Pi-Sui Hsu, Ph.D. Associate Professor
Program Coordinator of Educational Technology Program Northern Illinois University
Department of Educational Technology, Research, and Assessment 101C Gable Hall DeKalb, IL 60115 (815)7536025 [email protected] https://sites.google.com/site/drpisuihsu/home Updated on 01/2015 EDUCATION 1999-2004 Ph.D., Instructional Systems The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA
1996-1997 M.A., Instructional Technology and Media Teachers College, Columbia University New York, NY
1992-1995 B.A., Foreign Languages and Literature National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen University Kaohsiung, Taiwan
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE August 2011 to
Present
Associate Professor
Department of Educational Technology, Research, and Assessment College of Education
Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL
August 2005 to August 2011
Assistant Professor
Department of Educational Technology, Research, and Assessment College of Education
Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL
August 2004 to May 2005
Fixed-Term Faculty
Office of Preservice Teaching, Department of Curriculum and Instruction College of Education
University Park, PA August 1999 to
August 2004
Graduate Assistant (Course Instructor and Field Experience Supervisor) Office of Preservice Teaching, Department of Curriculum and Instruction College of Education
The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA
September 2002 to December 2002
Instructional Designer Engineering Instructional Services, College of Engineering The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA May 2002 to
August 2002
Instructional Designer Internship at Management Development Programs and Services Outreach Programs
The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA
December 1997 to August 1999
Director of Kaohsiung Department Continuing Education Center, Chinese Culture University Kaohsiung, Taiwan
January 1997 to December 1997
Instructional Designer
Department of Distance Learning
Continuing Education Center, Chinese Culture University Taipei, Taiwan
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE August 2013 to
Present
Program Coordinator
Educational Technology Program College of Education
Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL
August 2009 to 2013
ETRA Department MSEd Comprehensive Examination (Portfolio) Coordinator
Northern Illinois University EDITORIAL WORK
2006 to Present Reviewer, Journal of Educational Technology and Society 2007 Guest Reviewer, Teachers College Record
PUBLICATIONS
Hsu, P.-S., Van Dyke, M., & Chen, Y., Smith, T. J. (2014). A study of developing middle school students’ science knowledge and scientific argumentation skills in a graph-based
computer-assisted project-based learning environment. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning. DOI: 10.1111/jcal.12080
(Impact Factor: 1.023, ISI Journal Citation Reports © Ranking: 2013: 61/219 Education & Educational Research)
Hsu, P.-S. (2013). Examining changes of preservice teachers’ beliefs about technology
integration during student teaching. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 22(1), 27-48.
(# 9 Journal Ranking in "Teaching & Teacher Education" and # 13 Journal Ranking in "Educational Technology" based upon H-Index)
Hsu, P.-S. (2012). Examining the impact of educational technology courses on preservice teachers’ development of TPACK. Teaching Education, 23(2), 195-213.
(refereed, research-based, acceptance rate: 18%)
Hsu, P.-S., & Sharma, P. (2010). A systemic framework for sustaining technology integration in educational settings. World Future Review: A Journal of Strategic Foresight, 2 (1), 41-56. (refereed, research-based, journal acceptance rate: 20%~35%)
Hsu, P.-S., & Sharma, P. (2008). A case study of enabling factors in the technology integration change process. Journal of Educational Technology and Society, 11(4), 213-228.
(refereed, research-based, SSCI journal acceptance rate: < 15%, Web of Science impact factor: 1.067)
Hsu, P.-S., & Sharma, P. (2006). A systemic plan of technology integration. Journal of Educational Technology and Society, 9(4), 173-184. .
(refereed, research-based, SSCI journal acceptance rate: < 15%, Web of Science impact factor: 1.067)
Hsu, P.-S., & Dwyer, F. (2004). The effects of varied cognitive levels of adjunct questions on the performance of field-independent and field-dependent students within hypermedia programs. International Journal of Instructional Media, 31(1), 99-106.
(refereed, research-based, journal acceptance rate: 20%~39%)
Hsu, P.-S. (2004). Motivating employees: How to motivate your employees at work. University Park, PA: the Pennsylvania State University.
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Chen, Y., & Hsu, P.-S. (2014). When “thumb culture” moves towards the mainstream: A review of Mobile Assisted Chinese Language Learning beyond China. Proceedings of the 8th International Conference and Workshops on Technology and Chinese Language Teaching in the 21st Century (pp.12-20).Boston, MA. (referred, research-based)
Hsu, P.-S., & Sharma, P. (2006). A case study of the change process of technology integration into a science methods course from 1997 to 2003. In C. M. Crawford, C. Roger, K. McFerrin, J. Price, R. Weber& D. Willis (Eds.), Proceedings of the 2006 Annual
International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (pp. 1610-1615). Charlottesville, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education. (refereed, research-based)
PRESENTATIONS
Hsu, P.-S., Van Dyke, M., Chen, Y., & Smith, T. J. (2015, June). A study of developing students' scientific argumentation skills in a computer-assisted project-based learning environment. Paper presented at the 11th International Conference on Computer Supported Collaborative Learning, Gothenburg, Sweden. (international, refereed)
Hsu, P.-S., Van Dyke, M., Chen, Y., & Smith T. J. (November, 2014). A study of developing middle school students’ science knowledge and scientific argumentation skills in a
graph-based computer-assisted project-based learning environment. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Jacksonville, FL. (international, refereed)
Hsu, P.-S., Van Dyke, M., & Chen, Y. (November, 2014). A cross-cultural study of developing students’ scientific argumentation skills in a graph-based computer-assisted project-based learning environment. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for
Educational Communications and Technology, Jacksonville, FL. (international, refereed) Hsu, P.-S. (November, 2014). Graph-based computer-assisted project-based learning projects.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Jacksonville, FL. (international, refereed, award presentation)
Chen, Y., & Hsu, P.-S. (November, 2014) Mobile Assisted Language Learning in K-12 setting: A literature review. Paper presented at the annual meeting of Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Jacksonville, FL. (international, refereed)
Chen, Y., & Hsu, P.-S. (November, 2014) Parental perception and English Language Learners’ Mobile Assisted Language Learning: A qualitative study from the perspective of funds of knowledge. Paper presented at the annual meeting of Association for Educational
Communications and Technology, Jacksonville, FL. (international, refereed)
Ginting, S. R., & Hsu, P.-S. (November, 2014) Mobile Assisted Language Learning “MALL” in Higher Education: A literature review. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Jacksonville, FL. (international, refereed)
Chen, Y. & Hsu, P.-S. (2014, June) When “thumb culture” moves towards the mainstream: A review of mobile assisted Chinese language learning beyond China. Paper presented at the 8th International Conference & Workshops on Technology & Chinese Language Teaching in the 21st Century, Boston, MA. (international, refereed)
Chen, Y., Ginting, S., & Hsu, P.-S. (April, 2014). A comparison of Mobile Assisted Language learning trends between higher education and the K-12 setting. Paper presented at the 2014 NIU Graduate Student Research Association Conference, DeKalb, IL. (local, refereed) Hsu, P.-S., & Chen, Y. (2013, October). Integrating technology for higher-order tasks: Current
practices and barriers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Anaheim, CA.
Hsu, P.-S., & Chen, Y. (2013, October). Supporting preservice teachers' reflection in developing web-based portfolios. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for
Educational Communications and Technology, Anaheim, CA.
Luetkehans, L. M., Cowan, J., Draper, D., Hsu, P.-S., Hung, W.-C., Mayall, H. J., Omale, N., & Yamagata-Lynch, L. (2012, November). The evolution of an "honor roll" online master's program in IT: Critical decision and outcomes. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Louisville, KY.
Yamagata-Lynch, L., Smaldino, S. E., Luetkehans, L. M., & Hsu, P.-S. (2012, November). Where in the teacher education curriculum is technology integration heading?. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Louisville, KY.
Hsu, P.-S. (2011, November). Examining changes of student teachers’ beliefs about technology integration. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Jacksonville, FL. (international, refereed)
Hsu, P.-S. (2011, May). Digital storytelling. Paper presented at the Learn-IT 2.0 Technology conference at Northern Illinois University. (local, invited)
Hsu, P.-S. (2010, October). Integrating technology for meaningful learning through
Microteaching. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Anaheim, CA. (international, refereed)
Hsu, P.-S. (2010, May). Focusing on the interactive with Whiteboards. Paper presented at the Learn-IT 2.0 Technology conference at Northern Illinois University. (local, invited)
Hsu, P.-S. (2010, April). Integrating technology for meaningful learning through Microteaching. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO. (national, refereed)
Hsu, P.-S. (2010, April). Using technology to enhance preservice teachers’ learning. Paper presented at the David Raymond Grant recipient meeting at Northern Illinois University. (local, invited)
Hsu, P.-S. (2009, May). Web-based portfolios. Paper presented at the Mary F. English Technology Conference at Northern Illinois University. (local, invited)
Hsu, P.-S. (2009, October). Integrating technology for higher-order tasks: Current practices and barriers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational
Communications and Technology, Louisville, KY. (international, refereed)
Hsu, P.-S. (2008, April). A case study of enabling factors in the technology integration change process. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association New York, NY. (national, refereed)
Hsu, P.-S. (2008, October). Evolution of student teachers’ pedagogical beliefs about technology integration. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Orlando, FL. (international, refereed)
Hsu, P.-S. (2007, October). Examining enabling factors in the technology integration change process. Paper presented at the annual meeting of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education,Quebec City, Canada. (international, refereed)
Hsu, P.-S. (2007, August). Evolution of student teachers’ pedagogical beliefs about technology integration. Paper presented at the Fall All College (of Education) Meeting at Northern Illinois University. (local, invited)
Hsu, P.-S. (2007, May). Examining leadership in the technology integration change process. ETRA Brownbag, Northern Illinois University.
Hsu, P.-S. (2006). Developing a scaffolding framework of web-based portfolios for supporting preservice teachers’ reflection on the effective use of technology using LiveText. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Dallas, Texas. (international, refereed)
Hsu, P.-S., & Sharma, P. (2006). A case study of the change process of technology integration into a science methods course from 1997 to 2003. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Orlando, FL. (international, refereed)
Hsu, P.-S., and Zembal-Saul, C. (2004, March). A case study of the change process of
integrating technology into an elementary science methods course. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, Atlanta, Georgia. (international, refereed)
Hsu, P.-S. (2001, November). The effects of varied levels of adjunct questions on the performance of field-independent and field-dependent learners. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Education Communications and Technology, Atlanta, Georgia. (international, refereed)
McGriff, S. J., Hsu, P.-S., & Kim, H. (2000, November). An example and critique of a problem solving assessment instrument for middle school. Paper presented at the annual meeting of The Pennsylvania Association for Education Communications and Technology, Hershey, Pennsylvania. (local, refereed)
FUNDED PROJECTS
Title: A cross-cultural study of developing middle school students’ scientific argumentation skills in a computer-assisted project-based learning environment
Sponsor: School-based International Education Project (SIEP): Ministry of Education in Taiwan
Role: Project Director
Funded Period: April 2014-February 2015 Award Amount: USD$3, 500 (TWD$100,000)
Title: A cross-cultural study of developing middle school students’ scientific argumentation skills in a computer-assisted project-based learning environment: Summer Camp
Sponsor: School-based International Education Project (SIEP): Ministry of Education in Taiwan
Role: Project Director
Funded Period: April 2014-February 2015 Award Amount: USD$16, 800 (TWD$485,000) Title: Argue like a Global Scientist
Sponsor: Undergraduate Research Assistantship Award: Office of Student Engagement and Experiential Learning, Northern Illinois University
Role: Principle Investigator Funded Period: May, 2014-August, 2014 Award Amount: $1,500
Title: Developing a computer-assisted collaborative argumentation tool for middle school students: A cross-culture study
Sponsor: Center for P-20 Engagement: Northern Illinois University Role: Principle Investigator
Award Amount: $8,000
Title: Designing a computer-assisted collaborative argumentation tool for middle school students: A cross-culture study
Sponsor: Center for P-20 Engagement: Northern Illinois University Role: Principle Investigator
Funded Period: January, 2014-May, 2014 Award Amount: $8,000
Title: A cross-cultural study of supporting students’ collaborative argumentation in a computer-assisted learning environment in a science project
Sponsor: Northern Illinois University Research and Graduate Studies Development Council
Role: Principle Investigator Funded Period: August, 2012-May, 2013 Award Amount: $14,799
Title: Using technology to enhance preservice teachers’ learning Sponsor: Dean’s Scholarship Support Grants at NIU
Role: Principle Investigator Funded Period: October, 2009-August, 2010 Award Amount: $4,000
Title: Integrating technology for higher-order tasks: Current practices and barriers
Sponsor: ETRA Department Scholarship Support at NIU Role: Principle Investigator
Funded Period: October, 2007-August, 2008 Award Amount: $8,000 (one course release)
Title: Integrating technology for higher-order tasks: Current practices and barriers
Sponsor: Research and Artistry Grant at NIU Role: Principle Investigator
Funded Period: May, 2008-May, 2009 Award Amount: $6,500
Title: Integrating technology for meaningful learning through Microteaching Sponsor: Dean’s Instructional Development Grants at NIU
Role: Principle Investigator Funded Period: October, 2007-August, 2008 Award Amount: $3,833
Title: Evolution of student teachers’ pedagogical beliefs about technology integration
Role: Principle Investigator Funded Period: October, 2006-August, 2007 Award Amount: $4,000
Title: Distance Learning Grant
Sponsor: Ministry of Education in Taiwan Role: Instructional Designer
Funded Period: 1997-1998 Award Amount: USD$ 140,000 AWARDS & HONORS
National University of Tainan’s Affiliated Elementary School in Tainan, Taiwan Invited Talk, 2014
Association for Education Communications and Technology Design and Development Division Outstanding Practice Award, 2014
DuPage Regional Office of Education in STEM in the U.S Invited Workshops, 2013
David Raymond Grant for Use of Technology in Teaching Award, Northern Illinois University, 2010 ($ 2,500)
National Science Foundation-sponsored grant development symposium during AECT, 2008 ($500)
National Science Foundation-sponsored International Society of the Learning Sciences Early Career Workshop, 2008 ($1,325)
Graduate Student Travel Grant, Pennsylvania State University, 2004 ($1,200) Graduate Student Travel Grant, Pennsylvania State University, 2001 ($1,200) PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Association for Education Communications and Technology (AECT) American Educational Research Association (AERA)