Jing Lei

Jing Lei is a Professor at Syracuse University, serving as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Her research explores how information and communication technologies can prepare future citizens for a globalized, digitized world.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Learning, Technology, and Culture, Michigan State University
  • M.S. in Higher Education and Comparative Education, Peking University
  • B.S. in School Education, Henan University

Her scholarly focus includes technology integration in schools, social-cultural and psychological impacts of technology, emerging technologies for education, and technology-supported subject learning. Recent publications address critical edtech challenges and cultural perspectives in Asian education. Her work has been funded by organizations like the Kauffmann Foundation, National Science Foundation, and IREX. She has also served as a review expert for the NSF and contributed to influential journals such as The Teachers College Record.

Dr. Lei teaches courses in technology integration, instructional design, and development and evaluation. Her research has been highlighted in media outlets like USA Today, US News & World Report, and Education Week.