Tingting Zhu
Tingting Zhu is an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, cross-appointed in Computer Science (CS) and Geographic Information Science (GIS). Currently, she is also serving as the GIS Program Director at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), overseeing curriculum development and fostering interdisciplinary applications of GIS. She has published and presented in various venues including computing education research and geography education conferences, and interdisciplinary journals on themes such as engagement through storytelling, implications of GenAI in education, competency-based curricula, and experiential learning.
Papers
2026
- 19.Janice Mak, Tony Clear, Tingting Zhu, A. Clear, Oana Andrei, Martin Goodfellow, A. Imbulpitiya, Elizabeth Oladapo, Aadarsh Padiyath, J. Pow-Sang, R. Williams."Agency for Whom and To What Ends: A Plan for Investigating Impacts of Agentic AI in Computing Education" Proceedings of the 31st ACM Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education V. 2. (2026).[doi][]
- 18.L. Brown, Daniel Zingaro, Andrew Petersen, Mike Serafin, Tingting Zhu."Multi-sensory Learning of Data Structures for Blind Students Using 3D Printing" Proceedings of the 31st ACM Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education V. 1. (2026).[doi][]
- 17.Ishita Joshi, Haoxuan Ge, Tingting Zhu, Yuhong He, Soo Min Toh."Impact of geospatial training on key planning sustainability competencies" Sustainable Futures. (2026).[doi][]
- 16.Khushi Malik, Amber Richardson, Tingting Zhu, Lisa Zhang."Analysis of Motivations in Machine Learning Textbooks" AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence. (2026).[doi][]
- 15.Runlong Ye, Naaz Sibia, Angela Zavaleta Bernuy, Tingting Zhu, Carolina Nobre, Viktoria Pammer-Schindler, Michael Liut."From Toil to Thought: Designing for Strategic Exploration and Responsible AI in Systematic Literature Reviews" Proceedings of the 31st International Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces. (2026).[doi][]
2025
- 14.L. Brown, Daniel Zingaro, Andrew Petersen, Mike Serafin, Tingting Zhu."Hundreds of Warnings in Accessibility Checkers! How can ChatGPT Help?" Proceedings of the 25th Koli Calling International Conference on Computing Education Research. (2025).[doi][]
- 13.T. Huda, Amanda Wang, Hefan Zhang, Lewei Gao, Yuhong He, Tingting Zhu."Identifying Food Deserts in Mississauga: A Comparative Analysis of Socioeconomic Indicators" Urban Science. (2025).[doi][]
- 12.Janice Mak, Joyce Nakatumba-Nabende, Tony Clear, A. Clear, Ibrahim Abluwi, Oana Andrei, Lorenzo Angeli, Stephen MacNeil, S. Oyelere, Matthew Hale Rattigan, J. Sheard, Tingting Zhu."Navigating the Ethical and Societal Impacts of Generative AI in Higher Computing Education" 2025 Working Group Reports on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education. (2025).[doi][]
- 11.Janice Mak, J. Nakatumba‐Nabende, A. Clear, Tony Clear, I. Sanusi, Judithe Sheard, Lorenzo Angeli, Matthew Hale Rattigan, Oana Andrei, Samuel Mann, S. Oyelere, Stephen MacNeil, Tingting Zhu."A Plan for an ACM Task Force Working Group into the Ethical and Societal Impacts of Generative AI in Higher Computing Education" Proceedings of the 30th ACM Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education V. 2. (2025).[doi][]
- 10.Terence Day, Matteo Gonzalez, Junghwan Kim, Paul N. McDaniel, Kyle Redican, Tingting Zhu."Generative AI in Undergraduate Education: An Early View of Developments, Prospects, and Challenges of the AI Revolution" The Professional Geographer. (2025).[doi][]
- 9.Forrest Hisey, V. Lin, Tingting Zhu."Integrating Sustainability Reflection in a Geographic Information Science Capstone Project Course" Geomatics. (2025).[doi][]
- 8.Tingting Zhu, Nicole Laliberté, Forrest Hisey."Support Students' Skill Development Through Competency‐Based Reflection Journals" Transactions in GIS. (2025).[doi][]
- 7.Tingting Zhu, Rutwa Engineer, Xaria Prempeh, Anna Ly, Michelle Craig, Andrew Petersen."Comparing physical analogue and traditional videos for learning and emotional engagement" Discover Education. (2025).[doi][]
- 6.Tony Clear, Å. Cajander, A. Clear, R. Mcdermott, Mats Daniels, Monica Divitini, Matthew Forshaw, Niklas Humble, Maria Kasinidou, S. Kleanthous, Can Kultur, Ghazaleh Parvini, Mohammad Polash, Tingting Zhu."AI Integration in the IT Professional Workplace: A Scoping Review and Interview Study with Implications for Education and Professional Competencies" 2024 Working Group Reports on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education. (2025).[doi][]
2024
- 5.Tony Clear, Å. Cajander, A. Clear, R. Mcdermott, Andreas Bergqvist, Mats Daniels, M. Divitini, Matthew Forshaw, Niklas Humble, Maria Kasinidou, S. Kleanthous, Can Kultur, Ghazaleh Parvini, Mohammad Polash, Tingting Zhu."A Plan for a Joint Study into the Impacts of AI on Professional Competencies of IT Professionals and Implications for Computing Students" Proceedings of the 2024 on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education V. 2. (2024).[doi][]
- 4.Ishan Singh, Tingting Zhu, Andrew Petersen."Do Storytelling Videos Help Students Learn Abstract Concepts?" Proceedings of the 2024 on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education V. 2. (2024).[doi][]
- 3.Anna Ly, Tingting Zhu, Andrew Petersen."Evaluating Storytelling Videos Using YouTube Analytics" Proceedings of the 55th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education V. 2. (2024).[doi][]
- 2.Alan da Silveira Fleck, Tingting Zhu."Impact of Embedded Learning Strategy Activities: Student Engagement and Performance" Technology, Knowledge and Learning. (2024).[doi][]
2023
- 1.S. Allin, Ilir Dema, Oluwagbotemi Iseoluwa, Shuhao Dong, Tingting Zhu."Object Oriented Programming Exercises for CS2 Courses: Urban Forestry Theme" Proceedings of the 25th Western Canadian Conference on Computing Education. (2023).[doi][]
Posters
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