CV – Alex Barrett

Barrett, Alexander James
Alex.James.Barrett@gmail.com
(Last updated: March 4, 2023)

-Education-

Florida State University
Ph.D. in Instructional Systems & Learning Technology, expected 2026

San Francisco State University
M.A. in Education (TESOL)

San Francisco State University
B.A. in English Literature
Minor in Philosophy

Evergreen Valley College
A.A. Liberal Studies

-Certification-

CITI Program, Ethics in Human Subjects Research: Social/Behavioral

Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Supporting Learning in Higher Education

ITTT (International TEFL & TESOL Training) certificate

-Academic Positions-

Florida State University, August 2021 – Present
600 W College Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32306Research Scientist

Alasala Colleges, September 2020 – September 2021
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Course Director

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, August 2017 – August 2020
Suzhou, China
Lecturer

The British Council, November 2017 – September 2019
Shanghai, China
Examiner

Namangan State University, October 2015 – August 2017
Namangan, Uzbekistan
English Language Fellow contracted with the U.S. Department of State

Hyogo Prefecture Board of Education, August 2013 – August 2015
Sumoto High School, Hyogo, Japan
Assistant Language Teacher (JET)

Minerva Bilingual School, August 2012 – June 2013
Gracias, Lempira, Honduras
Teacher

City College of San Francisco, January 2011 – May 2011
50 Frida Kahlo Way, San Francisco, CA 94112
Student Teacher

San Francisco State University, January 2010 – May 2010
1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
Teaching Assistant

Project SHINE, February 2009 – May 2009
1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
Volunteer tutor

-Management Experience-

Costco Wholesale, April 1999 – May 2012
450 10^th street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Manager

-Publications-

Refereed Journal Articles

Barrett, A., Pack, A., Monteiro, D. & Liang, H.-N. (2023). Exploring the effects of variations in audience appearance on speaker anxiety and performance in virtual reality and real-life presentation contexts. Behavior & Information Technology. https://doi.org/10.1080/0144929X.2023.2186145

Monteiro, D., Liang, H.-N., Wang, A., Wang, L., Li, H., Barrett, A. & Pack, A. (2023). Effects of audience familiarity on anxiety in a virtual reality public speaking tool. Universal Access in the Information Society. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-023-00985-0

Pack, A., Kiss, T., Barrett, A. & Chen, C. (2021). Towards a Non-Dichotomous View of Motivators and Demotivators in Language Learning. International Journal of Applied Linguistics, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijal.12397

Barrett, A., Pack, A. & Quaid, E. D. (2021). Understanding learners’ acceptance of high-immersion virtual reality systems: Insights from confirmatory and exploratory PLS-SEM analyses. Computers & Education, 169(2021), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2021.104214

Quaid, E. & Barrett, A. (2021). Interpretations of spoken utterance fluency in simulated and face-to-face oral proficiency interviews. Language Education & Assessment, 4(1), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.29140/lea.v4n1.385.

Barrett, A., Pack, A., Guo, Y. & Wang, N. (2021). Technology acceptance model and multi-user virtual reality learning environments for Chinese language education. Interactive Learning Environments. https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2020.1855209

Pack, A. & Barrett, A. (2021). A review of virtual reality and English for academic purposes: Understanding where to start. International Journal of Computer Assisted Language Learning and Teaching, 11(1), 72-80. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJCALLT.2021010105

Pack, A., Barrett, A., Liang, H.-N. & Montiero, D. (2020). University EAP Students’ Perceptions of Using a Prototype Virtual Reality Learning Environment to Learn Writing Structure, International Journal of Computer Assisted Language Learning and Teaching, 10(1), 27-46. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJCALLT.2020010103

Barrett, A. (2019). Extended Icebreaker. English Teaching Forum, 57(3), 33-35.

Book Reviews

Barrett, A. (2018). Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching: The Case of China, ETiC: English Teaching in China, 10, 22-24.

Book Chapters

Barrett, A. & Pack, A. (2022). The State of Extended Reality Technologies in Language Education and Research. In B. Zou, M. Thomas, D. Barr & W. Jia (Eds.), Emerging Concepts in Technology-Enhanced Language Teaching and Learning (pp. 16-41). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-8981-6.ch002

Quaid, E. & Barrett, A. (2020). Toward the Future of Computer-Assisted Language Testing: Assessing Spoken Performance through Semi-Direct Tests. In B., Zou, & M., Thomas (Eds.), Recent Developments in Technology-Enhanced and Computer-Assisted Language Learning (pp. 208-235). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/987-1-7998-1282-1

Barrett, A. (2019). Semantics. In C., Chen & G., Morris (Eds.), How Language Works- A brief introduction to linguistics (pp. 92-110). Macmillan Red Globe Press.

Refereed Conference papers

Barrett, A., Ke, F., Dai, C.-P., West, L., Bhowmik, S. & Zhang, N. (accepted, 2023). AI-integrated virtual students for teacher training: Comparing simulation-based classroom dialogue to the real thing. The 17^th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS).

Barrett, A., Dai, C.-P., West, L., Bhowmik, S., Zhang, N. & Ke, F. (accepted, 2023). Preservice teacher discourse with AI-integrated virtual students: A look at sentence function. The European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI) 2023 Conference.

Zhang, N., Barrett, A., Ke, F., Sokolikj, Z. & Moon, J. (accepted, 2023). Improving computational thinking for children with Autism in the virtual world. The European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI) 2023 Conference.

Zhang, N., Barrett, A., Ke, F., Moon, J. & Sokolikj, Z. (accepted, 2023). An evidence-centered model for computational thinking assessment: Longitudinal observations of autistic youths in virtual worlds. American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual meeting.

Barrett, A., Zhang, N., Ke, F., Moon, J. & Sokolikj, Z. (2022). Development of an evidence-centered model for computational thinking in virtual worlds with children with autism. The 8th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN2022), 30-32.

Bhowmik, S., Barrett, A., Ke, F., Yuan, X., Southerland, S., Dai, C.-P., West, L. & Dai, Z. (2022). Simulating students: An AI chatbot for teacher training. In Chinn, C., Tan, E., Chan, C. & Kali, Y. (Eds.). Proceedings of the 16^th International Conference of the Learning Sciences – ICLS.

Quaid, E., Pack, A., Barrett, A. & Zhou, L. (2020). Students’ intention to use high-immersion virtual reality systems for learning paragraph structure: A PLS-SEM exploratory study. In K.-M., Frederiksen, S., Larsen, L. Bradley & S. Thouësny (Eds.), CALL for widening participation: short papers from EUROCALL 2020 (pp. 291-297). https://doi.org/10.14705/rpnet.2020.48.1203

Zhang, N., Barrett, A., Ke, F., Moon, J. & Sokolikj, Z. (working paper). Development of a Domain-General Evidence-Centered Model for Computational Thinking. International Conference of the Learning Sciences.

-Conference Presentations –

Barrett, A., Pack, A., Guo, Y. & Wang, N. (2022, June 23-25). Investigating the new wave of technology: Language learners’ acceptance of VR technology for learning Chinese characters. Psychology of Language Learning 4 (PLL4). Sydney, Canada & virtual.

Bhowmik, S., Barrett, A., Ke, F., Yuan, X., Southerland, S., Dai, C.-P., West, L. & Dai, Z. (2022). Simulating students: An AI chatbot for teacher training. International Conference of the Learning Sciences. Hiroshima, Japan & virtual.

Barrett, A., Zhang, N., Ke, F., Moon, J. & Sokolikj, Z. (2022, May 30-31). Developing an evidence-centered model for computational thinking in virtual worlds with children with autism. Immersive Learning Research Network Conference (iLRN2022). Vienna, Austria & virtual.

Pack, A. Quaid, E. & Barrett, A. (2022, March 22-25). Virtual Reality a good fit for TESOL? Insights from ELLs. TESOL International Convention. Pittsburgh, USA.

Quaid, E. D., Barrett, A. J. & Pack, A. (2021, August 26). Evaluating VR system use for continuing support in university academic writing centres: An experiential approach. EAP Education and Practice Conference. University College London, U.K.

Barrett, A., Quaid, E., Pack, A. & Zhou, L. (2020, November 16-23). Technology acceptance model application for high-immersion virtual reality learning environments. JALT 2020 46^th Annual International Conference. Virtual.

Quaid, E., Pack, A., Barrett, A. & Zhou, L. (2020, August 20-21). Learner Acceptance of a Virtual Reality Learning Environment for Learning Paragraph Writing Structure. EuroCALL 2020 online conference.

Pack, A. & Barrett, A. (2019, April 12-14). Painting in a Virtual World: How Virtual Reality Can Supplement EAP, BALEAP Conference: Innovation, Exploration and Transformation. Leeds, U.K.

Pack, A., & Barrett, A. (2019, April 12-14). Virtual Reality Learning Environments as Pedagogical Tools for English for Academic Purposes, BALEAP Conference: Innovation, Exploration and Transformation. Leeds, U.K.

Pack, A. & Barrett, A. (2019, January 12). How to use the Virtual Reality Language Learning Lab to teach academic writing structure, JALT: Kyoto x MAVR. Kyoto, Japan.

Pack, A., Liang, H.-N., & Barrett, A. (2018, August 16-18). Investigating the Use of Virtual Reality Technologies to Support the Learning of Academic English Essay Writing, GloCALL Conference. Suzhou, China.

Barrett, A. (2017, April 15). Communicative Games, Challenges and Opportunities in ELT Conference. Namangan, Uzbekistan.

Barrett, A. (2017, November 11). Building Quality Note-Taking Skills, English is Key to Dialogue TESOL Conference. Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Barrett, A., Kuchkarova, Y. (2016, June 16-18). Using Rubrics for Performance Assessment, KazTEA Conference. Oskemen, Kazakhstan.

Barrett, A., Sarimsakova, D. (2016, June 16-18). Learning a Lot in a Little Time, KazTEA Conference. Oskemen, Kazakhstan.

Barrett, A. (2016, December 10). Communicative Games, Central Asia ELF Program Conference. Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Barrett, A. (2014, October 23-24). Practical Techniques for Teaching Language, JET Program Skill Development Conference. Awaji, Japan.

Barrett, A. (2011, December 2). Interlanguage Pragmatics: implications of positive transfer, Biannual SFSU TESOL conference. San Francisco, California.

-Professional Service-

Editorial Review Board

TESL Reporter, 2022
International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching, 2022-Present

Review Activity

Journals
–LLT: Language Learning & Technology (1)
– JCAL: Journal of Computer Assisted Learning (2)
–CALL: Computer Assisted Language Learning (5) *Top-10 reviewer, 2021
– ILE: Interactive Learning Environments (5)
–IJCALLT: International Journal of Computer Assisted Language Learning and Teaching (5)
– TESL Reporter (2)

Conferences and Chapters
-IGI Global (1)
– EuroCALL (3)
–ICLS: International Conference of the Learning Sciences (3)
– iLRN: International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (4)
–EARLI: European Association for Research on Learning & Instruction (5)

Committee Work

Student-Staff Liaison Committee, XJTLU, Chair
Teaching Centre Committee, XJTLU, Member
Department Learning and Teaching Committee, XJTLU, Member

-Research Support-

Investigating the Use of Virtual Reality Technologies to Support Public Speaking and Giving Presentations in English for Academic Purposes Environments. RMB 36,000 (US $5,350). Teaching Development Fund 18/19-R17-115. Principal Investigator. 2019-2020.
Leveraging Collaborative VR paint programs for the teaching and learning of Chinese characters. RMB 6,435 (US $960). Summer Undergraduate Research Fund 201952. Principal Investigator. 2019.
Investigating the Use of Virtual Reality Technologies to Support the Learning of Academic English Essay Writing. RMB 50,000 (US $7,250). Teaching Development Fund 17/18-R15-103. Co-Investigator. 2017-2019

-Professional Affiliations-

Member, Immersive Learning Research Network
Member, American Educational Research Association
Member, Association for Educational Communications & Technology
Member, International Society of the Learning Sciences

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