Hua Bai

Hua Bai

Professor

Office:  Room LWH 3007
Phone:  (773) 442-5248
Email:  h-bai@neiu.edu
Office Hours:  Monday and Wednesday: 12-2 p.m.Tuesday: 12-1 p.m.
Country:  United States

EDFN 343: Using Technology in Classrooms
EDFN 441: Digital Literacy: Learning and Leadership
EDFN 443: Integrating Media Technology into Elementary Classroom
EDFN 452: Technology in Content Area Teaching
HRD 315: Computer Utilization in Human Resource Development
HRD 490: Multimedia Application and Design

Research Interests

Computer technology use in learning environments, Communication and participation in online learning, and Student’s problem-solving in instructional design

Education

 Ph.D. Purdue University

Selected Publications

Bai, H. (2022). Students’ use of learning management system in hybrid learning: Mobile or not. International Journal on E-learning, 22(1), 5-23.

Bai, H. (2019). Student perceptions of learning digital literacy online in a leadership program. In E. Alqurashi (Ed.), Handbook of research on fostering student engagement with instructional technology in higher education (pp. 346-366). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Bai, H. (2019). Preparing teacher education students to integrate mobile learning into elementary education. TechTrends, 63, 723-733.

Bai, H. (2019). Pedagogical practices of mobile learning in K-12 and higher education settings. TechTrends, 63, 611-620. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-019-00419-w

Bai, H. (2018). Preparing teacher education students to use instructional technology in an asynchronous blended course. In D. Polly, M. Putman, T. M., Petty & A. J. Good (Eds.), Innovative practices in teacher preparation and graduate-level teacher education programs (pp. 603-619). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Background

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 strategies that are employed to facilitate teacher education students’ learning about technology integration.