Lu, X., Yang, Q., Wei, J. and Heffernan, N.T. (2025) From belief to evidence: simpler immediate feedback improves language learning and confidence in semi-open-ended questions. Front. Educ. 10:1654809. doi: 10.3389/feduc.2025.1654809. Full Paper Link.
Lu, X., Ostrow, K. S., Yang, Q., & Heffernan, N. T. (2024). Save Your Strokes: Further Studies on the Efficiency of Learning Chinese Words Without Hand-Writing (电写代替手写——关于外语学习者中文词汇识别效率的进一步研究). In C. Chu, M. Coss, and P. N. Zhang (Eds.), Transforming Hanzi Pedagogy in the Digital Age: Theory, Research, and Practice (《电写时代的汉字教学 - 理论与实践》). Routledge.
Lu, X. & Wang, T. (2023) Journeys (启程) - An Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture (2023). Vista Higher Learning.
Lu, X. (2023). The Role of Online Assignments and Feedback to Chinese Language Learning Efficiency. (Publication No. etd-112666) [Doctorial Dissertation, Worcester Polytechnic Institute]. https://digitalwpi.wpi.edu/concern/etds/qf85nf908?locale=en
Liu, Z., Lu, X., & Cai, Y. (Eds.) (2019). 多媒体辅助汉语教学案例集. Beijing, China: Beijing Language and Culture University Press.
Lu, X., Feng, Y., & Wei, J. (2023 Special Issue 2) 本硕联动，电脑化教学：布兰戴斯大学中文项目的发展与挑战. Studies in Chinese Learning and Teaching.
Lu, X., Wang, W., Motz, B. A., Ye, W., & Heffernan, N. T. (2023) Immediate text-based feedback timing on foreign language online assignments: How immediate should immediate feedback be? Computers and Education Open, 5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.caeo.2023.100148.
Lu, X., Sales, A., & Heffernan, N. T. (2021). Immediate Versus Delayed Feedback on Online Learning: Do people's Instincts Really Conflict with Reality? Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 21(16). https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v21i16.4925
Lu, X., Ostrow, K. S., & Heffernan, N. T. (2019). Save Your Strokes: Chinese Handwriting Practice Makes for Ineffective Use of Instructional Time in Second Language Classrooms. AERA Open. https://doi.org/10.1177/2332858419890326 [Materials & Data Download]
Lu, X., Gao, L. (2015) 对外汉语课堂互动中纠正性反馈对习得的影响 (Impact of Corrective Feedbacks on the Acquisition in Chinese L2 Classroom Interaction). 世界汉语教学 （Chinese Teaching in the World), 29(1): 128-143.
Feng, Y., Lu, X. (2009) 普及与提高——对海外汉语教学的宏观思考. 中美社会和文化, 19(19) : 90-93.
Lu, X. (2024) 电写汉字模式促进中文词汇学习的实证研究. International Symposium on L2 Chinese Teaching Models in the E-Writing Era (电写时代汉字教学模式国际学术研讨会). 05/17/2024, online, 南开大学汉语言文化学院和国际教育学院、南开大学语言研究所、《实验语言学》、《南开语言学刊》、美国加州大学戴维斯分校.
Varatharaj A., Botelho A.F., Lu X., Heffernan N.T. (2020) Supporting Teacher Assessment in Chinese Language Learning Using Textual and Tonal Features. In: Bittencourt I., Cukurova M., Muldner K., Luckin R., Millán E. (eds) Artificial Intelligence in Education. AIED 2020. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 12163. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-52237-7_45
Lu, X., Ostrow, K. S., Heffernan, N. T. (2019) Understanding the Complexities of Chinese Word Acquisition Within an Online Learning Platform. CSEDU 2019 (11th International Conference on Computer Supported Education) Proceedings, volume 1, 321-329. Heraklion, Crete, Greek. May 2-4, 2019. [Materials & Data Download]
Varatharaj, A., Botelho, A., Lu, X. & Heffernan, N. T. (2019). Hǎo Fā Yīn: Developing Automated Audio Assessment Tools for a Chinese Language Course. In Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Educational Data Mining 2019.
Lu, X. (2024) 初级中文课堂电写练习与互动. The 12th International Conference and Workshops on Technology and Chinese Language Teaching, 06/22/2024, online, University of California, Los Angeles.
Lu, X. (2023) Immediate Feedback Timing on Chinese Assignments: How Immediate Should Immediate Feedback be? Chinese Language Teachers Association Annual Conference Program, 03/31/2023 - 04/02/2023, Washington, D.C.
Lu, X. (2022) 基于美国K12课堂实际，实施有效性教学的策略与思路. 2022年美国中文教学设计理念与应用系列公益讲座（第四期）
Lu, X. (July 30, 2022) Roundtable Discussion: Challenges and Possibilities for Programs, Pedagogy, & Curricula, Advancing Chinese Teaching: Innovations, Outcomes, and New Directions. The George Washington University, Online.
Lu, X. (2021) Assignment Feedback Timing in the Electronic Writing Era: Immediate or Delayed Feedback? NECLTA Annual International Conference on Learning and Teaching Chinese Language and Culture, 10/02/2021, Online.
Lu, X. (2021) Automate Audio Assessments for Chinese language Courses Using Deep Learning. Proc. of 4th Harvard International Conference on Chinese Pedagogy.
Lu, X. (2019) Collaborative Learning Model Between Near-native and Non-native Learners (in High Advanced Chinese Classes). ACTFL 2019 Annual Convention and World Languages Expo, Washington, D.C.
Lu, Xiwen. Handwriting vs Typing? The Most Effective Type of Word Recognition Practice. Proc. of ACTFL 2018. New Orleans: 2018.
Zhang, Shu / Lu, Xiwen. 高年级汉语写作项目设计 (Advanced-level Chinese Writing Project Design). Proc. of NECLTA Conference 2018. Tufts University, MA: 2018.
Lu, Xiwen Understanding the Complexities of Chinese Word Acquisition Within an Online Learning Platform. Proc. of 2018 National Chinese Language Conference. Salt Lake City, Utah: 2018.
Lu, Xiwen. Using Intelligent Tutoring System ASSISTments to Assist Students in Previewing. Proc. of The 6th Annual Conference of the NECLTA-International Conference on Learning and Teaching Chinese Language and Culture. Tufts University, MA: 2017.
Lu, Xiwen/Xiaolu Xiong/Neil Heffernan. Experimenting Choices of Video and Text Feedback in Authentic Foreign Language Assignments at Scale. Proc. of L@S: Fourth Annual ACM Conference on Learning at Scale. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA: ACM, 2017.
Lu, Xiwen. Improving Students’ Character Recognition Ability Using On-line Practice. Proc. of ACTFL 2016 Annual Convention and World Languages Expo. Boston, MA: 2016.
Lu, Xiwen. "Prevalent Standards for K-12 Foreign Language Teaching in the U.S.." Confucius Institute at UMass Boston Volunteer Training. UMass Boston. 2015/10/30.
Lu, Xiwen. Bridging High School to College: Design Secondary School Curriculums in a College Placement Perspective. Proc. of 13th New York International Conference on Teaching Chinese. Pace University in New York City: 2015.
Lu, Xiwen. "From Standards to Classrooms: Textbooks for Chinese Immersion Programs." Woodstock, Oregon. 05/15/2014.
Lu, Xiwen. Lesson Plan, Unit Plan and Curriculum Mapping Design for K‐12 Chinese Classes ‐ taking Easy Steps to Chinese for example. Proc. of The 3rd Conference of the NECLTA‐International Conference on Learning and Teaching Chinese Language and Culture. University of Massachusetts Boston, Massachusetts, USA: 2014.
Lu, Xiwen. Computer-based Intermediate Level Chinese Textbbok. Waltham, MA: Unpublished course pack, 2013.
Lu, Xiwen. IMPACT OF CORRECTIVE FEEDBACK ON THE ACQUISITION IN CHINESE L2 CLASSROOM INTERACTION. Proc. of 17th Princeton Conference on Chinese Language Instruction. Princeton University: 2009.
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Chinese Teaching in the World (世界汉语教学)
Foreign Language Annuals
SAGE Open
Reading and Writing
Language Teaching Research
International Journal of Chinese Language Teaching
ResearchGate Page: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Xiwen-Lu/research