About My Research & Philosophy

Imagine learning languages, such as Chinese, not just through the use of technology, but by weaving it into your learning journey as a fun co-creator. My research navigates the dynamic intersection of Learning Technologies and Language Education, reimagining it as a path of discovery, creativity, and empowerment where learners lead with tech as their ally. We explore pedagogical strategies that not only captivate and motivate like the best games but also enhance learners’ intrinsic motivation, all while emphasizing the learner’s role as the primary navigator. The goal is to empower educators with abilities to work with tools that augment, rather than overshadow, the human elements of teaching, creating an education that’s authentic, engaging, and enchanting. My mantra? 'Good research tells good stories'—thought-provoking, insightful, and sprinkled with humor, because navigating the tech-scape in education should be an empowering journey, not a tech-takeover. Remember, in the dance of education and technology, it's the educator who leads.

想象一下，如果学习语言——比如华语吧，不仅仅是通过科技，而是把科技当作你学习旅程中的好玩伙伴，一起创造知识。我的研究正是在这样的交叉点上进行探索，把科技和语言教育结合起来，让这个过程变成一场充满发现、创造和自我赋能的旅行。我们要探索的，是那些能够像顶级游戏一样吸引人、激发动力的教学策略，这些策略不仅能增强学习者的内驱力，还特别强调让学习者自己成为旅程的领航员。我们的目标，是要让教师们能与工具共舞，这些工具或技巧能够补充而非替代我们教学中的人文关怀，让教育变得更真实、更吸引人、更富有魔力。我认为，好的研究应该讲述一个好故事——发人深省、见解深刻，而且要带点幽默感，因为在教育的科技世界里航行，应该是一次赋予我们力量的旅程，而绝对不是让技术来主宰一切。当教育遇上科技，引领的应该是我们教育者自己而不是工具。