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Yi-Chun Hong
Department of Educational Psychology & Instructional Technology
University of Georgia
626B Aderhold Hall
Athens, GA 30602
E-mail: sh0814@uga.edu
Phone: (706)542-4025

Doctoral Student, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Department of Educational Psychology and Instructional Technology
Expected Graduation: May, 2010
Advisor: Ikseon Choi
Aug, 2006 ~
present
M.Ed, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Department of Educational Psychology and Instructional Technology
Advisor: Ikseon Choi
Aug, 2004 ~
Dec, 2005
B.S, National Yuntech University of Science and Technology,
Yunlin, Taiwan
Department of Applied Foreign Language
Aug, 1999 ~
Jun, 2001
China University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan
Department of International Trade
Aug, 1994 ~
Jun, 1999

Undergraduate Level

Teaching Assistant (Instructor of Record)
University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Department of Educational Psychology and Instructional Technology
Course: EDIT 2000 (Introduction to Computers for Teachers)

  • This course is designed to provide pre-service teacher with skills they will need to be able to see and manage technology in their teaching. Also, they learn to use technology as a means of communication in an educational setting. From this course, students will polish their computer skills by learning Microsoft Office programs, iMovie, Inspiration/Kidspiration, Webpage development.
Aug, 2006 ~
present

Teaching Assistant
University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Department of Educational Psychology and Instructional Technology
Course: EDIT 4160 (Design and Development Tools)

  • This course helps students to acquire skills in a collection of computer-based tools, including Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Fireworks, iMovie, and Hot Potatoes. The course is designed based on project-based learning. Students engage in plenty of projects in order to be skilled in the computer-based tools.
Sep, 2005 ~
Dec, 2005

Academic Supervisor
Joy Children’s Language School, Pingtung Branch, Pingtung, Taiwan

  • Joy Children's Language School Pingtung branch was the newly established branch. I brought my previous experiences to accomplish the following tasks: (1) administered and planned academic activities in branch school, (2) supervised and trained teachers in the branch, (3) assured school’s teaching quality, (4) taught English to both primary and kindergarten students, and (5) communicated with students’ parents.
Aug, 2002 ~
Apr, 2003

Full-time English Teacher
Joy Children’s Language School, Kuling Branch, Taipei, Taiwan

  • Joy Children's Language School Kuling Branch is one of the largest branches under Joy's system. My tasks there were
    (1) teaching English to both primary and kindergarten students, (2) administered and planned academic activities in branch school, (3) assisted in training new teachers, and
    (4) communicated with students' parents.
 Jun, 2001 ~
Jun, 2002

Graduate Assistant
University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Department of Educational Psychology and Instructional Technology Project: Case-based E-learning in Ethical Dilemmas with emphasis on              Classroom Management Problem Solving

  • This project helped pre-service teachers to improve classroom management problem solving skills when facing the ethical dilemma issues. The project centered in case-based learning. Pre-service teachers accessed the online materials to learn a variety of classroom management issues. My role in this project was the reviewer for participants’ essays. In addition, I also assisted in data collection and conducted data coding.
Aug, 2006 ~
present

English/Chinese Translator & English Site Webmaster
Taiwan Thinktank, Taipei, Taiwan

  • Taiwan Thinktank is a non-profit organization dedicated to conducting research in the areas of economics, social development, foreign policy, and governance issues. My tasks in the organization were to (1) translate articles from English to Chinese and Chinese to English, (2) review articles translated by freelancer, (3) maintain and update articles to the organization's English website, and (4) assist in international conference as an anchorwoman and a host for invited speakers.
Feb, 2006 ~
Jul, 2006

Online Learning Material Developer
Tamkang University, Taipei, Taiwan
Graduate Institute of China Studies

  • TamKang University was the first university in Taiwan to introduce WebCT to the campus and greatly promote online learning. In order to achieve the university's overall goals, every academic unit was required to integrate technology into teaching. My work in this graduate institute was to (1) create online learning materials and upload onto WebCT, (2) update learning material to online learning platform, (3) create Chinese and English websites for the institute, and (4) assist in data collection.
Feb, 2006 ~ Jul, 2006

Multimedia Developer
University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Department of Educational Psychology and Instructional Technology Project: Case-based E-learning in Dynamic Decision Making in the
             Context of Anesthesiology

  • This project aims to improve students' decision making skills by using case-based online learning material. My tasks included (1) developing English and Korean tutorial with Macromedia Captivate and Peak, (2) monitoring audio recording quality, (3) assisting in video editing and insertion of caption with Macromedia Flash, and (4) creating team website.
Jan, 2006 ~ Dec, 2006

Development Editor
Pearson Education (Longman), Taipei, Taiwan

  • SuperTeens is a series of textbooks developed by Pearson Education. This series of textbooks is targeting at junior high school students (Grade 7 - Grade 9) in Taiwan. The design of instruction centers on communicative approach and spiral learning. My tasks included (1) developing and editing English textbooks, (2) communicating with freelancers and other in-house editors and artists, and (3) administering, planning, and organizing team projects, including time management and budget management.
May, 2003 ~ Jun, 2004

Computer Applications

  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Multimedia Development: Macromedia Fireworks, Macromedia Flash, Action Script, PhotoShop, Photo Impact,
  • Audio and Video Production: Peak, Audacity, Audio Editor, Garage Band, iMovie, Power Director, Movie Maker, Final Cut Pro
  • Web Publishing: Macromedia Dreamweaver, HTML
  • Research: SPSS, Endnote, Adobe Acrobat
  • Operating System: Windows, Macintosh OS

Language

  • Chinese (Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing)
  • English (Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing)
  • Japanese (Reading)

Other Skills

  • Textbook design and development
  • Teaching English as a second/foreign language

Secretary, Instructional Technology Student Association
University of Georgia, Athens, GA

  • Plan social activities
  • Assist with academic activities
Aug, 2006 ~ present

Volunteer
Association for Educational Communications and Technology
Orlando, FL
Oct, 2006

Event Organizer, Taiwan Student Association
University of Georgia, Athens, GA

  • Planned social activities
  • Helped newcomers adjust to new life in the US
Jan, 2005 ~ Dec, 2005

Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award
Kappa Delta Epsilon
The award was nominated by my students from previous and current semester.

Apr, 2007

M.ED Portfolio Defense Pass with Distinction
University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Committees: Dr. Ikseon Choi, Dr. Lloyd Rieber, Dr. Thomas Reeves

Dec, 2005

Outstanding Practice in the Field of Instructional Technology (Case-Based e-Learning team)
Project: Case-based E-learning in Dynamic Decision Making in                      the Context of Anesthesiology
Division of Design and Development
Association for Educational Communications and Technology
Oct, 2005

2005 Regents’ Out-of-State Tuition Waiver
Office of International Education
Summer 2005 ~ Fall 2006
Regents’ Out-Of-State Tuition Waiver
Graduate school
Spring 2005 ~
Summer 2005
Blue Sock Award Nominee
Project: Editor Hunt – Mechanics of Written English
Studio Class, IDD program
Department of Educational Psychology and Instructional Technology
University of Georgia, Athens, GA

 Fall 2004

Blue Sock Award Winner
Project: Travel around Skyscrapers
Studio Class, IDD program
Department of Educational Psychology and Instructional Technology
University of Georgia, Athens, GA

Spring 2005

Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)

Oct, 2005 ~ present

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