Charter College of Education 

Pearl Chen
Associate Professor

Office: KHA 2047
Phone: (323) 343-6147
FAX: (323) 343-5336
Email: hchen6@calstatela.edu

 

Educational Background

Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction: Educational Computing, Design, and Online Learning, 1999
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

M.S., Secondary Education: Computer-Based Education, 1992
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

B.S., Horticulture, 1984
Chinese Culture University
Taipei, Taiwan ROC

pUBLICATIONS

 

·         Chen, P., & Chen, H. (2007). Knowledge building and technology dynamics in an online project-based learning community. Special Issue of International Journal of Technology in Teaching and Learning, 1(1/2), 1-16.

 

·         Chen, P. & Ulanoff, S. (2007). Yearbook of Urban Learning, Teaching, and Research (ed.). American Educational Research Association. 

·         Chen, P. (2006). Learning by building knowledge with peers. Journal of Instruction Delivery Systems, 20 (2).

·         Javeri, M. & Chen, P (2006). Preparing urban teachers to integrate technology for instruction: challenges and strategies. Journal of Urban Learning, Teaching, and Research, 2, 139-152.

·         Louque, A. & Chen, P. (2006) Yearbook of Urban Learning, Teaching, and Research (ed.). American Educational Research Association.

·         Chen, P. & Javeri, M, (2005). Fortune 501: Use of cognitive apprenticeship model for a simulated instructional design course.  Journal of Instruction Delivery Systems, 19 (2), 12-17.

·         Chen, P., & Javeri, M. (2005). Use of Cognitive Apprenticeship Model for Team Teaching a Graduate Level Instructional Design Course. Proceeding of the 2005 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) Conference.

·         Chen, P. & McGrath, D. (2004-2005). Visualize, Visualize, Visualize: Designing Projects for Higher-Order Thinking.  Learning & Leading with Technology, 32(4), 2-5.

·         Chen, P. & McGrath, D. (2003). Knowledge construction and knowledge representation in high school students’ design of hypermedia documents. Journal of Multimedia and Hypermedia, 12(1), 33-61. 

·         Chen, P. & McGrath, D. (2003). Moments of Joy: Student Engagement and Conceptual Learning in the Design of Hypermedia Documents. Journal of Research on Technology in Education. 35(3), 402-422.

·         Knupfer, N. N., Ji, M. S., Gram, T. E., Ghazali, H., Rust, W. J., Chen, H. C., & Kramer, K. M.  (1997). Visualizing instructional design: The potential of dynamic computer presentations.  In R. E. Griffin, C. Shiffman, W. Gibbs, & M. Hunter (Eds.), Vision quest:  Journeys toward visual literacy.  State College, PA:  Omni Press.

Creative Work:

·         Chen, P. (2004).  Facilitating a Web-Based Course. Web-based course developed for Marquette University using Blackboard and Lectora.

·         Chen, P. (2003).  Foundations of Instructional Technology.  Web-based course developed for Marquette University using Blackboard and Lectora.

·         Chen, P. (2003).  Design Issues in Technology and Instructional Systems. Web-based course developed for Marquette University using Blackboard and Lectora.

·         Chen, P. (2003). Theory and Research in Instructional Technology. Web-based course developed for Marquette University using Blackboard and Lectora.

 

Presentations & Workshops

 

2007

·         Chen, P.  (2007). Field Experiences in Instructional Design and Technology: Sharing Innovations and Best Practices. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Anaheim, CA.

·         Chen, P. & Chen, H. (2007). Supporting a Knowledge Building Community: The Technological Dynamics in an Online Course.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Anaheim, CA.

·         Chen, P. & Chen, H. (2007). Growing Up Digital: Lessons from Teachers’ Perspectives. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Chicago, IL

·         Chen, P., Fumero, G., & Smith, P. (2007). Powerful Ideas and Digital Artifacts: Promoting Complex Inquiry in the Classroom. Paper presented at the 2007 Technology in Education International Conference and Exposition (TechEd), Ontario, CA.

·         Chen, P., Loo, J., Garcia, M., & Luz, B. (2007). Media, Learning, and Podcasting. Paper presented at the 2007 Technology in Education International Conference and Exposition (TechEd), Ontario, CA.

2006

·         Chen, P., & Javeri, M. (2006). Going Beyond Click-Click: Preparing Effective PowerPoint Presentations. Professional Development Workshop for the New Faculty of Fall 2006, California State University, Los Angels

·         Chen, P. (2006). Visual Thinking Tools for Project-Based Learning. Presented at the International Visual Literacy Association 2006 Annual Conference, Fort Worth, Texas.

·         Chen, P., Chen H., & Chen, P. (2006).  Learning in the New Digital Landscape: Lessons from Teachers’ Perspectives.  Presented at National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), San Diego, California.

·         Chen, P. (2006). Preparing Urban Teachers to Integrate Technology for Instruction: Challenges and Strategies. Invited presentation at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association, SIG: Urban Learning, Teaching, and Research, San Francisco, CA

·         Javeri, M. & Chen, P., & Hernanez, F. (2006). Using Access Grid®: Supercomputing Technology in Education.  Presented at the 2006 Technology in Education International Conference and Exposition (TechED), Pasadena, CA.

·         Chen, P. (2006). Showcase of Student Projects: Leading with Technology at CSULA. Presented with the Instructional Technology students and faculty at the 2006 Technology in Education International Conference and Exposition (TechED), Pasadena, CA.

·         Chen, P. (2006).  Becoming an Educational Technologist: A Situated Perspective. Presented at the 2006 Technology in Education International Conference and Exposition (TechED), Pasadena, CA.

2005

·         Chen, P. (2005). Creating Effective Online Instruction.  Invited talk at California State University, Los Angeles, Educational Support Services, Academic Technology Campus Forum, November 28, 2005

·         Javeri, M. & Chen, P. (2005). Media and Learning: A debate Revisited by Using Video Technology. Paper presented at the International Visual Literacy Association 2005 Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida.

·         Chen, P. (2005). Using Technology to Make Thinking Visible. Presented at the 2005 Technology in Education International Conference and Exposition (TechED), Pasadena, CA.

·         Chen, P., & Javeri, M. (2005). Use of Cognitive Apprenticeship Model for Team Teaching a Graduate Level Instructional Design Course. Presented at the 2005 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) Conference, Phoenix, Arizona.

2004

·         Chen, P. & Doyle-Nicholas, A. (2004). Using Online Resources to Support Higher Level Learning.  Presented at the MERLOT (Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching) International Conference. Costa Mesa, CA.

·         Chen, P. (2004). Supporting Higher Level Learning in the Online Environment.  Presented at Technology in Education International Conference and Exposition, Ontario, CA.

2003

·         Chen, P., Liu, J. & Chen, E. (2003). Getting Started with Your First Online Conferencing Project.  Presentation at National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), Seattle, WA.

·         Chen, P. (2003). Creating Memorable Online Learning Experiences.  Presentation at Technology in Education International Conference and Exposition (TechED), Ontario, CA.

19962001

·         Chen, P. (2001, April). Reflections on Effective Online Teaching and Learning.  Invited talk at Marquette University.

·         Chen, P. (2000, April). Features of hypermedia design: The impact of hypermedia concepts on students' knowledge construction and knowledge representation.  Paper presented at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.

·         Chen, P. (2000, April). Moments of joy: Student engagement in the design of hypermedia documents.  Poster session at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.

·         McGrath, D., Sylvester, A. & Chen, P. (1999, June).  At risk: Traditional teaching. Bring in the learners and the Web!  Presentation at National Educational Computing Conference, Atlantic City, NJ.

·         Chen, P. (1999, April). Knowledge construction and representation in the designing of hypermedia knowledge base.  Paper presented at Kansas State University Annual Graduate Research Forum, Manhattan, KS.

·         Knupfer, N. N., Ji, M. S., Gram, T. E., Ghazali, H., Rust, W. J., Chen, H. C., & Kramer, K. M. (1997, April). Developing Interactive Computer Presentations: Four Projects that Address Instructional Design.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Tri-Conference, Topeka, KS.

·         Knupfer, N. N., Ji, M. S., Gram, T. E., Ghazali, H., Rust, W. J., Chen, H. C., & Kramer, K. M. (1996, October). Visualizing instructional design: The potential of dynamic computer presentations.  Paper presented at the International Visual Literacy Association Conference, Cheyenne, WY.

 


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