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Dr. Run Wen is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Educational Studies in the Academy of Future Education at XJTLU. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from McGill University and a Master's degree in Information and Communication Technologies in Education from the University of Hong Kong. Dr. Wen’s research interests focus on educational technologies and how these technologies can be leveraged to support learners’ cognitive development, motivation, and achievement emotions. Her studies have been presented at leading international conferences and published in top-tier education journals, including Computers & Education, the British Journal of Educational Technology, and Education and Information Technologies.
Dr. Wen has extensive experience in developing and teaching graduate-level courses in diverse learning environments, including online, face-to-face, and blended formats. As a passionate educator, she strives to challenge her students to achieve their full potential while providing them with the equal learning opportunities, scaffolding, and support needed to succeed both academically and personally.
Research interests
Educational Technologies, Game-based Learning, Digital Learning Environment, Math Education, Math Cognition, Motivation, and Achievement Emotions
Teaching
EDS444 Conducting Quantitative Research (module leader)
EDS436 Syntegrative Learning (co-teacher)
Awards and honours
2024, RC4AIED Outstanding Scientific Research Award
2023,Professional and Research Development Awards, McGill University
2022,Graduate Student Travel Awards, American Educational Research Association (AERA) Technology as an Agent for Change in Teaching and Learning (TACTL) SIG
2021, Graduate Mobility Awards,McGill University
2019,Education Graduate Student Society Travel Awards,McGill University
2021, Best Paper Nomination. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting 2021
2019, Best Paper Nomination. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting 2019
2019-22, The Fonds de recherché du Québec – Société et culture (FRQSC) Doctoral Fellowship, Government of Quebec, Canada
2019-22, Graduate Research Enhancement and Travel Awards,McGill University
2017, Doctorate Joint Scholarship, China Scholarship Council
2017 , Clifford CF Wong Scholarship, McGill University
2017, Outstanding Paper Award, International Journal of Comparative Education and Development
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D., Educational and Counselling Psychology, McGill University
M.Ed., Information and Communication Technology in Education, The University of Hong Kong
Research areas
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Technology
Person Types
- Staff
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Bridging the Mental Health Knowledge Gap: Developing an AI-Enhanced Mental Health Literacy Platform for Teachers and Parents in XJTLU Affiliated Schools
Wen, R. (PI), Yan, R. (CoPI), Purwanto, E. (CoPI), Jin, L. (CoPI), Rehman, A. (CoPI), Sheng, Y. (CoPI) & Wu, M. (CoPI)
1/06/25 → 31/12/25
Project: Collaborative Research Project
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Crafting Effective Math Educational Games: From Theoretical Insights to Practical Applications
Wen, R. (PI)
1/01/25 → 31/12/27
Project: Internal Research Project
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Development of Secondary School Teachers' Interdisciplinary Teaching Literacy Model under the Background of Artificial Intelligence
Wang, R. (Team member), Zhang, X. (Team member), Chen, J. (Team member), Ye, H. (Team member), Wu, H. (Team member), Wen, R. (PI) & Zhao, W. (Team member)
1/09/24 → 31/08/28
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Mentora: An intelligent tutoring and mental well-being chatbot for students
Cheung, R. (PI), Purwanto, E. (PI) & Wen, R. (PI)
14/06/25 → 28/08/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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A Guide to Utilising Multimodal Learning and Generative Artificial Intelligence for Enhancing Student-Centred Active Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
Li, N. (PI), Varga-Atkins, T. (CoPI), Saunders, S. (CoPI) & Wen, R. (CoPI)
1/05/24 → 31/08/24
Project: Collaborative Research Project
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An Educators’ Guide to Multimodal Learning and Generative AI
Varga-Atkins, T., Saunders, S., Beckingham, S., Hartley, P., Keshishi, N., Lacković, N., Li, N., Lindsay, R., Wen, R. & Winder, I., 3 Sept 2025, SEDA.Research output: Book/Report/Edited volume › Commissioned report › peer-review
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An investigation of the mathematics applications in the Apple App Store: Do they contain benchmarks of educational quality?
Alam, S. S., Wen, R., Kacmaz, G., Eyyi, R. & Dubé, A. K., 29 Apr 2025, In: Journal of Research on Technology in Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Generative AI in Chinese Early Childhood Education: Teachers' Usage Patterns, Perceptions, and Factors Influencing Pedagogical Applications
Sun, M., Wen, R. & Yan, R., 29 Jun 2025, In: International Journal of Teacher Education and Professional Development.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effects of Digital Educational Game on Students’ Math Attitudes, Achievement, and In-game Performance
Wen, R. & Dubé, A., 11 Apr 2024, American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting.Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Design principles for digital mathematical games that promote positive achievement emotions and achievement.
Wen, R. & Dubé, A., 2023, Mathematical cognition and understanding: Perspectives on mathematical minds in elementary and middle school years . Robinson, K. M., Kotsopoulos, D. & Dubé, A. K. (eds.). Springer,Cham, p. 151-171Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus)
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Systematic Review on the Effectiveness of AI Tools in Special Education
Wen, R. (Speaker), Saxena, A. (Speaker), Li, N. (Speaker) & Yan, R. (Speaker)
29 Aug 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Scaffolding in Game-Based Learning Environments: Types and Effectiveness
Run Wen (Supervisor)
1 Jun 2025 → 28 Aug 2025Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Identifying Game Elements for Intrinsic Motivation in Educational Games
Run Wen (Supervisor)
1 Jun 2025 → 28 Aug 2025Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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A Guide to Utilising Multimodal Learning and Generative Artificial Intelligence for Enhancing Student-Centred Active Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
Li, N. (Supervisor), Wen, R. (Supervisor), Zhang, T. (Supervisor), Varga-Atkins, T. (Supervisor) & Saunders, S. (Supervisor)
Jun 2024 → Aug 2024Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project