College of Education
Human Resource Education
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Faculty Research Profiles: Wen-Hao Huang
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Assistant Professor
Human Resource Education
344 Education Building
1310 S. 6th St. MC 708
Research Biography
My current research interests include:
Design of game-based learning environments
Design and evaluation of E-Learning systems for adult learners
Web 2.0 emerging technologies and their impact on teaching and learning
Measurement and manipulation of cognitive load in multimedia learning environment
Degrees
- Ph.D., Educational Technology, Purdue University, 2006
- MBA, Executive Business Administration, New York Institute of Technology, 2006
- MS Ed., Educational Technology, Purdue University, 2002
- BS, Material Science and Engineering, Purdue University, 1999
Key Professional Appointments
- Assistant Professor, Human Resource Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007--
- Visiting Assistant Professor, Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, Purdue University, 2006-2007
Activities & Honors
- Learning Track Submission Reviewer, Cognitive Science, 2008-2009
- 2008 E-Learn Conference Outstanding Paper Award, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, 2008
- Conference Proposal Reviewer, Academy of Human Resource Development, Academy of Human Resource Development, 2008
- Consulting reviewer for ETR&D, Educational Technology Research and Development, Association for Educational Communication and Technology, 2007- present
- Consulting revieiwer for Human Resource Development International, Academy of Human Resource Development, 2007- present
- Research Symposium Grant sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF) and Association for Educational and Communication Technology (AECT) Research and Theory Division, October 2007. ($500), Association for Educational Communication and Technology, 2007
- Reviewing manuscripts related to Cognitive Load Theory and game design, British Journal of Educational Technology, 2006- present
Selected Publications
- Huang, W., & Aragon, S. (in press). An integrated evaluation approach for E-Learning systems in career and technical education. In Victor W. (Ed.) Handbook of Research on E-Learning Applications for Career and Technical Education: Technologies for Vocational Training. Hershey PA, USA: IGI Global.
- Huang, W. D., & Johnson, J. (2008). Design of effective game-based learning environments: A cognitive load approach. In R. Ferdig (Ed.), Handbook of research on effective electronic gaming in education. Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.
- Huang, W. D., & Johnson, J. (2008). Innovating HRD to develop the millennial generation workforce: What we can learn from serious games. In A. Rozanski, K. P. Kuchinke, & E. Boyar (Eds.), Rozwoj zasobow ludzkich – teoria i praktyka [Human Resource Development - theory and practice]. Lublin, Poland: Lublin Technical University.
- Huang, W.D., & Johnson, T. (in press). Let’s Get Serious about E-games: A Design Research Approach Towards Emergence Perspective. In Ubiquitous Learning, B. Cope & M. Kalantzis (Eds.). To be published in 2008.
- Johnson, T. E., & Huang, W. D. (2007). Complex skills development for today's workforce. In D. Ifenthaler, J. M. Spector, & P. Pirnay-Dummer (Eds.), Understanding models for learning and instruction: Essays in honor of Norbert M. Seel. New York: Springer.
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