Publications

Research portfolio · 2019–2026

Publications

Refereed journal articles, book chapters, and archived conference proceedings. Browse by year or publication type. Article venue badges show the latest available journal-level metrics.

43Total publications

14First-authored

29Co-authored (not first-listed)

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ArticleJ20Co-author

Investigating preservice teachers’ emotions and dialogic teaching practices in simulation-based learning with artificial-intelligence-powered virtual student agents.

Dai, C.-P., Ke, F., Zhang, N., Barrett, A., Southerland, S., Bhowmik, S., & Yuan, X.

Learning and Instruction104, 102381

JIF5.7 QuartileJCR Q1

ProceedingC20First author

Social presence with AI-integrated student agents in a teaching simulator leads to higher immersion but not learning.

Barrett, A.

20th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2026)Proceedings, pp. 2584–2586

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ProceedingC19Co-author

Construal level theory of psychological distance: Preservice teacher learning in artificial intelligence-supported simulations.

Dai, C.-P., Ke, F., Zhang, N., Barrett, A., Southerland, S., Bhowmik, S., & Yuan, X.

20th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2026)Proceedings

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ProceedingC18Co-author

From practice partner to co-learning: Designing role-fluid AI partnership for skills development.

Ke, F., Yuan, X., Zhang, N., Kim, C., Barrett, A., Shin, R., Chandra, T., Mondol, C., & Whyte, J.

20th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2026)Proceedings, pp. 1727–1731

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202513 total

ArticleJ19Co-author

Science and mathematics preservice teachers’ perceptions and experiences of practicing dialogic teaching in AI-powered teaching simulations.

Zhang, N., Ke, F., Dai, C.-P., Southerland, S., & Barrett, A.

Teaching and Teacher Education171, 105349

JIF4.3 QuartileJCR Q1

ArticleJ18First author

Preservice teachers’ dialogic interactions with AI-powered student agents: Patterns and perceptions.

Barrett, A., Ke, F., Zhang, N., Dai, C.-P., Bhowmik, S., Yuan, X., & Southerland, S.

Journal of Technology and Teacher Education33(3), 499–527

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ArticleJ17Co-author

An exploratory evaluation of GPT-4’s consistency as an English essay rater: A many-facet Rasch model analysis of AI versus human rating patterns.

Pack, A., Carter, S., Barrett, A., Escalante, J., & Wolfersberger, M.

International Journal of TESOL Studies2560213

JIF—QuartileSJR Q1

ArticleJ16Co-author

Enhancing responsive teaching through in-the-moment interpretations of student resources: A study in AI-supported simulation.

Zhang, N., Ke, F., Dai, C.-P., Barrett, A., Bhowmik, S., Southerland, S. A., West, L., & Yuan, X.

Computers & Education239, 105449

JIF13.2 QuartileJCR Q1

ArticleJ15Co-author

Instructional designers’ integration of generative artificial intelligence into their professional practice.

Kozan, K., Hur, J., Kim, I., & Barrett, A.

Education Sciences15(9), 1133

JIF3.5 QuartileJCR Q1

ArticleJ14Co-author

Assessing rural care ecosystems for individuals with neurodiversity: A systematic literature review.

Zhang, N., Ke, F., Barrett, A., Kim, C., & Xu, J.

Review of Educational ResearchOnline first

JIF8.6 QuartileJCR Q1

ArticleJ13First author

Implementation fidelity of an evidence-centered maker education intervention in a virtual world for neurodiverse adolescents.

Barrett, A., Ke, F., Zhang, N., & Sokolikj, Z.

Computers & Education: X Reality7, 100106

JIF5.9 QuartileJCR Q1*

ArticleJ12First author

The virtual reality in our head: How immersion and mental imagery are connected to knowledge retention.

Barrett, A., Zhang, N., & Wei, S.

Educational Psychology Review37(9)

JIF11.9 QuartileJCR Q1

ProceedingC17Co-author

LLM-supported thematic analysis: Evaluating GATOS workflow on complex qualitative data.

Kim, C., Ke, F., Zhang, N., & Barrett, A.

18th International Conference on Educational Data Mining (EDM 2025)Proceedings, pp. 604–607

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ProceedingC16Co-author

From code to insight: How LLMs help and hinder qualitative research.

Kim, C., Ke, F., Barrett, A., & Zhang, N.

Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED 2025)Proceedings, pp. 28–35

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ProceedingC15Co-author

Experience teaching in artificial intelligence-supported virtual reality simulations: Unpacking engagement.

Dai, C.-P., Ke, F., Zhang, N., & Barrett, A.

19th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2025)Proceedings, pp. 1414–1418

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ProceedingC14Co-author

Examining how in-the-moment interpretations of student disciplinary thinking and emotions support responsive teaching: A study in AI-supported simulation.

Zhang, N., Ke, F., Dai, C.-P., & Barrett, A.

19th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2025)Proceedings, pp. 1334–1338

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ProceedingC13First author

Pattern analysis of ambitious science talk between preservice teachers and AI-powered student agents.

Barrett, A., Ke, F., Zhang, N., Dai, C.-P., Bhowmik, S., & Yuan, X.

15th International Learning Analytics & Knowledge Conference (LAK 2025)Proceedings, pp. 761–770

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20249 total

ArticleJ11Co-author

Large language models and automated essay scoring of English language learner writing: Insights into validity and reliability.

Pack, A., Barrett, A., & Escalante, J.

Computers & Education: Artificial Intelligence6, 100234

JIF23.4 QuartileJCR Q1

ProceedingC12Co-author

Evaluation of an LLM-powered student agent for teacher training.

Bhowmik, S., West, L., Barrett, A., Zhang, N., Dai, C.-P., Sokolikj, Z., Southerland, S., Yuan, X., & Ke, F.

EC-TEL 2024Proceedings, pp. 68–74

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ProceedingC11Co-author

Improving computational thinking for learners with autism in the virtual world: A longitudinal study.

Zhang, N., Ke, F., Barrett, A., & Sokolikj, Z.

10th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN 2024)Proceedings, pp. 164–169

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ProceedingC10Co-author

An evidence-centered and process-oriented assessment of computational thinking for learners with autism.

Zhang, N., Ke, F., Barrett, A., & Sokolikj, Z.

18th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2024)Proceedings, pp. 2167–2168

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ProceedingC9Co-author

Preservice teacher learning in virtual reality simulation with artificial intelligence-powered virtual students: Emotions and teacher talk patterns.

Dai, C.-P., Ke, F., Zhang, N., Southerland, S., Barrett, A., Bhowmik, S., West, L., & Yuan, X.

18th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2024)Proceedings, pp. 1051–1054

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ProceedingC8First author

Comparing the science talk of AI and human students.

Barrett, A., Ke, F., Zhang, N., & Dai, C.-P.

18th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2024)Proceedings, pp. 2073–2074

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ProceedingC7Co-author

Supporting preservice teachers’ responsive teaching in AI-integrated simulations.

Zhang, N., Ke, F., Dai, C.-P., & Barrett, A.

18th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2024)Proceedings, pp. 2051–2052

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ProceedingC6Co-author

Exploring preservice teachers’ perceptions and experiences of teaching AI students in virtual simulations.

Zhang, N., Ke, F., Dai, C.-P., Southerland, S. A., Barrett, A., Bhowmik, S., West, L., & Yuan, X.

18th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2024)Proceedings, pp. 2417–2418

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ProceedingC5Co-author

Designing conversational agents to support student teacher learning in virtual reality simulation: A case study.

Dai, C.-P., Ke, F., Zhang, N., Barrett, A., West, L., Bhowmik, S., Southerland, S. A., & Yuan, X.

ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI 2024)Proceedings

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20235 total

ArticleJ10Co-author

AI-generated feedback on writing: Insights into efficacy and ENL student preference.

Escalante, J., Pack, A., & Barrett, A.

International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education20(57)

JIF38.7 QuartileJCR Q1

ArticleJ9First author

Not quite eye to A.I.: Student and teacher perspectives on the use of generative artificial intelligence in the writing process.

Barrett, A., & Pack, A.

International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education20(59)

JIF38.7 QuartileJCR Q1

ArticleJ8First author

Exploring the influence of audience familiarity on speaker anxiety and performance in virtual reality and real-life presentation contexts.

Barrett, A., Pack, A., Monteiro, D., & Liang, H.-N.

Behaviour & Information Technology43(4), 787–799

JIF4.2 QuartileJCR Q1*

ArticleJ7Co-author

Effects of audience familiarity on anxiety in a virtual reality public speaking tool.

Monteiro, D., Liang, H.-N., Wang, A., Wang, L., Li, H., Barrett, A., & Pack, A.

Universal Access in the Information Society23(1), 23–34

JIF3.1 QuartileJCR Q2

ProceedingC4First author

AI-integrated virtual students for teacher training: Comparing simulation-based classroom dialogue with the real thing.

Barrett, A., Ke, F., Dai, C., West, L., Bhowmik, S., & Zhang, N.

17th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2023)Proceedings, pp. 1797–1798

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20223 total

ChapterCh3First author

The state of extended reality technologies in language education and research.

Barrett, A., & Pack, A.

Emerging Concepts in Technology-Enhanced Language Teaching and LearningIGI Global, pp. 16–41

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ProceedingC3Co-author

Simulating students: An AI chatbot for teacher training.

Bhowmik, S., Barrett, A., Ke, F., Yuan, X., Southerland, S., Dai, C.-P., West, L., & Dai, Z.

16th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2022)Proceedings, pp. 1972–1973

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ProceedingC2First author

Developing an evidence-centered model for computational thinking in virtual worlds with children with autism.

Barrett, A., Zhang, N., Ke, F., Moon, J., & Sokolikj, Z.

8th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN 2022)Proceedings, pp. 30–32

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20215 total

ArticleJ6Co-author

Towards a non-dichotomous view of motivators and demotivators in language learning.

Pack, A., Kiss, T., Barrett, A., & Chen, C.

International Journal of Applied Linguistics32(1), 94–107

JIF3.8 QuartileJCR Q1

ArticleJ5Co-author

Interpretations of spoken utterance fluency in simulated and face-to-face oral proficiency interviews.

Quaid, E., & Barrett, A.

Language Education & Assessment4(1), 1–18

JIF—QuartileScopus Q2*

ArticleJ4First author

Understanding learners’ acceptance of high-immersion virtual reality systems: Insights from confirmatory and exploratory PLS-SEM analyses.

Barrett, A. J., Quaid, E., & Pack, A.

Computers & Education169, 104214

JIF13.2 QuartileJCR Q1

ArticleJ3First author

Technology acceptance model and multi-user virtual reality learning environments for Chinese language education.

Barrett, A., Pack, A., Guo, Y., & Wang, N.

Interactive Learning Environments31(3), 1665–1682

JIF6.7 QuartileJCR Q1

ArticleJ2Co-author

A review of virtual reality and English for academic purposes: Understanding where to start.

Pack, A., & Barrett, A.

International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching11(1), 72–80

JIF3.3 QuartileJCR Q1

20203 total

ArticleJ1Co-author

University EAP students’ perceptions of using a prototype virtual reality learning environment to learn writing structure.

Pack, A., Barrett, A., Liang, H.-N., & Monteiro, D.

International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching10(1), 27–46

JIF3.3 QuartileJCR Q1

ChapterCh2Co-author

Toward the future of computer-assisted language testing: Assessing spoken performance through semi-direct tests.

Quaid, E., & Barrett, A.

Recent Developments in Technology-Enhanced and Computer-Assisted Language LearningIGI Global, pp. 208–235

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ProceedingC1Co-author

Students’ intention to use high-immersion virtual reality systems for learning paragraph structure: A PLS-SEM exploratory study.

Quaid, E., Pack, A., Barrett, A., & Zhou, L.

EUROCALL 2020 — CALL for widening participationShort papers, pp. 291–297

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20191 total

ChapterCh1First author

Semantics

Barrett, A.

How Language Works: A Brief Introduction to LinguisticsMacmillan Red Globe Press, pp. 92–110

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