• Synchronous and 'asychronous online learning technology and associated pedagogies
• Onlnie sense of community
• Multimedia design and development
• Technology integration in learning environments
• Information and communication technologies (ICTs)

Publications

Hsu, H.-Y. & Wang, S.-K. (in press). Using Gaming Literacies to Cultivate New Literacies. Simulation & Gaming.

Wang, S.-K. & Hsu, H.-Y. (2009). Using the ADDIE model to design Second Life activities for online learners, TechTrend, 53(6), 76-81.

Wang, S.-K. & Hsu, H.-Y., (2008). Use of the Webinar Tool to Support Training: the Effects of Webinar-learning Implementation from Trainers’ Perspective, Journal of Online Interactive Learning, 7(3), 175-194

Wang, S.-K., McPherson, S., Hsu, H.-Y., & Tseui, M.-P. (2008). Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to Develop Teachers’ Global Awareness, International Journal of Education & Development Using ICT ,4(2)

Wang, S.-K. & Hsu, H.-Y. (2008). Reflection from Using Blogs to Expand In-class Discussion, Tech Trend , 52(3), p.81-85.

Wang, S.-K.(2008), The Effects of a Synchronous Communication Tool (Yahoo Messenger) on Online Learners’ Sense of Community and their Multimedia Authoring Skills, 7(1), Journal of Online Interactive Learning, 59-74 [full text]

Hsu, H-.Y., Wang, S.-K. & Comac, L. (2008). Using Audioblogs to Assist English-language Learning: An Investigation into Student Perception, Computer Assisted Language Learning, 21(2), 181-198

McPherson, S., Wang, S.-K., Hsu, H.-Y., (2007) New Literacies Instruction in Teacher Education, TechTrend, 51(5), 24-31.

Wang, S.-K.(2006), Learning Hands-on Skills in an Online Environment: The Effectiveness of Streaming Demonstration Animation, Journal of Online Interactive Learning, 5(1), available online: [http://www.ncolr.org/jiol/issues/viewarticle.cfm?volID=5&IssueID=16&ArticleID=74] [full text]

Wang, S.-K. & Reeves, T. C. ( 2006). The Effects of a Web-Based Learning Environment on Student Motivation in a High School Earth Science Course, Educational Technology Research & Development, 55(2), p.1042-1629.

Wang, S.-K. & Yang, C. C. (2005). The Interface Design and the Usability Testing of a Fossilization Web-Based Learning Environment , Journal of Science Education and Technology, 14(3), p.305-313.

Book Chapters

Wang, S., Hsu, H., & Campbell, T. (2009). Science Learning, Literacy, and the Development of 21st
Century Digital Literacy.  In K.D. Besnoy & C. Lane (Eds.), High-tech teaching success! A step-by-step guide to using innovative technology in your classroom. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

Wang, S.-K. (2005) Hybrid or total online? The Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Teaching, Technologies, and Applications . Rogers (Ed.) Idea Group .

Hill, J.R., Reeves, T.C., Grant, M.M., Wang, S.K., & Hans, S. (2004). Learning in a wireless environment: The successes and challenges of ubiquitous computing in a school . In C. Vrasidas & G.V. Glass (Eds.), Current perspectives on applied information technologies: Preparing teachers to teach with technology (Vol. II). Greenwich , CT : Information Age Publishing.

Wang, S. (2001). Motivation: General overview of theories. In M. Orey (Ed.), Emerging perspectives on learning, teaching, and technology. Retrieved <insert date>, from http://projects.coe.uga.edu/epltt/index.php?title=Motivation

Wang, S. & Han, S. (2001). Six C's of Motivation. In M. Orey (Ed.), Emerging perspectives on learning, teaching, and technology. Retrieved <insert date>, from http://projects.coe.uga.edu/epltt/index.php?title=Six_C%27s_of_motivation

Grant

NYIT Center for Teaching and Learning with Technology (CTLT) 2007 grant: Digital Professional Development Center: Anytime, Anywhere Teacher Training

NYIT Center for Teaching and Learning with Technology (CTLT) 2008 grant: Integrating Technology in Science Education through Cognitive Tool Approach

Presentations

Wang, S.-K. (2010, May). Informal Learning Effects of Playing a History-Simulation Game: Romance of Three Kingdoms.  Paper will be presented at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO.

H.-Y., Hsu & S.-K. Wang. (2010, May). The effect of using blogs on college students' reading performance and motivation. Paper will be presented at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO.

R. Zhang, Hsu, H.-H., & S.-K. Wang. (2010, May). Global literacy: Comparing China and New York City high school students. Paper will be presented at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO.

Wang, S.-K., Hsu, H.-H., & R. Zhang. (2010, May). The development of a global literacy scale for high school students. Paper will be presented at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO.

Wang, S.-K. (2009, Nov). Effects of playing a history-simulation game: romance of three kingdoms. Paper will be presented at the 2009 World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education, Vancouver, Canada.

Wang, S.-K. (2009, Nov). The effectiveness of using portable media player to conduct teacher professional development. Paper will be presented at the 2009 World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education, Vancouver, Canada.

Hsu, H.-Y.  & Wang, S.-K. (2009, Nov). Using gaming literacies to cultivate new literacies. Paper will be presented at the 2009 World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education, Vancouver, Canada.

Hsu, H.-Y., Wang, S.-K. (2009, Nov). The effect of using blogs on college students' reading performance and motivation. Paper will be presented at the 2009 World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education, Vancouver, Canada.

Hsu, H.-Y. & Wang, S.-K. (2009, Feb). Gaming literacies in educational context. Paper will be presented at the 2009 International Reading Association (IRA) 54st annual convention on the Beyond The Horizon, Phoenix, AZ

Wang, S.-K. & Hsu, H.-Y. (2008, Nov). Second Life application and its potential for higher education, k-12 educators, trainers and librarians. Symposia will be conducted at the 2008 World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education, Las Vegas, USA.

Hsu, H.-Y. & Wang, S.-K.(2009, Feb). Gaming literacies in educational context. Paper will be presented at the 2009 International Reading Association (IRA) 54st annual convention on the Beyond The Horizon, Phoenix, AZ

Wang, S.-K. (2008, Nov). The effect of the implementation of webinar learning from student-trainers’ perspective. Paper will be presented at the 2008 World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education, Las Vegas, NV.

Wang, S. -K. (2008, Nov). The effects of the instant messenger on online learners’ sense of community and their multimedia authoring skills. Paper will be presented at the 2008 World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education, Las Vegas, NV.

Wang, S.-K. & Hsu, H.-Y. (2008, Nov). Using ADDIE model to design second life activities for online learners. Paper will be presented at the 2008 World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education, Las Vegas, NV.

Wang, S.-K. (2008, May). Integrating Google Tools as Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in educational context. Paper presented at the Annual Metro Conference of the New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education, Rye Brook, NY.

Wang, S.-K. &  Hsu, H.-H., (2008, March). Use of Webinar Tool to Support Training: The Effect of the Implementation of Webinar Learning From Trainers’ Perspective. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, New York, NY

McPherson, S., Wang, S.-K., Hsu, H.-H., Tseui, M.-P. & Wood, R. (2008, March). Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Teacher Education for Increasing Global Awareness. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, New York, NY

Hsu, H.-Y. & Wang, S.-K. (2007, Nov). Use e-Portfolios to Assist English Language Learning, Paper presented at the 2007 Annual Conference of the New York State TESOL, White Plane, NY

McPherson, S., Wang, S.-K. & Uttendorfer, M. (2007, Oct). Tips for Surviving NCATE Using E-Portfolios. Paper presented at the 2007 Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Anaheim, CA

Hsu, H.-Y. & Wang, S.-K. (2007, Oct). The Effectiveness of Using Weblogs Portfolio to Assist English Language Learning, Paper presented at the 2007 Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Anaheim, CA

Wang, S.-K. & Hsu, H.-Y. (2007, April). Using Blogs to Facilitate Online Discussion. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL

Wang, S.-K., McPherson, S., & Hsu, H.-Y., (2007, April). Enhance Teachers’ Global Awareness through Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Paper  presented at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL

Wang, S.-K., McPherson, S., Hsu, H.-Y., and Tseui, M.-P. (2007, March). Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to EnhanceTeachers' Global Awareness. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, San Antonio, TX

Hsu, H.-Y. & Wang, S.-K. (2007, March). Preparing Teachers to Teach Literacy in a Diverse World. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, San Antonio, TX

Wang, S.-K. & Hsu, H.-Y. (2007, March). Blogging: a Collaborative Online Discussion Tool.Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, San Antonio, TX

Wang, S.-K., McPherson, S., & Hsu, H.-Y., (2007, February). Global Awareness Through Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, New York, NY

Hsu, H.-Y. & Wang, S.-K. (2007, February). Learning to Teach Literacy in a Diverse World. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, New York, NY

Wang, S.-K., McPherson, S., Hsu, H.-Y., Tsuei, M.,(2006, Oct). Enhance Teachers’ Global Awareness through Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Paper presented at the 2006 World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education, Hawaii, USA

Wang, S.-K., McPherson, S., Hsu, H.-Y., (2006, Oct). Using Blogs to Facilitate Online Discussion. Paper presented at the 2006 World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education, Hawaii, USA

McPherson, S., Wang, S.-K., Hsu, H.-Y., (2006, Oct). New Literacy Instruction in Teacher Education. Paper presented at the 2006 World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education, Hawaii, USA

Wang, S.-K., Hsu, H.-Y., (2006, Oct).Using Blogs to Facilitate Online Discussion. Paper presented at the 2006 Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Dallas, TX

Wang, S.-K., McPherson, S., Hsu, H.-Y., (2006, Oct).A Tale of Two Islands: Online Collaboration Between Two Countries. Paper presented at the 2006 Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Dallas, TX

Wang, S.-K., (2006, Oct).Augmenting the Value of PowerPoint in Classrooms: An Easy Way to Create Interactivity. Paper presented at the 2006 Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Dallas, TX

Wang, S.-K. (2006 April), Learning Hands-On Skills in the Online Environment: Effectiveness of the Demonstration Animations. Paper presented at the 2006 Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.

McPherson, S., Wang, S.-K., Hsu, H.-Y., (2006, Oct).Using Blogs in Teacher Education. Paper  presented at the 2006 Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Dallas, TX

McPherson, S., Wang, S.-K., Uttendorfer, M., (2006, Oct).Using an Electronic Portfolio System for Performance Assessment. Paper presented at the 2006 Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Dallas, TX

Wang, S-K. (2006 April), Learning Hands-on Skills in the Online Environment: Effectiveness of the Demonstration Animations . Paper presented at the 2006 Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association , San Francisco

Hsu, H.& Wang, S-K. (2006 Feb), Preparing Teachers to Teach Literacy in Responsive Ways that Capitalize on Students' Cultural and Linguistic Backgrounds. Paper will be presented at the 2006 Annual Conference of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, San Diego

Hsu, H.& Wang, S.-K. (2006 Feb), Preparing teachers to teach literacy in responsive ways that capitalize on English Language Learners' (ELL) cultural and linguistic backgrounds: a pedagogical method employing Wenblogs. Paper will be presented at the 2006 Association of Teacher Educators , Atlanta

Hsu, H.& Wang, S-K. (2006 Feb), Preparing teachers to teach literacy in responsive ways that capitalize on English Language Learners' (ELL) cultural and linguistic backgrounds: a pedagogical method employing Weblogs . Paper will be presented at the 2006 National Association for Bilingual Education , Phoenix

Wang, S-K. (2005 Oct), Learning Hands-On Skills on the Online Environment.Paper presented at the 2005 World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education, Vancouver, Canada

Wang, S-K. & Bhattacharyya, S. (2005 Oct). The Motivational Impact of Designing E-portfolio on Pre-service Teachers' Technology Literacy and Their Desire to Use Technology in the Future Classroom. Paper presented at the 2005 World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education, Vancouver, Canada.

McPherson, S., Uttendorfor, M., & Wang, S-K. (2005 Oct).The Implementation of the Electronic Portfolios System in the MSIT graduate program. Paper presented at the 2005 World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education, Vancouver, Canada.

Wang, S-K. & Bhattacharyy, S. (2005 Oct). The Motivational Impact of Designing E-portfolio on Pre-service Teachers' Technology Literacy and Their Desire to Use Technology in the Future Classroom. Paper presented at the 2005 Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Orlando, FL.

Wang, S-K. & Yang C. (2004, Oct). The Development and Design of a Web-Based Learning Environment. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Chicago, IL.

Hill, J. R., Reeves, T. C., Wang, S-K, Han, S, & Mobley, M. , S. (200 4 , April ). Ubiquitous Technologies for Teaching and Learning: A Longitudinal Exploration . Paper presented at the Annual Conference of American Educational Research Association, San Diego , California .

Yang, C. & Wang, S-K. (2004 , April ). The Impact of t he Fossilization Web-Based Learning Environment on Motivation and Achievement of Students in High School Science. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of American Educational Research Association, San Diego , California .

Wang, S-K., & Yang, C. (2003, Oct). 'Investigate Impacts of a Web-Based Learning Environment on Student Motivation and Achievement of Learning Science Concepts. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Anaheim, CA.

Wang, S-K., & Yang, C. (2002, June). An Investigation of a Web-Based Learning Environment Designed to Enhance the Motivation and Achievement of Students in Learning Difficult Mental Models in High School Science. Paper presented at the World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, & Telecommunications: ED-MEDIA 2002, Denver, Colorado, June 2002.
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Wang, S-K., & Sun, C. (1998, December). Research on interactive patterns and motivation design of distance learning: The lost golden city. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Third International Conference on the Learning Sciences, Atlanta, GA.

Co-Presentator

Han, S., Kim, B., Wang, S-K, Bhattacharya, K. (2001, April). Web-Based collaborative learning environment: theoretical and practical discourse, and future directions. Paper presented at the meeting of the Design, connect, create and collaborate conference, Athens, GA.

Hill, J. R., Reeves, T. C., Grant, M., & Wang, S-K. (2001, November). Ubiquitous computing in a day school: Initial results from a longitudinal evaluation. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Atlanta, GA.

Jih, H., & Wang, S-K. (1998, December) Empowering interactive learning with contextual interfaces of "The Heart of Earth" web edutainment courseware. Paper presented at the meeting of the Webnet98 World Conference of the WWW, Internet, & Intranet, Orlando, FL.

Workshops

Wang, S.-K. & Hsu, H.-Y. (2009, Feb). How to use audioblogs to assist language and literacy learning. Workshop will be conducted at the 2009 International Reading Association (IRA) 54st Annual Convention: Beyond The Horizon, Phoenix, AZ

Hsu, H.-Y. & Wang, S.-K. (2008, Oct). Using Audioblogs to Teach Language Learners. NYS TESOL: New York City Region.

Wang, S.-K., McPherson, S. & Hsu, H.-Y. (2007, Nov). Integrating Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in educational context, Workshop conducted at the 2007 New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education, Rochester, NY

Hsu, H.-Y. & Wang, S.-K. (2007, Nov). The effectiveness of using weblogs portfolio to assist language learning, Workshop conducted at the 2007 New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education, Rochester, NY

Wang, S.-K., McPherson, S. & Hsu, H.-Y. (2007, Oct). Using Google to integrate Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in educational context, Workshop conducted at the 2007 Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Anaheim, CA

Symposia

Wang, S.-K. & Hsu, H.-Y. (2008, Nov). Second Life application and its potential for higher education, k-12 educators, trainers and librarians. Symposia conducted at the 2008 World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education, Las Vegas, USA.

Books

Wang, S., & Cheng, S. (1999). Professional skills of photoshop 5.0c. Taipei: Third Wave.

Wang, S. (1997). Being skilled in word 97. Taipei: Gotop.

Wang, S. (1997). The strategies and methods of using multimedia through the Web technology. Taipei: UUALIS.

Professional Affiliation

Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) member

American Educational Research Association (AERA)

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)

Services

• 2008 - Serve on the 2008 e-learning conference Program Committee (World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education)
• 2008 - Serve on the IT Strategic Plan Steering Committee at the New York Institute of Technology
  
• 2008 – Serve on the Editorial Board of the “International Journal of  Gaming and Computer-Mediated Simulations”
• 2006- present Serve on the AECT (Association for Educational Communications and Technology) Advocacy Committee
• 2006- present Serve on the Editorial Board of the peer reviewed journal “Journal of Interactive Online Learning”
• 2006- present Serve on the curriculum committee for NYIT’s School of Education and Professional Services as chair
• 2004-2005 Serve on the curriculum committee for NYIT’s School of Education and Professional Services
• 2004 and 2005 Act as AECT conference paper reviewer
• 2004- Assist in the development of NCATE national accreditation proposal for the Master of Science in Instructional Technology Program
• 2004- 2005 Develop NYIT School of Education and Professional Services Web site
• 2000- Serve in the Design, Connect, Create, Collaborate 2000 conference committee, University of Georgia

Awards and Recognition

Best of the web 2005, Fossilization Web-LE, won third place in the Integrated Multi-Focused category of the Digital Education Achievement Awards program (new)

AECT International Student Media Festival Winner, Fossilization Web-LE, Anaheim , California , Oct 2003

Graduate Assistantship of Department of Instructional Technology, The University of Georgia, 1999-2003.

Graduate Assistantship of Department of Management, Division of Science of Information and Communication, The Yuan-Ze University, 1994-1996

Golden Medal in the Context of the Interactive CD-Title Script Design for "The Simulated Zoo", Interserv Internal Corp., 1997.

Silver Medal in the Contest for "Visual Design of Business Environment", Center of World Trade, Taiwan, 1997.

Silver Medal in the National 1997 WWW Homepage Contest for "Giant Earthquakes!", Minister of Education, Taiwan, 1997.

Golden Medal in the Mothers' Day Card Contest for "Everyday is Mother's Day", IDN Magazine, Taiwan, 1996.

The Outstanding CD-Title for "Time and Space Theme Park", Minister of Education, Taiwan, 1996.

Fourth Prize in the KingTitle Contest for "Time and Space Theme park", Minister of Education, Taiwan, 1996.