Academic Report of School of Mathematical Sciences [2026] No. 011

(Series Report for High-Level University Construction No. 1270)

Title：The Paradox of ICT Use from the PISA Perspective: From National Development to Student Usage

Speaker：Ying Zhang (The Education University of Hong Kong, Department of Mathematics and Information Technology)

Time：15:30-17:00, Jan. 26, 2026

Location：Huiwen Building 1425

Abstract：This report centers on PISA, briefly outlining its role in international education research and common research entry points. Using PISA-based empirical studies as examples, it demonstrates how PISA data can be utilized to formulate research questions, construct variables, conduct analyses, and draw conclusions. Centered on the theme of “ICT Use and Scientific Literacy,” the report will sequentially present: - Overall correlations at the national level - Differences in usage intensity and scenarios among individual students in developing countries - Differentiated results based on varying ICT usage purposes and patterns within a sample of four Chinese provinces/municipalities This approach will help explain why the same theme yields different findings across varying analytical levels and methodologies. Finally, the report will summarize the implications of these studies for building an education powerhouse and advancing education digital transformation, while proposing directions for further research.

Speaker Profile：Zhang Ying currently serves as Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Information Technology at The Education University of Hong Kong. She earned her Doctor of Education degree from the Faculty of Education at The University of Hong Kong and has conducted academic visits at the University of California, Berkeley. Her primary research interests encompass technology-supported mathematics education, teacher professional development, and learning sciences. Her scholarly work has been published in prestigious international and domestic journals such as Teaching and Teacher Education, International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, and Journal of Mathematics Education. She has presented at major conferences including the International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME), the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, the International Conference on Learning Sciences (ICLS), and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Mathematics Education Forum. As a core member, she has participated in multiple research projects funded by the National Education Science Planning Office and the Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Bureau. Concurrently, she undertakes various academic service roles, continuously advancing both scholarly and practical developments in related fields.

Faculty and students are welcome to attend!

Invited by: Peng Li

School of Mathematical Sciences

January 21, 2026