Aug, 2010 - Present

Post-Doctoral Research Associate

Department of Learning Sciences and Technologies, Virginia Tech

Responsibilities:

• Perform research related to design, development, delivery, and evaluation of distance education programs
• Design and develop courses for the ITMA (Instructional Technology Master of Arts) program at Virginia Tech
• Responsible for in-depth evaluation of the long-term impact of Virginia Tech's online program in Instructional Technology
• Collaborate with international scholars on applying theories to distance education programs and delivery systems
• Involve in other research in the IDT (Instructional Design and Technology) field. 

 

Aug, 2006 - July, 2010

Graduate Assistant

Department of Learning Sciences and Technologies, Virginia Tech

Responsibilities:

• Assistant for Office of Educational Research and Outreach
• NSF Project Research Assistant (NSF 0736151)
• Educational Technology lab Manager
• Educational Technology Lab Assistant
• Assistant for the Educational Technology Lab with a focus on the course management system - Scholar (based on Sakai)
• ITMA Course Facilitator and Grader

 

Dec, 2000 - Nov, 2005

Full-Time Instructor

Department of Instructional Technology, Zhejiang International Studies University, China

Responsibilities:

• Teach Computer Literacy to freshman and higher vocational study students
• Teach Digital Circuits to sophomore students
• Teach College English to 1st and 2nd year higher vocational study students
• Teach Computer Literacy, Digital Circuits, Basic Web Design Skills, and College English to elementary and secondary school teachers

 

Oct, 2004 - Dec, 2004

Part-Time Instructor 

China Academy of Fine Arts, Hangzhou, China

Responsibility:

• Teach English to undergraduate students preparing for Chinese Graduate Record English Examination

Part-Time Instructor

Senior adult learning center in Hangzhou, China

Responsibility:

• Teach English to senior adults