Research Interests
Dr. Chang’s research interest areas are:
Online and Distance Education
Computer Science Education and Educational Technologies
Computer Programming and Programming Pedagogy
Industrial and Technology Education
Curriculum Development and Instructional Design
Evaluation and Assessment across Traditional, Distance, and Diverse Learning Environments.
Professional Activities and Services
Evaluator, ISU Vet Med Office of Curricular Assessment and Teaching Support Center.
Evaluator, Brenton Center for Agricultural Instruction and Technology Transfer at ISU
Evaluator, Engineering – LAS Online Learning Center at ISU
Director of Distance Education, Computer Science
Blackboard Senior Certified Trainer
Mentors in Blackboard Certified Trainer Community, Curriculum and Instructional Designer
Referee: Blackboard Greenhouse Exemplary Course Program Awards
Referee: International Association of Journals and Conferences
Referee: International Journal of Modern Engineering (IJME)
Referee: International Association of Journals and Conferences (IAJC) and Technology Interface International Journal (TIIJ)
Referee: International Journal of Engineering Research & Innovation (IJERI)
Referee: International Journal of Modern Engineering (IJME)
Referee: IEEE Transaction on Education
Referee: Global Online Conference on Information Technology, IEEE Computing Society
Program Committee: International Forum for Women in E-Learning (IFWE), United States Distance Learning Association.
Selected Publications, Refereed Conference Presentations and Invited Lectures
REPRESENTATIVE PUBLICATIONS
Refereed Journal Publication, Conference Presentations, and Invited Lecturers
1) Shu-Hui H. Chang. ‘Effective Strategies for Enhancing Online Learning’, Iowa State University, Fall, 2025.
2) Shu-Hui H. Chang. ’TA Expectations, Responsibilities, Class Management, Academic Misconduct Issues, Teaching and Learning Strategies’, Graduate TA Training Program, Department of Computer Science, Iowa State University, Fall, 2024.
3) Shu-Hui H. Chang. ‘How to Create a Canvas Course, Create a New Module, Utilize New Quiz Features and Piazza Tool’, Graduate TA Training Program, Department of Computer Science, Iowa State University, Fall, 2024.
4) Shu-Hui H. Chang. ‘Successful Techniques for Sustaining Motivation and Focus in Online Classes’, Iowa State University, Spring, 2024.
5) Shu-Hui H. Chang. ’TA Expectations, Responsibilities, Class Management, Academic Misconduct Issues, Teaching and Learning Strategies’, Graduate TA Training Program, Department of Computer Science, Iowa State University, Fall, 2023.
6) Shu-Hui H. Chang. ‘How to Become an Active Learner in Online Courses’, Iowa State University, Fall, 2023.
7) Shu-Hui H. Chang. ’TA Expectations, Responsibilities, Class Management, Academic Misconduct
Issues, Teaching and Learning Strategies’, Graduate TA Training Program, Department of Computer
Science, Iowa State University, Fall, 2022.
8) Shu-Hui H. Chang. Shu-Hui H. Chang. ‘How to Create a Canvas Course, Create a New Module, Utilize New Quiz Features and Piazza Tool’, Graduate TA Training Program, Department of Computer Science, Iowa State University, Fall, 2022.
9) Shu-Hui H. Chang. ‘How to Increase Learning Effectiveness in Online Courses’, Iowa State University, Fall, 2022.
10) Shu-Hui H. Chang. ‘Strategies for Assessing Online Students and Empower Their Learning’, Texas Distance Learning Association Conference, 2021.
11) Shu-Hui H. Chang. ‘Facilitating Case Study Group Project Promotes Active Learning’. International Forum for Women (IFWE) in E-Learning Conference, 2020.
12) Shu-Hui H. Chang. ‘Strategies to Engage Student Learning’, Computer Science Faculty Training Program, Iowa State University, 2020.
13) Shu-Hui H. Chang. ‘How to Facilitate Effective TA Training’, Computer Science Faculty Training Program, Iowa State University, 2020.
14) Shu-Hui H. Chang. ‘Effective Online Learning Communities Impact Student Learning and Retention’. Texas Distance Learning Association Conference, 2019.
15) Shu-Hui H. Chang. ‘Effective Interaction and Communication Strategies Engage Student Learning’. The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) Conference, 2018.
16) Shu-Hui Chang. Implementing Effective Orientations Promote Online Students Success Rate. Texas Distance Learning Association Conference, 2017.
17) Shu-Hui H. Chang. Critical Ingredients for Impacting Student Performance. The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) Conference, 2016.
18) Shu-Hui H. Chang. Integrating Problem-Based Design into Online Teaching Enhance Student Learning. Texas Distance Learning Association Conference, 2016.
19) Shu-Hui H. Chang. Implementing Sound Pedagogies with Innovative Technologies Fosters Active Learning. 2014 International Forum for Women and E-Learning: United States Distance Learning Association, 2014.
20) Shu-Hui H. Chang. Effective Interactive Tools and Web 2.0 Projects Promote Student Leaning and Engagement. Blackboard World 2013 Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2013.
21) Shu-Hui H. Chang and Roger A. Smith. Effectiveness of Interaction in a Learner
Centered Paradigm Distance Education Class Based on Student Satisfaction. Journal of Research on Technology in Education. (A Top-Tier Journal: The Journal's Acceptance Rate is 10%.). Vol. 40. No. 4, ISTE, pp407-426, 2008.
22) Shu-Hui H. Chang. The Course with Exemplary Design that Earned a High Student Satisfaction Rate and Two Blackboard Greenhouse Exemplary Course Program International Awards. Ames, Iowa State University, Iowa, 2010.
23) Shu-Hui H. Chang. Empowering a Support System to Implement Distance Education. Blackboard China 2008 Users Conference. Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. November 2008.
24) Shu-Hui H. Chang. The Key to Establish a Successful Distance Education System. Ministry of Education in Taiwan. Taipei, Taiwan, R. O. C., November 2008.
25) Shu-Hui H. Chang. The Innovative Teaching and Learning Model in the 21st Century. National Central University, Chung-Li, Taiwan, R. O. C., November 2008.
26) Shu-Hui H. Chang. An Exemplary Course with Impeccably High Student Satisfaction Rate. Blackboard China 2008 Users Conference. Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. November 2008.
27) Shu-Hui H. Chang. Blackboard Greenhouse Exemplary Course Program Award Presentation Blackboard World 2008 Users Conference. Las Vegas, Nevada, 2008.
28) Shu-Hui H. Chang and Roger A. Smith. Can 10,000 students be wrong? National Association of Industrial Technology Conference. Panama City Beach, Florida, 2007.
29) Shu-Hui H. Chang and Roger A. Smith. Challenge: Interacting Effectively with 1,000 Students in the Learner-Centered Paradigm. Black Board World 2007 Users Conference. Boston, Massachusetts, 2007.
30) Shu-Hui H. Chang and Roger A. Smith. Ten Year Research Report on Converting a Computer Science Course to Distance Education. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education Conference. Vancouver, Canada, 2007.
31) Shu-Hui H. Chang and Roger A. Smith. Effective Interaction with 1,000 students within WebCT. 6th Annual WebCT Texas Users Conference. College Station, Texas, 2006.
Funding
1) Iowa State University, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Engineering-LAS Online Learning (ELO), LAS-sponsored development and delivery of online course grant (PI), 2020-2021.
2) Iowa State University, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Engineering-LAS Online Learning (ELO), LAS-sponsored development and delivery of online course grant (PI), 2019-2020.
3) Iowa State University, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Engineering-LAS Online Learning (ELO), LAS-sponsored development and delivery of online course grant (PI), 2018-2019.
4) Iowa State University, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Engineering-LAS Online Learning (ELO), LAS-sponsored development and delivery of online course grant (PI), 2017-2018.
5) Iowa State University, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Engineering-LAS Online Learning (ELO), LAS-sponsored development and delivery of online course grant (PI), 2017-2018.
6) Iowa State University, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Engineering-LAS Online Learning (ELO), LAS-sponsored development and delivery of online course grant (PI), 2015-2016.
7) Iowa State University, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Engineering-LAS Online Learning (ELO), LAS-sponsored development and delivery of online course grant (PI), 2014-2015.
8) Iowa State University, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Engineering-LAS Online Learning (ELO), LAS-sponsored development and delivery of online course grant (PI), 2013.
9) Iowa State University, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Engineering-LAS Online Learning (ELO), LAS-sponsored development and delivery of online course grant (PI), 2011.
10) Iowa State University, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Instructional Technology Grant(PI), 2005.
11) Cargill Incorporated, funding(PI), 2004.
Books
Shu-Hui H. Chang. An Assessment of Effectiveness of Interaction in Distance Education Based on Student Satisfaction with the Learner-Centered Paradigm.
Shu-Hui H. Chang. The WebCT Content Module Manual. Campus Edition 4.1 Practice and Pedagogy Guide.