Faculty

Description of Research

Research Keywords

Research Specialties

Funded Research

USC Funding

• SKUNK works. Online language learning: Speaking: The project allows for language instructors to create speaking exercises for students to practice speaking outside class., $30,830, 09/2007-  

Other Funded Research

• Technology Enhanced Learning TEL_DL project, provided with hardware and software to experiment with podcast and distance learning experience., 2006-2007   

Conferences and Other Presentations

Conference Presentations

• "Technology Enhanced Assessment and Feedback in Chinese Language Pedagogy", ACTFL, Talk/Oral Presentation, Abstract, Denver. CO, Fall 2011   
• "Authoring in the Mobile Age: Creating Interactive Contents for the iPhone Using iWillSpeak", TCLT 6, Lecture/Seminar, Ohio State University, Hamilton College, OSU, Invited, 06/12/2010-06/14/2010  

Other Presentations

• "e-Book: A student portfolio", CLTA-SC Tech Workshop, CLTA-SC, Irvine, CA, Fall 2011   
• "Integrated Online Exam System", CLTA-SC Tech Workshop, CLTA-SC, USC THH 210, Fall 2010   

Publications

Book

• Chang, W., Li, Y., Wu, X., Li, Y. (2004). Integrated Chinese Multimedia Companion CD-ROM. Boston, MA: Cheng & Tsui Company.

Proceedings

• Chang, W. (2006). Creating videos like a PRO.
• Chang, W. (2006). Macromedia Flash Media Server: the streaming technology and its application.

Multimedia Scholarship and Creative Works

• web site, Online speaking brought to the next level, now including
  1) a simple feedback system.
  2) an online lab session where teachers can conduct language instruction in real-time over the internet.
  3) users from other schools like CSULA and CLU.
  4) USC Stevens will file a provisional patent., 08/2004-08/2007  
• web site, Work at speak.usc.edu continued. 1) more advanced feedback added 2) online vocabulary quiz added 3) server migration, 08/2007-08/2008  
• web site, continual development of the language learning platform, iWillSpeak, many new modules added and features enhancement. The software has also been ported to iPhone for easier leaning on-the-go. ;-), 2008-2009   
• Developed an online exam system, 2009-2010   
• Software, Developed an online e-Book where students can create ebooks, presentations, or works as a portfolio, 2011-2012   

New Courses Developed

• EALC 101x, EALC, Conversational Chinese and Intercultural Communications, 2011-2012   
• Chinese 103a, b, EALC Chinese 1a, b, The regular Chinese 1, EALC 104, is broken down to two 2-unit classes., 2007-2008   

Honors and Awards

• Nominee of the USC Parents Association Teaching and Mentoring Awards, Fall 2011   
• 2007 Gamma Sigma Alpha Professor of the Year, 2007-2008   
• Nominee of the USC Parents Association Teaching and Mentoring Awards, 2006-2007   

Service to the University

Administrative Appointments

• Chinese Language Program Director, 2011-2012   
• Departmental web site, 2011-2012   

Review Panels

• USC, Faculty Evaluation Review, Spring 2011   

Other Service to the University

• lead programmer & tech support for the language learning platform, iWillSpeak, hosted at USC. Supporting more than 300 users each year., 2010-2011   

Service to the Profession

Administrative Appointments

• Webmaster for national Chinese Language Teachers Association (CLTA) , 2011-2012   
• Webmaster for national Chinese Language Teachers Association (CLTA), 2010-2011   
• Webmaster for national Chinese Language Teachers Association (CLTA), 2009-2010   

Committees

• Member, CLTA-SC Board member, 2010-2011   

Conferences Organized

• Organizer, CLTA-SC tech workshop, USC - THH 210, Fall 2010   

Professional Memberships

• Chinese Language Teacher Association (CLTA), 2010-2011