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Dr Gary Cheng is the Executive Co-Director of the Centre for Learning, Teaching and Technology (LTTC) and an Associate Professor of the Department of Mathematics and Information Technology at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK). His academic background is in computer science, but he has specialised in teaching Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education for over 15 years. With substantial years of work experience in Hong Kong academia, Dr Cheng has built a wealth of knowledge and a network of support to unleash the potential of technology for teacher education. He has a proven track record of exploring and evaluating the use of emerging technologies to enhance teaching and learning.
Throughout his career, Dr Cheng has led and participated in multiple projects funded by EdUHK and the Research Grant Council of Hong Kong. These projects cover a broad range of topics, primarily centred around technology enhanced learning. Additionally, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to organising conferences, seminars and events that promote coding, STEM and AI in education. Dr Cheng has published refereed journal articles in prestigious journals such as Computers & Education, The Internet and Higher Education, Interactive Learning Environments, and Educational Technology & Society. Currently, he holds the position of Associate Editor at the open-access journal called "Computers & Education: X Reality".
Research interests
Dr Gary Cheng's research interests include, but not limited to, Artificial Intelligence in Education, Learning Analytics, Information Technology Supported L2 Learning, ePortfolio-mediated Learning, Computer Programming Education, Online Learning Management System, and e-Assessment.
Teaching Interests
Dr Gary Cheng's teaching interests include, but not limited to, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Database, Data Mining, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, and Research Methods for IT in Education.
External Appointments
Associate Editor
- Computers & Education: X Reality, 2022-Present
Board of Directors (Ordinary Member)
- The Asian Regional Section of The International Association for Statistical Computing (IASC-ARS), 2019-2023.
Sponsoring Body Manager
- The Education University of Hong Kong Jockey Club Primary School, 2020-2023.
HKDSE Subject Committee Member
- Information & Communication Technology, Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE), Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority, 2015-2021.
External Examiner
- Li Ka Shing Institute of Professional and Continuing Education, The Open University of Hong Kong, 2017-2019.
Journal Reviewer
- Australasian Journal of Educational Technology - 2010, 2012, 2016-2018
- British Journal of Educational Technology - 2020
- Computers & Education - 2014, 2016, 2018, 2022
- Educational Technology & Society - 2020, 2022
- Teaching and Teacher Education, 2023
- The Internet and Higher Education - 2012, 2015-2022
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Developing language teachers’ technological pedagogical content knowledge and enhancing students’ language learning in virtual learning environments
WANG, L., ZOU, D., XIE, H., WANG, M., JIANG, L., HUANG, L., JONG, S. Y. M., CHEN, J., FORRESTER, A., ROTHERY, P., GU, M. Y. M., TAYLOR, T. W., LIANG, Y., ZHANG, L., JIN, M., CHEN, H. C., CHAN, K. Y., SONG, Y., KONG, S. C., WONG, W., CHOY, Y. L. E. & CHENG, K. S.
01/10/22 → 31/12/24
Project: Other project
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Teachers’ Concerns about STEM Education: A Territory-wide Evaluation
CHENG, K. S., JONG, M. S. Y. [., CHU, S. K. W. [. & LAU, W. W. F. [.
01/01/20 → 31/12/20
Project: Research project
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Tracking Students’ Use of Self-Regulated Learning Strategies for Computer Programming in Teacher Education
CHENG, K. S., LAU, W. F. W. & POON, K. M.
01/01/19 → 31/12/20
Project: Research project
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Towards Automatic Tracking of Student Responses to Teacher Feedback in Draft Revision
CHENG, K. S., CHEN, J., LAM, V. W., LAW, E. Y. & CHWO, G. S.
01/01/17 → 31/12/18
Project: Research project
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Automatic Classification Techniques In Virtual Environments - The ACTIVE Project: Generating Immediate Feedback to Support Reflective Learning within ePortfolio Contexts
CHENG, K. S. & CHAU, J.
01/01/14 → 31/12/15
Project: Research project
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A bibliometric analysis of the trends, topics, and findings of research publications on asynchronous and synchronous online language learning over three decades
HUANG, X., ZOU, D., CHENG, K. S., CHEN, X. & XIE, H., Jun 2023, In: Knowledge Management and E-Learning. 15, 2, p. 153-173Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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A review of chatbot-assisted learning: Pedagogical approaches, implementations, factors leading to effectiveness, theories, and future directions
ZHANG, R., ZOU, D. & CHENG, K. S., Apr 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Interactive Learning Environments.Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
Artificial intelligent robots for precision education: A topic modeling-based bibliometric analysis
CHEN, X., CHENG, K. S., ZOU, D., ZHONG, B. & XIE, H., Jan 2023, In: Educational Technology & Society. 26, 1, p. 171-186Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus) -
Blockchain in smart education: Contributors, collaborations, applications and research topics
CHEN, X., ZOU, D., CHENG, K. S., XIE, H. & JONG, M., Apr 2023, In: Education and Information Technologies. 28, p. 4597-4627Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
Chatbot-based learning of logical fallacies in EFL writing: Perceived effectiveness in improving target knowledge and learner motivation
ZHANG, R., ZOU, D. & CHENG, K. S., Jun 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Interactive Learning Environments.Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus)
Prizes
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Silver Medal
LAM, Wai Man, Winnie (Recipient), CHENG, Kwok Shing 鄭國城 (Recipient), LAI, Yiu Chi 黎耀志 (Recipient), XIE, Haoran (Recipient), CHUI, Hin Leung (Recipient), SO, Chi Fuk, Henry 蘇賜福 (Recipient), LING, Man Ho, Alpha 凌萬豪 (Recipient), SONG, Yanjie 宋燕捷 (Recipient), POON, Kin Man (Recipient), YUNG, Chi Hoi [MIT] (Recipient), WONG, Ming Ho Justin Dominick [MIT] (Recipient) & YEUNG, Wing Ho [MIT] (Recipient), 24 Aug 2019
Prize: Prizes / Awards
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Special Inventor Award
LAM, Wai Man, Winnie (Recipient), CHENG, Kwok Shing 鄭國城 (Recipient), LAI, Yiu Chi 黎耀志 (Recipient), XIE, Haoran (Recipient), CHUI, Hin Leung (Recipient), SO, Chi Fuk, Henry 蘇賜福 (Recipient), LING, Man Ho, Alpha 凌萬豪 (Recipient), SONG, Yanjie 宋燕捷 (Recipient), POON, Kin Man (Recipient), YUNG, Chi Hoi [MIT] (Recipient), WONG, Ming Ho Justin Dominick [MIT] (Recipient) & YEUNG, Wing Ho [MIT] (Recipient), 24 Aug 2019
Prize: Prizes / Awards