Na Li PH.D.

Associate Professor, SFHEA

Are you ready for the digital future?
Hello, I’m Na (Lina) Li, Associate Professor, Director of the MSc Digital Education Programme in the Department of Educational Studies, and Co-director of the Research Centre for AI and Education within the Academy of Future Education (AoFE) at XJTLU. I'm a Senior Fellow of Advance HE (SFHEA), Associate Editor of the European Journal of Education (SSCI), and journal reviewer of several high-impact SSCI international journals (e.g., British Journal of Educational Technology, Distance Education, Interactive Learning Environments, Education and Information Technologies, Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction).

I hold a PhD in Education, jointly supervised by XJTLU and the School of Psychology at the University of Liverpool. I'm very honoured as the first PhD graduate and winner of Awards for Thesis Writing and Academic Performance at AoFE.

My vision of research is to build a sustainable HeXie digital learning ecology for quality and agile education. I’m passionate about interdisciplinary research and educational innovations with technology, including Virtual Learning environments (VLE/LMS), Artificial Intelligence In Education (AIED), and Digital Game-based Learning (DGBL). Since 2006, I have been deeply engaged in the practice of the information technology industry, digital education teaching and research, and has published many high-quality publications. For more details, please check: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Na-Li-120

中文简介
李娜博士是西交利物浦大学未来教育学院教育研究系副教授,数字化教育专业主任,人工智能与教育研究中心联席主任,英国国际高等教育资深会士(SFHEA),SSCI欧洲教育期刊(European Journal of Education)副主编,多家国际核心期刊评审(如British Journal of Educational Technology, Distance Education, Interactive Learning Environments, Education and Information Technologies, Australasian Journal of Educational Technology)。
李娜博士是西交利物浦大学未来教育学院首位博士毕业生,获西浦未来教育学院优秀博士论文奖和优秀博士生奖,是西交利物浦大学和英国利物浦大学心理学院联合培养的教育学博士。主要研究方向包括虚拟学习环境(VLE/LMS),人工智能赋能教育(AIED)和数字游戏化教学(DGBL)。自2006年以来深耕信息技术行业实践、数字化教育教学和研究,持续在国内外核心期刊、出版社、会议发表高质量论文和出版物,更多详情请见科研简历:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Na-Li-120


  • Ph.D., School of Psychology, University of Liverpool; Academy of Future Education, Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University (XJTLU) / 英国利物浦大学,心理学院;西交利物浦大学,未来教育学院,博士
  • Senior Fellow of Advance HE (SFHEA) / 国际高等教育 资深会士
  • MSc, Project Management, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC, CAS) / 中国科学技术大学,硕士
  • BSc, Biomedical Engineering, Jiangsu University / 江苏大学,学士
  • Certified Projects Data Analyst (CPDA) / 工信部认证数据分析师
  • Certified Information Security Professional (CISP) / 工信部认证信息安全师
  • Qualification Certificate of Computer and Software Technology Proficiency / 工信部计算机中级工程师
  • International Project Manager Professional (IPMP) / 国际项目经理资格认证
  • ISO 20007 Internal Auditor / ISO 信息安全管理体系认证内审师
  • CMMI Internal Auditor / 软件成熟度认证内审师


  • Co-Director of the Research Centre for AI and Education, Academy of Future Education, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University - Dec, 2023 - present
  • Associate Professor, Director of MSc Digital Education Programme, Module Leader of EDS431,433, Department of Educational Studies (EDS), Academy of Future Education, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University - June, 2023 - present
  • Associate Professor, Deputy Director of MSc Digital Education Programme, Module Leader of EDS431,433, Department of Educational Studies (EDS), Academy of Future Education, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University - March -May, 2023
  • Associate Professor, Module Leader of EDS431,433, Department of Educational Studies (EDS), Academy of Future Education, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University - 2022 to 2023
  • Assistant Professor of Practice, Educational Developer, Module Leader, and TEL Team Leader at Educational Development Unit (EDU), Academy of Future Education, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University - 2021 to 2022
  • Senior Educational Technologist, CET, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University - 2019 to 2021
  • Educational Technologist, EDU, ILEAD, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University- 2015 to 2019
  • Team Leader of Application Team, MITS, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University -2012 to 2015
  • Departmemt Manager and Project Manager, Digital China Information Service Company LTD.- 2008 to 2012
  • Senior System Designer, BenQ Co., LTD- 2006 to 2008


  • AI and Education: https://connect.xjtlu.edu.cn/group/aied/research
  • Digital Game-Based Learning (DGBL): https://connect.xjtlu.edu.cn/user/na-li/educause-exemplar-xjtlu-digital-escape-room


  • Sang‑Soog Lee, Na Li & Jinhee Kim*. (2023). Conceptual model for Mexican teachers' adoption of learning analytics systems: The integration of the information system success model and the technology acceptance model. Education and Information Technologies. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-023-12371-7 (SSCI Q1, IF5.5, CiteScore 8.2)
  • Jinhee Kim, Na Li & Sang-Song Lee*. (2023). The Effects of Educational Relationship between College Student-AI on the Expected Role of AI: Validating the Moderating Role of AI Preference. The Journal of the Korea Contents Association, 23(10). https://doi.org/10.5392/JKCA.2023.23.10.038
  • Na Li, Xiaojun Zhang*. (2023). Using a Moodle-Based Digital Escape Room to Train Competent EMI Lecturers and Instructors in a Multilingual Environment. In: Corbett, J., Yan, E.M., Yeoh, J., Lee, J. (eds) Multilingual Education Yearbook 2023. Multilingual Education Yearbook. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-32811-4_11
  • Na Li, Charlie Reis (2023). Using H5P to Enrich Online Learning Engagement in a Postgraduate Certificate Program Teaching. In A. ElSayary & A. Olowoselu (Eds.), Overcoming Challenges in Online Learning. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003342335-14
  • Suyi Yan, Zhi Yang & Na Li*. (2023). A Literature Review of the Effects of Virtual Community of Practice on Medical Education in China (2013-2023). Interdisciplinary Journal of Virtual Learning in Medical Sciences. https://doi.org/10.30476/IJVLMS.2023.98470.1220
  • Qian Wang, Jiyao Xun, Na Li*, Henk Huijser, Juming Shen & Jian Chen. (2023) Examining gains and pains of a new virtual internship design, Distance Education, DOI: 10.1080/01587919.2023.2198495. (SSCI Q1, IF 7.3, CiteScore 10.4)
  • Ahmad Samed Al-Adwan, Na Li, Amer Al-Adwan*, Ghazanfar Ali Abbasi, Nour Awni Albelbisi & Akhmad Habibi (2023). Extending the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to Predict University Students’ Intentions to Use Metaverse-Based Learning Platforms. Education and Information Technologies, DOI: 10.1007/s10639-023-11816-3. (SSCI Q1, IF 5.5, CiteScore 8.2)
  • Na Li, Eng Gee Lim*, Mark Leach*, Xiaojun Zhang* & Pengfei Song* (2022). Role of perceived self-efficacy in automated project allocation: measuring university students’ perceptions of justice in interdisciplinary project-based learning. Computers in Human Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2022.107381. (SSCI Q1, CAS Q1, Top 3 Psychology, IF 9.9, CiteScore 17.8)
  • Na Li, Erick Purwanto*, Xiaojun Zhang, Feng Cao, Kok Hoe Wong, Xiangru Chen (2022). Understanding the perceived pedagogical value of JazzQuiz in interactive hybrid learning among university students: a technology acceptance analysis, Interactive Learning Environments, DOI: 10.1080/10494820.2022.2129393. (SSCI Q1, IF 5.4, CiteScore 11)
  • Na Li, Xiaojun Zhang*, Maria Limniou & Youmin Xi (2022). Meaning-making in virtual learning environment enabled educational innovations: A 13-year longitudinal case study. Interactive Learning Environments. https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2022.2081582. (SSCI Q1, IF 5.4, CiteScore 11)
  • Youmin Xi, Xiaojun Zhang, Na Li (2022). 和谐教育之道:西交利物浦大学办学探索与实践. 世界教育信息第10期 https://learning.sohu.com/a/593347368_670057?scm=9010.8000.0.0.1023
  • Na Li, Xiaojun Zhang* & Maria Limniou (2021) A country’s national culture affects virtual learning environment adoption in higher education: a systematic review (2001–2020), Interactive Learning Environments, https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2021.1967408 (SSCI Q1, IF 5.4, CiteScore 11)
  • Na Li*, Henk Huijser, Youmin Xi, Maria Limniou, Xiaojun Zhang, and Megan Y.C.A. Kek. (2022). "Disrupting the Disruption: A Digital Learning HeXie Ecology Model" Education Sciences 12, no. 2: 63. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci12020063. (IF 3.0, CiteScore 4.0)
  • Yao Sun*; Na Li; Jian Li Hao; Luigi Di Sarno;Lu Wang* (2022). Post-COVID-19 Development of Transnational Education in China: Challenges and Opportunities. Educ. Sci. 2022, 12, 416. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci12060416. (IF 3.0, CiteScore 4.0)
  • Na Li, Qian Wang*, Jiajun Liu & Victoria J. Marsick (2021): Improving interdisciplinary online course design through action learning: a chinese case study, Action Learning: Research and Practice, https://doi.org/10.1080/14767333.2021.200268
  • Na Li, Jie Wang, Xiaojun Zhang*, Roland Sherwood (2021). Investigation of Face-to-Face Class Attendance, Virtual Learning Engagement and Academic Performance in a Blended Learning Environment. International Journal of Information and Education Technology, 11(3), 112-118. https://doi.org/10.18178/ijiet.2021.11.3.1498.


  • Albano, S., Meng, W., Xu, W., & Li, N. (2023). Challenges and opportunities in using digital pedagogy for game-based architecture education: a case in China. xArch 2023
  • Li, N., Purwanto, E., Wang, Q., Zhou, Q., Fu, J., Albano, S., Ma, T., & Zhao, Y. (2023). Improving learner engagement using H5P and Moodle for active hybrid learning: a multidisciplinary case study in China. BERA Annual Conference 2023, Birmingham, UK.
  • Xie, X., Li, Y., Ning, Z., Purwanto, E., Li, N., & Wong, K. H. (2023). SwiftQuiz - An interactive module to help teachers swiftly create questions and get rich feedback. 2023 The 3rd International Conference on Educational Technology
  • Na Li, Xiaojun Zhang*, Youmin Xi* (2023). Educational change with technology in higher education: an institutional perspective. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting 2023.
  • Na Li, Xiaojun Zhang*, Maria Limniou (2021). The dynamic balance of technology adoption and educational transition: a case study in higher education. British Educational Research Association (BERA) Conference 2021.
  • Na Li, Xiaojun Zhang*, Maria Limniou (2021). Technology-mediated Educational Institutionalization: A Case Study. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting 2021.
  • Jiaqi Fu, Na Li*, Xiaojun Zhang, Roland Sherwood, Henk Huijser (2019). Student's Academic Performance, Attendance and Online Learning Engagement in an EAP Blended-learning Environment 3rd EBMEI International Conference on Education, Information and Management (EBMEI-EIM 2019), Seoul, South Korea.


  • Na Li, Eng Gee Lim, Mark Leach (2024). Practical strategies for overcoming challenges in interdisciplinary project-based learning. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/practical-strategies-overcoming-challenges-interdisciplinary-projectbased-learning
  • Tingting Tay, Na Li, Erick Purwanto (2024). We used a hybrid escape room to dramatically boost student attendance. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/we-used-hybrid-escape-room-dramatically-boost-student-attendance
  • Li, N., Wang, Q., Zhou, Q., Lu, J., Tay, T., Chen, X., Chen, L., & Luo, L. (2023). Gamifying digital learning across multiple disciplines in higher education. Global Impact Grants 2022-23.
  • Na Li, Pengfei Song, Xiaojun Zhang. (2023). Students with strong self-belief are happier and more successful – as our study shows. The Conversation.https://theconversation.com/students-with-strong-self-belief-are-happier-and-more-successful-as-our-study-shows-199645
  • Na Li, Xiaojun Zhang*. (2023). Using a Moodle-Based Digital Escape Room to Train Competent EMI Lecturers and Instructors in a Multilingual Environment. In: Corbett, J., Yan, E.M., Yeoh, J., Lee, J. (eds) Multilingual Education Yearbook 2023. Multilingual Education Yearbook. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-32811-4_11
  • Research team wins Advanced HE Global Impact Grant: https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/news/2023/06/research-team-wins-global-impact-grant
  • 西浦数字游戏化教研项目组荣获英国高等教育协会全球最具影响力奖: https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/zh/news/2023/06/dgblxiangmuzuronghuoquanqiuzuijuyingxianglijiang
  • Na Li (2023) Gamify HyFlex Learning with Digital Escape Rooms: A Case in China. 2023 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report | Teaching and Learning Edition
  • Na Li, Xiaojun Zhang* & Youmin Xi* (2023). Transforming Education and Teacher Education: Lead the Change Interviews. https://internationalednews.com/2023/02/22/transforming-education-and-teacher-education-lead-the-change-interviews/
  • Na Li, Charlie Reis (2023). Using H5P to Enrich Online Learning Engagement in a Postgraduate Certificate Program Teaching. In A. ElSayary & A. Olowoselu (Eds.), Overcoming Challenges in Online Learning. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003342335-14
  • Na Li, Xiaojun Zhang*, Maria Limniou, Youmin Xi (2022). Meaning making: how universities can boost the uptake of edtech among faculty. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/meaning-making-how-universities-can-boost-uptake-edtech-among-faculty
  • Na Li, Eng Gee Lim*, Mark Leach*, Xiaojun Zhang* & Pengfei Song* (2022). University students' perceived self-efficacy and justice datasets in a PBL project allocation context at a Sino-British international university in China Mendeley Data. https://doi.org/10.17632/w2kzmvfhb2.1
  • Na Li, Qian Wang*, Jiajun Liu, Victoria Marsick (2022), Using action learning to improve interdisciplinary online teaching. Times Higher Education. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/using-action-learning-improve-interdisciplinary-online-teaching
  • Erick Purwanto, Thomas Selig, Na Li (2022). Three blended learning challenges and how to overcome them. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/three-blended-learning-challenges-and-how-overcome-them
  • Na Li, Xiaojun Zhang*, Maria Limniou (2021), How does national culture affect the adoption of learning technology? Times Higher Education, https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-does-national-culture-affect-adoption-learning-technology
  • Xiaojun Zhang, Youmin Xi, Lu Zhao, James Wilson, Henk Huijser, Jianmei Xie, Dawn Johnson, Roland Sherwood, Na Li, Yezi Yang, Yao Wu, Grzegorz Rogala (2017), Research-led education: Student-centered teaching innovation in universitiesChapter: Supporting learning and teaching innovation from multiple angles at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University: A holistic approach, China Machine Press,1718.
  • Advance HE XJTLU testimonial video: Working with the PSF and Fellowship at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LIapPBB5GY
  • AoFE news article about technology adoption(Chinese): https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/6gn65KcFpfOvO-bz7e8NaQ; (English):https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/CeFPN2fqleWeC_xmwvUScw
  • AoFE news article about digital learning HeXie education model (Chinese): https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/-oY1Jjy-_YxTFhKapXIdJA; (English): https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/smDgRucq7IHyxxOQ2UOROA
  • 一读EDU:高校教师转型,大学不能缺少这些人https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/2EeZ3bD6bpJYku7r0PTKmw
  • 西浦教学创新和科研故事:https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/news/2022/09/self-efficacy-reduces-perceived-injustice-in-project-allocation
  • 世界公民在线课程:https://www.nczlxx.com/xinxi/85432.html
  • 重庆工商大学教师发展:https://accs2014.ctbu.edu.cn/info/1014/5339.htm
  • 读博故事: https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/zh/news/2022/10/liangnianbanboshishengya; https://zhuanlan.zhihu.com/p/560058352;https://www.jyzc.com/article/824236.html
  • https://www.learningmall.cn/en/ceie/hyflex-solutions-to-challenges-posed-by-blended-and-online-computer-programming-courses.html English version https://www.learningmall.cn/zh/ceie/hyflex-solutions-to-challenges-posed-by-blended-and-online-computer-programming-courses.html Chinese version
  • CPDA优秀学员:https://www.chinacpda.com/student/detail/296.html
  • Na Li, Xiaojun Zhang, Youmin Xi (2022) 未来已来:面向未来的数字化和谐教育生态 https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/rnse4e6_H2u8oZ6uVIgtbQ
  • 复旦-西浦2022年创新教与学研讨会:http://cfd.fudan.edu.cn/huiyi/2220.html
  • 西浦科研报道:https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/zh/news/2022/11/meitijujiao-2022-10
  • Education Sciences线上研讨会-数字化教育创新的意义和制度化:https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1RR4y1Z7GB/
  • Education Sciences 线上研讨会-面向未来的教育变革研究:https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1yd4y1b7tY/?spm_id_from=333.788.recommend_more_video.8
  • Education Sciences 线上研讨会-和谐教育之道:https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Z84y1y7eL/?spm_id_from=333.788.recommend_more_video.0
  • 扬子晚报:https://baijiahao.baidu.com/s?id=1747372214028028778&wfr=spider&for=pc
  • 苏州工业园区教师发展中心:https://tdc.sipedu.org/xwdt/content_769977


  • 2024, Na Li. Crossing the boundary between the real and the virtual: A New era of digital education. Industry and education integration Innovation Conference and mixed reality Development ecological salon. 跨越现实与虚拟的界限:数字教育的新纪元。产教融合创新大会暨混合现实开发生态沙龙。
  • 2024, Na Li. How could educational developers motivate faculties to engage with SoTL? The 10th Teacher Development Alliance Conference. 教师发展师如何激发一线教师开展教学学术。第十届教师发展联盟大会。
  • 2023, Na Li. Critical Mindset and Innovative Approach towards AI in Education. Invited Panel Discussion Talk at SCMP Hong Kong Principal’s Forum 2023.
  • 2023, Na Li. AI and digital escape room for game-based learning: innovative teaching exploration. Invited Talk at Xiamen University厦门大学特邀讲座”AI+数字密室游戏化教学:创新教学方法的探索“。
  • 2023, Na Li. AI+Digital Escape Rooms for Innovating Teaching. Invited Talk at UIC. 北师港浸大特邀讲座”人工智能和数字密室加持的教学创新“。
  • 2023, Na Li. Media Technology: the new engine of education. Invited Talk at Fuzhou University. 福州大学至诚学院特邀讲座”媒介技术:教育的新引擎“。
  • 2023, Na Li. Educational Developer: the supporting force behind teaching innovation. XJTLU Teaching Innovational Annual Meeting 2023. 教师发展师:教学创新背后的支持力量。西浦教学创新年会。
  • 2023, Na Li and Xiaojun Zhang*. 2024 Chinese Academy of Management Annual Conference Host Organization Report. 2023 Chinese Academy of Management Annual Conference. 2024 年中国管理学年会申请承办单位报告,2023 中国管理学年会.
  • 2023, Na Li and Xiaojun Zhang*. How could educational developer better support pedagogical publishing? The 8th Teacher Development Alliance Conference 第八届教师发展联盟大会.
  • 2023, Na Li and Jianlan Zhang*. Shifts in the Time of AI: Challenges and Opportunites for Teacher Career Development. TIDE 2023 Teacher Professional Development Conference 顶思第五届卓越教师发展大会.
  • 2023, Na Li. Using H5P for online-onsite blended learning. XJTLU Education Transformation Conference 2023 西浦教育年会。
  • 2023, Na Li*, Tingting Tay, Lan Luo, Yuchen Lu, Wenruo Xu. Unlocking Engagement: A Journey into Hybrid Learning with Digital Escape Rooms. Centre for Innovation in Education (CIE), University of Liverpool (UoL).
  • 2023, Na Li*, Erick Purwanto, Qian Wang, Qianqian Zhou, Jiaqi Fu, Silvia Albano, Teng Ma, Yiran Zhao. Improving learner engagement using H5P and Moodle for active hybrid learning: a multidisciplinary case study in China. British Educational Research Association (BERA) Conference 2023.
  • 2023, Long Huang, Na Li, Mengyuan Tian, Yue Yang. Roles of self-efficacy and self-regulation for students to self-define project topic: A case study of computer simulation-based project coursework in undergraduate level engineering course. BERA Annual Conference 2023
  • 2023, Na Li, Xiaojun Zhang*, Youmin Xi*. Educational change with technology in higher education: an institutional perspective. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting 2023.
  • 2022, Olivia Yiqun Sun, Na Li, Paul Tuck, Charlie Reis, Enhancing Online Student Engagement: What Can Be Achieved With The Power of 3D Spaces And Technologies?. Online Learning Consortium Accelerate 2022 conference.
  • 2022, Na Li. 未来已来-面向未来的多元化融合式互动教学创新. 复旦-西浦2022年创新教与学线上研讨会。
  • 2022, Na Li. 5G+智慧教育的实践干货盘点与研究设计落地指南 5G and Digital Education Practice and Research. 苏州工业园区“未来教师”数字教研员主题研修活动。
  • 2022, Na Li, Yiqun Sun, Paul Tuck, Charlie Reis, Digital catalyst of learner engagement in H5P-based interactive asynchronous learning in China. EDUCAUSE Annual Conference 2022.
  • 2022, Qian Wang, Na Li, Shuai Wang*. Exploring antecedence of organizational citizenship behaviour in higher education. International Leadership Association's 24th global conference, Wisdom in Times of Crisis.
  • 2022, Na Li, Erick Purwanto, Yue Li. Understanding university students' technology acceptance of the in-class quiz (JazzQuiz): a case study in China. Academic Practice and Technology (APT) 2022 Conference.
  • 2022, Na Li, Eng Gee Lim, Mark Leach, Xiaojun Zhang, Pengfei Song*. Using Moodle for Fair and Effective Project-Based Learning: a Case Study in China. The Learning Ideas Conference 2022.
  • 2022, Na Li*, Henk Huijser, Youmin Xi, Maria Limniou, Xiaojun Zhang, and Megan Y.C.A. Kek. Disrupting the Disruption: A Digital Learning HeXie Ecology Model. Earth Science 2022. Global Scientific Forum
  • 2022, Na Li. Shaping the future of research with AI. Researcher Life 2022.
  • 2022, Na Li, Erick Purwanto*, Xiaojun Zhang, Feng Cao, Kok Hoe Wong, Xiangru Chen. Moodle-based Interactive Hybrid Learning in Computer Science Education: Insights from Structural Equation Modeling. The 2022 3rd International Conference on Education, Knowledge and Information Management (ICEKIM 2022).
  • 2021, Na Li, Xiaojun Zhang*, Maria Limniou. Technology-mediated Educational Institutionalization: A Case Study. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting 2021.
  • 2021, Na Li, Xiaojun Zhang*, Maria Limniou. The dynamic balance of technology adoption and educational transition: a case study in higher education. British Educational Research Association (BERA) Conference 2021.
  • 2021, Na Li, Charlie Reis*. Using H5P to Enrich Online Learning Engagement in a Postgraduate Certificate Programme Teaching. International Conference on Learning and Teaching 2021.
  • 2021, Na Li, Qian Wang*. What to do when hard data does not work?— The “Art” of Problem solving. Art of Management and Organization in The Pandemic 2021 Conference.
  • 2021, Roland Sherwood, Na Li*. Technology-Enhanced Learning in Chinese Universities: A Comparative Case Study. The Learning Ideas Conference 2021.
  • 2020, Na Li, Jie Wang, Xiaojun Zhang*, Roland Sherwood, Investigation of Face-to-Face Class Attendance, Virtual Learning Engagement and Academic Performance in a Blended Learning Environment. 2020 4th International Conference on Education and Distance Learning.
  • 2020, Roland Sherwood, Na Li*. Moodle as a Noah's Ark in Higher Education: a case-study from China, MoodleMoot Global 2020
  • 2019, Roland Sherwood, Na Li*. Recording and tracking attendance with Moodle, 2019 Moodle Moot Global, Barcelona, Spain
  • 2019, Jiaqi Fu, Na Li*. Student’s Academic Performance, Attendance and Online Learning Engagement in an EAP Blended-learning Environment, 2019 3rd EBMEI International Conference on Education, Information and Management (EBMEI-EIM 2019) , Seoul, South Korea
  • 2018, Na Li*, Roland Sherwood, James Wilson, E-learning success stories: Where and how Implementing open source educational technologies at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, 2018 International Conference on Distance Education and Learning, Beijing, P.R. China
  • 2018, Roland Sherwood*, Na Li, James Wilson, Implementing open source educational technologies at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, 2018 e-Learning Forum Asia, eLFAsia 2018, Taiwan, P.R. China
  • 2017, Roland Sherwood*, Yezi Yang, Na Li, Henk Huijser. Assessing collaborative learning with WebPA, 2017 e-Learning Forum Asia, eLFAsia 2017, Hongkong, P.R. China
  • 2016, Roland Sherwood, Na Li, Henk Huijser*. Using the Mahara ePortfolio system to encourage computer supported collaborative learning at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), 2016 e-Learning Forum Asia, eLFAsia 2016, Shanghai, P.R. China


  • PI, AdvanceHE Global Impact Grant 2022-2023. https://advance-he.ac.uk/news-and-views/fifteen-institutions-awarded-grants-their-impact-higher-education?_ga=2.232182684.265607643.1685623675-899927314.1680688510
  • PI, XJTLU AoFE SIG fund: Digital Game-Based Innovative Teaching for Student-Centred Active Learning, 100K RMB, 2023-2026
  • Co-PI, XJTLU AoFE SIG fund: Implementing Computational Thinking Education in K-12 and Higher Education, 100K RMB, 2023-2026
  • PI, XJTLU TDF project:Pedagogical research and practice: H5P-assisted curriculum design for hybrid learning in XJTLU [TDF21/22-R24-173], 45K RMB, 2022-2024
  • CI, HSS research start-up fund project: Enhancing Learners’ Willingness to Communicate with H5P-assisted Tutorial Design in an EMI Content-language-intergrated-learning (CLIL) Context [HSS-RSF-2022-02]
  • CI, XJTLU TDF project: Integrating sustainability into the Accounting, Education and Actuarial Mathematics Curriculum[TDF21/22-R25-184]
  • PI, University of Liverpool research foundation, [Grant Number 100699618]
  • Project member, National Natural Science Foundation of China, [Grant Number 71772152]
  • Co-PI, 2022 Research foundation from Kingston University London and Liverpool John Moores: Teacher digital identity project.
  • Co-PI, 2022 XJTLU SURF: The impact on families and handling strategies when children take online lessons at home.
  • Co-PI, 2021 Transnational HE project of Chengdu High Tech District
  • Co-PI, 2020 Social Science Fund project of Suzhou
  • Co-PI, 2020-2022 Scientific research project of China Education Association for International Exchange [Grant Number 2020-008]


  • Associate Editor of European Journal of Education, SSCI Q2, Wiley
  • Verified Journal reviewer of British Journal of Educational Technology, SSCI Q1, BERA
  • Verified Journal reviewer of International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, SSCI Q1
  • Verified Journal reviewer of Interactive Learning Environments (ILE), SSCI Q1, Taylor & Francis Online
  • Verified Journal reviewer of Distance Education, SSCI, Q1
  • Verified Journal reviewer of Education and Information Technologies (EAIT), SSCI Q1, UNESCO, Springer
  • Verified Journal reviewer of Australasian Journal of Educational Technology (AJET) , SSCI Q1, ascilite
  • Verified Journal reviewer of Sustainability, SSCI Q2
  • Verified Journal reviewer of Education Science, ESCI
  • Verified Journal reviewer of Humanities & Social Sciences Communications, SSCI, Springer Nature
  • Reviewer of XJTLU AoFE PGRS (2022 - present)
  • Reviewer of XJTLU xArch symposium (2023 - present)
  • Guest Editor: Education Sciences
  • Researcher.Life Ambassador of China (2021 - present)
  • Founder: XJTLU Blended Learning Community of Practice (2020 - present)
  • Founder: XJTLU Action Learning Community of Practice (2022 - present)
  • Co-Founder: Moodle China Official User Community (with Moodle Founder Dr Martin Dougiamas)
  • Organizing Committee Member: World Conference on Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences ( WCAHSS-2022)
  • Organizing Committee Member: Academy of Management NDSC annual conference 2021
  • Organizing Committee Member: Learning Ideas Conference 2021 Chinese stream
  • Organizing Committee Member: Moodle Moot China 2019
  • Organizing Committee Member: Fudan University and XJTLU Educational Conference 2022
  • Organizing Committee Member: SoL and AoFE Research and Practice Symposium 2022
  • Organizing Committee Member: AoFE Future Educational Talk (2021 - present)
  • Organizing Committee Member: XJTLU Transforming Education Conference 2022
  • Organizing Committee Member: XJTLU Teaching and Learning Colloquium (2015 - present)
  • Member of AoFE PhD support working group (2021 - present)
  • Reviewer of XJTLU Ethics Committee (2022 - present)
  • Representative of XJTLU Mitigation Circumstances Committee (2022 - present)
  • Representative of XJTLU Research Committee (2021)
  • Representative of AoFE Research Committee (2021 - present)
  • Representative of XJTLU CKI Information Security Working Group (2021)
  • Representative of XJTLU Information and Communication Technologies Committee (2019-2021)
  • Representative of XJTLU Academic Quality Sub Committee (2017-2021)
  • Representative of XJTLU Academic IT Advisory Group (2012-2018)


  • How does AI-enabled instructional design improve student engagement in the classroom? AI赋能的教学设计如何提高学生课堂参与度?ILEAD teacher training programme
  • Research-led Fishbone Learning Design 研究导向的鱼骨课程设计法, ILEAD research-led teaching training programme
  • EDS 431 Designing Digital Education Curriculum
  • EDS 433 Designing and Practicing Digital Education
  • EDS 436 Syntegrative Learning (Academic Supervisor)
  • PG and PhD student supervisory
  • Guest lecturer at Teacher Development Center of Suzhou Industrial Park Education Department 苏州工业园区教育局教发中心讲座:5G+智慧教育https://tdc.sipedu.org/xwdt/content_769977
  • ILEAD teacher training programmes
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Supporting Learning in Higher Education, Module leader for PGC404
  • Guest lecturer at the University of the Free State
  • Guest lecturer for EDS402-Entrepreneurship, Educational Innovation, and International Education
  • Guest lecturer for GCR001-Global Citizenship and Research-led Learning: Sustainable Development
  • Module admin and guest lecturer for 2020 online course: Developing Global Citizenship: Reflection and response to the epidemic caused by novel coronavirus
  • PGR Tutoring at University of Liverpool
  • Internship Supervisor for EDS406 Educational Internship
  • Academic advisor for EDS MA students
  • EDU CPD Programme
  • ILEAD External Teaching and Learning Programmes
  • XJTLU Educational Technologies Workshops
  • PG CPS Programme


  • EDS 431 Designing Digital Education Curriculum
  • EDS 432 Education in a Digital Society
  • EDS 433 Designing and Practicing Digital Education
  • PGC 404 Using Technology to Enhance Learning and Teaching
  • EDU CPD Programme
  • Guest lecturer for EDS402-Entrepreneurship, Educational Innovation, and International Education
  • Guest lecturer for GCR001-Global Citizenship and Research-led Learning: Sustainable Development
  • Developing Global Citizenship: Reflection and response to the epidemic caused by novel coronavirus


  • Senior Fellow of the AdvanceHE (SFHEA)
  • Academy of Management (AOM)
  • American Educational Research Association (AERA)
  • British Educational Research Association (BERA)
  • China-based Association for Partnership Educational Development (CAPED)
  • Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education (POD)
  • Education Development Centre (EDC)
  • Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA)
  • Moodle Users Association (MUA)


  • AY2021-2022 Winner of Awards of Thesis Writing and Academic Performance, Academy of Future Education, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
  • 2021年度“江苏省社科应用研究精品工程”优秀成果二等奖/2021 Jiangsu Province Social Science Application Research Excellent Project
  • 2022 Researcher.Life Gold Ambassador
  • 2021 Best Poster and Oral Presentation Award at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University Postgraduate Research Symposium
  • 2021 Senior Trainer at ILEAD, XJTLU
  • 2020 Best Presentation at the 4th International Conference on Education and Distance Learning
  • 2019 Best Staff Members in ILEAD
  • 2018 Excellent exemplar of Certified Projects Data Analyst (CPDA)
  • 2018 Excellent Oral presentation certificate in 2018 International Conference on Distance Education and Learning
  • 2017 Fellowship of the Advance HE
  • 2017 HEA-associated Certificate in Professional Studies (CPS) programme (Merit)
  • 2010 Excellent Project Team in Digital China
  • 2009 Excellent Project Manager in Digital China
  • 2007 Excellent Staff Member in BenQ
Na Li