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Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION 

  • Ph.D.: Learning, Technology and Culture (Educational Technology), May, 2005
    Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI).
  • Master of Arts : Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, June 1992, S hanghai Jiao Tong University, ( Shanghai, China). 
  • Bachelor of Arts : English Language and Literature (Major), Educational Psychology (Minor), July 1987. Qufu Normal University (Qufu, China)

APPOINTMENT

  • Assistant Professor, (Aug. 2005 - present), Early Childhood/Childhood Development Dept. State University of New York at Cortland.
  • Associate Professor , (1996-2000), School of Foreign Languages, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
  • Assistant Professor , (1992-1995), School of Foreign Languages, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
  • Assistant Professor , (1987-1989), English Department, Liaocheng Teachers College. Liaocheng, China.


HONORS, AWARDS & Grants

  • 2008, President’s Discretionary Salary Increase (DSI), State University of New York Cortland.
  • 2008, Developing Instructional Material to Gain Best Learning Results for Preservice Teachers, NYS/UUP Joint Labor-Management Program Individual Development Award (IDA), The Professional Development Campus Committee (PDC), State University of New York Cortland.
  • 2008-2009, Research Enrichment & Development Initiative (REDI) Fellowship, State University of New York Cortland.
  • 2007, President’s Discretionary Salary Increase (DSI), State University of New York Cortland.
  • 2007-2008 NYS/UUP Joint Labor-Management Program Individual Development Award (IDA), The Professional Development Campus Committee (PDC), State University of New York Cortland.
  • 2007 Summer/Winter Session Online Course Development Grant. State University of New York Cortland.
  • 2006-2007 Faculty Research Program (FRP) Award, College Search Committee, State University of New York Cortland.
  • 2006-2007 NYS/UUP Joint Labor-Management Program Individual Development Award (IDA), The Professional Development Campus Committee (PDC), State University of New York Cortland.
  • 2006-2007, with Cynthia Saver, Teaching Innovation Grant, Faculty Development Center Committee, State University of New York Cortland.
  • 2006-2007, Dean's Grant, School of Education, State University of New York Cortland.
  • 2003-2004 Spencer Fellowship (Research Training Grant), the Spencer Foundation & Michigan State University
  • 1999 "Excellent Young Teacher" (highest teaching award), Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • 1996 "Best Publications for the Year 1995" (Modern American English Colloquialisms), Shanghai Jiao Tong University Press.
  • 1995 "Excellent Young Teacher" (highest teaching award), Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • 1993 Best Research Papers, 1 st Award Recipient. (Translation on Discourse Level), the 4th Annual Conference of Shanghai Translators' Society for Science & Technology.

PUBLICATIONS

  • Shi , S. & Morrow, B. (submitted). Real-time Online Instruction: A Study of e-Conferencing Tools and Practices. Journal of Interactive Online Learning.
  • Shi , S., Bonk, C. J., Mishra, P., & Tan, S. (May 2008). Getting in syn with Synchronous: The Dynamics of Synchronous Facilitation in Online Discussions. International journal of instructional technology and distance learning. Vol. 5. No. 5.
  • Shi , S. & Strause, K. (2007). Facilitating Educational Synchronous Online Discussions. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2007 (pp. 2462-2469). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
  • Stratton, S. Rombach, K. & Shi, S. (2007). Facilitating Simultaneous Learning and Growth: A Model of Preservice and In-service Teacher’s Professional Development. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2007 (pp. 2462-2469). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
  • Shi , S., Mishra, P., Bonk, C. J., Zhao, Y., Tan, S. (March, 2006). Thread Theory: A Framework Applied to Content Analysis of Synchronous Computer Mediated Communication Data . International journal of instructional technology and distance learning. Vol. 3. No. 3. P17-38.
  • Shi , S & Marrow, B.V. (2006). Finding the Right Tools: A Study of e-Conferencing in Higher Education. EDUCAUSE Quarterly Vol.29, Issue 4.
  • Klein, B.S., Kim, H., & Shi, S. (2006). Preservice Elementary Teachers' Use of Online Learning Environments in Teaching Experiences. Proceedings of the Seventeenth Annual Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference. Charlottesville, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education..
  • Shi, S., Mishra, P., Bonk, C. J. (2004). Linkage between Instructor Moderation and Student Behavioral Engagement in Synchronous Computer Conferences. Proceedings: Selected Research and Development Paper Presentations (proceedings Volume #1) - the Association for Educational Commu nications and Technology (AECT) 2004 International Convention, Chicago, IL.
  • Shi , S., Bonk, C. J., & Mishra P. (2004, November). Explorations into Teacher's Role and Student Engagement in a Unique Synchronous Environment (pp. 2,935-2,940). Proceedings of the E-Learn 2004 - World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education, Washington, DC.
  • Shi , S & Morrow, B.V. (Eds). (2003) KLICK Kindness Counts Project Handbook. KLICK National Headquarters, East Lansing, Michigan.
  • Morrow, B.V. & Shi, S (Eds.) (in press). KLICK Almanac-Daily Curriculum Ideas with a Technology Focus. Libraries Unlimited Inc. CT: Westport.
  • Shi . S. (2000). Intentionality and Translation, Journal of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Social Science), Issue 3.
  • Shi , S. (1999). Informatively --An Important Principle in Translation . Shanghai Journal of Translators for Science & technology, Issue 4.
  • Shi , S. (Deputy Chief Editor) (1999). English-Chinese Dictionary on Bilingual Principles, Shanghai: Shanghai Jiao Tong University Press.
  • Shi , S. (1993). Translation on Discourse Level. Shanghai Journal of Translators for Science & technology (1993, No. 4).
  • Corwin, C., Shi, S., Xi, Z., & Zhang, Y. (1995). Modern American English Colloquialisms. Shanghai: Shanghai Jiao Tong University Press.

PRESENTATIONS (After coming to the US in 2000)

  • Tan, S. & Shi, S. (April, 2008). Online Learning and Its Effect on Social Interaction Patterns. Paper to be presented at 2008 Annual Conference of American Educational Association (AERA). New York City, NY.
  • Shi, S. & Sarver, C. (2007).Teaching Innovation: Reforming the Teaching of Technology to Preservice Teachers, Paper presented to Scholar's Day, State University of New York at Cortland.
  • Shi, S . & Strause, K. (2007). Facilitating Educational Synchronous Online Discussions. Paper presented to the Annual Conference of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), San Antonio, TX.
  • Stratton, S. Rombach, K. & Shi, S. (2007). Facilitating Simultaneous Learning and Growth: A Model of Preservice and In-service Teachers' Professional Development. Paper presented to the Annual Conference of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), San Antonio, TX.
  • Shi , S. (2007). Facilitating Educational Synchronous Online Discussions. Paper presented at the 2007 Annual Conference of American Educational Association (AERA). Chicago, IL.
  • Shi. S. & Morrow, B.V. (2007). The Use of e-Conferencing Tools for Online Instruction. Paper presented at 2007 Annual Conference of American Educational Association (AERA). Chicago, Illinois
  • Morrow, B. V. and Shi, S. (2006, October). They're Not All Nails! Choosing the Right Tools for eLearning. Paper to be presented to the Innovation's Annual Conference on Information Technology (CIT), Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • Shi. S, Mishra, P., Bonk, C. J., & He, W. (2006). Instructor Moderation and Student Engagement in Synchronous Computer Conferencing: A Mixed Method Study. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Francisco, CA
  • Klein, B. S., Kim, H., & Shi, S. (2006, March). Preservice Elementary Teachers' Use of Online Learning Environments in Teaching Experiences. Paper presented to Annual Conference of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Orlando, Florida. Orlando, Florida
  • Bonk, C. J., & Shi, S. (2006, March). Blogs, Blends, Boards, or Back to the Future: Building the Ultimate Online Learning Environment.  Workshop presentation at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International (SITE) Conference 2006, Orlando, FL.
  • Shi, S. (2005, October). Mixed Method Analysis of Electronic Communication. Paper presented at Annual Conference of National Counsel of Teachers of English (NCTE) & National Conference on Research in Language and Literacy (NCRLL), Presidential Session, Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Bonk, C. J., & Shi, S.  (2005, August). A Galaxy of Blended Learning Examples, Models, Stories, and Implications.  Presentation at the pre-conference workshop of the 21st Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning, Madison, WI.
  • Morrow, B & Shi, S. (2005, October). Modeling Effective Educational Technology: A Case Study in Synchronous Online Instruction. Paper submitted to the 12th annual Syllabus Higher Education Technology Conference, Los Angeles, CA.
  • Shi, S., Mishra, P., Bonk, C. J. (2004). Linkage between Instructor Moderation and Student Behavioral Engagement in Synchronous Computer Conferences . Paper presented at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) 2004 International Convention, Chicago, IL.
  • Shi, S., Bonk, C. J. & Mishra P. (2004). Explorations into Teacher's Role and Student Engagement in a Unique Synchronous Environment. Paper presented at the E-Learn 2004 Conference Washington, DC.
  • Shi, S. Mishra, P., Bonk, C.J. & Tan. S (2004). Teacher intervention and Student Engagement in Synchronous Online Discussion. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
  • Shi, S., & Tan, S. (2003). Threads: Woven into a Picture of Postmodern Style. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
  • Zhao, Y, Tan, S. Lei, J. Shi, S. Martineau, J. (2003) Evidence of Learning: Studying Learning Outcomes of an After-school Program, Structured Poster Session, American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
  • Tan, S. Lei, J. Shi, S. Zhao, Y, (2003). The Adult-Children Tension: Activity Design and Selection in After-school Programs. Structured Poster Session, American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
  • Zhao, Y., Englert, C.S., & Shi, S. (2001) What Makes an Expert? -The Construction and Distribution of Competence within Communities of Practice. Preliminary findings on a design experiment in Tele-web presented at Ethnography in Education Research Forum, University of Pennsylvania.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE, MEMBERSHIP & AFFILIATION

Editorial Service

  • American Educational Research Journal/SIA (AERJ)- Reviewer (2004-current)

Professional Service

  • American Educational Research Association (AERA) serving on SIG - Education and the World Wide Web, 2004, 2005, and 2006
  • American Educational Research Association (AERA) - Annual Meeting Proposal Reviewer: Division C Lea4rning and Technology - Section 7-Technology Research, 2003, 2005, 2007.

Membership

  • American Educational Research Association (AERA)
  • American Educational Communication and Technology (AECT)
  • Association for the Advancement in Computing Education (AACE)
  • National Counsel of Teachers of English (NCTE)