Teaching

Taught Courses

  • LTEC 3000-Foundations of Learning Technologies in STEM This course focuses on learning across STEM Disciplines using a variety of technologies: cloud computing, mobile devices, MOOCs, virtual labs, etc. Students learn problem-solving and inquiry skills, and apply those to interpret, aggregate, and create arguments based on evidence. Real-world problems with data driven and focused outcomes are used to follow a process, develop a solution, perform analysis, and communicate findings.
  • LTEC 3010-Personal Development Course provides opportunities for students to develop themselves professionally. Special emphasis is placed on image development for a chosen career and strategy development to launch that career. Time management, money management, business etiquette, selecting mentors and role models are also addressed. ​
  • LTEC 4000-Principles of Training and Development Investigates the design, delivery and evaluation of training and development programs. The relationship of modern technology and training theories are addressed.
  •  LTEC 4121-Technical Presentation Skills Emphasis on technical presentation skills and electronic presentation media commonly utilized in training and development. Topics such as developing an audience profile, arranging facilities, topic introduction techniques, questioning and summary strategies are addressed.  
  • LTEC 4470-Human relations in Business, Education and Industry A study of the components of human relations and interpersonal communication factors in business, education, trade, and industrial education and training programs.
  • LTEC 4510-Communications in Business, Education and Industry Important factors in succeeding on the job. Emphasis is placed on communication, strategies for conducting meetings and seminars, conflict management, developing and arranging agendas, itineraries, minutes and business reports, designing and using business graphics, and job-getting communication. ​
  • LTEC 5030 Foundations of Learning Technologies Describes and demonstrates the technologies and theories of learning technologies. Ideologies, principles and philosophies behind learning technologies are examined as students explore a variety of technology tools.
  • LTEC 5100-Foundations of Workforce Learning and Performance The relationship of modern technology and training theories will also be addressed. The context for training and development, Designing training, Training and development methods, Social responsibility and the future.
  • LTEC 5121-Corporate Training Presentation Skills Such training strategies as job coaching and small group instruction are emphasized; includes motivation techniques, one-on-one interaction skills, questioning and summary techniques and the use of electronic presentation media. 
  • LTEC 5210 Instructional Systems Design The design of instructional systems is examined through research reports on the theoretical assumptions of learning and analysis of learning systems as they apply to the development of educational and instructional training programs.
  • LTEC 5580-Readings Seminar in Learning Technologies Broad reading in a defined area of technology interaction. Requires the critical evaluation of sources with particular emphasis on methodology and application to educational environments.

Co-Teaching Courses

  • Career Plan-The goal is to help students to plan future Careers, creating a resume, cover letter, and preparing interviews. ​
  • Super Etoile Certification Program– The goal is to expand students’ future career options, retain talented people in Taiwan, and help students become “tai-gan” (Taiwanese managers) of domestic international companies instead of “tai-lao” of foreign companies (Taiwanese laborers working abroad).

Teaching Assistant Courses

  • HMGT 3700-Hotel Operations in the Department of Hospitality Management Detailed study of different departments within hotel properties. Emphasis on front office, food and beverage, housekeeping, engineering, security, sales and marketing and accounting.
  • CMHT 5400-Research Applications in Merchandising and Hospitality Operations Research projects with implications for marketers in textile, apparel, home furnishings or hospitality industries. Emphasis is on conceptualizing problems, analyzing and interpreting data, and writing for industry and/or scholarly dissemination.