Highlights

Select Publications

1. Modeling Hidden States in Learning: A Hidden Markov Model Approach to Stealth Assessment for Problem Solving in Computational Thinking
   Zhichun Liu and G. Curt Fulwider
   Journal of Research on Technology in Education · 2025 · Journal
2. Solo or Pair Programming for K-12 Students? Learning Outcomes and In-game Behaviors in a Game-Based Learning Environment
   Hunhui Na, Secil Caskurlu, G. Curt Fulwider, and Bung-Woo Jun
   TechTrends · 2025 · Journal
3. Unveiling the Measurement of Self-Efficacy in Game-Based Learning
   Chaewon Kim, Sam Sprenkle, and G. Curt Fulwider
   The Journal of Applied Instructional Design · 2024 · Journal
4. Balancing Granularity and Context in Designing Evidence Models for Stealth Assessment
   Zhichun Liu and G. Curt Fulwider
   Games as Stealth Assessments · 2023 · Book Chapter
5. Machine Learning
   Valerie J. Shute, G. Curt Fulwider, Zhichun Liu, and Seyedahmad Rahimi
   International Encyclopedia of Education · 2023 · Book Chapter

Research Interests

• Game-based assessment and stealth assessment
• Educational data mining and learning analytics
• Self-efficacy and non-cognitive measurement
• AI-enhanced learning systems
• Motivation in interactive learning
• Information literacy and critical thinking

Technical Areas

• Programming. Unity (C#), Python, SQL, JSON, and R
• Data. Bayesian modeling, machine learning, feature engineering, and learning analytics
• Systems. Telemetry pipelines, assessment data workflows, and web hosting
• Tools. Qualtrics, Power BI, Git, Trello, Slack, Mplus, SPSS, Canvas, and related platforms
• Methods. Evidence-centered design, measurement and validation, exploratory data analysis, and A/B testing

Awards

• Ruby Diamond Future Professor Award, Florida State University (2021)
• Finalist for Excellent Performance in the ISLT Masters Program Award, Florida State University (2018)