Bai, Xin

Associate Professor
Teacher Education

Phone: 718-262-2830
Office Location: AC-1E17
xbai@york.cuny.edu

Areas of Expertise

Educational Games
Simulations
Mobile Learning
Intelligent Tutoring Systems
Cognitive Science

Articles in Field Of Expertise

Bai, X., Lavin, J.. "Designing Anchored Instructions via Virtual Role Playing." International Journal of e-Education, e-Business, e-Management and e-Learning. 9(1) 2019: 1-8.

Bai, X.. "Promote Technology Self-efficacy via a SCORM-based E-learning Approach." International Journal of Information and Education Technology. 7(8) 2017: 575-580.

Bai, X., Lavin, J.. "Evaluating Social Learning in a Virtual Environment via Concept Maps." International Journal of Learning and Teaching. 2(2) 2016: 87-90.

Lavin, J., Bai, X.. "The Impact of 3D Simulation Scenarios on Cognitive Learning in Nursing Students." The International Journal of Technologies in Learning. 22(3) 2015: 27-40.

Bai, X., Lavin, J.. "Understanding Social Learning Behaviors via a Virtual Field Trip." International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning. 9(4) 2014: 4-13.

Bai, X., Lavin, J., Wright, R.. "Enhance Learning in a Virtual Professional Environment via 3D Cases." GSTF International Journal of Nursing and Health Care. 1(1) 2013: 114-126.

Bai, X., Duncan, R. O., Horowitz, B., Glodstein, S., Graffeo, J., Lavin, J.. "The Added Value of 3D Simulations in Healthcare Education." International Journal of Nursing Education. 4(2) 2012: 67-72.

Bai, X., Lavin, J, Duncan, R. O.. "Are we there yet? Lessons learned through promoting 3D learning in higher education." The International Journal of Learning. 18(6) 2012: 1-14.

Bai, X; Smith, M.B.; Rajaravivarma, R.. "Affordance of Ubiquitous Learning through Cloud Computing." International Journal of Computer Systems Science & Engineering. 26(5) 2011: pp. 1-8.

Bai, X; Fusco, D. "Interdisciplinary Collaboration through Designing 3D Simulation Case Studies." The International Journal of Multimedia & Its Applications. 3(1) 2011: pp. 101-109.

Bai, X., Smith M. B.. "Promoting Hybrid Learning through a Sharable Elearning Approach." Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks. 14(3) 2010: pp. 13-24.

Bai, X., Smith M. B.. "Toward a Generic Mobile Learning Framework." Ubiquitous Learning: An International Journal. 2 2010: pp. 95-105.

Chapters in Field Of Expertise

Bai, X., Lavin, J, Wright, R.. "Virtual Learning in Health Education." Future Computer and Information Technology. 86 2014: pp. 227-236.

Lavin, J., Bai, X.. "Developing 3D Case Studies for Authentic Learning Experiences." Cases on 3D Technology Application and Integration in Education. 2013: pp.150-173.

Bai, X.. "Developing a Collaborative ELearning Construction Framework for Blended Learning." Blended Learning Environments for Adults: Evaluations and Frameworks. 2012: pp. 115-127.

Bai, X., Black, J.B.. "Enhancing Intelligent Tutoring Systems with the Agent Paradigm." Gaming and Simulations: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications. 2011: pp. 440-463.

Bai, X., Black, J.B.. "Enhancing Intelligent Tutoring Systems with the Agent Paradigm." Intelligent Tutoring Systems in E-Learning Environments: Design, Implementation and Evaluation. 2010: pp. 46-69.

Refereed Proceedings in Field Of Expertise

Bai, X.. "Promoting Authentic Learning through 3D Model Design and Development." 14th Annual Education and Development Conference. 2019: .

Bai, X.. "Understanding the Attitudes of Students with Special Needs toward Virtual Assistive Technology." 30th annual conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. 2019: .

Bai, X.. "Understanding the Learning Needs of Students with Disabilities through Virtual Reality-based Storytelling." Twenty-sixth International Conference on Learning. 2019: .

Bai, X.. "Designing Anchored Instructions via Virtual Role Playing." International Conference on Education and E-Learning (Best Paper Award). 2017: .

Lavin, J., Bai, X.. "Assessment tools in a Virtual Learning Environment." American Educational Research Association. 2016: .

Bai, X. & Lavin, J. "Evaluating Social Learning in a Virtual Environment via Concept Maps." International Conference on Frontiers of Educational Technologies. 2016: .

Bai, X. & Lavin, J. "Promote Social Learning via Virtual Field Trips." Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education. 2014: pp. 1734-1742.

Bai, X. "Increasing Computer Literacy Self-efficacy via a SCORM-based E-Learning Approach." Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education. 2014: pp. 1894-1904.

Bai, X., Lavin, J, Wright, R.. "Virtual Learning in Health Education." International Conference on Future Computer and Information Technology. 2013: .

Bai, X.. "Ground Learning in a Motivating Real World Context." American Educational Research Association. 2012: .

Bai, X., Lavin, J, Duncan, R. O.. "Are we there yet? Lessons learned through promoting 3D learning in higher education." The Learning Conference. 2011: .

Bai, X., Horowitz, B., Duncan, R. O., Glodstein, S., Graffeo, J., Lavin, J.. "Designing Case Studies through 3D Simulations for the Health Professions." Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications. AACE. 2011: .

Bai, X., Fusco, D. "Enhancing Education in the Health Professions through 3D Simulations in a Social Networking Environment." Global TIME: Global Conference on Technology, Innovation, Media & Education. 2011: pp. 277-282.

Bai, X. "Affordance of Ubiquitous Learning through Cloud Computing." The 5th International Conference on Frontier of Computer Science and Technology. 2010: pp. 78-82.

Bai, X. "Promoting a Ubiquitous E-learning Framework." IEEE International Conference on Computer Science and Information Technology. 2010: .

Bai, X., Smith M. B.. "Creating Automated Self Paced E-Learning Environments." Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education. 2009: pp. 2381-2387.

Bai, X. "Encouraging Reflection in Simulation Games." Cognition and Exploratory Learning in Digital Age. 2009: .

Bai, X. "Intelligent Tutors In Educational Simulation Games." International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation. 2009: .

Bai, X., Black, J.B.. "Embedding Reflective Agent in Educational Simulation Games." International Conference on Computers and Advanced Technology. 2009: .

Bai, X., Black, J.B.. "Promoting Reflective Thinking through Simulation Games in Education." American Educational Research Association. 2009: .

Bai, X., Black, J.B.. "Promoting knowledge transparency in a user-centered learning environment." Cognition and Exploratory Learning in Digital Age. 2008: .

Bai, X., Black, J.B.. "Simulation in a Transparent System." Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate. 2008: .

Bai, X., Black, J.B.. "Promoting Explicit Knowledge Representation in Educational Simulation Games." International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation. 2008: .

Bai, X., Black, J.B.. "Learning Through the REflective Agent Learning Environment Project World Simulations." Association for Psychological Science. 2008: .

Bai, X., Black, J.B.. "A Generic Framework to Support for Reflective Thinking in Simulation." American Educational Research Association. 2008: .

Bai, X., Black, J. B. & Vitale, J.. "REAL: Learn with the Assistance of a Reflective Agent.." Agent-Based Systems for Human Learning. 2007: .

Bai, X., Black, J.B., Vikaros L., Vitale, J, Li, D., Xia, Q., Kim, S., Kang, S.. "Learning in One’s Own Imaginary World.." American Educational Research Association. 2007: .

Bai, X., & Black, J. B.. "REAL: an Agent-based Learning Environment.." Agent-Based Systems for Human Learning Conference,. 2006: .

Bai, X. "Modeling Users Through Self-Reflection in Simulation Games." Association for Psychological Science. 2006: .

Bai, X., Black, J.B.. "REAL: a Generic Intelligent Tutoring System Framework.." Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference. 2005: .

Bai, X., Saravanos, A. & Black, J.. "REAL: Facilitate Thinking in an Object-oriented Way. In." Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications. 2005: .

Bai, X., & Black, J.. "TALE: a Teachable Agent Embedded in an Intelligent Tutoring System.." Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education. 2004: .

Presented Papers, Lectures, and Exhibitions and Performances

" Virtual Field Trips in Health Education " 2014: The CUNY Games Festival.

" Student Research " 2013: CETL at York College.

" Simulations for Health Education " 2012: The 11th Annual CUNY IT Conference.

" Developing and Distributing Open Textbooks through Multiple Platforms via the Cloud " 2011: The 10th Annual CUNY IT Conference.

" Open Education " 2011: CETL at York College.

" Educational Games " 2011: Ed Tech Webinar on Game-based Learning, York College.

" Online Technology " 2011: Leadership Retreat at York College.

" EPortfolio " 2010: York College Faculty Workshop..

" Blogs, ePortfolio and Assessment in the Majors: Pedagogies and Rubrics in Three Programs " 2010: The 9th Annual CUNY IT Conference.

" Mobile Learning – Towards a Generic iPhone Framework for ELearning " 2009: The 8th Annual CUNY IT Conference.

Grants-In-Aid

CUNY, CUNY Academy's Associate Professor Travel Awards. 2019: .

CUNY, CUNY Academy's Associate Professor Travel Awards. 2017: .

CUNY, PSC #47: Promote Learning among Students with Dyslexia via Augmented Reality. 2016-2017: $5,948 (PI).

Whole Systems International, Promoting Educational Technology. 2014-2016: $5,911 (PI).

CUNY CCSS, Understanding and Improving Teacher Candidates’ Literacy in the Context of the Academic Literacy Skills Test. 2014: $6,000 (Co-PI).

CUNY, PSC #44: Towards a Generic Mobile Learning Environment. 2013-2014: $3,477 (PI).

Whole Systems International, Promoting Educational Technology. 2013-2015: $5,911 (PI).

CUNY Faculty Fellowship Publication Program (FFPP), Multidisciplinary Collaboration through an Interactive 3D Virtual World. 2013: Course Release (PI).

CUNY, Workforce Development Initiative: Workforce Development for Multidisciplinary Collaboration through 3D Simulations. 2011-2012: $12,000 (PI).

CUNY, PSC #42: Developing an Immersive 3D Learning Environment for Student Teaching. 2011-2012: $3,500 (PI).

CUNY, PSC #41: Collaborative Elearning. 2010-2011: $5,555 (PI).

CUNY, Workforce Development Initiative: Workforce Development for Allied Health Professions through Computer-based Simulations. 2010-2011: $14,500 (PI).

CUNY, Incentive Grant Programs: 3D Simulation. 2010: $12,000 (PI).

CUNY, EPortfolio: Making Connections. 2009-2010: $8,000 (PI).

CUNY, Ebook. 2010-2011: $9,700 (PI).

Whole Systems International, ELearning. 2010-2011: $6000 (PI).

Other Professional Activities and Public Service

Reviewer: Computer Applications in Engineering Education: 2011, 2016, 2017, 2018.

Reviewer: Journal of Educational Computing Research: 2011/2014/2017/2018.

Technical Committee: International Conference on Frontiers of Educational Technologies: 2016.

Reviewer: Interactive Learning Environment: 2013-2016.

Invited Guest Speaker: Gaming and Pedagogy, Graduate Center’s Interactive Technology and Pedagogy (ITP) Certificate Program, CUNY, New York: 2015.

Keynote Speaker: Emerging Technologies and their Potential Impact on Teaching, Learning, & Research at International Conference on Future Computer and Information Technology, P. R. China: 2013.

Invited Speaker: Avatars for Learning at 125th Anniversary Academic Festival at Teachers College, Columbia University, New York: 2013.

Reviewer: Online Learning: Official Journal of the Online Learning Consortium: 2015.

Reviewer: Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks: 2012-2014.

Reviewer: International Conference of the Learning Sciences: 2009/2014.

Reviewer: Transactions on Learning Technologies: 2012.

Reviewer: IEEE Multidisciplinary Engineering Education Magazine: 2011.

Associate Editor: The Learner: 2011.

Associate Editor: International Journal of Multimedia and Applications: 2011.

Reviewer: International Journal of Computer Systems Science & Engineering: 2011.

Reviewer: American Educational Research Association: 2010.

Reviewer: Ubiquitous Learning: An International Journal: 2010.