Dr. Xiaoshu Xu is an esteemed associate professor at Wenzhou University and a Ph.D. supervisor at both Macao Polytechnic University and Stamford International University (Thailand). She serves as the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Educational Technology and Innovation (JETI). With over 20 years of academic experience, Dr. Xu specializes in ICT in education, personalized learning environments, language teaching, and teacher professional development. She has authored over 50 papers published in prominent international journals indexed in SSCI/SCI, ESCI, and Scopus. Additionally, she has led or contributed to more than 10 academic research projects at various levels, including three national-level projects. In recent years, Dr. Xu has been dedicated to mentoring young scholars in academic publishing.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Doctor of Education (July, 2016), City University of Macau.
Master of Translation and Lexicography (June, 2008), Guang Dong University of Foreign Studies.
Bachelor of Arts (English Literature) (July, 2003) Department of Foreign Languages, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, China
RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE
Research Experience:
2022-2024 (SSCI/SCI indexed papers)
(1) Xu, X.S., Y., & Cai, N. (2022). Development and validation of a PLE scale from academic administrative perspective (PLES-AA) in tertiary education: A pilot study in China. Plos one, 17(8), e0272214 （SCIE 2区，1作）
(2) An, Q., Hong, W. C. H., Xu, X.S*, Zhang, Y., & Kolletar-Zhu, K. (2022). How education level influences internet security knowledge, behaviour, and attitude: A comparison among undergraduates, postgraduates and working graduates. International Journal of Information Security, 22(2), 305-317. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10207-022-00637-z （SCIE 4区 1级）
(3) Weiwei, xiaoshu Xu (2023). Wei, W., Liu, J., Xu, X., Kolletar-Zhu, K., & Zhang, Y. (2023). Effective interactive engagement strategies for MOOC forum discussion: A self-efficacy perspective. Plos one, 18(11), e0293668. （SCIE 2区，通讯）
(4) Xu, X.S, Hong, W. C. H., Zhang, Y., Jiang, H., & Liu, J. (2023). Learning paths design in personal learning environments: The impact on postgraduates' cognitive achievements and satisfaction. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, ahead-of-print(ahead-of-print), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1080/14703297.2023.2189603 （SSCI 2区，1作）
(5) F. Ye, X. Xu, Y. Zhang, Y. Ye and J. Dai, (2023). Marketing model analysis of fashion communication based on the visual analysis of neutrosophic systems, Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, vol. 37, no.2, pp. 1257–1274. (SCIE 4区, 1级，通讯）
(6) Wang, Q., Ch’ng, E., Xu, X., Wang, J., & Zhang, Y. (2023). Perception and gaze of diaspora: Analysis of affective, cognitive, & cultural factors in tourism. Journal of Vacation Marketing, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/13567667231161843 （SSCI 2区 通讯）
(7) Hong, W. C. H., Chi, C., Liu, J., Zhang, Y., Lei, V. N. L., & Xu, X.S.* (2023). The influence of social education level on cybersecurity awareness and behaviour: A comparative study of university students and working graduates. Education and Information Technologies, 28(1), 439-470. （SSCI 1区，通讯）
(8) XiaoShu Xu, Wilson Cheong Hin Hong, Kimberly Kolletar-Zhu, YunFeng Zhang & ChunYang Chi (2023) Validation and application of the human aspects of information security questionnaire for undergraduates: effects of gender, discipline and grade level, Behaviour & Information Technology, DOI: 10.1080/0144929X.2023.2260876 (SSCI 1区，1作）
(9) Wang, Q., Ch’ng, E., Xu, X., Wang, J., & Zhang, Y. (2023). Perception and gaze of diaspora: Analysis of affective, cognitive, & cultural factors in tourism. Journal of Vacation Marketing, 13567667231161843. (SSCI 1区，通讯)
(10) Xu, X., Su, Y., Hong, W. C. H., Zhang, Y., & Zhuang, T. (2024). The impact of a PersonalLearning Environment on Chinese postgraduates’ online self-regulated learning skills / Impacto de un Entorno Personal de Aprendizaje en las aptitudes de aprendizaje autorregulado en línea de estudiantes de posgrado en China. Journal for the Study of Education and Development, 47(1), 173-205. https://doi.org/10.1177/02103702231225382（SSCI 4区，1作）
(11) Xu, X., Wang, X., Zhang, Y., & Zheng, R. (2024). Applying ChatGPT to tackle the side effects of personal learning environments from learner and learning perspective: An interview of experts in higher education. Plos one, 19(1), e0295646. (SCIE 2区，1作)
(12) Lian, X., Cheong Hin Hong, W., Xu, X., Kimberly, K. Z., & Zhang, Y. (2024). The Construction of Learning Support Parameters for Adults with Autism. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 1–22. https://doi.org/10.1080/1034912X.2024.2356069（SSCI，通讯）
(13) Xu, X., Su, Y., Zhang, Y., Wu, Y., & Xu, X. (2024). Understanding learners’ perceptions of ChatGPT: A thematic analysis of peer interviews among undergraduates and postgraduates in China. Heliyon, 10. (SCIE，1作）
(14) Li K, Xu X, Zhang Y, Xu X. The influence of environmental factors on the job burnout of physical education teachers in tertiary education. Sci Rep. 2024 Apr 21;14(1):9126. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-59748-3. PMID: 38644392; PMCID: PMC11033261.（SCIE 2区，通讯）
(15) Xu, X., Li, Z., Hin Hong, W. et al. Effects and side effects of personal learning environments and personalized learning in formal education. Educ Inf Technol (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-024-12685-0. (SSCI 2区, 1作)
(16) Xu, X.S., Liu, J., Zhang, Y.F., Zhang, H.H. (2024). Development and implementation of personal learning environment-based writing for publication scaffolding platform for Ph.D. Student. Humanity and social science community （SSCI 2区，1作）
(17) Su, Y.J., Xu. X.S.*, Zhang, Y.F., Xu, X.Y., Hao, S.S. (2024). Looking Back to Move Forward: Comparison of Instructors' and Undergraduates' Retrospection on the Effectiveness of Online Learning Using the Nine Outcome Influencing Factors, humanity and social science community. (SSCI 2区，通讯）
(18) Xiaoshu Xu (2024) The effectiveness of translanguaging forum discussion on EFL undergraduates’ L2 writing performance: a longitudinal mixed-methods study （SSCI 1区，1作）
(19) Xu, X., Su, Y., Zhang, Y., Wu, Y., & Xu, Y. (2024). Understanding learners’ perceptions of ChatGPT: A thematic analysis of peer interviews among undergraduates and postgraduates in China. Heliyon, 10 (4), 1-13. （SCIE，1作）
(20) Lian, X., Cheong Hin Hong, W., Xu, X., Kimberly, K. Z., & Zhang, Y. (2024). The Construction of Learning Support Parameters for Adults with Autism. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 1-22. （SSCI，通讯）
(21) Su, Y., Xu, X., Zhang, Y., Xu, X., & Hao, S. (2024). Looking back to move forward: comparison of instructors’ and undergraduates’ retrospection on the effectiveness of online learning using the nine-outcome influencing factors. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 11(1), 1-11. （SSCI 2区，通讯）
ESCI/Scopus indexed papers
(22) Zhang, Y., Xu, X., Yue, Y., Liu, J., & Lei, V. N. L. (2022). Improving Online Learning Engagement and Cognitive Performance: A Pilot Study of UDL-Guided Personal Learning Environments. International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments (IJVPLE), 12(1), 1-21.
(23) Zhang, Y., Xu, X., Zhang, M., Cai, N., & Lei, V. N. L. (2023). Personal Learning Environmentsand Personalized Learning in the Education Field: Challenges and Future Trends. In Applied Degree Education and the Shape of Things to Come (pp. 231-247). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
(24) Ye, X., Chang, T., Zhong, K., Xu, X., & Zhang, Y. (2023). Learners’ Online Self-regulated Learning Skills: A Comparison Between Chinese Undergraduates and International African Undergraduates. In Applied Degree Education and the Shape of Things to Come (pp. 269-283). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
(25) Xu, X., Zhang, Y., Zhong, K., Lei, V. N. L., & Liu, J. (2023). Development and Validation of a PLE Scale from the Learner and Learning Perspective in Tertiary Education. Revista de Educación a Distancia (RED), 23(71).
(26) Xu, X. S., Guo, Y., Zhang, M. L., Zhang, Y., & Zheng, R. (2023). Personal Learning Environment rubric from teacher and teaching perspective: An exploratory factor analysis. Ubiquitous Learning, 16(2), 49.
(27) Wang, B., Su, Y., Xu, X., Zhang, Y., & Kimberly, K. Z. (2023). How COVID-19 Influences Chinese Higher Education Leadership Effectiveness and Countermeasures: A Case Study in Yunnan Province. International Journal of Educational Reform, 10567879231178256.
(28) Zhang, C., Xu, X., & Zhang, Y. (2023). A communicative validation study on an English listening test in Korea. Language Testing in Asia, 13(1), 26.
(29) Xu, X., Su, Y., Xu, L., & Zhang, Y. (2023). Improving EFL Teaching in Chinese Universities: Perceptions of Teachers with Oversea Experience. Arab World English Journal (AWEJ) Volume, 14.
(30) Wang, X. B., Huang, Z., Xu, X. S., Zhang, Y. F., & Yan, Y. (2023). Abusive Supervision and Teachers’ Job Vocational Schools: The Mediating Effect of Emotion Regulation Strategies. The International Journal of Educational Organization and Leadership, 30(2), 19.
(31) Ma, W., Chang, T., Hong, W. C. H., Xu, X., & Zhang, Y. (2023). Visual analysis and comparison of data from two databases on global competence: Using the Cite Space knowledge graph. International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies, 6(4), 776-787.
(32) Zhang, M., Xu, X., & Zhang, Y. (2023). The Impact of Personal Learning Environments on Chinese Junior High School Students' Spoken English Narrative Competence. International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments (IJVPLE), 13(1), 1-23.
(33) Xu, X., Wang, X., Zhang, Y., & Ma, W. (2023). Can ChatGPT Facilitate the Implementation of Personal Learning Environments in Tertiary Education: Benefits and Risks. International Society for Technology, Education, and Science.
(34) Xu, X., Wang, X., Zhang, Y., Yue, Y., & Wu, Y. (2023). ICT Framework for the Personal Learning Environment (PLE-ICT) in Higher Education: Results from Experts’ Interview. In Modern Management Based on Big Data IV (pp. 16-29). IOS Press.
(35) Li, X., An, Q., Hong, W. C. H., Zhang, Y., Kolletar-Zhu, K., & Xu, X. (2023). Undergraduates’ Knowledge Attitude and Behavior (KAB) Towards the Disclosure of Personal Data Online in China. In Modern Management Based on Big Data IV (pp. 46-63). IOS Press.
(36) Sun, Y., Xu, X., & Zhang, Y. (2023, September). Constructing Guiding Principles for the Framework of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy-guided Personal Learning Environments in Higher Education. In Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Education Technology and Computers (pp. 64-71).
(37) Chen, S., Xu, X., Zhang, H., & Zhang, Y. (2023, September). Roles of ChatGPT in virtual teaching assistant and intelligent tutoring system: opportunities and challenges. In Proceedings of the 2023 5th World Symposium on Software Engineering (pp. 201-206).
(38) Guo, Y., Xu, X., & Zhang, Y. (2023). Examining the Efficacy of a Personal Learning Environment on Applied English Writing Proficiency and Motivational Levels of High School Students (No. 11040). EasyChair.
(39) Tian, Q., Yi, W., Wang, P., Xu, X., & Zhang, Y. (2023, November). Bibliometric analysis of research on ChatGPT: using VOSviewer. In Proceedings of the 2023 6th International Conference on Educational Technology Management (pp. 235-243).
(40) Xu, X., Sun, Y., Weng, J., & Zhang, Y. (2023, November). Theoretical framework of personal learning environments: SPET model. In International Conference on Technology in Education (pp. 139-156). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
(41) Rong, Y. D., Xiao, W. Y., Zhang, Y. F., & Xu, X. S. (2024, August). The Impact of ChatGPT on Chinese Postgraduates' English Learning Interest and Proficiency: An Experience of IELTS Speaking Project. In Pacific-Rim Objective Measurement Symposium (PROMS 2023) (pp. 459-468). Atlantis Press.
(42) Li, Z., Wang, R., & Zhang, Y. (2024, August). Learners’ Acceptance of Chat GPT in Higher Education: A Comparison among Overseas and Chinese Undergraduates. In Pacific-Rim Objective Measurement Symposium (PROMS 2023) (pp. 469-480). Atlantis Press.
(43) Zhang, C., Zhang, Y., & Xu, X. (2024, August). An Investigation of Four Types of Conjunctions in Argumentative Writings among Non-English Major Students. In Pacific-Rim Objective Measurement Symposium (PROMS 2023) (pp. 452-458). Atlantis Press.
2020-2021 (SSCI/CSSCI indexed papers)
(1) Wei, W., Sun, Y., & Xu, X. (2021). Investigating the impact of increased student feedback literacy level on their expectations on university teachers' feedback. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 46(7), 1092-1103. https://doi.org/10.1080/02602938.2020.1846017 （SSCI 1区，通讯）
(2) Xu, X. S., Zhu, X. S, & Chan, F. M. (2020). System design of pintrich's SRL in a supervised-PLE platform: A pilot test in higher education. Interactive Learning Environments, 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2020.1802296 (SSCI 1区，1作)
(3) Wei, W., Sun, Y. L., Xu, X. S.*(2020). Investigating the impact of increased student feedback literacy level on their expectations on university teachers' feedback. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1080/02602938.2020.1846017 (SSCI 1区 通讯)
(4) 徐小舒, 孙以林, & 蔡基刚. (2020). 我国高校专门用途英语教师技术教学内容知识能力框架研究. 外语与外语教学, 1(01), 51. （CSSCI）
2018-2019 (SSCI/CSSCI, Scopus indexed papers)
(1) 徐小舒, & 蔡基刚. (2019). 基于三维模型的我国高校专门用途英语教师能力框架研究. 3. （CSSCI，1作）
(2) Xu, X. S, Chan, F. M., & Yilin, S. (2020;2018;). Personal learning environment: An experience with ESP teacher training. Interactive Learning Environments,28(6), 779-794. https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2018.1552872 (SSCI 1区，1作)
(3) Zhuang, T.T. & Xu, X.S. (2018). ‘New Engineering Education in Chinese Higher Education： Prospects and Challenges’, Tuning Journal for Higher Education. (SCOPUS; Eric).
(4) Xu, X.S. & Sun, Y.L. (2019). A Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) Framework for ESP Teachers in Tertiary Education in China, Asia ESP (SCOPUS).
2015-2016
(1) Xu, X., Gu, X. (2015). Recasting English for Environmental Science into a SPOC—A Pilot Study in Wenzhou University. In: Zhang, Q., Yang, H. (eds) Pacific Rim Objective Measurement Symposium (PROMS) 2014 Conference Proceedings. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-47490-7_21
(2) Xu, X., & Chan, F. M. (2015). The Best Practice of Inquiry-based ESP Classroom Activities in Improving College Students’ Communicative Competence: A Case Study in Wenzhou University. International Journal of English and Education, 4(1), 15-32.
PROJECTS
2024.04-2026.12 Research on Smart Learning Systems and Remote Image Light Screen Learning Machines for Primary and Secondary Schools in Macau and Their Key Technologies (007/2023/RIB3), Macau Science and Technology Development Fund (Equivalent to National Natural Science Foundation Key Project)
2021-2024 A Century of Development of the Communist Party of China in Protecting the Right to Education of Tibetan and Other Ethnic Minorities (BGA210054), National Social Science Fund
2021.10-2023.10 Construction and Application of Personal Learning Environments in Higher Education, National Social Science Fund
2020.10-2022.10 The Development Model of "Overseas Chinese Enterprise Generalists" in the Post-epidemic Era
2020.11-2022.11 The Cultivation of Postgraduate Academic Literacy Based on Personal Learning Environment
2020.04-12 2020 Zhejiang Province Educational Science Planning Project "Epidemic and Education
Other Related Professional and Community Service Experience
2021-present Executive editor of Journal of Educational Technology and Innovation
PhD supervisor of Stamford International University in Thailand
2019-present Top 20 Reviewer of Computer Assisted Language Learning (SSCI）
Reviewer of International Journal of English and Literature（SSCI）
Reviewer of Interactive Learning Environments (SSCI)
Reviewer of Education and Information Technology (SSCI)
Member of the editorial board of Eralingua
2018-present Member of Asia EFL
2017-present Member of CEAP Association
2016-present Member of Democratic League
2014-present Director of the Macao Association of Higher Education Studies
2005-present Director of Wenzhou COSA Association
National/International Level:
2018-Present Judger-CEAP association
2016-present Manager-Euphoria Import and Export Trading Co. Ltd.
Manager-Macao Huizhi Information Technology Co. Ltd.
Member-Hongkong Business Engineering Association