Tian Luo

Ph.D. in Instructional Technology, Ohio University, (2014)

M.A. in Communication and Development Studies, Ohio University, (2010)

Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) Certificate

Sponsoring Organization: Department of Linguistics, Ohio University

Date Obtained: 2013-05-01

The 21st Century Leadership Certificate

Sponsoring Organization: Amanda J. Cunningham Leadership Center, Ohio University

Date Obtained: 2010-02-01

Expertise

Research Interests

GenAI, OER, UDL, social media, online teaching and learning, game-based learning, professional development, instructional design, technology integration

Articles

Li, B., Luo, T., Bahari, A., Yang, M. and Chan, W. Sha. (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 , pp. 1-37.

Mills, E., Stefaniak, J., Luo, T. and Glass, C. (2019). An exploration of career decision-making among domestic and international instructional design students. TechTrends.

Luo, T., Franklin, T., Moore, D. and Crompton, T. (2019). Applying a modified technology acceptance model to qualitatively analyze the factors affecting microblogging integration. International Journal of Social Media and Interactive Learning Environments.

Baaki, J. and Luo, T. Chopped ID: Students Engaged in Gamification to Enhance Advanced Instructional Design Techniques. . Journal of Applied Instructional Design..

Luo, T., Moore, D. and Franklin, T. (2019). Examining participation and engagement in a microblogging-supported college-level hybrid course. Innovations in Education and Teaching International , pp. 1-11.

Xie, Q. and Luo, T. (2019). Examining User Participation and Network Structure via an Analysis of a Twitter-Supported Conference Backchannel. Journal of Educational Computing Research.

Muljana , P. and Luo, T. (2019). Factors contributing to student retention in online learning and recommended strategies for improvement: A systematic literature review. Journal of Information Technology Education: Research .

Luo, T. and Xie, Q. (2019). Using Twitter as a pedagogical tool in two classrooms: a comparative case study between an education and a communication class. Journal of Computing in Higher Education , pp. 1--24.

Luo, T., Shah, S. and Cromptom, H. (2019). Using Twitter to Support Reflective Learning in an Asynchronous Online Course. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology.

Luo, T. and Murray, A. (2018). Connected Education: Teachers’ Attitudes towards Student Learning in a 1: 1 Technology Middle School Environment. Journal of Online Learning Research 4 (1) , pp. 87--116.

Luo, T. (2018). Delving into the Specificity of Instructional Guidance in Social Media-supported Learning Environments. Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice 17 (1) , pp. 37--54.

Luo, T., Murray, A. and Crompton, H. (2017). Designing authentic learning activities to train pre-service teachers about teaching online. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning 18 (7) , pp. 141-157.

Luo, T. and Clifton, L. (2017). Examining collaborative knowledge construction in microblogging-based learning environments. Journal of Information Technology Education: Research 16 (1) , pp. 365-390.

Luo, T., Lee, G. and Molina, C. (2017). Incorporating Istation into early childhood classrooms to improve reading comprehension. Journal of Information Technology Education-Research 16 , pp. 247-266.

Luo, T., Hibbard, L., Franklin, T. and Moore, D. (2017). Preparing Teacher Candidates for Virtual Field Placements via an Exposure to K-12 Online Teaching. Journal of Information Technology Education: Research 16 , pp. 1–14.

Luo, T., Sickel, J. and Cheng, L. (2017). Preservice Teachers’ Participation and Perceptions of Twitter Live Chats as Personal Learning Networks. TechTrends: Linking Research & Practice to Improve Learning 61 (3) , pp. 226-235.

Baaki, J. and Luo, T. (2017). Stimulating Students’ Use of External Representations for a Distance Education Time Machine Design. TechTrends: Linking Research & Practice to Improve Learning 61 (4) , pp. 355-365.

Luo, T., Dani, D. and Cheng, L. (2017). Viability of using Twitter to support peer instruction in teacher education.. International Journal of Social Media and Interactive Learning Environments (IJSMILE)..

Luo, T. (2016). Enabling microblogging-based peer feedback in face-to-face classrooms. Innovations in Education and Teaching International 53 (2) , pp. 156-166.

Harring, K. and Luo, T. (2016). Eportfolios: Supporting Reflection and Deep Learning in High-Impact Practices. Peer Review 18 (3) , pp. 9-12.

Luo, T. (2015). Instructional guidance in microblogging-supported learning: insights from a multiple case study. Journal of Computing in Higher Education 27 (3) , pp. 173-194.

Luo, T. and Franklin, T. (2015). Tweeting and Blogging: Moving towards Education 2.0. International Journal on E-Learning 14 (2) , pp. 235-258.

Copp, S. E., Fischer, R. L., Luo, T., Moore, D. R. and Dikkers, S. (2014). Analyzing Commercial Video Game Instruction through the Lens of Instructional Design. The Journal of Applied Instructional Design 4 (1) , pp. 79-90.

Williams, II, Robert, L., Karadogan, E., Moore, D. R. and Luo, T. (2013). Design, Development And Evaluation of An Interactive Virtual Haptics-augmented Training System for Undergraduate Engineering.

Moore, D., Robert, W. L., Luo, T. and Ernur , K. (2013). Elusive Achievement Effects of Haptic Feedback. Journal of Interactive Learning Research 24 (3) , pp. 329-347.

Luo, T., Gao, F. and Hoff, K. S. (2013). Examining Student Participation in Three Learning Activities Supported by Social Annotation Tools. Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange 6 (2) , pp. 53-68.

Luo, T. (2013). Web 2.0 for Language Learning: Benefits and Challenges for Educators. International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching (IJCALLT) 3 (3) , pp. 1-17.

Luo, T. and Gao, F. (2012). Enhancing classroom learning experience by providing structures to microblogging-based activities. Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice 11 (1) , pp. 199-211.

Gao, F., Luo, T. and Zhang, K. (2012). Tweeting for learning: A critical analysis of research on microblogging in education published in 2008-2011. British Journal of Educational Technology 43 (5) , pp. 783-801.

Book Chapters

Luo, T. and Baaki, J. (2019). Scaffolding Problem-Solving and Instructional Design Processes: Engaging Students in Reflection-in-Action and External Representations in Three Online Courses Student-Centered Virtual Learning Environments in Higher Education (pp. 40--69) IGI Global.

Luo, T. and Gao, F. (2013). Designing Microblogging-Based Class Activities with Twiducate AVM - Akademische Verlagsgemeinschaft Munchen.

Conference Proceeding

Dousay, T. A., Asino, T., Luo, T., Krutka, D. H., Greenhalgh, S., Rodesiler, L. and Walster, D. (2018). Social media & teacher professional development Washington, DC: Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2018.

Copp, S., Fisher, R., Luo, T., Dikkers, S. and Moore, D. (2013). Batman Meets Gagne: Analyzing Commercial Video Game Instruction through the Lens of Instructional Design (pp. 1102-1108) World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education.

Luo, T., Gao, F. and Sun, Y. (2013). Using social annotation tools to foster collaborative learning (pp. 3284-3287) Society for information technology & teacher education international conference.

Buchman, S., Snider, P., Luo, T. and Gondwe, K. (2013). Using Twitter to facilitate case-based instruction in a nursing classroom (pp. 3066-3071) Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference.

Sun, Y., Franklin, T. and Luo, T. (2013). Using Wikis to Support Peer Assessment Activities in Higher Education (pp. 3388-3392) Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference.

Luo, T. and Franklin, T. (2012). "You got to be follow-worthy or I will unfollow you!" Students' Voices on Twitter Integration into Classroom Settings (pp. 3685-3688) Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference.

Luo, T. and Gao, F. (2012). Designing microblogging-based class activities (pp. 2939-2944) Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference.

Luo, T. (2012). Grassroots mobilization of internet NGOs in China: the cases of www. 1kg. org and www. geshanghua. org (pp. 289-296) The Fifth International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Development.

Karadogan, E., Williams, R. L., Moore, D. R. and Luo, T. (2012). Haptics-Augmented Training Software for Undergraduate Engineering Mechanics (pp. 1007-1014) ASME 2012 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference.

Gao, F., Li, K., Luo, T., Smith, J., Sun, Y. and Zhang, K. (2012). Reconsidering Instructional Design with Web 2.0 Technologies (pp. 2666-2668) Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference.

Luo, T. (2011). An Exploratory Study of Students' Perception of their Online Learning Experiences in a Midwestern University (pp. 2416-2420) World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education.

Luo, T. (2011). The Effects of Tinkerability on Novice Programming Skill Acquisition (pp. 742-748) World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education.

Presentations

Muljana, P. and Luo, T. ( 2019). Creating Accessible Instructional Materials to Improve Learning for All. Oral Presentation Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association Toronto, Canada .

Muljana, P. and Luo, T. ( 2019). Factors Contributing to Student Retention in Online Learning and Recommended Strategies for Improvement: A Systematic Literature Review. Oral Presentation Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association Kansas City, MO.

Redstone, A., Stefaniak, J. and Luo, T. ( 2019). The Community of Inquiry Instrument: A Review of the Research, Extension, and Implications for Practice. Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention Kansas City, MO.

Luo, T. and Reynolds, J. ( 2018). Professional Development Redesigned: a TIMS Approach. Oral Presentation Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention Kansas City, MO.

Xie, Q. and Luo, T. ( 2018). What Makes One Influential? – Examining the Network Structure and Central Users in a Twitter-enabled Conference Backchannel. International Communication Association Annual Conference .

Luo, T. and Clifton, L. ( 2017). Knowledge construction in microblogging-based learning environments. Oral Presentation Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention .

Luo, T. and Baaki, J. ( 2017). Unpacking evaluation practices by instructional designers: how do they interact with external representations? Oral Presentation Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention .

Xie, Q. and Luo, T. ( 2017). Conference Twitter Use by Information Systems Scholars: Exploring the Twitter-enabled Communication Network of #ICIS2016 Oral Presentation Broadcast Education Association Annual Convention Las Vegas, NV..

Luo, T., Lee, G. and Molina, C. ( 2017). Incorporating Istation into Elementary School Classrooms to Improve Reading Comprehension Oral Presentation HKAECT x AECT 2017 Summer International Research Symposium .

Luo, T. and Crompton, H. ( 2017). Viability of Using Twitter as a Discussion Tool Oral Presentation HKAECT x AECT 2017 Summer International Research Symposium .

Baaki, J. and Luo, T. (October , 2016). Using Cacoo to stimulate reflective conversations with external representations 2016 Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention Las Vegas, NV.

Luo, T., Cheng, L. and Dani, D. (October , 2016). Using Twitter or Paper? - supporting peer instruction in a teacher education classroom 2016 Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention Las Vegas, NV.

Lee, G., Brodeur, T., Yen, C. and Luo, T. (April , 2016). The Impact of Professional Development on Teachers' Self-Efficacy in Writing Instruction and Personal Writing. the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA 2016) Washington, DC.

Luo, T. (April , 2016). Understanding the Role of Instructional Guidance in Microblogging-Supported Learning: A Multiple-Case Study the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA 2016) Washington, DC.

Harring, K. and Luo, T. (January , 2016). ePortfolios: Supporting Reflection and Deep Learning in High Impact Practices 2016 Annual AAC&U (Association of American Colleges and Universities) Eportfolio Forum Washington, DC.

Luo, T. and Dani, D. (October , 2015). Using Twitter to support peer instruction: a case study. 2015 International Conference of Educational Innovation through Technology (EITT) Wuhan, China.

Harring, K. and Luo, T. (May , 2015). ePortfolios: It's all about the Pedagogy, Not the Tool LVAIC (Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges) Digital Tools Conference Bethlehem, PA..

Gao, F. and Luo, T. (April , 2015). Exploring the Participation Patterns of a Synchronous Chat Event in a Microblogging Learning Community 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association Chicago, IL.

Luo, T. and Murray, A. (November , 2014). Designing Authentic Activities to Enrich Pre-service Teachers Knowledge of Web-Based Tools to Support E-Learning 2014 Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention Jacksonville, FL.

Luo, T. and Smith, J. (November , 2014). Integrating Educational Twitter Live Chats into Teacher Education Classrooms 2014 Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention Jacksonville, FL.

Luo, T. (May , 2014). Using microblogging to foster learning communities in a hybrid course. 2014 HETL (International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association (HETL) Anchorage Conference Anchorage, AK.

Luo, T. and Gao, F. (April , 2014). Enabling Twitter-mediated peer feedback in face-to-face classrooms the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA 2014) Philadelphia, PA.

Luo, T. and Gao, F. (April , 2014). Implementing Microblogging-based Activities in Teacher Education Classrooms the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA 2014) Philadelphia, PA.

Murray, A. and Luo, T. (March , 2014). Designing Authentic Activities to Enrich Pre-service Teachers Knowledge of Web-Based Tools to Support E-Learning Paper 2014 Annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Jacksonville, FL.

Copp, S., Fisher, R., Luo, T., Dikkers, S. and Moore, D. (March , 2014). The New Dynamic Duo: Batman and Gagne--Commercial Video Game Instruction through the Lens of Instructional Design Paper 2014 Annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Jacksonville, FL.

Hibbard, L., Henning, J., Goodrich, S., Luo, T. and Murray, A. (March , 2014). Building e-Internships in Teacher Preparation: Ohio University and ECOT Partnering in a New Direction for Teaching and Learning. The Ohio Confederation of Teacher Education Organizations (OCTEO) 2014 Conference Dublin, OH.

Luo, T. (November , 2013). Social media in higher education: Insights from Twitter integration in a college-level online class 2013 International Conference of Educational Innovation through Technology Williamsburg, Virginia.

Luo, T., Gao, F. and Sun, Y. (October , 2013). Effects of Structured Microblogging Activities on Student Engagement and Learning 2013 Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention Anaheim, CA.

Sun, Y., Franklin, T. and Luo, T. (October , 2013). Reciprocal Teaching in Online Environments: Examining Teaching Presence in Student-Led Online Discussions. 2013 Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention Anaheim, CA.

Copp, S., Rebecca, F., Luo, T., Moore, D. and Dikkers, S. (October , 2013). Gagne meets Batman: the use of instructional models in commercial games. Paper 2013 World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education Las Vegas, NV. .

Luo, T. (May , 2013). The use of Twitter in a college-level online class Poster 2013 Ohio University's Annual Student Research and Creative Activity Expo Athens, OH.

Luo, T. and Gao, F. (March , 2013). Using Social Annotation Tools to Foster Collaborative Learning Paper 2013 Annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education New Orleans, LA.

Buchman, S., Snider, P., Luo, T. and Gondwe, K. (March , 2013). Using Twitter to Facilitate Case-Based Instruction in a Nursing Classroom Paper 2013 Annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education New Orleans, LA.

Sun, Y., Franklin, T. and Luo, T. (March , 2013). Using Wikis to Support Peer Assessment Activities in Higher Education Paper 2013 Annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education New Orleans, LA.

Luo, T., Moore, D., Williams , R. and Karadogan, E. (November , 2012). Design, Development and Evaluation of an Interactive Virtual Haptics-Augmented Training System for Undergraduate Engineering Paper 2012 Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention. Louisville, KY.

Luo, T. (October , 2012). Exploration of Social Media Adoption in Small-size Non-profits: A Case Study in Southeastern Ohio. Oral Presentation 2012 Global Fusion Media & Communication Conference Athens, OH.

Karadogan, E., Williams, R., Moore, D. and Luo, T. (August , 2012). Formative Research: Design and Evaluation of Interactive Virtual Haptics-Augmented Training Suite for Undergraduate Engineering. Paper ASME 2012 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences (IDETC) and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (CIE) Chicago, IL.

Luo, T. (June , 2012). Web 2.0 in Language Learning: Benefits and Challenges for Educators Paper 2012 Annual Conference of Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium Notre Dame, IN.

Gao, F. and Luo, T. (March , 2012). Designing microblogging-based class activities. Paper 2012 Annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Austin, Texas.

Gao, F., Li, K., Luo, T., Smith, J., Sun, Y. and Zhang, K. (March , 2012). Reconsidering Instructional Design with Web 2.0 Technologies. Oral Presentation 2012 Annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Austin, Texas.

Luo, T. and Franklin, T. (March , 2012). “You got to be follow-worthy or I will unfollow you!” Students’ voices on Twitter integration into classroom settings Paper 2012 Annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Austin, Texas.

Luo, T. (March , 2012). Grassroots Mobilization of Internet NGOs in China: The Cases of www.1kg.org and www.geshanghua.org. Paper 2012 International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Development. Atlanta, GA.

Luo, T. (October , 2011). A Comparative Analysis of Technology Support of Index (TSI) of a Chinese and American College Paper 17th ACPSS (Association of Chinese Professors in Social Science) International Conference New York, NY.

Luo, T. (October , 2011). An Exploratory Study of Students’ Perception of their Online Learning Experiences in a Midwestern University Paper World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2011 Honolulu, HI.

Luo, T., Moore, D., Williams, R. and Karadogan, E. (October , 2011). Formative Research: Design and Evaluation of Interactive Virtual Haptics-Augmented Training Suite for Undergraduate Engineering. Paper World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2011 Honolulu, HI..

Luo, T. (October , 2011). The Effects of Tinkerability on Novice Programming Skill Acquisition Paper World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2011 Honolulu, HI.

Luo, T. (May , 2011). Study of Students’ Perception of their Online Learning Experiences at Ohio University. Poster 2011 Ohio University's Annual Student Research and Creative Activity Expo Athens, OH.

Luo, T. (May , 2011). Using blogs to augment students’ sustainable learning: A case study in Guangzhou, China Oral Presentation COM-Substantiality Conference Athens, OH.

Luo, T. (June , 2010). The Road to a Harmonious Society: towards Prosperity of the Third Sector. Paper 3rd Annual China Undisciplined Conference Los Angeles, CA. .

Luo, T. (March , 2009). Internet use in domestic China: A case study Paper Communication and Development Conference Athens, OH.

Luo, T. (October , 2008). Development of Internet NGOs in China Paper ACPSS (Association of Chinese Professors in Social Science) International Conference Columbus, OH.

• 2019: Outstanding Article Award, Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
• 2018: Early Career Symposium Faculty, Association for Educational Communications and Technology
• 2018: Publications Award, Old Dominion University, Darden College of Education and Professional Studies
• 2017: Early Career Faculty, American Educational Research Association (AERA) Division C
• 2017: Shining Star Recognition, Old Dominion University
• 2014: iNACOL Innovator Award for Innovative Research in Blended and Online Learning, The International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL)
• 2012: ICTD Conference Scholarship Award, The International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Development; Microsoft
• 2012: Outstanding PhD Student of the Year, College of Education, Ohio University