Learning Sciences and Technologies

Professor Hung Wei Loong, David, Head LSL

• Bachelor of Science (Carleton University, Canada)
• Masters of Computing (Monash University, Australia)
• PhD in Information and Computer Science (National University of Singapore, Singapore)
• Postgraduate Diploma (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)

Dr. David Hung is the Head of Learning Sciences Lab. He is a Professor at the National Institute of Education with teaching and research interests in learning, in particular, social cultural orientations to cognition and communities of practice. He is also currently a contributing editor of Educational Technology.

Email: david.hung@nie.edu.sg
DID: 6790 3650
Room: NIE 2-2-12

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Associate Professor Chee Yam San

• Bachelor of Science, Honors, in Economics (University of London, UK)
• PhD (University of Queensland, Australia)

Dr Chee Yam San is an Associate Professor in the Learning Sciences & Technologies Academic Group and the Learning Sciences Lab at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University (NTU). He obtained his BSc (Econ) Hons from the London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, and his PhD from the University of Queensland, Australia.

Email: yamsan.chee@nie.edu.sg
DID: 6790 3261
Room: 2-03-59

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Associate Professor Looi Chee Kit, Head Center of Excellence for Learning Innovation

• Bachelor of Science, Honors
• Master of Science (University of British Colombia, Canada)
• PhD (University of Edinburgh, UK)

Dr Looi Chee Kit is the Associate Professor in Learning Sciences and Technologies Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University. He is also the Head of Center of Excellencce for Learning Innovation. He was the principal investigator and key designer of several educational technology systems in his past stint in government-funded research institutes in Singapore. The systems he developed include a web-based multi-user collaborative environment which has been used in various projects involving Singapore school students as well as students from other South-East Asian countries; a word-problem solving learning environment which has been licensed to industry; and peer-to-peer technology for supporting group collaborative work which has been patented. He has given keynote and invited talks in Australia, China, Finland, Japan, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, and Taiwan. He is a member of the executive committee of the International AI & Education Society, regional editor of the Journal of CAL as well as an editorial member of the International Journal of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning. He has published more than a hundred papers in conferences, journals and chapters of books. He is also currently the External Examiner for the Chinese University of Hong Kong's MA programme for IT in Education.

Email: cheekit.looi@nie.edu.sg
DID: 6790 3268
Room: 2-03-58

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Associate Professor Tan Seng Chee, Head LST

• Bachelor of Science, Honors (National University of Singapore, Singapore)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education (NIE, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)
• Master of Education (NIE, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)
• PhD, Instructional Systems (Pennsylvania State University, USA)

Dr Tan Seng Chee is the Head of the Learning Sciences and Technologies Academic Group.

He obtained his BSc (Hons) from the National University of Singapore in 1989 under the sponsorship of PSC Local Merit Scholarship; he completed his Master in Education from the National Institute of Education in 1997; and he obtained his Ph.D. (Instructional Systems) from the Pennsylvania State University in 2000 under the NTU Overseas Graduate Scholarship.

His research interest is in the area of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning.

Email: sengchee.tan@nie.edu.sg
DID: 6790 3272
Room: NIE 2-3-55

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Associate Professor Wong Siew Koon, Philip, Divisional Director, ACIS

Concurrent Position: Divisional Director, Academic Computing and Information Services
(BSc Malaya, MS(Ed) Indiana, PhD Minn., DipEd Sing.)

Computers in education, multimedia development, Internet, learning technologies and e-learning pedagogy.

Email: philip.wong@nie.edu.sg
DID: 6790 3086
Room: NIE1-04-13

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Associate Professor Williams, Michael Dale

(BS MA PhD Minn.)

Design of technology-based instruction, instructional design, human factors and technology for teachers.

Email: michael.williams@nie.edu.sg
DID: 6790 3276
Room: 2-03-51

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Associate Professor Wong Foong Lin, Angela, Associate Dean, Practicum & School Matters

(BScHons Sing, DipEd Sing, MEd Hawaii, PhD Curtin)

Learning environments, science education and Practicum-related issues in teacher education

Email: angela.wong@nie.edu.sg
DID: 6790 3228
Room: 2-03-75

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Associate Professor Cheung Wing Sum

• BS N. Illinois, MS N. Illinois, EdD N. Illinois

Instructional Design, E-learning, Asynchronous Online Discussion, Multimedia Design

Email: wingsum.cheung@nie.edu.sg
DID: 6790 3266
Room: 2-03-20

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Assistant Professor Choy, Doris

• Bachelor of Science, Honors, in Hospitality and Tourism Management (Purdue University, US)
• Masters of Science, in Human Resources and Training in Hospitality and Tourism Management (Purdue University, US)
• Ph.D. in Educational Technology (Purdue University, US)

Dr. Choy is an Assistant Professor in the Learning Sciences and Technologies Academic Group. Prior to join NIE, she held a faculty position at City University of New York. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in 1998, Masters of Science in 2000 in Hospitality and Tourism Management specialized in human resource and training from Purdue University. She obtained her Ph.D. in Educational Technology from Purdue University in 2003

Email: doris.choy@nie.edu.sg
DID: 6790 3266
Room: 2-03-20

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Assistant Professor Gao Ping

• BA, Shanghai International Universities; MAE, MA, The University of Northern Iowa; Ph.D. Syracuse University

Teacher education, technology integration, instructional design and development, pedagogy, qualitative inquiry, programme evaluation

Email: ping.gao@nie.edu.sg
DID: 6790 3264(0)
Room: 2-03-18

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Assistant Professor Quek Choon Lang, Gwendoline

(BSc., Dip Ed. NUS., MEd. Sheffield, PhD Curtin.)

Psycho-socio classroom learning environments, interdisciplinary curriculum development and implementation, project-based teaching and learning and gifted education.

Email: gwendoline.quek@nie.edu.sg
DID: 6790 3270
Room: 2-03-57

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Assistant Professor Manu Kapur

• Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Instructional Technology & Media Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, USA
• Master of Science (M.S.) in Applied Statistics Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, USA
• Master of Education (M.Ed.) National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honors) National University of Singapore

Dr Manu Kapur is an Assistant Professor in the Learning Sciences and Technology (LST) Academic Group and a researcher at the Learning Sciences Lab (LSL) at the National Institute of Education (NIE) of Singapore.

Email: manu.kapur@nie.edu.sg
DID: 6790 3293
Room: 2-3-56

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Assistant Professor So Hyo-Jeong

• Bachelor of Arts (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
• Master of Science (Indiana University, USA)
• PhD in Instructional Systems Technology (Indiana University, USA)

Dr So Hyo-Jeong is the Assistant Professor, Learning Sciences and Technologies Academic Group, Learning Sciences Lab, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University

Email: hyojeong.so@nie.edu.sg
DID: 6790 3283
Room: 2-03-26

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Assistant Professor Teo Kheng Guan, Timothy

• Certificate in Education (Credit)- Institute of Education (Singapore)
• Bachelor of Arts (1st Class Honours)- University of Canterbury
• Master of Arts- Nanyang Technological University
• PhD- Nanyang Technological University

Dr Timothy Teo, Ph.D., is a faculty researcher at the Learning Sciences Lab and an Assistant Professor in the Learning Sciences and Technology Academic Group at the National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Formerly, he has taught at the primary schools, secondary schools and the polytechnic.

Email: timothy.teo@nie.edu.sg
DID: 6790 3238
Room: 2-03-03B

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Assistant Professor Wang Qi Yun

• BS East China Normal University; MS ECNU, Twente; Ph.D. Twente

ICT applications in education, multimedia development, curriculum and instructional design, e-learning

Email: qiyun.wang@nie.edu.sg
DID: 6790 3267
Room: 2-03-21

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Assistant Professor Wettasinghe Cyraine Marissa, Acting Head, CITE

• BA (S'pore) MA(Ed & HRD)(USA) Ed. D (George Washington)

Implications of IT in education on teachers Adult Learning in relation to Continuing Professional Development of teachers Training & Development of teachers in IT

Email: marissa.w@nie.edu.sg
DID: 6790 3073
Room: 1-03-13

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Assistant Professor Wong Lung Hsiang

• Bachelor of Science, Hons (Nanyang Technological University)
• PhD (Nanyang Technological University)

Dr Wong Lung Hsiang is the Assistant Professor, Learning Sciences and Technologies Academic Group, Learning Sciences Lab, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University

Email: lunghsiang.wong@nie.edu.sg
DID: 6790 3292
Room: 2-03-03A

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Assistant Professor Zhang Baohui

• PhD (University of Michigan, USA)
• Master of Science (University of Michigan, USA)
• Master of Education (Beijing Normal University, China)
• Bachelor of Science (Harbin Normal University, China)

Dr. BaoHui Zhang is a faculty researcher at the Learning Sciences Lab and an Assistant Professor in the Learning Sciences and Technologies Academic Group at the National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.

Email: baohui.zhang@nie.edu.sg
DID: 6790 3284
Room: 2-03-27

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Assistant Professor Beaumie Kim

• Bachelor of Science (Hanyang University, Korea)
• Master of Education (The University of Georgia, U.S.A.)
• Ph.D. (The University of Georgia, U.S.A.)

Dr. Beaumie Kim joined the Learning Sciences Lab and the Learning Sciences and Technology Academic Group as an Assistant Professor in July 2006.

Email: beaumie.kim@nie.edu.sg
DID: 6790 3356
Room: 2-3-112E

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Assistant Professor Ashley Tan Min Chung

• Ph.D. in Instructional Systems Technology (Indiana University, USA)
• Masters in Educational Technology (Arizona State University, USA)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Education with Distinction (National Institute of Education, Singapore)
• Bachelor of Science with Honours (National University of Singapore)

Research interests
• Promoting and measuring teacher reflection
• Transformation of pedagogy due to Web 2.0 technologies
• Instructional strategies and pedagogy that accompany wireless technologies
• Interface and activity design to promote interaction and collaboration between learners

Dr Ashley Tan was awarded the Overseas Graduate Scholarship (OGS) in 2002 to pursue his Ph.D. He is currently the AG's e-champion and, in his opinion, sits in far too many committees. He designs and facilitates DED102/QED503/QED522 (undergraduate ICT courses), MID809 (a Masters in IDT course), and external courses (e.g. "Flexible Learning" for SAFTI INTEC). His personal website is at http://ashleytan.com.

Email: ashley.tan@nie.edu.sg
DID: 6790 3265
Room: 2-3-19

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Assistant Professor Chai Ching Sing

• Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Literature, National Taiwan University
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education, (Sec) (NIE, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)
• Master of Arts in Instructional Design and Technology (NIE, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)
• Doctor of Education, University of Leicester.

Dr Chai Ching Sing is a lecturer in the Learning Sciences and Technologies Academic Group since 2001. Before he joined NIE, he was a Head of Department in a secondary school. He obtained his BA from the National Taiwan University under the sponsorship of PSC Oversea Tenable Scholarship. He completed his MA in NIE in 2001 and his doctoral study in 2006.

Email: chingsing.chai@nie.edu.sg
DID: 6790 3286
Room: 2-03-47

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Assistant Professor Lee Chwee Beng

• Bachelor of Arts, (National University of Singapore, Singapore)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education, (Credits) (NIE, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)
• Master of Arts (NIE, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)
• PhD, Learning Technologies (University of Missouri-Columbia, USA)

Dr. Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Learning Sciences and Technologies Academic Group. She obtained her BA from the National University of Singapore in 1997 and her MA (IDT) from the National Institute of Education in 2002. Dr. Lee recently (June 2006) obtained her Ph.D. (Learning Technologies) from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Her research interest is in the area of Problem Solving, and Conceptual Change. She is also interested in designing and building computer-supported environments to enhance learning.

Email: chweebeng.lee@nie.edu.sg
DID: 6790 3285
Room: 2-03-28

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Assistant Professor Shanti Divaharan

• BA (NUS); PGDE (NTU); M.Ed. [NIE/NTU]; Doctor of Philosophy

Whole school approach to ICT integration, sustaining ICT integration, Learning Organisations, Instructional technology leadership styles, Activity Theory, Games and Learning.

Email: shanti.divaharan@nie.edu.sg
DID: 6790 3259
Room: 2-03-61

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Mr Woo Huay Lit

• BSc (NUS), DipEd (IE/NUS), MEd (NUS), MSc (Sheffield)

Multimedia development, IT in education, online learning, pedagogical tools.

Email: huaylit.woo@nie.edu.sg
DID: 6790 3262
Room: 2-03-16

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Mr Seah, Jimmy

• BSc (NUS), DipEd (IE/NUS), DDM (NIE(NTU), MA (Ed Mgt) (NIE/NTU

Teaching and teacher education, ICT learning environment and pedagogy, Integration of ICT in education, E-learning, Interactive White Boards

Email: jimmy.seah@nie.edu.sg
DID: 6790 3281
Room: 2-03-24

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Mrs Ng Siew Ling, Connie

• B.Sc, NUS; PGDE; MA(IDT), NIE/NTU

Use of technologies in learning, Multimedia Development, Science Teaching

Email: connie.ng@nie.edu.sg
DID: 6790 3263
Room: 2-03-17

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Assistant Professor Zuiker Steven John

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Learning Sciences (Indiana University, USA)

• Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Psychology (The University of Georgia, USA)

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA)

Dr Steven Zuiker is an Assistant Professor in the Learning Sciences and Technologies Academic Group and a Researcher in the Learning Sciences Lab. He is a former USA Peace Corps Volunteer and secondary school teacher in New York City. His current research focuses on language, culture, and learning with respect to interactive digital media. Three interrelated goals of this research are to design educational games that serve the twin aims of supporting and revealing science learning; to understand the ways that game design influences individual and collective participation in classroom contexts; and to understand the ways classroom engagement with educational games impacts individual and collective performance. His previous research contributed to USA National Science Foundation-funded grants and USA National Aeronautical & Space Administration-supported evaluations of technology-enhanced curricula at Indiana University’s Center for Research on Learning & Technology and The University of Georgia’s Learning & Performance Support Laboratory.

Email: steven.zuiker@nie.edu.sg
DID: 6790 3982
Room: 7-03-03A

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Assistant Professor Chen Wenli

• Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China)

• Master of Arts in Journalism (Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China)

• Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Studies (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)

Chen Wenli is a Assistant Professor at Learning Sciences Lab. She has contributed to a number of research projects in the fields of communication and education, and has published more than 20 journal and conference papers. Her paper “Incorporating Online Discussion in Classroom Learning: A New Strategy” (coauthored with Dr Looi Chee Kit) won the Best Paper Award of International Conference on Computers in Education 2006. She was a researcher with the Singapore Internet Project and a graduate of Oxford Internet Institute Doctoral Programme. Prior to her PhD study, she was a journalist with the Xinhua News Agency in China and won several “Best Story” Awards.

Email: wenli.chen@nie.edu.sg
DID: 6790 3354, 6790 3864
Room: 2-3-104A, 7-3-04 (Blk 7)

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Assistant Professor Katherine Anderson

• PhD, Linguistics (The University of Georgia, USA)

• Bachelor of Music, Music Technology (New York University, USA.)

Dr. Kate Anderson is an Assistant Professor in the Learning Sciences and Technologies Academic Group and a faculty researcher at the Learning Sciences Lab. Her research examines the ways that meaning making in everyday contexts shapes/is shaped by learning environments and categories of social differentiation. She previously managed a USA National Science Foundation project at Indiana University’s Center for Research on Learning and Technology in which she studied discourse and argumentation in elementary mathematics classrooms and designed pedagogical tools and assessments. Her current work focuses on micro- and macro- analytic contexts of language use, positioning and identity development, and discursive processes within collaborative and game-based pedagogies.

Email: katherine.anderson@nie.edu.sg
DID: 6790 3850
Room: 7-03-53

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