Education
Ph.D. in Education, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA. (August, 2010 to May, 2014)
Dissertation Title: Relationship between Visual Attention and Flow Experience in a Serious Educational Game: An Eye Tracking Analysis.
Followed her committee chair from North Carolina State University to George Mason University in Fall 2010.
Ph.D. student in Science Education and minor in Cognitive Science, North Carolina State University,
Raleigh, NC. (January, 2009 to August, 2010)
M.Ed. in Adult Education, University of Missouri - St. Louis, St. Louis, MO.
B.Sc. (Hons) in Biology, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.
Certifications
Graduate Diploma in Adult Education and Training, The University of Hong Kong, School of Professional
and Continuing Education, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.
Applied Environmental Education Program Evaluation (distance-learning), University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Association of Zoos and Aquariums Professional Training Program - Conservation Education,
Association of Zoos and Aquariums (former name: American Zoos and Aquariums Association) and
George Mason University_
Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Gamification, by Dr. Kevin Werbach, The Wharton School, The University of Pennsylvania, Coursera (Fall, 2012)
Course Overview
The Psychology of Interaction Design, by Interaction Design Foundation (2013-2014)
Course Overview
Information Visualization: Getting Dashboards Right, by Interaction Design Foundation (2013-2014)
Course Overivew
Know Thyself, by Dr. Mitchell Green, University of Virginia, Coursera (Spring, 2013)
Course Overview
Video Games and Learning, by Constance Steinkuehler and Kurt Squire, Wisconsin University of Wisconsin-Madison, Coursera (Fall, 2013)
Course Overview
R Programming, by Roger D. Peng, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Coursera (Spring, 2014)
Course Overview
Dissertation Title: Relationship between Visual Attention and Flow Experience in a Serious Educational Game: An Eye Tracking Analysis.
Followed her committee chair from North Carolina State University to George Mason University in Fall 2010.
Ph.D. student in Science Education and minor in Cognitive Science, North Carolina State University,
Raleigh, NC. (January, 2009 to August, 2010)
M.Ed. in Adult Education, University of Missouri - St. Louis, St. Louis, MO.
B.Sc. (Hons) in Biology, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.
Certifications
Graduate Diploma in Adult Education and Training, The University of Hong Kong, School of Professional
and Continuing Education, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.
Applied Environmental Education Program Evaluation (distance-learning), University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Association of Zoos and Aquariums Professional Training Program - Conservation Education,
Association of Zoos and Aquariums (former name: American Zoos and Aquariums Association) and
George Mason University_
Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Gamification, by Dr. Kevin Werbach, The Wharton School, The University of Pennsylvania, Coursera (Fall, 2012)
Course Overview
The Psychology of Interaction Design, by Interaction Design Foundation (2013-2014)
Course Overview
Information Visualization: Getting Dashboards Right, by Interaction Design Foundation (2013-2014)
Course Overivew
Know Thyself, by Dr. Mitchell Green, University of Virginia, Coursera (Spring, 2013)
Course Overview
Video Games and Learning, by Constance Steinkuehler and Kurt Squire, Wisconsin University of Wisconsin-Madison, Coursera (Fall, 2013)
Course Overview
R Programming, by Roger D. Peng, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Coursera (Spring, 2014)
Course Overview
_Professional Memberships and Awards
_Student Member
Professional Member
Fellowship
Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars
George Mason University Chapter, Spring 2014
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
George Mason University Chapter, Fall 2011 to present
North Carolina State University Chapter, Spring 2010 to Summer 2011
Outstanding International Graduate Award: Master of Education Degree 2007-2008
University of Missouri - St. Louis
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- National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST)
- Cognitive Science Society
- American Educational Research Association (AERA)
- The Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE)
- Visitor Studies Association (VSA)
Professional Member
- Interaction Design Foundation, 2013-2014
Fellowship
- College of Education and Human Development, George Mason University, 2013-2014
- College of Education and Human Development, George Mason University, 2012-2013
- College of Education, University of Missouri-St. Louis, 2007-2008
Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars
George Mason University Chapter, Spring 2014
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
George Mason University Chapter, Fall 2011 to present
North Carolina State University Chapter, Spring 2010 to Summer 2011
Outstanding International Graduate Award: Master of Education Degree 2007-2008
University of Missouri - St. Louis
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Selected Publications (Complete list)
Book Chapters
Annetta, L. A., Holmes, S. Y., Vallett, D., Fee, M., Cheng, R., & Lamb, R. (2013). Cognitive aspects of
creativity: Science learning through serious educational games. In M. B. Gregerson, H. T. Snyder, and
J. C. Kaufman (Eds.), Teaching Creatively and Teaching Creativity. Springer, New York. - Book Preview
Annetta, L. A., Lamb, R., Bowling, B., & Cheng, R. (2011). Assessing engagement in serious educational
games: The development of the student engaged learning in a technological rich interactive
classroom (SELTIC). In P. Felicia (Ed.), Handbook of research on improving learning and motivation
through educational games. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. - Abstract
Peer-Reviewed Journals
Annetta, L.A., Lamb, R., Minogue, J., Folta, E., Holmes, S.Y., Vallett, D.B., & Cheng, R. (2014).
Safe science classrooms: Teacher training through serious educational games. Information Sciences.
Information Sciences, 264, 61-74.
Cheng, R., Annetta, L. A., & Vallett, D. B. (2012). Research framework for Serious Educational Games:
Understanding computational thinking in Pasteur's Quadrant. Journal of Information Technology and
Application in Education, 1(4), 143-151. Retrieved from http://www.jitae.org - Download
Annetta, L. A., Peters Burton, E., Frazier, W., Cheng, R., & Chmiel, M. (2012). Augmented reality games:
Using technology on a budget. Science Scope, 36(3), 26-32.
Peters Burton, E. E., Frazier, W., Annetta, L., Lamb, R., Cheng, R., & Chmiel, M. (2011). Modeling
augmented reality games with preservice elementary and secondary science teachers. Journal of
Technology and Teacher Education, 19(3), 303-329.
Annetta, L. A., Holmes, S. Y., Vallett, D., Fee, M., Cheng, R., & Lamb, R. (2013). Cognitive aspects of
creativity: Science learning through serious educational games. In M. B. Gregerson, H. T. Snyder, and
J. C. Kaufman (Eds.), Teaching Creatively and Teaching Creativity. Springer, New York. - Book Preview
Annetta, L. A., Lamb, R., Bowling, B., & Cheng, R. (2011). Assessing engagement in serious educational
games: The development of the student engaged learning in a technological rich interactive
classroom (SELTIC). In P. Felicia (Ed.), Handbook of research on improving learning and motivation
through educational games. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. - Abstract
Peer-Reviewed Journals
Annetta, L.A., Lamb, R., Minogue, J., Folta, E., Holmes, S.Y., Vallett, D.B., & Cheng, R. (2014).
Safe science classrooms: Teacher training through serious educational games. Information Sciences.
Information Sciences, 264, 61-74.
Cheng, R., Annetta, L. A., & Vallett, D. B. (2012). Research framework for Serious Educational Games:
Understanding computational thinking in Pasteur's Quadrant. Journal of Information Technology and
Application in Education, 1(4), 143-151. Retrieved from http://www.jitae.org - Download
Annetta, L. A., Peters Burton, E., Frazier, W., Cheng, R., & Chmiel, M. (2012). Augmented reality games:
Using technology on a budget. Science Scope, 36(3), 26-32.
Peters Burton, E. E., Frazier, W., Annetta, L., Lamb, R., Cheng, R., & Chmiel, M. (2011). Modeling
augmented reality games with preservice elementary and secondary science teachers. Journal of
Technology and Teacher Education, 19(3), 303-329.
Research Experience
Associate Scientist, Post-doc Fellow, National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON)
Boulder, CO (July 2014 – March 2015) (Volunteering: March 2015 – August 2016)
Boulder, CO (July 2014 – March 2015) (Volunteering: March 2015 – August 2016)
- NEON is a continental-scale ecological observation facility sponsored by the National Science Foundation (2012-2047) to gather and synthesize environmental and ecological data on the impacts of climate change. NEON will collect data for 30 years and offer publicly accessible data and information products for research and educational use.
- Collaborate closely with the science team of PhenoCam Network from the Richardson Laboratory at the Harvard University and the Front-end/Back-end developer & Education teams from the Zooniverse, home to the internet’s largest, most popular, and most successful online citizen science projects;
- Design an Internet-based citizen science & crowd science project for phonology monitoring and develop multiple task design and workflows for imagery identification and annotation; (SeasonSpotter.org)
- Develop website and educational materials to introduce PhenoCam Network, Phenology, Crowd Science, and phonological image annotation;
- Evaluate and research on the user experience and user performance on a crowd science project.
Graduate Research Assistant, George Mason University (August 2010 – May 2013)
North Carolina State University (January, 2009 – August, 2010)
National Science Foundation [ITEST] funded research projects:
OUTBREAK (Opportunities to Use immersive Technologies to explore Biotechnology Resources, career Education And Knowledge)
GRADUATE (Games Requiring Advanced Developmental Understanding and Achievement in Technological Endeavors)
Program Evaluation (Internship), Santa Fe Institute and George Mason University (May – July, 2011)
Summer workshop: Origins of Life: From Geochemistry to the Genetic Code (June 20 to July 1, 2011)
Graduate Research Assistant, University of Missouri - St. Louis (August, 2007 - May, 2008)
Missouri Reading First, Program Evaluation Team
North Carolina State University (January, 2009 – August, 2010)
National Science Foundation [ITEST] funded research projects:
OUTBREAK (Opportunities to Use immersive Technologies to explore Biotechnology Resources, career Education And Knowledge)
GRADUATE (Games Requiring Advanced Developmental Understanding and Achievement in Technological Endeavors)
- Prepare workshops for middle and high school students;
- Design Serious Educational Games to facilitate science learning;
- Mentor students in game designs;
- Develop and maintain online education platforms using MOODLE and Blackboard; and
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative data
Program Evaluation (Internship), Santa Fe Institute and George Mason University (May – July, 2011)
Summer workshop: Origins of Life: From Geochemistry to the Genetic Code (June 20 to July 1, 2011)
- Conduct an evaluation for the FIBR-funded science teacher professional development workshops organized by Santa Fe Institute.
- The internship included three parts: (a) prepare and analyze an online survey for past participants to evaluate their overall experience of the previous years' workshops; (b) submit a report to inform practice for changes in the summer 2011 workshop; and (c) further evaluate the summer 2011 workshop via online survey and observation.
Graduate Research Assistant, University of Missouri - St. Louis (August, 2007 - May, 2008)
Missouri Reading First, Program Evaluation Team
- Evaluate the impact of the No Child Left Behind policy in Missouri for 69 Missouri school districts, approximately 21,700 students in K-3.
- Involved in cleaning and analysis of large test score datasets.
Professional Experience
Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student Life in Mason, George Mason University (Feb – May, 2014)
Teaching Assistant and University Supervisor, North Carolina State University (Aug – Dec, 2009)
Assistant Education Manager, Education Department, Ocean Park Hong Kong (Oct 2006 – Aug 2007)
Senior Education Officer, Education Officer
Programme Development and Training, Education Department, Ocean Park Hong Kong, and Ocean Park Academy, Hong Kong
Giant Panda Keeper, Ocean Park Hong Kong (Aug 1999)
- Plan, implement, and evaluate social, professional development, and personal development programs for graduate students, in collaboration with the Director of Graduate Student Life;
- Manage and utilize social media and website to promote graduate student engagement;
- Data input, analysis, and generate analytics report; and
- Support orientation and other graduate student events and activities.
Teaching Assistant and University Supervisor, North Carolina State University (Aug – Dec, 2009)
- Prepare five lessons about designing activities, outdoor learning, virtual learning, and teaching philosophy for 16 student teachers (science and mathematics teaching in middle school and high school);
- Supervise and evaluate two student teachers who focus on middle school science and mathematics teaching; and
- Was held responsible by the university for the overall success of the student teaching experience and for the final evaluation and recommendation of the student teachers.
Assistant Education Manager, Education Department, Ocean Park Hong Kong (Oct 2006 – Aug 2007)
- Manage staff record and department's budget;
- Assist in planning recruitment strategy and play a leading role in the hiring team;
- Design and maintain the website of Ocean Park Academy, Hong Kong (OPAHK) and its booking system database; and
- Leading role in special projects, press conferences, and Ocean Park's Master Redevelopment Plan project (HK$5.5 billion project).
Senior Education Officer, Education Officer
Programme Development and Training, Education Department, Ocean Park Hong Kong, and Ocean Park Academy, Hong Kong
- Design, develop and implement schools and public educational programs, outreach programs, eco-tour family program, teachers' professional development programs, and animal keeper programs; (refer to detailed project list )
- Prepare biological and interpretive skills trainings for educational staff (full-time, part-time, and volunteer);
- Text writing for publication, training materials, and exhibit panels; and
- Organized an international conference for International Zoo Educators (IZE)'s biennial conference in 2004 (around 200 delegates from Asia, Africa, Americas, Australia, and Europe were participated).
Giant Panda Keeper, Ocean Park Hong Kong (Aug 1999)
- Provide a healthy and attractive environment for the animals;
- Perform daily husbandry, exhibit maintenance, observation, and enrichment; and
- Assist in animal training and research with in-park veterinarians.
Volunteer Experience
_Assessor / Reviewer, Reviewing proposals for the 2013 Annual International Conference of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST)
Student Volunteer, Learning and the Brain Conference: The Web-Connected Generation, Arlington, VA. (May, 2012)
Student Volunteer, Annual International Conference of the Association of Science Teacher Education (ASTE), Clearwater Beach, FL. (January, 2012)
Book Buddies Tutor, Oak View Elementary School, Fairfax, VA. (November, 2011 to May, 2013)
Student Volunteer, Cognitive Science Society Conference, Boston, MA (July, 2011)
Graduation Project Judges, Union Pine High School, Cameron, NC. (May, 2010)
Presider, Third Annual North Carolina Student Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Symposium,
North Carolina New Schools Project, Raleigh, NC. (April, 2010)
Presider, Annual International Conference of the Association of Science Teacher Education (ASTE), Sacramento, CA. (January, 2010)
Secretary, Windows Open for Women (WOW), North Carolina State University. (March to August, 2010)
Student Volunteer, Learning and the Brain Conference: The Web-Connected Generation, Arlington, VA. (May, 2012)
Student Volunteer, Annual International Conference of the Association of Science Teacher Education (ASTE), Clearwater Beach, FL. (January, 2012)
Book Buddies Tutor, Oak View Elementary School, Fairfax, VA. (November, 2011 to May, 2013)
- Book Buddies is a community-based tutoring program focused on improving the literacy skills of struggling first and second grade students.
- The Book Buddies lesson plan incorporates research based best practice in literacyinstruction and is designed using the instructional practices in both The Howard Street Tutoring Manual: Teaching At-Risk Readers in the Primary Grades (Morris) and Book Buddies: A Tutoring Framework for Struggling Readers (Johnston, Invernizzi, Juel, & Lewis-Wagner).
Student Volunteer, Cognitive Science Society Conference, Boston, MA (July, 2011)
Graduation Project Judges, Union Pine High School, Cameron, NC. (May, 2010)
Presider, Third Annual North Carolina Student Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Symposium,
North Carolina New Schools Project, Raleigh, NC. (April, 2010)
Presider, Annual International Conference of the Association of Science Teacher Education (ASTE), Sacramento, CA. (January, 2010)
Secretary, Windows Open for Women (WOW), North Carolina State University. (March to August, 2010)
- The goal of the organization is to promote socialization among women enrolled at North Carolina State University and aim to enhance understanding and respect of all cultures, nations, racial groups, and faith traditions.
