Fei Gao, Ph.D.

Fei Gao, Ph.D.

  • Position: Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs & Research/Professor
    Instructional Design and Technology
  • Phone: 419-372-5446
  • Email: gaof@bgsu.edu
  • Address: 207 Technology Building
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Dr. Gao is the Program Coordinator of the online master’s program in Instructional Design & Technology. Dr. Gao’s research focuses on cultivating reflective and motivated learners by guiding them through the key stages of learning such as goal setting, planning, monitoring, and evaluation within online STEM learning environments. She explores the design of online programs, such as gamified learning environments and simulations to enhance learners’ cognitive, affective, and motivational dimensions of learning. Dr. Gao's work has been published in leading peer-reviewed journals, including The Internet and Higher Education, The British Journal of Educational Technology, and Computers and Education.

Education

  • Ph.D., Michigan State University, Educational Psychology and Educational Technology (2004-2009)

Areas of Research

  • STEM learning
  • Motivation and self-regulated learning
  • Gamification and simulation
  • Virtual learning environments
Publications

Faculty research publications

Gao, F. (2024). Advancing gamification research and practice with three underexplored ideas in self-determination theory. TechTrends. 68, 661-671. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-024-00968-9

Gao, F., Rogers, K., & Li, L. (2024). Understanding students’ perceived need satisfaction, enjoyment, and participation intention in a leaderboard-based math practice game. E-Learning and Digital Media. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/20427530241251407

Li, L., Zhao, N., & Gao, F. (2023). The effect of peer assessment on translation performance among EFL students at various achievement levels. Italian Journal of Educational Technology. https://doi.org/10.17471/2499-4324/1311

Gao, F., Qiu, J., Chen, L., Li, L., Ji, M. & Zhang, R. (2023). Effects of virtual reality simulation on medical students’ learning and motivation in human parasitology instruction: A quasi-experimental study. BMC Medical Education. 23, 630. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-023-04589-3

Yang, D., Skelcher, S., & Gao, F. (2021). An investigation of teacher experiences in learning the project-based learning approach. Journal of Education and Learning. 15 (4). DOI: https://doi.org/10.11591/edulearn.v15i4.20302

Gao, F., Li, L., & Sun, Y. (2020). A systematic review of mobile game-based learning in STEM education. Educational Technology Research & Development. 68, 1791–1827.

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