In Refereed Journals
Zapata-Rivera, D., & Katz, R. I. (2014): Keeping your audience in mind: applying audience analysis to the design of interactive score reports. Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy & Practice. 21(3), 442-463. This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Education: Principles, Policy & Practice, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/0969594X.2014.936357
Zapata-Rivera, D., VanWinkle, W., Doyle, B., Buteux, A., & Bauer, M. I. (2009). Combining Learning and Assessment in Assessment-based Gaming Environments: A Case Study from a New York City School. Journal: Interactive Technology and Smart Education. Vol, 6, 3. 173 – 188. Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
Almond, R. G., Shute, V. J., Underwood, J. S., Zapata-Rivera, D. (2009). Bayesian networks: A teacher’s view. International Journal of Approximate Reasoning, 50, 450-460.
Almond, R. G., DiBello, L. V., Moulder, B., & Zapata-Rivera, J. (2007). Modeling diagnostic assessment with Bayesian networks. Journal of Educational Measurement, 44(4), 341-359.
Zapata-Rivera, J. D., & Greer, J. (2004). Inspectable Bayesian student modelling servers in multi-agent tutoring systems. International Journal of Human Computer Studies. 61(4), 535-563. [Online] Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhcs.2003.12.017
Edited Volumes
Zapata-Rivera, D. (Ed.). (2018). Score reporting research and applications. New York, NY: Routledge. [Preview]
Peer Reviewed Book Chapters
Bauer, M., & Zapata-Rivera, D. (2020). Cognitive Foundations of Automated Scoring. In D. Yan, A. A. Rupp, & P. W. Foltz (Eds.), Handbook of Automated Scoring: Theory into Practice (pp. 13–28). New York, NY: Taylor and Francis Group/CRC Press.
Almond, R. G., & Zapata-Rivera, J. D. (2019). Bayesian Networks. In Handbook of Diagnostic Classification Models (pp. 81-106). Springer, Cham.
Jackson, T., & Zapata-Rivera, D. (2017). Conversation-based assessment. In A. A., Rupp & J. P., Leighton (Eds.), The Handbook of Cognition and Assessment. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 263-279.
Zapata-Rivera, D., Liu, L., Chen, L., Hao, J., & von Davier, A. (2016) Assessing Science Inquiry Skills in Immersive, Conversation-based Systems. In B. K. Daniel (ed.), Big Data and Learning Analytics in Higher Education, Springer International Publishing, 237-252, DOI:10.1007/978-3-319-06520-5_14.
Liu, L., Hao, J., von Davier, A. A., Kyllonen, P., & Zapata-Rivera, D. (2016). A tough nut to crack: Measuring collaborative problem solving. In Y. Rosen, S. Ferrara, & M. Mosharraf (Eds). Handbook of Research on Computational Tools for Real-World Skill Development. Hershey, PA: IGI-Global. 344-359.
Shute, V. J. & Zapata-Rivera, D. (2010). Educational measurement and Intelligent Systems. In E. Baker, B. McGaw, & P. Peterson (Eds.), Third Edition of the International Encyclopedia of Education. Oxford, UK: Elsevier Publishers. vol. 4, pp. 75-80.
Shute, V. J., Jeong, A., & Zapata-Rivera, D. (2010). Using flexible belief networks to assess mental models. In B. B. Lockee, L. Yamagata-Lynch, and J. M. Spector (Eds.), Instructional Design for Complex Learning. New York, NY: Springer.
Daniel, B. K., Zapata-Rivera, J.D., & McCalla, G. I. (2010). A Bayesian Belief Network Methodology for Modeling Social Systems in Virtual Communities: Opportunities for Database Technologies. In K., Anbumani, K. & R. Nedunchezhian (Eds.), Soft Computing Applications for Database Technologies: Techniques and Issues. IGI Global.
Shute, V. J., Ventura, M., Bauer, M. I., & Zapata-Rivera, D. (2009). Melding the power of serious games and embedded assessment to monitor and foster learning: Flow and grow. In U. Ritterfeld, M. J. Cody, & P. Vorderer (Eds.), Serious Games: Mechanisms and Effects. Philadelphia, PA: Routledge/LEA. 295-321.
Daniel, B., Zapata-Rivera, D., & McCalla, G. (2007) A Bayesian belief network approach for modeling complex domains. In A. Mittal, & A. Kassim (Eds.), Bayesian network technologies: Applications and graphical models, pp. 13-41. Idea Group Publishing, Information Science Publishing, IRM Press.
Shute, V. J., & Zapata-Rivera, D. (2007). Adaptive technologies. In J. M. Spector, D. Merrill, J. van Merriënboer, & M. Driscoll (Eds.), Handbook of research on educational communications and technology (3rd Edition). New York, NY: Taylor & Francis.
Zapata, J. D., Zea, C. M., Atuesta, M., Sanin, S. Ramirez, A. Rada, L., Eslava, M. L., Calle, A, & Medina, S. (2000). Multimedios e Hipermedios para Fortalecer el Aprendizaje Colaborativo. In C. M. Zea, M. Atuesta, & M. A. Castañón (Eds.), Conexiones - Informatica y Escuela: un Enfoque Global. Editorial universidad pontificia Bolivariana, pp. 197-217.
In Refereed Conference Proceedings
Ziker, C., Ydo, E., Zapata-Rivera, D., & Hillier, M., & Casale, M. (2020). Challenges and Opportunities for Assessment in XR. Special Session. iLRN 2020. 3pp.
Kannan, P., Zapata-Rivera, D., Mikeska, J., Bryant, A., Long, R. & Howell, H. (2018). Providing Formative Feedback to Pre-service Teachers as they Practice Facilitation of High-Quality Discussions in Simulated Mathematics and Science Methods Classrooms. In E. Langran & J. Borup (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1570-1575). Washington, D.C., United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved May 3, 2018 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/182737/.
Zapata-Rivera, D. (2016). What’s inside the box? An open student modeling approach in a museum context. In F. Cena, M. Desmarais, D. Dicheva, & J. Zhang (Eds.), UMAP 2016 Extended Proceedings (Vol. 1618, LBR1). Retrieved from http://ceur-ws.org/Vol-1618/LBR1.pdf
Zapata-Rivera, D., Lehman, B., and Jackson, T. (2015) Conversation-Based Assessments at Educational Testing Service. In Conati, C., Heffernan, N, Mitrovic, A., and Verdejo (Eds.). Proceedings of Artificial Intelligence in Education. Book Series Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence, pp. 906-910. New York, NY: Springer.
Evanini, K., So, Y., Tao, J., Zapata-Rivera, D., Luce, C., Battistini, L., & Wang, X. (2014) Performance of a trialogue-based prototype system for English language assessment for young learners. In WOCCI-2014, 79-84.
Zapata-Rivera, D., Jackson, T., Liu, L., Bertling, M., Vezzu, M., and Katz, I. R., (2014) AssessingScience Inquiry Skills using Trialogues. 12th International conference on Intelligence Tutoring Systems. 625-626.
Zapata-Rivera, D. (2012). Adaptive Score Reports. In J. Masthoff, B., Mobasher, M. C. Desmarais, & R. Nkambou (Eds.), Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on User Modeling, Adaptation, and Personalization — UMAP 2012. Springer. pp.340-345.
Zapata-Rivera, D. (2010). Adaptive, Assessment-based Educational Games. In International Conference on Intelligent Tutoring Systems. Book Series Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Publisher Springer Berlin / Heidelberg..Vol 6095/2010. pp.435-437.
Quinlan, T., Almond, R., Zapata, D. (2010) Assessing the Quality of Peer Feedback. In Proceedings of the 2010 Workshop on Computer Supported Peer Review in Education. CSPRED Workshop. pp. 81-85.
Shute, V., Levy, R., Baker, R., Zapata, D., Beck, J., (2009) Assessment and Learning in Intelligent Educational Systems: A Peek into the Future. AIED 2009 Workshops Proceedings: Intelligent Educational Games. Vol (3) pp 99-108.
Zapata-Rivera, D. (2007). Indirectly Visible Bayesian Student Models. In Laskey, K. B.; Mahoney, S. M. & Goldsmith, J. A. (ed.), Proceedings of the 5th UAI Bayesian Modelling Applications Workshop, CEUR Workshop Proceedings, 268, (online) http://sunsite.informatik.rwth-aachen.de/Publications/CEUR-WS/Vol-268/paper11.pdf
Daniel, B., Zapata-Rivera, D., McCalla, G. & Schwier, R. (2006). Bayesian Belief Network Models of Trust and Social Capital for Social Software Systems Design. Workshop on reinventing trust, collaboration and compliance. CHI'06. Montreal.
Yang, M., Zapata-Rivera, D. & Bauer, M. (2006). e-Grammar: An Assessment-based Learning Environment for English Grammar. In E. Pearson & P. Bohman (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2006 (pp. 2474-2479). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Almond, R. G., Shute, V. J., Underwood, J. S., Zapata-Rivera, D. (2006). Bayesian Networks: A Teacher’s View. Proceedings of the Fourth UAI Bayesian Modeling Applications Workshop (UAI-AW 2007), Cambridge, MA, July 13th, 2006. 1-8.
Daniel, B., McCalla, G. & Zapata-Rivera, D. (2005) Computational Framework for Constructing Bayesian Belief Network Models from Incomplete, Inconsistent and Imprecise Data in E-Learning. LORNET annual conference I 2LOR-2005: E-Learning Frameworks for the Future: From Content to Services. (1st prize -poster session)
Zapata-Rivera, D., Underwood, J.S., & Bauer, M. (2005) Advanced Reporting Systems in Assessment Environments. AIED’05 Workshop on Learner Modelling for Reflection, to Support Learner Control, Metacognition and Improved Communication between Teachers and Learners. 23-32.
Almond, R., Hemat, L., Zapata-Rivera, D. & Williamson, D. (2004) Procrustean method for reconciling expert opinion. UAI04 Application Workshop. 2004.
Zapata-Rivera, D., Brooks, C., Kettel, L., & Greer, J. (2003). Integrating legacy educational applications in modern e-learning environments. World Conference on E-Learning in Corp., Govt., Health., & Higher Ed. 2003(1), 825-828. [Online]. Available: http://dl.aace.org/13797
Daniel, B., Zapata-Rivera, J.D., McCalla, G. (2003) A Bayesian Computational Model of Social Capital in Virtual Communities. Proceedings of the First International Conference on Communities and Technologies; C&T 2003. Kluwer Academic Publishers. ISBN 1-4020-1611-5.
Zapata-Rivera, J.D., & Greer, J. (2003). Student Model Accuracy using Inspectable Bayesian Student Models. International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education AIED 2003, 65-72. (Nominated for best paper)
Zapata-Rivera, J.D. (2002). cbCPT: Knowledge Engineering for CPTs in Bayesian Networks. In Proceedings of the Fifteenth Canadian Conference on Artificial Intelligence AI 2002, 368-370.
Zapata-Rivera, J.D. (2001). Supporting Negotiated Assessment Using Open Student Models. Doctoral Consortium at User Modelling 2001, 295-297.
Zapata-Rivera, J.D. & Greer, J. (2001). Externalising Learner Modelling Representations. Workshop on External Representations of AIED: Multiple Forms and Multiple Roles. International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education AIED 2001, 71-76.
Zapata-Rivera, J.D. & Greer, J. (2001). SMODEL Server: Student Modelling in Distributed Multi-Agent Tutoring Systems. International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education AIED 2001, 446-455 (Awarded as Best Paper of the Conference.)
Carvajal, J., Foronda, N., Gómez, P., Carvajal, R, & Zapata-Rivera, JD. (2001). Sistema Educacional de Conexiones: Usando Nuevas Tecnologías para soportar Comunidades de Aprendizaje. Taller Internacional de software Educativo. TISE 01. Chile, 10pp.
Zapata-Rivera, J.D., Greer, J. (2000). ConceptLab: A Collaborative Tool for Building and Using Concept maps in Education and Training Environments. In Proceedings of Telelearning’00. Toronto. 13-14 (Poster).
Greer, J., McCalla, G., Vassileva, J., Bull, S., Zapata-Rivera, J.D, & Kettel, L. (2000). I-Help and the 24-hour classroom. In Proceedings of Telelearning 2000. Toronto, 7.
Greer, J., Zapata-Rivera, J. D., Ong-Scutchings, C., & Cooke, J. E. (1999) Visualization of Bayesian Learner Models, in Proceedings of the workshop ‘Open, Interactive, and other Overt Approaches to Learner Modelling’ at AIED’99, 6pp.
Vassileva J., J. Greer, G. McCalla, R. Deters, D. Zapata-Rivera, C. Mudgal, S. Grant. (1999). A Multi-Agent Approach to the Design of Peer-Help Environments, In S. Lajoie and M. Vivet (eds.) Artificial Intelligence in Education, IOS Press: Amsterdam, 38-45.
Zapata-Rivera, J.D., Greer, J., Kumar, V., & McCalla, G. (1999). Visualization of Distributed Learner Models. In Proceedings of Telelearning’99. Montreal, 6-7.
Zapata, J. D., and Greer, J. (1999). Collaborative Learning Environments based on "Acting Coach" Agents. Computer Supported Collaborative Learning Conference at Stanford, CA (CSCL '99).
Vassileva, J., Greer, J., McCalla, G., Deters, R., Zapata, J. D., Mudgal, C., Kumar, V., & Bowes, J. (1998). I-Help: the Intelligent Peer Help Desk. Telelearning’98. Vancouver, British Columbia, 1998 (Awarded as Best Poster of the Conference.)
Zapata, J. D., and Greer, J. (1998). Collaborative Environments based on "Acting Coach" Agents. Telelearning’98. Vancouver, British Columbia, 1998.
Zapata, J. D. (1998) "EL CUENTO" y su Papel en la Enseñanza de la Orientación por Objetos. International conference: IV Congreso de la Red Iberoamericana de Informática Educativa. Brasília, Brazil.1998. 8pp.
Zapata, J. D. (1998) Sistemas de Soporte al Trabajo Cooperativo (CSCW) para Ambientes de Aprendizaje Apoyado en Nuevas Tecnologías. International conference: IV Congreso de la Red Iberoamericana de Informática Educativa. Brasília, Brasil, 8pp. (Paper)
Peer Reviewed Research Reports and Memoranda
Hao, J., Liu, L., vonDavier, A. A., Lederer, N., Zapata-Rivera,D., Jakl, P.,& Bakkenson, M. (2017). EPCAL: ETS Platform for Collaborative Assessment and Learning. ETS Research Report. RR-17-49. Princeton, NJ: Educational Testing Service. https://doi.org/10.1002/ets2.12181
Vezzu, M., VanWinkle, W., & Zapata-Rivera D. (2012) Designing and Evaluating an Interactive Score Report for Students. ETS RM–12-01. Princeton.
VanWinkle, W., Vezzu, M., & Zapata-Rivera, D. (2011). Question-Based Reports for Policymakers. ETS Research Memorandum No. RM-11-16. Princeton, NJ: ETS.
Underwood, J. S., Zapata-Rivera, D., & VanWinkle, W. (2010). An evidence-centered approach to using assessment data for policymakers (ETS Research Rep. No. RR-10-03). Princeton, NJ: ETS.
Yoon, S.Y., Zapata-Rivera, D. & Higgins, D. (2009) Detection of Non-Scorable TOEFL iBT Responses. ETS final report. Princeton, NJ: ETS.
Zapata-Rivera, D., Evanini, K. & Blackmore, J. (2009) Detection of Highly Similar Spoken Responses. ETS final report. Princeton, NJ: ETS.
Zapata-Rivera, D (2009). Experimentally Evaluating Alternative Report Designs for CBAL. ETS final report. Princeton, NJ: ETS.
Zapata-Rivera, D., VanWinkle, W., & Bauer, M. I. (2009). English ABLE: An Assessment-based Learning Environment for English Grammar. ETS Research Memorandum RM-09-05. Princeton, NJ: ETS.
Yang H., & Zapata-Rivera, D. (2009). An Exploratory Study into Interlanguage Pragmatics of Requests: A Game of Persuasion. ETS Research Report RR-09-13. Princeton, NJ: ETS.
Hansen, E. G., & Zapata-Rivera, D. (2009) Piloting Evidence Centered Design for Learning (ECDL) with ETS products. ETS final report. Princeton, NJ: ETS.
Hansen, E. G., & Zapata-Rivera, D. (2009) Evidence Centered Design for Learning (ECDL) for Games. ETS final report. Princeton, NJ: ETS.
Shute, V. J., & Zapata-Rivera, D. (2008). Educational Assessments & Intelligent Systems. ETS Research Report. RR-08-68. Princeton, NJ: ETS.
Shute, V. J., Ventura, M., Bauer, M. I., & Zapata-Rivera, D. (2008). Monitoring and Fostering Learning Through Games and Embedded Assessments. ETS Research Report. RR-08-69. Princeton, NJ: ETS.
Zapata-Rivera, D., Buteux, A,. Doyle, B., VanWinkle, W., Bauer, M. I. (2008). Blended English Literacy, Content, and Assessment (BELLA/EM-ABLE). ETS Research Memorandum. RM-08-17. Princeton, NJ: ETS.
Zapata-Rivera, D. (2008) CBAL score reporting - 2008. ETS Internal Report. Princeton, NJ: ETS.
Zapata-Rivera, D., & VanWinkle, W., (2008) Refining BELLA/EM-ABLE. ETS final report. Princeton, NJ: ETS.
Underwood, J.S., Zapata-Rivera, D., & Hester, W. (2008) Growing Pains: Teachers Using and Learning to Use IDMS®. ETS Research Memorandum. RM-08-07. Princeton, NJ: ETS.
Yang H., & Zapata-Rivera, D. (2008). Development of Pragmatic Competence in Request Speech Acts: A Game of Persuasion. ETS Final Report, Princeton, NJ. 13pp.
Shute, V. J., & Zapata-Rivera, D. (2007). Adaptive Technologies. ETS Research Report No. RR-07-05. Princeton, NJ: ETS.
Almond, R., Yan, D., & Zapata-Rivera, D. (2007). Dynamic Models for Benchmark Tests. ETS Final Report. 25 pp. Princeton, NJ: ETS.
Almond, R. G., & Zapata-Rivera, D. (2006). An Interactive Bayesian Model of Word Recognition. Center for Assessment Innovations & Technology Transfer. ETS CBAL - Technical Report. 9pp. Princeton, NJ: ETS.
Zapata-Rivera, D., & Bauer, M. (2006). Enhanced Assessment Assets: Technologies and Tools. Center for Assessment Innovations & Technology Transfer. ETS Technical Report. 14pp. Princeton, NJ: ETS.
Underwood, J.S., Zapata-Rivera, D., & Hester, W. (2006) Growing pains: Teachers using and learning to use IDMS. ETS Technical Report. Princeton, NJ: ETS.
Zapata-Rivera, D. (2005) Elicitation Methods and Tools for Higher Education ICT Literacy. ETS Internal Report. Princeton, NJ: ETS.
Other ETS Media
O’Reilly, T., Zapata-Rivera, D., Tenison, D., Wang, Z., Ober, T.M., & Sparks, J R. (2025). Crossroads: Choosing the Right Path Forward in the Age of AI Humans still have agency over AI—if we choose to use it. . ETS Research Institute. https://www.ets.org/research/behindthebreakthroughs/aicrossroads.html
Sparks, J. R., Ober, T. M., Tenison, C., Arslan, B., Roll, I., Deane, P., Zapata-Rivera, D., Gooch, R. M., O’Reilly, T. (2024). Opportunities and challenges for assessing digital and AI literacies. ETS Research Institute. https://www.ets.org/research/opportunities-and-challenges-for-assessing-digital-and-ai-literacies.html
Sparks, J.R., Lehman, B., & Zapata-Rivera, D. (2021) ‘Caring’ Assessments: An Approach to Support Personalized Learning. ETS News & Insights. https://www.ets.org/news/stories/caring-assessments-an-approach-to-support-personalized-learning.html
Jackson, T, & Zapata-Rivera, D. (2015). Conversation-based Assessment. R&D Connections. No 25. Princeton, NJ: ETS.
Undergraduate Thesis
Zapata-Rivera, J. D., & Duque, A. (1995). SUMDI: Software para la Selección y Utilización de Medios Didácticos. (Undergraduate Thesis). Department of Computer Science. EAFIT University. Medellin, Colombia.
Doctoral Dissertation
Zapata-Rivera, J. D (2003) Learning environments based on inspectable student models. (Ph.D. Thesis). University of Saskatchewan. Department of Computer Science.