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YIN-CHAN (JANET) LIAO

Ph.D. Candidate, Instructional Systems Technology
Indiana University
Indiana University | 201 North Rose Avenue | Bloomington, IN 47405 | yincliao@indiana.edu
Online Dossier http://yinchanjanetliao.weebly.com

EDUCATION

Ph.D. 2018 (expected)

Instructional Systems Technology, School of Education
Indiana University-Bloomington, Bloomington, Indiana
Advisor: Anne Ottenbreit-Leftwich
Minor: Social Informatics

M.S.Ed. 2011
Learning Science and Technologies, Graduate School of Education
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

B.Ed. 2008
Elementary Education
National Taipei University of Education, Taipei, Taiwan

HONORS AND AWARDS

2017 Smaldino and Herring Early Leadership Award

Teacher Education Division, Associate for Educational Communication and Technology
2017-18 Graduate Assistantship
Center of Excellence for Women in Technology, Indiana University
2017 Mary Margaret & Denzil Webb IST Fellowship
School of Education, Indiana University
2017 L.C. Larson Award
School of Education, Indiana University
2015 Early Leadership Award
Teacher Education Division, Associate for Educational Communication and Technology
2015-17 Graduate Assistantship
Office of Teacher Education, Indiana University
2014 L.C. Larson Award
School of Education, Indiana University
2013 Nova Southeastern University Award for Outstanding Practice
Design and Development Division, Associate for Educational Communication and Technology
2012-15 Graduate Assistantship
Department of Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University
2010-11 Graduate Fellowship
Graduate School of Education, University of Pennsylvania
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GRANTS

Developing an Open Textbook with Expert Contributions for W200: Computers in Education
Indiana University School of Education Learning & Teaching with Technology Challenge Development Grant
PI: Dr. Anne Ottenbreit-Leftwich. Co-PIs: Michael Karlin, Ya-Huei Lu, Yin-Chan Janet Liao
$4,000 Over 1 Year, 2017-2018
FUNDED

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

Graduate Assistant Summer 2017 – current

Indiana University, Center of Excellence for Women in Technology
Develop a new e-badging system integrated with local workshops, online courses and webinars
for undergraduate students across IU campus to explore their career paths and to learn about job-
ready technology skills (e.g., web design and development). Develop user guides of the e-badging
system and conduct a usability test. In addition, assist the Director with the development of the
Status of K-14 Computer Science Education in Indiana Landscape Report.

Adjunct Instructor Fall 2017

Indiana University, Department of Instructional Systems Technology
EDUC W200: Using Computers in Education
Developed curriculum and created teaching materials for preservice teachers on the topic of
technology integration in K-12 classrooms. Demonstrated a wide variety of technology tools for
different instructional purposes and supported preservice teachers in developing inquiry-based,
digital citizenship, and computational thinking lessons with extensive guidance and feedback.

Helpline Manager Summer 2015 – Summer 2017

Indiana University, School of Education, Office of Teacher Education
Worked with the Associate Dean and Administrative Assistant of the Office of Teacher Education
to promote teacher education and professional development events. In addition, maintained
Office of Teacher Education website using the IU Web Content Management System. Designed
academic posters/flyers and websites.

Website Manager Spring 2015 – Fall 2015

Indiana University, School of Education, Center for P-16 Research and Collaboration
Worked with the grand writer to develop new content for the Center’s website. In addition,
transformed the center website to include new content and updated existing content present on
the website.

Associate Instructor
Indiana University, Department of Instructional Systems Technology
EDUC W200: Using Computers in Education Fall 2013 – Spring 2015
Developed curriculum and created teaching materials for preservice teachers on the topic of
technology integration in K-12 settings.

EDUC W210: Survey of Computer-Based Education Fall 2014

Developed curriculum and created teaching materials for preservice teachers in the Computer
Education License (CEL) program on the topics of technology integration, website design and
development (HTML & CSS, Dreamweaver), computational thinking, multimedia instructional
design, and professional development in K-12 settings.
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Teaching Assistant
Indiana University, Department of Instructional Systems Technology
EDUC R685: Technology Integration Theory and Practice Doctoral Seminar (Online) Summer 2016
Developed course schedule and projects, as well as participated weekly online class meeting.
Reviewed and provided feedback on students’ blogs and forum discussions. Used Adobe
Connect to facilitate synchronous class discussions on Teacher Professional Development
Approaches for Technology Integration.

EDUC R695: IST Doctoral Colloquium and Seminar Spring 2016

Developed course schedule, drafted weekly announcement, and managed course materials and
discussions on Canvas (learning management system). Facilitated in-class discussions and gave
a mini-lecture on “Developing a scholarship and research agenda”. Moreover, provided
comments and feedback on students’ research proposals.

EDUC R711: Readings in Instructional Systems Technology (Online) Fall 2015

Attended weekly online discussion. Reviewed and provided feedback for students’ weekly team
summary of weekly readings. Also, assisted the instructor in managing course materials in a
learning management system. Moreover, demonstrated how to use Mendeley as a reference
management system for literature review.

EDUC R690: Application of Research Methods to IST Issues Fall 2013

Facilitated in-class discussions and assisted the instructor in preparation of teaching materials.
In addition, arranged interview participants for students, and created research survey as
research practice for graduate students in this course. Assisted the instructor in reviewing and
providing feedback for students’ critique papers.

Graduate Assistant Fall 2012 – Spring 2013

Indiana University, School of Education, Teaching Technology Lab
Served as TTL lab manager to coordinate teaching and learning service in the lab. Assisted
technology course instructors in design and development of teaching materials. In addition,
supported preservice teachers’ use of technology in creating artifacts. Also, provided technology
demonstration, such as iMovie, SMARTBoard activities, and Prezi, etc.

Research Assistant
Drexel University, Learning Technologies Program Spring 2012
Reviewed literature on gaming in K-12 classrooms and analyzed interview and survey data.
In addition, drafted research results for 2012 AERA research proposal.

University of Pennsylvania, NSF-funded project ITEST-Nano Fall 2011 – Spring 2012

Sorted and categorized survey and interview data. Assisted a workshop for teacher professional
development in integrating technology into K-12 science classrooms.

National Taipei University of Education, School of Education

National Science Council Project Summer 2011
Developed research framework with project director. Reviewed literature on supervision system
in higher education. In addition, conducted pilot research with interviewing participants and
transcribing and coding interview data.

Department of Elementary Education 2009 – 2010

Participated in the research project “Teacher’s Image in Different Countries” and organized
project meetings. In addition, assisted interviews and transcribed interview data.
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PUBLICATIONS

Journal Articles

Liao, Y-C., Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A., Karlin, M., Glazewski, K., & Brush, T. (2017). Supporting change in
teacher practice: Examining shifts of teachers’ professional development preferences and needs for
technology integration. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 17(4), 522-548.

Karlin, M., Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A., Ozogul, G., & Liao, Y-C. (in press). An Exploration of the Current
Professional Development Design, Delivery, and Evaluation Practices of K-12 Technology Leaders.
Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education.

Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A., Liao, Y-C., Sadik, O, Ertmer, P. (under review). Evolution of Teachers’ Technology
Integration Knowledge, Beliefs, and Practices: How Can We Support Beginning Teachers Use of
Technology?

Jung, J., Liao, Y-C., Jia, X., Lu, Y. H., Edelberg, T., Brown, O., Alangari, H., Ozdemir, O., Hogaboam, P.,
Glazewski, K., Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A. (under review). Case-based pedagogical reasoning: Sources
and patterns of pre-service teacher instructional decision-making.

Manuscripts in Preparation

Liao, Y-C., Karlin, M., & Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A. Improving technology professional development: Examining
perceptions from teachers and technology leaders.

Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A., Kopcha, T.J., Liao, Y-C., Neumann, K.L. Technology professional development
research: A decade of progress, problems, and potential.

Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A., Karlin, M., Liao, Y-C., Guo, M., Ding, E., Lu, Y. Implementation of a research-based
professional development technology coaching model in an elementary school.

e-Book Chapters

Liao, Y-C. (under review). Open educational resources – A lifesaver for K-12 teachers in teaching and
learning. In A. Ottenbreit-Leftwich & R. Kimmons (Eds.), Open Educational Technology Textbook.

Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A., & Liao, Y-C. (accepted 2013). Engaging teachers in professional and personal
learning networks. In A.T. Cullen (Ed.), Preparing to teach with technology: An interactive iBook.

PRESENTATIONS

International and Regional Conference Presentations

Liao, Y-C., Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A. & Hitchcock, J. (2017). Coaching in Teacher Professional Development
for Technology Integration: Examining Effects on Teaching Practices and Teachers’ Perceptions. Paper
presented at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology International
Convention, Jacksonville, FL.

Liao, Y-C., Karlin, M., Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A. (2017). Improving Professional Development: Examining
perspectives from teachers and technology leaders. Paper presented at the International Society for
Technology in Education Conference, San Antonio, TX.
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Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A., Karlin, M., Liao, Y-C., Lu, Y. (2017). How to guide #edtech PD for teachers:
Research to practice. Panel discussion at the International Society for Technology in Education
Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Liao, Y-C., Hitchcock, J., & Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A. (2017). Examining effects of technology professional
development coaching and teacher perceptions: A mixed methods single-case design. Proposal
presented at the Instructional Systems Technology Conference, Bloomington, IN.

Liao, Y-C. & Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A. (2016). Examining and supporting late technology-adopting teachers’
technology integration through professional development. Proposal presented at the Association for
Educational Communications and Technology International Convention, Las Vegas, NV.

Liao, Y-C., Hara, N., & Liu, X. (2016). Supporting student comprehension of scientific concepts using OER-
based collaborative reader system: Students’ perceptions. Paper presented at the Association for
Educational Communications and Technology International Convention, Las Vegas, NV.

Liao, Y-C., Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A., Glazewski, K., Karlin, M., & Brush, T. (2016). Supporting change in
teacher practice: Examining shifts of teachers’ professional development preferences and needs for
technology integration. Paper presented at the International Society for Technology in Education
Conference, Denver, CO.

Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A., Liao, Y-C., & Sadik, O. (2016). Evolution of teacher technology knowledge, beliefs
and practices: Preservice to inservice. Paper presented at the International Society for Technology in
Education Conference, Denver, CO.

Karlin, M., Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A., & Liao, Y-C. (2016). Designing technology-related professional learning.
Poster presented at the International Society for Technology in Education Conference, Denver, CO.

Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A., Liao, Y-C., & Sadik, O. (2015). Longitudinal study of teachers’ technology integration
knowledge, beliefs, and intention/practices evolution: Preservice to induction. Paper presented at the
Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention, Indianapolis,
IN.

Jung, J., Liao, Y-C., Alangari, H., Brown, O., Edelberg, T., Hogaboam, P., Jia, X., Lu, Y., Ozdemir, O.,
Glazewski, K., & Ottebreit-Leftwich, A. (2015). Sources of preservice teachers’ instructional decision
making. Poster presented at the American Educational Research Association Conference, Chicago, IL.

Liao, Y-C., & Lu, Y. (2014). Digital badges workshop system: Examining preservice teachers’ value of digital
badges, motivation, self-efficacy, and intentions to use technology. Poster presented at the
Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention, Jacksonville,
FL.

Jung, J., Liao, Y-C., Brown, O., Edelberg, T., Hogaboam, P., Jia, X., Lu, Y., Ozdemir, O., Glazewski, K., &
Ottebreit-Leftwich, A. (2014). Exploring how pre-service teachers make instructional technology
decisions. Poster presented at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology
International Convention, Jacksonville, FL.

Jung, J., Jia, X., Lu, Y., Liao, Y-C., & Ottebreit-Leftwich, A. (2014). An exploratory comparison between
hypothetical and real case-based learning experiences of pre-service teachers. Poster presented at the
Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention, Jacksonville,
FL.
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Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A., Sadik, O., & Liao, Y-C. (2014). Evolution of teachers’ technology knowledge, beliefs,
and integrations: Beyond college. Paper presented at the International Society for Technology in
Education 2014 conference, Atlanta, GA.

Lu, Y., Liao, Y-C., Glazewski, K., & Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A. (2014). Preservice teachers’ learning experience
from case-based instruction in a technology integration cases. Paper presented at the International
Society for Technology in Education 2014 conference, Atlanta, GA.

Sadik, O., Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A., & Liao, Y-C. (2013). Investigating tech-savvy pre-service teachers’
technology integration knowledge, beliefs and intentions. Paper presented at the Association for
Educational Communications and Technology International Convention, Anaheim, CA.

Shah, M., Foster, A. & Liao, Y-C. (2013). Conditions for using digital games in schools: A case study. Paper
presented at the American Educational Research Association Conference, San Francisco, CA.

SERVICE

University Service
Indiana University
Guest Speaker, EDUC L650: Language Cultural Literacy Education Internship in Research 2018
Topic: Mixed Methods Research Design & Data Analysis
Poster Judge, Research Poster Competition, Center of Excellence for Women in Technology 2017
Research Mentor, Research-to-Practice Briefs with Jacobs Educators 2017
Proposal Reviewer, Instructional Systems Technology Conference 2017
Guest Speaker, EDUC W310: Technology Integration in K-12 2016
Topic: Best Practices in Technology Teacher Professional Development
Student Representative, Center of Excellence for Women in Technology Conference 2015
Vice President, Graduates in Instructional Systems Technology 2013 – 2014
Professional Development Coordinator, Instructional Systems Technology Conference 2014
Proposal Reviewer, Instructional Systems Technology Conference 2014
Proposal Reviewer, Graduate and Professional Student Organization Awards Committee 2014
Coordinator, Instructional Systems Technology Conference Leadership Committee 2013
Proposal Reviewer, Instructional Systems Technology Conference 2013

University of Pennsylvania
Vice President, Taiwanese Graduate and Professional Student Association 2010 – 2011

Professional Service
Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
Member-at-Large, Teacher Education Division 2017 – 2018
Proposal Reviewer, Teacher Education Division 2018
Proposal Reviewer, Teacher Education Division 2017
Proposal Reviewer, Teacher Education Division 2016
Proposal Reviewer, School Media and Technology Division 2016
Proposal Reviewer, Emerging Learning Technologies Division 2016
Facilitator, Virtual Interviews and Online Teacher Conversations, Teacher Education Division 2015
Proposal Reviewer, Society of International Chinese in Educational Technology 2015
Proposal Reviewer, School Media and Technology Division 2015
Proposal Reviewer, Teacher Education Division 2015
Facilitator, Showcase for Emerging Tech. Tools, Graduate Students Assembly 2014
Proposal Reviewer, Teacher Education Division 2014
Facilitator, Strategies for Preservice Teacher Technology Integration, Teacher Education Division 2013
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Facilitator, Problem-Based Learning and Teacher Education, Teacher Education Division 2012

Indiana Department of Education

PD Facilitator, Digital Content Curation Workshop, Office of e-Learning, Indiana 2015

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

Social Media Coordinator, Teacher Education Network 2016 – 2018
Proposal Reviewer, 2018 Research Proposal Review Committee 2017
Book Proposal Reviewer, Nerded out: Lessons from the field of Learning Sciences, Digital-Age 2017
Learners and Engagement
Review Committee Member, Teachers’ Technology in Action Award 2017
Presider, Research Paper Lecture and Roundtable Sessions 2017
Proposal Reviewer, 2017 Research Proposal Review Committee 2016
Presider, Research Paper Lecture and Roundtable Sessions 2016
PD Facilitator, Teacher Education Network Playground: Cultivating Your PLN 2016
Proposal Reviewer, 2016 Research Proposal Review Committee 2015
Review Committee Member, Teachers’ Technology in Action Award 2015

Local Community Service

Allisonville Elementary School
Workshop Facilitator, Coding with LEGO MindSTORM (5th – 7th Graders) 2017

Lakeview Elementary School

PD Coach, Technology Professional Development for 1st Grade Teachers 2016 – 2017
Workshop Facilitator, STEM Week: Using BeeBots for Addition and Subtraction (1st graders) 2016

COURSE TAUGHT

Indiana University
Graduate Courses
EDUC R685: Technology Integration Theory & Practice Doctoral Seminar (TA, online) Summer 2016
EDUC R695: IST Doctoral Colloquium and Seminar (TA) Spring 2016
EDUC R711: Readings in Instructional Systems Technology (TA, online) Fall 2015
EDUC R690: Application of Research Methods to IST Issues (TA) Fall 2013

Undergraduate Courses
EDUC W200: Using Computers in Education Fall 2017
EDUC W200: Using Computers in Education Fall 2013 – Spring 2015
EDUC W210: Survey of Computer-Based Education Fall 2014