Hello! I'm Zui
I am an educator and a learning experience designer.
My passion concerns with researching and designing technology-enhanced learning experiences to support meaningful and engaging 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
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
AN RESEARCH-DRIVEN EDUCATOR
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 LEARNING EXPERIENCE 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.