Program Faculty
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Dr. YoungKyun Baek, Professor Joined BSU in 2010 from Korea National University of Education. Completed Ph.D.’s from Georgia Tech and Korea University Research interests: Instructional Game Design and Development; Game-Based Learning, Mobile Learning; Teaching and Learning Virtual Worlds |
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Dr. Yu-hui Ching, Professor Joined BSU in 2010 from Penn State University. Completed Ph.D. at Penn State (2010). Research interests: Complex problem solving; Inquiry-based learning; STEM education; Technology supported collaborative Learning; Online teaching and learning; Integrating Web 2.0 technologies for teaching and learning |
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Dr. Norm Friesen, Professor Joined BSU in Fall 2013 from Thompson Rivers University (Canada). Completed Ph.D. at University of Alberta (2003). Research interests: Qualitative/Interpretive Methods in e-learning, History of Educational Media; Critical Theory of Technology |
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Dr. Yu-Chang Hsu, Professor Joined BSU in 2010 from Penn State University. Completed Ph.D. at Penn State (2009). Research interests: Mobile Learning; Computational Thinking; Virtual Learning Community (VLC); Mobile App Design for Teaching and Learning; Web 2.0 Practices and Social Media in Education; Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) |
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Dr. Jui-long (Andy) Hung, Professor Joined BSU in 2007 from Texas Tech University. Completed Ed.D. at Texas Tech (2007). Research interests: Big Data Mining and Text Mining; Social Network Analysis; E-learning policies. |
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Dr. Patrick Lowenthal, Professor Program Area Coordinator, Educational Technology Joined BSU in 2011 from the University of Colorado – Denver. Completed Ph.D. at the University of Colorado – Denver (2012). Research interests: instructional communication using emerging technologies–with a specific focus on issues of presence, identity, and community online. Accessibility and accessible course design. Problems of practice with teaching & learning online. Past research focused on related topics like digital storytelling, computer-mediated discourse, social media, infographics, & effective presentations. Curriculum Vitae | Site | Email Coordinator: AT & DOAE Graduate Certificates Co-Coordinator: Ed.D. Program (General advising; Comp Exam Advising; Research Proposal Advising; Dissertation Defense logistics)
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Dr. Ross Perkins, Associate Professor Program Area Coordinator, Research & Doctoral Programs (EdD C&I, EdD Ed Tech; EdS in Ed Tech, PEMS) Joined BSU in 2008 from Virginia Tech. Completed Ph.D. at Virginia Tech (2003). Research interests: Diffusion of innovation; Integration of mobile technologies in education; STEM education; Instructional design; International perspectives in ICT Curriculum Vitae | Site | Email Coordinator: Ed.S. Program Co-Coordinator: Ed.D. Program (Prospective Student Communication; New Enrollee Advising & Planning; General Advising; Comp Exam Advising) |
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Dr. Brett Shelton, Professor Interim Dept. Head; Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology Joined BSU in Fall 2013 from Utah State University. Completed Ph.D. at the University of Washington (2003). Research interests: Immersive Learning Environments; Instructional Simulations and Games; Vision and Cognition |
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Dr. Jesús Trespalacios, Associate Professor Joined BSU in Fall 2013 from New Mexico State University. Completed Ph.D. at Virginia Tech (2008). Research interests: Web 2.0 tools; Game-based learning; Technology in Math Education; Technology and Teacher Education |
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Dr. Lida Uribe-Flórez, Associate Professor Joined BSU (full-time) in Fall 2016 from New Mexico State University Completed Ph.D. (Mathematics Education) at Virginia Tech (2008). Research interests: Mathematics education, STEM education, quantitative methodologies, technology integration |
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Dr. Dazhi Yang, Professor Joined BSU in 2010 from Purdue University. Completed Ph.D. at Purdue (2010). Research interests: STEM education; Technology assisted learning; Cultural aspects and globalization of online learning; Teacher education and professional development |
EMERTI FACULTY
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Dr. Kerry Rice, Professor Coordinator, K12 Online Learning Endorsement Research interests: K-12 Online Teaching & Learning; Project-based learning |
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Dr. Chareen Snelson, Associate Professor Joined BSU in 1999. Completed Ed.D. at Boise State University (2003). Research interests: Social media research (particularly YouTube); media literacy; Emergent qualitative methods for internet research; massively multiplayer online role playing games (particularly World of Warcraft). |