Hua Bai, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Office: LWH 3007
Phone: 773-442-5248
E-mail Address: H-Bai@neiu.edu
Mailing Address:
Northeastern Illinois University
Department of Educational Inquiry and Curriculum Studies
5500 North Saint Louis Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625
Professional Bio
Dr. Bai has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in instructional technology, ranging from applying technology to teaching and learning in K-12 education contexts to advanced instructional design. Her recent research focuses on students’ technology learning and cognitive thinking in online communication.
Education
Ph.D., 2006
Educational Technology, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
College of Education, Purdue University
NEIU Courses Taught
INMD 410 Media Technology for Educators
HRD 315 Computer Utilization in Human Resource Development
SCED 304E Clinical Experiences in the Secondary School
Areas of Professional Interest
Selected Professional Accomplishments
Presentations:
Bai, H. (2011, March). Facilitating students’ critical thinking in online discussion: Requiring students to self-code. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Nashville, TN.
Bai, H. (2009, June). Students’ cognitive thinking in online discussion. Paper presented at ED-MEDIA2009 annual conference: World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, Honolulu, HI.
Bai, H. (2008, March). Strategies for facilitating the development of student teachers’ beliefs about technology. Paper presented at annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York, NY.
Publications:
Bai, H. (2009). Assigning students in cooperative and individual learning environments according to cognitive styles: Achievement and perceptions in computer technology learning. i-manager’s Journal on School Educational Technology, 5(1), 7-16.
Bai, H.(2009). Facilitating students’ critical thinking in online discussion: An instructor’s experience. Journal of Interactive Online Learning, 8(2). http://www.ncolr.org/jiol/issues/PDF/8.2.4.pdf
Bai, H.(2008). Facilitating the development of student teachers’ beliefs about technology through electronic modeling, reflection and technology experience. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 5(1), 35-43.
Bai, H.,Ertmer, P. A. (2008). Teacher Educators’ Beliefs and Technology Uses as Predictors of Preservice Teachers’ Beliefs and Technology Attitudes. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 16(1), 93-112.
Assistant Professor
Office: LWH 3007
Phone: 773-442-5248
E-mail Address: H-Bai@neiu.edu
Mailing Address:
Northeastern Illinois University
Department of Educational Inquiry and Curriculum Studies
5500 North Saint Louis Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625
Professional Bio
Dr. Bai has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in instructional technology, ranging from applying technology to teaching and learning in K-12 education contexts to advanced instructional design. Her recent research focuses on students’ technology learning and cognitive thinking in online communication.
Education
Ph.D., 2006
Educational Technology, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
College of Education, Purdue University
NEIU Courses Taught
INMD 410 Media Technology for Educators
HRD 315 Computer Utilization in Human Resource Development
SCED 304E Clinical Experiences in the Secondary School
Areas of Professional Interest
- Computer technology use in learning environments
- Communication and participation in online learning
- Students’ problem-solving in instructional design
Selected Professional Accomplishments
Presentations:
Bai, H. (2011, March). Facilitating students’ critical thinking in online discussion: Requiring students to self-code. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Nashville, TN.
Bai, H. (2009, June). Students’ cognitive thinking in online discussion. Paper presented at ED-MEDIA2009 annual conference: World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, Honolulu, HI.
Bai, H. (2008, March). Strategies for facilitating the development of student teachers’ beliefs about technology. Paper presented at annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York, NY.
Publications:
Bai, H. (2009). Assigning students in cooperative and individual learning environments according to cognitive styles: Achievement and perceptions in computer technology learning. i-manager’s Journal on School Educational Technology, 5(1), 7-16.
Bai, H.(2009). Facilitating students’ critical thinking in online discussion: An instructor’s experience. Journal of Interactive Online Learning, 8(2). http://www.ncolr.org/jiol/issues/PDF/8.2.4.pdf
Bai, H.(2008). Facilitating the development of student teachers’ beliefs about technology through electronic modeling, reflection and technology experience. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 5(1), 35-43.
Bai, H.,Ertmer, P. A. (2008). Teacher Educators’ Beliefs and Technology Uses as Predictors of Preservice Teachers’ Beliefs and Technology Attitudes. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 16(1), 93-112.