  8. Li, C.X., Sun, D., Xu, J., Zhu, Y.F., Huang, Y.M., Zheng, W.J., Tang, X.Z. & Li, Y. (2024). Exploring interactive behaviours of urban and rural teachers in blended synchronous classrooms: Insights from a proposed interaction analysis framework. Computers & Education, online. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2024.105152 (JCR Q1，IF=8.9)
  9. Li, Yan., Sun. D., Wei, X.Y. (2024). Design and Development of Information Science and Technology Textbooks Based on Big Idea and Unit Instruction Design. Modern Distance Education Research, 36(05), 83-91. (Chinese SSCI Journal,IF=9.5)
  10. Zhu, Y.M., Sun, D., Boudouaia, A., Jia, C.Y. & Li, Y. (2024). Demographic and Educational Correlation of High School Students’ Computational Thinking Skills: Evidence from Four Chinese Schools. Asia-Pacific Education Researcher. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40299-024-00858-x(JCR Q1,IF=3.6)
  11. Li, Y, X, Jie., Sun, D., (2024). Study on graduate students' human-geenrative artificial intelligence collaborative instructional design practice and its effects. Modern Distance Education Research, 5(05), 59-69. (Chinese SSCI Journal,IF=9.5)
  12. Cheng, M.T., Yan, L., Sun, D*. (2023). Comprehensive Assessment of Elementary School Students’ Computational Thinking Based on a Three-Dimensional Framework. Modern Distance Education Research, 35(05), 86-95. (Chinese SSCI Journal,IF=9.5)
  13. Sun, D., Ouyang, F. *, Li, Y., & Zhu, C. F. (2021). Comparing learners’ knowledge, behaviors, and attitudes between two instructional modes of computer programming in secondary education. International Journal of STEM Education, 8(1), 54-69. (JCR Q1,IF=5.6)
  14. Sun, D., Ouyang, F. *, Li, Y., & Chen, H. (2021). Three contrasting pairs’ collaborative programming processes in China’s secondary education. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 59 (4), 740-762. (JCR Q1,IF=4.0)
  15. Sun, D. & Li, Y. (2019). Effectiveness of digital note-taking on students' performance in declarative, procedural and conditional knowledge learning. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (IJET), 14(18), 108. (EI-index)
  16. Ouyang, F.*, Li, X., Sun, D., Jiao, P., & Yao, J. (2020). Learners’ discussion patterns, perceptions, and preferences in a Chinese massive open online course (MOOC). The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 21(3), 264-284. (JCR Q2)
  17. Sun, D., Li, Y., Chen, J.J. (2020). Hot spots and frontiers of international educational technology research: Bibliometric analysis of five SSCI journals (2000-2019). Modern Distance Education Research, 32(04): 74-85. (Chinese SSCI Journal,IF=9.5)
  18. Sun, D., Li, Y. (2019). Discussion on the Curriculum standard of Chinese youth programming education. Open Education Research, 25(05), 99-109. (Chinese SSCI Journal，IF=8.8)
  19. Sun, D., Li, Y. (2019). The development status, research hotspots, and enlightenment of youth programming education in China and foreign countries: Also discuss the implementation strategy of programming education for China in the age of intelligence. Journal of Distance Education, 37(03), 47-60. (Chinese SSCI Journal，IF=6.0)
  20. Sun, D., Huang, L.X. (2017). Research on influence of digital blackboard writing on students' learning of domain knowledge, E-education Research, 39(03), 122-128. (Chinese SSCI Journal，IF=6.1)
  21. Li, Y., Sun, D., Du, J., Wei, X.Y. (2021). Unit design of “foundation of artificial intelligence” in junior high school from the perspective of big idea and its application strategies, Modern Distance Education Research, 4(04), 35-47. (Chinese SSCI Journal，IF=9.5)
  22. Li, Y., Chen, X.Y., Sun, D., Zhu, Y.M., Zhai, X.S. (2021). From "transparent people" to " practitioner": Challenges and responses to information security in higher education: implications from 2021 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report, Journal of Distance Education, 39(03), 11-19. (Chinese SSCI Journal，IF=6.0)

FUNDINGS

Host

  1. National Natural Science Foundation Youth Project (2024.1-2026.12), Research on adaptive recommendation and key techniques of adolescent programming learning based on multimodal knowledge graph (62307011).
  2. Hangzhou Philosophy and Social Science Planning Project (2023.7-2024.1), Research on the high-quality and balanced practice model of Hangzhou high starting point basic education based on ChatGPT (2023QNRC14).
  3. Research on the impact of ChatGPT on college students' programming learning effect and higher-order thinking ability, conducted by Henyi College of Education Teaching academic Project.

Participate

  1. Key Project of National Social Science Foundation (2022.8-2025.7), Research on Ethics and Limits of Application of Artificial Intelligence in Educational Scenarios (ACA220027).
  2. National Natural Science Foundation Project (2022.01-2025.12), Research on the mechanism of group cognitive development in online collaborative learning: computational modeling, analytical feedback and teaching Intervention (62177041).
  3. National Natural Science Foundation Project (2020.10-2024.10), the influence of programming learning integrated with cognitive strategies on cognitive control and episodic memory of young children and its brain mechanism (62077042).
  4. National Natural Science Foundation Project (2020.01-2023.12), Research on precision teaching Model and occurrence mechanism based on Intelligent teaching System (61977057)
  5. Experimental research on AI Empowering Education for Powerful countries (2020.07-2023.06). National Science and Technology Innovation 2030- "New generation of Artificial Intelligence" major project "Artificial Intelligence Comprehensive Impact Social Experimental research" sub-project (2019AAA0105403).
  6. Research on Personalized realization of Artificial Intelligence supporting large-scale education (2020.01-2024.12). Subproject of "Research on Artificial Intelligence Promoting Future Education Development" (19ZDA364) of the National Social Science Foundation.
  7. Zhejiang Philosophy and Social Science Planning Project _ Special project. Ethical Risks and strategies for artificial Intelligence in Education for infants and young children.
  8. The second batch of teaching reform research projects of Zhejiang higher Education in the "13th Five-Year Plan" was approved, jg20190048 Zhejiang University Online course teacher-student collaborative teaching practice, tool application and empirical research.
  9. Hangzhou Philosophy and Social Science Planning Project -WS9f_ self-funded project. Research on Programming Education Strategy based on Computational Thinking Improvement (W2023Z23062).

PRESENTATIONS

  1. Sun. D*.(2024 Nov 1-3). A Study on the Impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence on Students' Learning Behavior and Interaction Quality Based on the Perspective of Prompt Engineering, The 10th Forum on Empirical Education Research, Shanghai.
  2. Zheng. Y., Sun. D*.(2024 Nov 1-3). Research on programming learning effect of high school students based on generative artificial intelligence，The 10th Forum on Empirical Education Research, Shanghai.
  3. Yang, Q.Y., Sun. D*..(2024 Oct 19-20). The effect of AI-assisted instruction on cognitive performance of college students: a meta-play based on 31 experiments and quasi-experiments，Chinese Society of Higher Education Learning Science Research Branch, Shanghai.
  4. Zhou, Y.T., Du, Y.M., & Sun. D*. (2024 May 28-30). An Empirical Study of ChatGPT Applied to Programming Learning of College Students-- Based on the perspective of learning behavior analysis, Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference, Singapore.
  5. Jie Xu, Sun. D*. & Li, Y. (2024 June 10-14). Using Learning Analytics in Understanding College Students’ Behavior in ChatGPT-Facilitated Programming Learning, ISLS 2024 Annual Meeting, Buffalo, New York.
  6. Sun, D., Azzeddine, B., (2024. April11-14). Investigating the impact of ChatGPT on preservice teachers’ knowledge and behaviors in Python programming, 2024 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia.
  7. Sun, D., Zhu, C.C. (2023. October 28). A Comparative Study of Teaching Effects in Transiting from block-based or text-based Programming to Python Programming, 9th National Forum for Empirical Research in Education, Jinhua, China.
  8. Sun, D. (2023. September 19). Analysis of learning from the perspective of learning science. Peking University Learning Science and Technology online doctoral academic forum, online.
  9. Sun, D., Xu.F., Z.C.C. & Li, Y. (2023, October 15 - 20). A comparative study of the effectiveness of transitioning from block-based or text-based programming to Python. AECT 2023 International Convention. Orlando, Florida.
  10. Sun, D., Huai, H.H., Zhao, C.C., Wu, T.T. (2023.July 15). Study on the influence of three learning scaffolds on online collaborative concept map learning. The 18th Annual Conference of Information Technology Education Committee of China Educational Technology Association, Hangzhou.
  11. Zhu, Y.M., Sun, D., Li, Y. (2022, October 24-28). Investigation of Chinese High School Students' Computational Thinking Status and its Relationship with Demographic Factors and Academic Performance. AECT 2022 International Convention (AECT). Las Vegas.
  12. Sun, D., Fan, X., & Li, Y. (2021, December 16-20). Using learning analytics in understanding students’ behavior in block-based and text-based programming modality. 10th International Conference of Educational Innovation through Technology (EITT), Southwest University. (EI-index)
  13. Sun, D., Li, Y., & Ouyang, F. (2021, September 8-11). Research on Programming Learning Strategy for Secondary Novice Learner from the Perspective of Learning Analytics. Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (GCCCE) 2021, Blended conference.
  14. Sun, D., Ouyang, F., & Li, Y. (2021, June 8-11). Examining contrasting collaborative programming behaviors among three pairs. ISLS Annual Meeting 2021, Bochum, Germany.
  15. Zhu, Y.M., Sun, D., & Li, Y. (2022, October 24 - 28). Investigation of Chinese High School Students' Computational Thinking Status and Its Influencing Factors. AECT 2022 International Convention. Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  16. Ouyang, F., Chen, S., Li, X., Jiao, P. C. & Sun, D. (2021, June 8-11). Examining how three network visualizations influence student engagement in online discussions. ISLS Annual Meeting 2021, Bochum, Germany.
  17. Chen, H., Sun, D.*, Li, Y., & Zhang, X. (2021, March 13-15). Augmented reality technology projects of tea culture for China's secondary students. IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference, Princeton, NJ. (EI-index)
  18. Sun, D., Ouyang, F. *, Li, Y., & Chen, H. (2020, August 19-21). Three contrasting groups’ collaborative behaviors, discourses, and perceptions during the pair programming processes. The Fourth International Conference on Computational Thinking Education, Virtual conference.
  19. Sun, D., Li, Y., & Zhu, C.C. (2019, October 21-25). Effects of utilizing digital notes from mobile terminals on students' declarative, procedural and conditional knowledge. Annual meeting of Association for Educational Communications and Technology 2019, Las Vegas, USA.
  20. Sun, D., & Li, Y. (2019, May 23-27). A visualization analysis on global mobile learning research during the year of 1998-2018. Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education 2019 (GCCCE), Central China Normal University.
  21. Zhu, Y.M., Sun, D., Bai X.X, & Li, Y. (2022.July 16). Investigation on high school students' artificial intelligence learning willingness and related career tendency. The 17th Annual Conference of Information Technology Education Committee of China Educational Technology Association, Tianjin.
  22. Sun, D., Zhu, C.C., Zhou, Y., Li, Y., & OuYang, F (2021.November 28). Research on students' programming behavior under different programming modes. The 20th International Forum on Educational Technology, Jinhua.
  23. Sun, D., Li, Y. (2021.July 13). A survey on the attitude of high school IT teachers under the background of New Curriculum standards -- A case study of Zhejiang Province. China Education Technology Association Information Technology Education Committee 16th Annual Conference, Fujian.
  24. Sun. D., Zhu, C.F., Li, Y. & Ouyang. F. (2020. September 26). Promoting Computational thinking through unplugged programming activities in early years of Secondary Education. Online and Offline Hybrid Seminar on Concepts, Methods and paradigms of Educational Technology Research, Hangzhou.
  25. Sun. D., Li, Y (2019. November 13). Improving Junior High School Students’ Creativity, Critical Thinking and Learning Attitude in Minecraft Programming. China Educational Technology Association Educational Games Committee 2019 Annual Meeting and the 4th Academic Conference on Gamification Learning, Hangzhou.
  26. Sun. D., Li, Y (2019. July 13). Discussion on the curriculum standards of programming education industry for teenagers in China. The 15th Annual Conference of Information Technology Education Committee of China Educational Technology Association, Ningxia.
  27. Sun. D., Li, Y (2018. October 20). Research on artificial intelligence in education at home and abroad and analysis of hot fields. Computer Aided Education Committee of Chinese Society for Artificial Intelligence Annual Conference, Henan.

ACCOMPLISHMENT

  1. Hangzhou Outstanding Young Talents in Philosophy and Social Sciences, 2023
  2. Excellent graduate student of Zhejiang University, 2022
  3. Outstanding Graduate of Zhejiang University, 2022
  4. National Scholarship for Doctoral Students, 2021
  5. Outstanding Graduate Student of Zhejiang University, 2019