Northern Illinois University
Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment
College of Education

Pao-Nan Chou, Ph.D.
Visiting Professor

Education

Ph.D., Learning Design and Technology, Pennsylvania State University

Research Interests

• Emerging Technologies in STEM Education
• College Engineering Education
• K-5 Maker Education

Courses Taught

• ETT 592  - Special Topics in Instructional Technology (3D Printing Design and Product Development)
• ETT 592  - Special Topics in Instructional Technology (Computational Thinking in Educational Robotics)

SCI-Referred Journal Editorials

• Maker Spaces in Engineering Education, International Journal of Engineering Education (2019-2020)
• Maker and Electrical, Engineering/Technological Education, International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education (2018-2019)
• Integrative STEM Education in Electrical and Computer Engineering, International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education (2017-2018)
• K-12 Engineering Education, International Journal of Engineering Education (2015-2016)

Selected Refereed Journal Publications

• Chou. P. -N. (2018).  Smart technology for sustainable curriculum: Using drone to support young students’ learning. Sustainability (Educational Discipline), 10(10), 3819, 1-17. (SSCI)
• Chang, C. -C.,Liang, C., Chou, P. N., and Liao, Y. M., (2018). Using e-portfolio for learning goal setting to facilitate self-regulated learning of high school students.Behavior and Information Technology, 37(9), 1-15. (SSCI)
• Chou, P.-N. (2018). Skill development and knowledge acquisition cultivated by maker education: Evidence from Arduino-based educational robotics. EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 14(10), 1-15. (SSCI)
• Chou, P.-N., and Chang, C.- C. (2018). Small or large? The effect of group size on engineering students’ learning satisfaction in project design courses. EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 14(10),1-9. (SSCI)
• Chang, C. -C., Warden, C., Liang, C., and Chou, P.-N.(2018). Performance, cognitive load and behavior of technology-assisted English listening learning: From CALL to MALL. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 34(2), 105-114. (SSCI)
• Chen, W-.F., Chou, P-.N., Su, Y-.N., and Chen, H-. Y. (2018). Electrical engineering faculty's attitude toward integrating technologies into teaching and learning. International Journal of Engineering Education, 34(2a), 381-387. (SCI)
• Chang, C. -C., Chou, P. N., and Liang, C., (2018). Using ePortfolio-based learning approach to facilitate knowledge sharing and creation among college students. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 34(1), 30-41. (SSCI)
• Chou, P-.N., Chang, C-.C., and Chen, M-. Y. (2017). Let's draw: Utilizing interactive white board to support kindergarten children's visual art learning practice. Journal of Educational Technology and Society, 20(4), 89-101. (SSCI)
• Chou, P-.N., Chang, C-.C., and Lin, C-. H. (2017). BYOD or not: A comparison of two assessment strategies for student learning. Computers in Human Behavior, 74, 63-71. (SSCI)
• Chang, C-.C., Liang, C., Chou, P-.N., and Liu, G-.Y. (2017). Is game-based learning better in flow experience and various types of cognitive load than non-game-based learning? Perspectives from multimedia and media richness. Computers in Human Behavior, 71, 218-227.(SSCI)
• Chen, W-.F., and Chou, P.-N. (2017). Guest editorial: Current trends of K-12 engineering education. International Journal of Engineering Education, 33(1b), 285-286. (SCI)
• Chou, P-.N., and Chen, W-.F. (2017). Elementary school students' conceptions of engineers: A drawing analysis study in Taiwan. International Journal of Engineering Education, 33(1b), 476-488. (SCI)
• Chou, P-.N.,Chen, W-.F., Wu, C-.Y., and Robert, C. (2017). Utilizing 3D open source software to facilitate student learning of fundamental engineering knowledge: A quasi-experimental study. International Journal of Engineering Education, 33(1b), 382-388. (SCI)
• Chou, P-.N., and Chen, W-.F. (2016). Epistemological beliefs of electrical engineering students: A case study. International Journal of Engineering Education, 32(5a), 1935-1941. (SCI)
• Chou, P-.N., Chang, C-.C., and Lu, P-.F. (2015). Prezi versus PowerPoint: The effects of varied digital presentation tools on students' learning performance. Computers and Education, 91,73-82. (SSCI)
• Chou,P-.N., Chen, W-.F., and Lin, H-.L. (2015). An investigation of using wiki to facilitate group composition in learning engineering knowledge: A quasi-experimental study. International Journal of Engineering Education, 31(2), 619-626. (SCI)
• Chou, P-.N., and Chen, W-.F. (2015). Female engineering students' perceptions of college learning experiences: A qualitative case study in Taiwan. International Journal of Engineering Education, 31(1), 2-11. (SCI)
• Chou, P-.N., and Chen, W-.F. (2014). Global resources in engineering education: A content analysis of worldwide engineering education journals. International Journal of Engineering Education, 30(3), 701-710. (SCI)
• Chang, C-. C, and Chou, P-. N. (2011). Effect of reflection category and reflection quality on learning outcome during web-based portfolio assessment process: a case study of high school students in computer application course. Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology, 10(3), 101-114. (SSCI)
• Chen, W-.F.,Wu, W-.H., Chuang, T-.Y, and Chou, P-.N.(2011). The effect of varied game-based learning systems in engineering education: An experimental study. International Journal of Engineering Education, 27(3), 482-487. (SCI)
• Chang, C-. C, Tseng, K-. H., Chou, P-.N.,and Chen, Y-. H. (2011). Reliability and validity of web-based portfolio peer assessment: A case study for a senior high school’s students taking computer course. Computers and Education, 57(1), 1306-1316. (SSCI)