Zui Cheng, Ph.D.
Educator
Learning Technology Researcher
Instructional Designer
Email: zc2256@tc.columbia.edu
Hello! I'm Zui
I am an educator, a learning technology researcher, and an instructional designer. My passion concerns with researching and designing technology-enhanced learning experiences to support purposeful learning.
EDUCATION
Dec 2019
Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
West Lafayette, IN, USA
College of Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Program: Learning Design and Technology
Advisor and Chair of Committee: Dr. Tim Newby
May 2015
M.A. in Communication and Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
New York, NY, USA
Teachers College, Department of Mathematics, Science & Technology
Area of Concentration: E-learning and Digital Literacy
June 2013
B.A in Mass Communication
SHENZHEN UNIVERSITY
Shenzhen, China
College of Communication, Department of New Media
CAREER
EXPERTISE
June 2021-Present
Assistant Professor of Educational Technology
Shenzhen University
Shenzhen, China
Sep 2020-May 2021
Junior Fellow in the Liberal Arts
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Shenzhen, China
April 2020 - Oct 2020
Learning Designer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Tampa, FL, USA
Dec 2019 - April 2020
Litmited Term Lecturer
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
West Lafayette, IN, USA
I'M
A LEARNING TECHNOLOGY RESEARCHER
I conduct research on how to effectively integrate different technologies in teaching and learning to make active and purposeful learning happen. Based on learning theories and motivation theories, I design empirical research studies to look for best practices of technology integration in education.
I'M
AN INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
I design learning experiences in both online and hybrid learning environments. Serving different learners, I designed online/hybrid courses, modules, and interventions to support effective learning. I also conduct evaluations of online courses.