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Min Lun Wu, Ph.D.

Lecturer Instructional Technology

Department of Educational Studies Patton College of Education

Ohio University S 206 Lindley Hall, Athens, OH 45701

Cell: 517 -775-8897 Email: wum@ohio.edu

Aug 16th 2015 – Nov 1st 2015

Education Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Educational Technology Michigan State University Dissertation Title: Teachers’ Experience, Attitudes, Self-Efficacy, and Perceived Barriers to the Use of Digital Game-Based Learning: A Survey Study through the Lens of a Typology of Educational Digital Games Research Areas: Digital Game-Based Learning, TESOL, Online Education, Teacher Preparation, Computational Thinking and Educational Game Design, Game-Assisted Language Learning MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Tamkang University, Taiwan Thesis Title: Read to Enjoy: A Case Study Using Popular Fiction in an EFL Class

BA in British and American Literature

Tamkang University, Taiwan

Teaching Experience Ohio University

Semester Course Enrollment Students in Evaluation

Mean of Evaluation

Fall 2015 EDCT 2030 Sec 102 Technological Applications in Education

24 TBA TBA

Fall 2015 EDCT 2030 Sec 104 Technological Applications in Education

25 TBA TBA

Fall 2015 EDCT 2030 Sec 105 22 TBA TBA

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Technological Applications in Education

Fall 2015 EDCT 7022 Issues and Trends in Instructional Technology

20 TBA TBA

Michigan State University Undergraduate Course Instructor Aug. 2012 – Aug. 2014

Course Title “Teaching and Learning with Technology”, Michigan State University

Designed online course contents in Desire2Learn and ANGEL, organized student work gallery, encouraged self-directed technology exploration for the purpose of education.

Facilitated participation among pre-service teachers and graded student work. Undergraduate Course Instructor Jan. 2011 – Dec. 2011; Jan. 2012 – May. 2012; Jan. 2014 – May 2014

Course Title “Reflections on Learning” College of Education, Michigan State University

Organized face-to-face and online course contents related to contemporary learning theories and educational psychology concepts.

Facilitated participation among general and urban education cohort undergraduate students, graded student work.

Graduate Course Co-Instructor Aug. 2010 – Dec. 2010

Course Title “Teaching K-12 Students Online” Awarded “2012 AT&T Faculty-Staff Instructional Technology Award” College of Education, Michigan State University

Co-organized course contents, facilitated master level student interaction, graded student work, assisted students in producing learning contents via course-management systems (e.g., ANGEL, Moodle, Blackboard).

Graduate course Co-Instructor Aug. 2010 – Dec. 2010

Course Title “Learning in School and Other Settings” College of Education, Michigan State University

Co-organized educational psychology course content, facilitated master level student interaction, and graded student work.

Undergraduate Course Instructor Feb. 2007 – June 2007

Course Title “TOEFL Examination Preparatory Course” Tamkang University, Taiwan

Developed syllabus and course materials.

Taught TOEFL preparation and administered grades of freshman undergraduates.

Adult Continuing Education Course Instructor Jan. 2007 – May 2007

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Course Title “Intermediate-to-Advanced Conversational and Tourism English”

Taught adult learners conversational and tourism English

Facilitated group work and administered grades

Undergraduate Course Instructor Sep. 2001 – June 2005

Course Title “English Listening Drill Course” Tamkang University, Taiwan

Collaborated on the design and development of curriculum and examinations.

Delivered course contents to students in a lab and graded student written work. 7th and 8th Grade English Teacher Sep. 2002 – Apr. 2004

Dawei English Language School, Taiwan

Taught English to junior high school students and graded exams. 3th and 4th Grade English Teacher Sep. 2000 – Jun. 2002

Weiyin English Language School, Taiwan

Taught English to primary school students and administered grades.

Research Experience Lead Researcher Feb. 2014 – May 2015

Teachers’ Experience, Attitudes, and Self-Efficacy toward Digital Game-Based Learning

Instrumented survey to collect data from pre-service, intern, and in-service teachers.

Analyzed data and wrote reports to present preliminary findings.

Researcher Jan. 2013 – Dec. 2013

Pre-Service Teachers’ Technology and Social Media Use

Co-constructed online surveys to examine pre-service teachers’ experience in using educational technologies and social media.

Compiled data, analyzed data and produced infographics to visualize findings to be shared among a larger audience in teacher education.

Co-authored in a publication. Lead Researcher May. 2012 – Dec. 2012

Motivation in Second Language Acquisition via Playing a MMORPG Coordinated with language instructors at a private language institute, a university in Taipei

Taiwan and a community college in the USA to recruit student participants for research.

Facilitated play sessions and designed and administered multiple surveys to collect data.

Compiled findings and composed research reports to be presented at conference and to

comprehensive examination committee.

Lead Researcher May 2011 – Dec. 2011

Computational Thinking and Educational Game Design Workshop

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Coordinated with the principal and English teachers from a middle school in Taiwan to set up a

one-week game design workshop.

Designed workshop materials and provided gaming applications for participants.

Conducted workshop sessions and evaluated effectiveness of design activities.

Wrote a research paper based on the findings and presented findings to the practicum committee.

Researcher Oct. 2010 – May 2011

Science and Art of Game Design Research Project

Participated in research meetings, studied foundations and theories of serious games

and educational games’ impact on learning and education

Conducted curriculum design, designed assessment protocols, carried out on-site game

design research activities in a charter school in Detroit

Wrote papers based on the analysis of collected data, and presented findings in

conferences.

Curriculum Designer & Researcher Sep. 2008 – May 2010

TALENT English Curriculum Design and Research

Designed contents of computer-based curriculum, assessment items, and teacher

manuals.

Facilitated interactions between English teachers in Beijing, and Shanghai in China and

curriculum design team members. Wrote papers and presented findings in an

international conference.

Researcher Sep. 2008 – Dec. 2008

Media Literacy Research Project

Conducted research on how TV advertisements may bring adverse effects to kids in an

urban Detroit setting.

Led focus group discussions and assisted with data coding.

Consulting Experience Design Studio Technology Consultant Sep. 2014 to May 2015

College of Education, Michigan State University

Technology support for synchromodal (simultaneous face-to-face and online) classes.

Constructed web-based repository for housing training curricula, online assessments, and employment support resources for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

Professional Development Simultaneous Oral Interpreter Oct. 2014

Confucius Institute, Michigan State University

Oral-translating course materials related to online course design, delivery formats and principles in facilitating online learning effectiveness to China Open University faculties.

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Interacted with practitioners and gathered feedback on evaluation of PD.

Administrative Experience Japan Study Abroad Program Assistant Feb. 2014 – May 2015

College of Education, Michigan State University Coordinated itinerary, enrollment, assignments, and planning of program elements.

Co-led and counselled teacher education major undergraduate students to help them

develop multi-cultural awareness and global competencies during 2 separate trips of 3-

week study abroad programs in western Japanese mainland.

Field Experience Instructor Jan. 2009 – Dec 2009

Course Title “TESOL Minor Lab & Field Experience in Teacher Education” College of Education, Michigan State University

Contacted schools and coordinated TESOL minor student placement in primary schools

Invited guest speakers, hosted and facilitated class discussion among senior teacher education students, developed syllabus and overall course structure, and administered grades.

Leadership Experience Corporal Oct. 2005 – Dec. 2006

Coast Guard Administration of Taiwan

Fared through training on martial arts, civil law lectures, and weapon/shooting tactics.

Developed leadership skills via managing privates, allocating tasks and coordinating with superior officers.

Graduation Class Coordinator Nov. 1999 – Jun. 2000

Board of Graduation Committee

Compiled reports and assisted in set-up of graduation ceremony

Participated in yearbook design.

Advising and Supervision N Name Program

Dissertation Committee

1 Adiy Tweissi EDCT

Ph.D. Program of Study Committee

3 Begum Sacak Dhaifallah Alsuhaymi Ali Al Zebidi

EDCT EDCT EDCT

Advising MA Student 1 Nidal Khalil l Abuhajar EDCT

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Publications, Blind-Referred Journal Articles Wu, M. L., Richards, K., & Saw, K. G. (2014). Examining a Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game as a Digital Game-Based Learning Platform: Mixed Method Case Study on Motivations for Communicative Language Use. Special Issue on Digital Game-Based Learning in Journal of Computers in the Schools, 31(1-2), 65-83. Shaltry, C., Henriksen, D., Wu, M. L., &, Dickson, W. P. (2013). Teaching Preservice Teachers to Integrate Technology: Situated Learning with Online Portfolios, Classroom Websites and Facebook. TechTrends chapter in the Journal of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 57(3), 20-25.

Publications, Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings Wu, M. L., & Richards, K. (March, 2014). Pedagogical Considerations for the Implementation of Digital Game-Based Learning in the Classroom. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2014. Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Wu, M. L., & Richards, K. (October, 2012). Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game as Digital Game Based English Learning Platform: A Study of the Effects of Digital Game Play on ESL Students' English Use. In Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Computers, Government Healthcare, & Higher Education 2012 (pp. 1370-1373). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Wu, M. L. & Richards, K. (March, 2012). Learning with Educational Games for the Intrepid 21st Century Learners. In P. Resta (Ed.), In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2012 (pp. 55-74). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Wu, M. L., & Richards, K. (September, 2011). Facilitating Computational Thinking through Game Design. In M. Chang, W.-Y. Hwang, M.-P. Chen, & W. Müller (Eds.), Lecture Note in Edutainment Technologies. Educational Games and Virtual Reality/ Augmented Reality Applications 2011 (pp. 220-227). Heidelberg: Springer Berlin. Richards, K., & Wu, M. L. (March, 2011). Examining Digital Game-based Learning through the Lens of 21st Century Gamers. In M. Koehler & P. Mishra (Eds.), In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2011 (pp. 45-52). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Wu, M.L., Ni, X. & Li, G. (June, 2010). Challenges of Transitioning to Teaching in a Technology- Rich Curriculum: A Video Analysis. In Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2010 (pp. 1883-1888). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Khan, M.L., Richards, K. & Wu, M.L. (June, 2010). Understanding the Effectiveness of Video- Based Instruction versus Text-based Instruction. In Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2010 (pp. 3638-3646).

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Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Kang, J.J., Wu, M.L., Ni, X. & Li, G. (June, 2010). Developing a TPACK assessment framework for Evaluating teachers’ knowledge and practice to provide ongoing feedback. In Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2010 (pp. 1980-1983). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Journal Manuscripts in Progress Wu, M. L., Ratan, R.., Saw, G. G. (2015). Assisting Teachers’ Operationalization of Digital Game-Based Learning in the Classroom. For submission to the Journal of Computers and Education. Wu, M. L., Saw, G. G., Richards, K. (2015). Teachers’ Attitudes and Self-Efficacy as Mapped on a Typology of Educational Digital Games: A Qualitative Perspective. For submission to the Journal of Training and Education.

Conference Presentations Richards, K., & Wu, M. L. (October, 2015). Fun with Assessment: Using Serious Games to Evaluate Students Language Skills under the TESOL Standards. Presentation presented at Michigan TESOL. Presented at Michigan State University, Michigan. Wu, M. L., & Richards, K. (October, 2014). A World of Words in an Image: Using Comics to Teach Advanced ESL Vocabulary. Presentation presented at Michigan TESOL. Presented at Grand Valley State University, Michigan. Dickson, P., Shaltry, C., & Wu, M. L. (July, 2014). Pre-Service Teachers’ Visions of Classroom ePortfolios: A Follow-Up Study as Vision Meets Reality in Schools. Breakout Session presented at The Association for Authentic, Experiential and Evidence-Based Learning (AAEEBL). Presented at Boston, Massachusetts. Dickson, P., Shaltry, C., & Wu, M. L. (July, 2014). Envisioning Their Future as Teachers by Designing Classroom ePortfolios in Pre-service Education. Poster presented at The Association for Authentic, Experiential and Evidence-Based Learning (AAEEBL). Presented at Boston, Massachusetts. Wu, M. L., & Richards, K. (March, 2014). Pedagogical Considerations for the Implementations of Digital Game-Based Learning in the Classroom. Full paper presentation at Society of Informational Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). Presented at Jacksonville, Florida. Richards, K., Wu, M. L. (March, 2014). Improving Online Student Success through Comics. Best practice presentation at Society of Informational Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). Presented at Jacksonville, Florida.

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Shaltry, C., Wu, M. L., & Zhang, Y. (March, 2014). Using Facebook in Teacher Education: Lessons & Tips from the Field. Best practice presentation at Society of Informational Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). Presented at Jacksonville, Florida. Shaltry, C., Wu, M. L., Beeker, T., & Dickson. P. (February, 2014). Using Facebook Groups to Enhance Pre-Serivce Teachers’ Learning in an Educational Technology Course. Presented at Michigan State University Seventh Annual Faculty Technology Showcase. Richards, K., & Wu, M. L. (August, 2013). Learning with Serious Games. Presentation presented at Techsmith Camptasia Summer Camp, Techsmith Headquarter, Okemos, Michigan. Wu, M. L., & Richards, K. (March, 2013). Facilitating Communication through Interactive Polls and Reminders. Best practice presented at Society of Informational Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). Presented at Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana. Shaltry, C., Wu, M. L., & Henriksen, D. (March, 2013). The Evolution of an Exceptional Online Educational Technology Course for Pre-Service Teachers. Best practice presented at Society of Informational Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). Presented at Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana. Richards, K., & Wu, M. L. (March, 2013). Enhancing Interactive Communication in an Asynchronous Online Class. Best practice presented at Society of Informational Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). Presented at Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana. Wu, M. L., & Richards, K. (October, 2012). Creating Free and Engaging E-Learning Weebly Websites. Best practice session presented at World Conference on E-Learning in Computers, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education (E-Learn). Presented at Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Richards, K., & Wu, M. L. (October, 2012). E-Learning through Video Feedback. Best practice session presented at World Conference on E-Learning in Computers, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education (E-Learn). Presented at Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Wu, M. L., & Richards, K. (October, 2012). Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game as Digital Game- Based English Learning Platform: A Study of the Effects of Digital Game Play on ESL Students' English Use. Brief paper presented at World Conference on E-Learning in Computers, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education (E-Learn). Presented at Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Richards, K. & Wu, M. L. (October, 2012). Move beyond the Classroom with Social Networking. Best practice presented at Michigan World Language Association (MIWILA). Presented at Lansing City Center, Lansing, Michigan. Wu, M. L, & Richards, K. (May, 2012). Examining a MMORPG for Game-Based Language

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Learning. Paper presented at International Conference on Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL). Presented at Providence University, Taichung, Taiwan. Wu, M. L, & Richards, K. (March, 2012). Learning with Educational Games for the Intrepid 21st Century Learners. Presented at Society of Informational Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). Presented at Sheraton Austin Hotel, Austin, Texas. Wu, M. L, & Richards, K. (February, 2012). Enhancing Student Engagement through Serious Games. Presented at Liberal Arts and Network for Development (LAND). Presented at Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, Michigan. Richards, K, & Wu, M. L. (January, 2012). A Qualitative Study of Computational Thinking through Game-Based Learning. Presented at International Conference on Education. Presented at Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii. Wu, M. L, & Richards, K. (October, 2011). Creating a Personal Virtual ESL Classroom. Presented at Michigan TESOL. Presented at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Richards, K, & Wu, M. L. (October, 2011). Serious Games for ESL: Gamifying ESL for a Positive Impact on Society. Presented at Michigan TESOL. Presented at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Wu, M. L, & Richards, K. (October, 2011). Creating a Virtual World Language Classroom. Presented at Michigan World Language Association (MIWILA). Presented at Causeway Bay Hotel, Lansing, Michigan. Wu, M. L. (September, 2011). Facilitating Computational Thinking through Game Design. Presented at 6th International Conference on E-Learning and Games (Edutainment). Presented at Howard International House, Taipei, Taiwan. Richards, K., Wu, M. L., & Games, A. (March, 2011). Examining Digital Game-based Learning through the Lens of 21st Century Gamers. Presented at Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Conference (SITE). Nashville, Tennessee. Richards, K., Wu, M. L., & Games, A. (November, 2010). Teaching Computational Thinking through Gam Design. Presented at Annual Teaching and Technology Conference. Presented at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan. Richards, K., Wu, M. L., & Khan, L. (October, 2010). Gaming to Learn—Gamifying Deutsch in the Language Classroom. Presented at Michigan World Language Association (MIWLA), Lansing, Michigan. Wu, M. L., Richards, K., & Khan, L. (October, 2010). Twitter to Learn. Presented at Michigan World Language Association (MIWLA), Lansing, Michigan.

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Wu, M. L., Ni, X. P., & Li, G. F. (July, 2010). Challenges of Transitioning to Teaching in a Technology-Rich Curriculum: A Video Analysis. Full paper presented at the World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications (EDMEDIA), Toronto, Canada. Khan, M. L., Richards, K., & Wu, M. L. (July, 2010). Understanding the Effectiveness of Video- Based Instruction versus Text-Based instruction. Full paper presented at the World Conference on Educational Multimedia Hypermedia & Telecommunication, (EDMEDIA), Toronto, Canada. Kang, J. J., Wu, M. L., Ni, X. P., & Li, G. F. (July, 2010). Developing a TPACK Assessment Framework for Evaluating Teachers' Knowledge and Practice to Provide Ongoing Feedback. Full paper presented at the World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications (EDMEDIA), Toronto, Canada. Wu, M. L. (May, 2010) Implementing CMC in Online Learning. Panel presented at the Global Studies Association, University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, Illinois. Wu, M. L. (February. 2010). A Socio-historical Approach to the Impact of Policies on Chinese Immigrants and the Chinese Language in the U.S. Invited paper presentation at the Literacy Colloquium, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan.

Workshops Wu, M. L., Richards, K., & Bowen, K. (October, 2012). Engaging Language Students with Games. Presented at Michigan World Language Association (MIWILA). Workshop at Lansing City Center, Lansing, Michigan. Wu, M. L, & Richards, K. (January, 2012). Creating with Technology: Developing Virtual ESL Classrooms. Presented at International Conference on Education. Workshop at Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii. Richards, K, & Wu, M. L. (October, 2011). Visual Media Activities: A Universal Instructional Tool. Presented at Michigan World Language Association (MIWILA). Workshop at Causeway Bay Hotel, Lansing, Michigan. Khan, L., Richards, K., & Wu, M. L. (October, 2010). Building Foreign Language Learning Websites. Workshop presented at Michigan World Language Association (MIWILA), Lansing, Michigan.

Research Skills Research Design: Mixed Method, Quasi-Experimental Study, Case Study, Interpretive Study Data Collection: Survey Instrumentation, Semi-Structured Interview, Focus Group, etc. Data Analysis: Content Analysis, Coding, Transcription, Triangulation, Factor Analysis, T-test, Correlation, ANOVA, Regression, Inter-Rater Reliability

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Technical Skills Course Management Systems (Desire2Learn, ANGEL, Moodle, BlackBoard) Video Conferencing Tools (Adobe Connect, Zoom, Skype, GoToMeeting) Web Authoring & Publishing Tools (Weebly, Wix, Wordpress) Multimedia Editing Tools (Camtasia Studio, Windows Movie Maker) Google Apps for Education (Docs, Sites, Drive, Slides) Screencasting Tools (Jing, Snagit) Data Analysis (SPSS) Bibliographic Database (EndNote, Mendeley)

Services International Level Reviewer for the Journal of Computers & Education Oct. 2013 – present Department Level Unit for Preparation of Educational Professionals (UPEP) Oct. 2015 -- present Design Team 4 Instructional Technology Oct. 2015 -- present MSU Doctoral Student Mentor in Teacher Education & Ed Technology Sep. 2011 – 2015 Program Level ITSA Co-Chair on Student Presentation Committee Sept. 2015 -- present ITSA Member Sept. 2015 -- present MSU Doctoral Practicum Committee Mentor Oct. 2012 & Nov. 2013

Membership in Professional Affiliations Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) 2010 - present Michigan World Language Association (MIWLA) 2009 - present Michigan Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MITESOL) 2010 - present Games and Simulation, and TPACK SIG at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) 2010 - present American Educational Research Association (AERA) 2012 - present Phi Beta Delta, Honor Society for International Scholars 2013 - present

Fellowships College of Education & EPET Research Development Fellowship ($3,500) Mar. 2013 EPET Research Presentation Travel Fellowship ($3,000) Apr. 2010 – Feb. 2014 Graduate School Conference Presentation Fellowship ($300) Jan. 2012 College of Education Summer Research Renewable Fellowship ($12,000) May 2011 & May 2012

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Ministry of Education of Taiwan and Human Resources Department of Canada, Canada-Taiwan Student Exchange Program Fellowship (Free Two-Semester Tuition Plus Monthly Stipend) Aug. 1999 – May 2000

Certificates Serious Game Design Graduate Certificate issued by Michigan State University Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media Responsible Conduct of Research Training Certificate issued by Michigan State University Graduate School TOEIC (Test of English for International Communications) issued by ETS 945/990 TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) issued by ETS 113/120 JLPT (New Japanese Language Proficiency Test N3 Intermediate Level) issued by Language Training and Testing Center 161/180

Languages Fluent in spoken and written English, Chinese, and Japanese. Fluent in dialects Hakka and Taiwanese.