Yue Li 李悦
Assistant Professor
School of Education
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Contact: yue.li@uwsp.edu
Office: 438 CPS, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Assistant Professor
School of Education
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Contact: yue.li@uwsp.edu
Office: 438 CPS, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Education
PhD 2017
MS 2011 BS 2008 |
Cornell University, Department of Natural Resources and the Environment
Beijing Normal University, College of Resources Sciences & Technology Beijing Forestry University, College of Soil and Water Conservation |
Academic Appointments
2022-present Assistant Professor, School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
2019-2022. Research Associate, Department of Natural Resource and the Environment, Cornell University
2017-2019 Postdoc, Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, Cornell University
2017, 2020 Instructor, School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions, Cornell University
2019-2022. Research Associate, Department of Natural Resource and the Environment, Cornell University
2017-2019 Postdoc, Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, Cornell University
2017, 2020 Instructor, School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions, Cornell University
Research Interests
My research focuses on professional development for formal and non-formal educators, MOOC participants’ learning and actions, and university students’ community-engaged learning to address sustainability challenges. I use social network analysis and practice theory to investigate changes in professional networks in diverse environmental and sustainability education professionals engaged in activities designed to foster exchange of idea and practice, and examine the impact of these changes in networks on innovations in education programs. I bridge quantitative and qualitative methods to conduct interdisciplinary research in both online and face-to-face settings, and in different cultural contexts. My research interests include:
- Environmental education
- Sustainability education
- Online learning
- Community engagement
- Professional development
- Adult learning, lifelong learning
- Cultural dimensions of learning
- Social innovation
- Social network analysis
- Climate change, land use change
Publications
Journal articles
Krasny M. E., Y. Li, D. Gonzales. and A. Bartel. E-Engagement: Approaches to using digital communications in student-community engagement. Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement. 25(4).
Cho J., Y. Li, M. E. Krasny, A. Russ and R. F. Kizilcec (2021). Online learning and social norms: Evidence from a cross-cultural field experiment in a course for a cause. Computer-based Learning in Context. 3(1), 18-36. doi: 10.5281/zenodo.4781808.
Li Y., and M. E. Krasny. (2021) Relationship between networks and practice change in environmental education. The Journal of Environmental Education. doi: 10.1080/00958964.2021.1899107
Li Y., and M. E. Krasny. (2020) Development of professional networks among environmental educators. Professional Development in Education. 46(2): 337-353. doi:10.1080/19415257.2018.1562957. Download.
Li Y., and M. E. Krasny. (2019) Practice change in environmental education: Lessons from professional development. Environmental Education Research. 25(7): 1119-1136. doi:10.1080/13504622.2018.1540033. Download.
Li Y., M. E. Krasny, and A. Russ. (2016). Interactive learning in an urban environmental education online course. Environmental Education Research, 22(1): 111-118. doi: 10.1080/13504622.2014.98996. Download.
Li Y., Q. Gao. and X. Xu. (2012). Landscape pattern and spatial feature of land use in Taips County in Inner Mongolia. Journal of Beijing Normal University (Natural Science). 48 (3): 306-312. [Chinese]
Xu X., Y. Zhang, and Y. Li. (2010). Analysis and design of management and decision support system for farming coupled with ecological process model. Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin, 26(21): 394-399. [Chinese]
Tian Y.Q., W. Y. Zhu, Y. Zhang, Y. Li and J. S. Liu. (2009). Brief reviews of study on the photosynthetic properties of alpine meadows on the Tibetan Plateau. Journal of Anhui Agricultural Science, 37(25): 12082-12084, 12102. [Chinese]
Li Y., B. P. Zhao, and G. D. Ding. (2007). Investigation of vegetation types and its distribution characteristic in Hulun Buir grassland. Journal of Modern Forestry, 1 (3): 42-45. [Chinese]
Krasny M. E., Y. Li, D. Gonzales. and A. Bartel. E-Engagement: Approaches to using digital communications in student-community engagement. Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement. 25(4).
Cho J., Y. Li, M. E. Krasny, A. Russ and R. F. Kizilcec (2021). Online learning and social norms: Evidence from a cross-cultural field experiment in a course for a cause. Computer-based Learning in Context. 3(1), 18-36. doi: 10.5281/zenodo.4781808.
Li Y., and M. E. Krasny. (2021) Relationship between networks and practice change in environmental education. The Journal of Environmental Education. doi: 10.1080/00958964.2021.1899107
Li Y., and M. E. Krasny. (2020) Development of professional networks among environmental educators. Professional Development in Education. 46(2): 337-353. doi:10.1080/19415257.2018.1562957. Download.
Li Y., and M. E. Krasny. (2019) Practice change in environmental education: Lessons from professional development. Environmental Education Research. 25(7): 1119-1136. doi:10.1080/13504622.2018.1540033. Download.
Li Y., M. E. Krasny, and A. Russ. (2016). Interactive learning in an urban environmental education online course. Environmental Education Research, 22(1): 111-118. doi: 10.1080/13504622.2014.98996. Download.
Li Y., Q. Gao. and X. Xu. (2012). Landscape pattern and spatial feature of land use in Taips County in Inner Mongolia. Journal of Beijing Normal University (Natural Science). 48 (3): 306-312. [Chinese]
Xu X., Y. Zhang, and Y. Li. (2010). Analysis and design of management and decision support system for farming coupled with ecological process model. Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin, 26(21): 394-399. [Chinese]
Tian Y.Q., W. Y. Zhu, Y. Zhang, Y. Li and J. S. Liu. (2009). Brief reviews of study on the photosynthetic properties of alpine meadows on the Tibetan Plateau. Journal of Anhui Agricultural Science, 37(25): 12082-12084, 12102. [Chinese]
Li Y., B. P. Zhao, and G. D. Ding. (2007). Investigation of vegetation types and its distribution characteristic in Hulun Buir grassland. Journal of Modern Forestry, 1 (3): 42-45. [Chinese]
Conference papers
Cho, J., Li, Y., Krasny, M. E., & Kizilcec, R. F. (2022). Measuring Cultural Dimensions of Learning in Online Courses. In Proceedings of the ACM Conference on Learning at Scale (L@S). 395–399. doi: 10.1145/3491140.3528333
Cho J., Y. Li, R. F. Kizilcec, A. Armstrong, M. E. Krasny, and A. Russ. (2021). Using social norms to promote applying knowledge in practice outside of online courses. In Proccedings of the ACM Conference on Learning at Scale (L@S). 161-172. doi: 10.1145/3430895.3460144
Li, Y. and M. E. Krasny. (2018). Enhancing global engagement through environmental education MOOCs. In Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge (LAK). Sydney, Australia.
Li Y., M. E. Krasny, Y. Wang, and L. Zhang. (2017). Public participation in environmental stewardship after MOOCs. In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge (LAK). Vancouver, Canada
Book Chapters
Li Y. and Krasny M. E. 2021. Network climate action through MOOCs. In Social and Emotional Learning and Complex Skills Assessment. Springer Nature. p. 311-329.
Popular Articles
Krasny, M.E. and Y. Li. 2020. Scaling Up Environmental Actions through Global Online Learning Communities. Blue DOT. UNESCO. 12: p 36-39.
Cho, J., Li, Y., Krasny, M. E., & Kizilcec, R. F. (2022). Measuring Cultural Dimensions of Learning in Online Courses. In Proceedings of the ACM Conference on Learning at Scale (L@S). 395–399. doi: 10.1145/3491140.3528333
Cho J., Y. Li, R. F. Kizilcec, A. Armstrong, M. E. Krasny, and A. Russ. (2021). Using social norms to promote applying knowledge in practice outside of online courses. In Proccedings of the ACM Conference on Learning at Scale (L@S). 161-172. doi: 10.1145/3430895.3460144
Li, Y. and M. E. Krasny. (2018). Enhancing global engagement through environmental education MOOCs. In Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge (LAK). Sydney, Australia.
Li Y., M. E. Krasny, Y. Wang, and L. Zhang. (2017). Public participation in environmental stewardship after MOOCs. In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge (LAK). Vancouver, Canada
Book Chapters
Li Y. and Krasny M. E. 2021. Network climate action through MOOCs. In Social and Emotional Learning and Complex Skills Assessment. Springer Nature. p. 311-329.
Popular Articles
Krasny, M.E. and Y. Li. 2020. Scaling Up Environmental Actions through Global Online Learning Communities. Blue DOT. UNESCO. 12: p 36-39.
Reports
Russ, A, Y. Li, and M. E. Krasny (2017). Urban Environmental Education: Online Course Report. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Civic Ecology Lab. Download.
Krasny, M.E., Y. Li, E Danter, A Ferguson, R Rupta (2017). Social Innovation in Environmental Education: Results and lessons learned from a five-year professional development program. Ithaca, NY and Washington, DC: Cornell University Civic Ecology Lab and NAAEE. Download.
Braus J., M. Cottle, Y. Li, H. McGlauflin, C. Merrick, and D. Price. (2015). State environmental literacy plans, 2014 status report. North American Association for Environmental Education. Download.
Russ, A, Y. Li, and M. E. Krasny (2017). Urban Environmental Education: Online Course Report. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Civic Ecology Lab. Download.
Krasny, M.E., Y. Li, E Danter, A Ferguson, R Rupta (2017). Social Innovation in Environmental Education: Results and lessons learned from a five-year professional development program. Ithaca, NY and Washington, DC: Cornell University Civic Ecology Lab and NAAEE. Download.
Braus J., M. Cottle, Y. Li, H. McGlauflin, C. Merrick, and D. Price. (2015). State environmental literacy plans, 2014 status report. North American Association for Environmental Education. Download.
Selected Media Coverage
China-US Focus, Link globally, act locally: Chinese and Americans connect online for climate action, May 2021
The Conversation, Social distancing is no reason to stop service learning – just do it online, May 2020
Cornell Chronicle, Cornell Cares Day 2017 reaches record numbers, January 2017
China-US Focus, Link globally, act locally: Chinese and Americans connect online for climate action, May 2021
The Conversation, Social distancing is no reason to stop service learning – just do it online, May 2020
Cornell Chronicle, Cornell Cares Day 2017 reaches record numbers, January 2017
Funded Projects
2021-2022 Plant-rich Diet Engagement Project.
Instructor and researcher. Engagement Cornell Curriculum Development
2020 Environment-Science Technology Engineering and Math (E-STEM) online course development.
Co-PI (M Krasny). Paradise Foundation and The Nature Conservancy China
2019-2021 Environment and Education SDGs: Building Capacity for Local Environmental Education Practice through
Online Learning in China. Co-PI (M Krasny and R Kizilcec). Cornell China Center Innovation Grant
2018-2019 Professional Development in Environmental Education in China and other Countries
Co-PI (M Krasny). Alibaba Foundation.
2017-2018 Global Engaged Learning through MOOC Undergraduate Teaching Assistantships.
Researcher. Cornell Internationalizing the Curriculum.
2017-2018 Partnering through MOOCs: Can We Achieve Engaged Learning Outcomes Online?
Researcher. Engaged Cornell Faculty Research Grant.
2017-2018 MOOC Interactive Online Learning to Engage the Public in Environmental Protection Action in the US and China
Co-PI (M Krasny, Cornell; R Baker, Penn and Z Liu, Tsinghua).
China Ministry of Education, Research Center for Online Education.
2017 Introduction to Environmental Education Online Course Development. Co-PI (M Krasny).
China Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Center for Environmental Education and Communications
2017 Urban Environmental Education Online Course Development and Teaching. Co-PI (M Krasny). Alibaba Foundation
2011–2016 EECapacity (EPA National Environmental Education Training Program), workshop leader and assistant, researcher
Instructor and researcher. Engagement Cornell Curriculum Development
2020 Environment-Science Technology Engineering and Math (E-STEM) online course development.
Co-PI (M Krasny). Paradise Foundation and The Nature Conservancy China
2019-2021 Environment and Education SDGs: Building Capacity for Local Environmental Education Practice through
Online Learning in China. Co-PI (M Krasny and R Kizilcec). Cornell China Center Innovation Grant
2018-2019 Professional Development in Environmental Education in China and other Countries
Co-PI (M Krasny). Alibaba Foundation.
2017-2018 Global Engaged Learning through MOOC Undergraduate Teaching Assistantships.
Researcher. Cornell Internationalizing the Curriculum.
2017-2018 Partnering through MOOCs: Can We Achieve Engaged Learning Outcomes Online?
Researcher. Engaged Cornell Faculty Research Grant.
2017-2018 MOOC Interactive Online Learning to Engage the Public in Environmental Protection Action in the US and China
Co-PI (M Krasny, Cornell; R Baker, Penn and Z Liu, Tsinghua).
China Ministry of Education, Research Center for Online Education.
2017 Introduction to Environmental Education Online Course Development. Co-PI (M Krasny).
China Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Center for Environmental Education and Communications
2017 Urban Environmental Education Online Course Development and Teaching. Co-PI (M Krasny). Alibaba Foundation
2011–2016 EECapacity (EPA National Environmental Education Training Program), workshop leader and assistant, researcher