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USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Wen-Kuang ChangMaster LecturerContact Information E-mail: johnwcha@usc.edu Phone: (213) 740-3715 Office: THH 356H LINKS Curriculum Vitae |
Description of Research |
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Research Keywords |
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| online distance learning, streaming media programming, mobile programming, collaborative language learning, online quizzes, online testing, online interactive speaking, online exam | |
Research Specialties |
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| Online language learning with Adobe Flash technology Mobile learning on iPhone / iPad | |
Funded Research |
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USC Funding |
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 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-
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Other Funded Research |
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Technology Enhanced Learning
TEL_DL project, provided with hardware and software to experiment with podcast and distance learning experience., 2006-2007
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Conferences and Other Presentations |
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Conference Presentations |
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"Technology Enhanced Assessment and Feedback in Chinese Language Pedagogy", ACTFL, Talk/Oral Presentation, Abstract, Denver. CO,
Fall
2011
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"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
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Other Presentations |
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"e-Book: A student portfolio", CLTA-SC Tech Workshop, CLTA-SC, Irvine, CA,
Fall
2011
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"Integrated Online Exam System", CLTA-SC Tech Workshop, CLTA-SC, USC THH 210,
Fall
2010
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Publications |
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Book |
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Chang, W., Li, Y., Wu, X., Li, Y.
(2004).
Integrated Chinese Multimedia Companion CD-ROM. Boston, MA: Cheng & Tsui Company.
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Proceedings |
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Chang, W.
(2006).
Creating videos like a PRO.
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Chang, W.
(2006).
Macromedia Flash Media Server: the streaming technology and its application.
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Multimedia Scholarship and Creative Works |
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Software, Developed an online e-Book where students can create ebooks, presentations, or works as a portfolio, 2011-2012
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Developed an online exam system, 2009-2010
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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
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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
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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 |
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New Courses Developed |
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EALC 101x, EALC, Conversational Chinese and Intercultural Communications, 2011-2012
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Chinese 103a, b, EALC Chinese 1a, b, The regular Chinese 1, EALC 104, is broken down to two 2-unit classes., 2007-2008
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Honors and Awards |
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Nominee of the USC Parents Association Teaching and Mentoring Awards,
Fall
2011
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2007 Gamma Sigma Alpha Professor of the Year, 2007-2008
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Nominee of the USC Parents Association Teaching and Mentoring Awards, 2006-2007
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Service to the University |
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Administrative Appointments |
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Chinese Language Program Director, 2011-2012
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Departmental web site, 2011-2012
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Review Panels |
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USC, Faculty Evaluation Review,
Spring
2011
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Other Service to the University |
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lead programmer & tech support for the language learning platform, iWillSpeak, hosted at USC. Supporting more than 300 users each year., 2010-2011
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Service to the Profession |
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Administrative Appointments |
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Webmaster for national Chinese Language Teachers Association (CLTA) , 2011-2012
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Webmaster for national Chinese Language Teachers Association (CLTA), 2010-2011
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Webmaster for national Chinese Language Teachers Association (CLTA), 2009-2010
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Committees |
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Member, CLTA-SC Board member, 2010-2011
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Conferences Organized |
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Organizer, CLTA-SC tech workshop, USC - THH 210,
Fall
2010
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Professional Memberships |
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Chinese Language Teacher Association (CLTA), 2010-2011
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