President

Daniel L. Hoffman is an Associate Professor of Learning Design & Technology at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa. A former elementary teacher, Dan earned his doctorate in Instructional Technology & Media from Teachers College, Columbia University in 2013. His research focuses on the design of interactive experiences and their impact on learning and engagement. This interdisciplinary work takes place at the intersection of cognitive science, computer science, and learning science. 

President-Elect

Shamila Janakiraman is an assistant professor of Learning Design & Technology at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She is a lifelong learner and passionate educator who believes quality education should be accessible to everyone. Her research interests include the application of emerging technologies to promote attitudinal learning regarding socio-scientific topics like environmental sustainability, online teaching and learning, and competency-based education.

Past President

Nicole Wang-Trexler has over 10 years of research experience in data analytics across different fields. She is currently a Senior Analyst at Vanguard. Before that, she was the Associate Director of Data Sciences and Research at the Wharton School, and the LTEN-PSU Learning Agility Fellow. Nicole's personal background has been strongly related to East Asia as she grew up both in China and Japan. She loves to learn about people's life experiences from all over the world. 

AECT Board Representative

Cengiz Hakan Aydin is a full professor at the Anadolu University of Turkey. where he has been offering courses in the field of open and distance learning . He is currently the chair of the Distance Education Department at Anadolu University and the director of the Anadolu University’s Open Anadolu Project (including AKADEMA MOOCs platform).  His current research interest focuses on the design and development of ODL environments, integration of new technologies into ODL, Open Education Resources (OERs), Open Education Practices (OEPs), and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). 

Communication Officer

Ruchika Arora is a bilingual Canadian citizen with a long career in K-12 education, both local and international (e.g. Bangladesh, UK), and recent experience in instructional design, namely in the Third Sector (e.g. United Nations, MediaSmarts). With others, I seek to centre diverse learners and their development, context, and community. Collaborating with others, whether my AECT colleagues or others domestically and internationally, makes all the difference in building a rich and impactful career that crosses boundaries and, indeed, borders. 

Prof. Development Co-Coordinators

Monalisa Dash is a dedicated educator and lifelong learner serving as a Lecturer in Education at Brajrajnagar College in Odisha, India. As an Associate Editor at EdTechnica she contributes her expertise and insights to shape the discourse on educational technology and innovative teaching methodologies. With a deep understanding of the intersection between technology and education, Dr. Dash collaborates with colleagues to curate cutting-edge content and advance discussions on the latest trends and developments in the field.  Dr. Dash's research interests span a wide range of educational topics, including flipped learning, higher-order thinking skills, self-regulated learning, microlearning, AI in education, mathematical education, and teacher education. 

Newsletter Co-Editor

Hoda Harati is an Assistant professor in the Department of LTDM at Towson University. Her research areas are Online Learning, SNA, SRL, DEI Simulations, and  VR/AR.

Newsletter Co-Editor

Zilong Pan is an assistant professor of teaching, learning and technology at Lehigh University. He has spent his academic career researching emerging educational technologies and innovative methodological approaches in educational practices and studies in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) disciplines.

ICEM Representative

 Robert G, “Bob” Doyle, who recently retired after 36 years at Harvard University, was an associate dean in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and former associate dean of Harvard College. For more than 30 years, he also served as an academic adviser for undergraduate students. Doyle has completed courses at ten universities and earned several degrees including a doctorate at Boston University where he wrote a dissertation on the relationship between job satisfaction and self-concept; once again, he is a Harvard student this semester. He has served as a keynote speaker or featured presenter at academic technology conferences on four continents and his topics have included MOOCs, flipped classrooms, assistive technology, learning spaces technology design, organizational behavior, and human resources issues. Bob joined AECT in 1985 and the International Division in 1989. Bob and his wife Monique have three daughters, Sara, PhD (Duke), Alicia, PhD (Tufts) and Emily, MEd (New Haven). 

TechTrends Representative

Yu-Chang Hsu is an associate professor at Boise State University. His responsibility is to report to the INTL Board regarding TechTrends articles on international education and training and promote an issue featuring an international technology theme and articles. 

Prof. Development Co-Coordinators

Suzhen Duan is an assistant professor in LTDM department at Towson University. She received a Ph.D. in Learning Design and Technology from Purdue University in 2022 and joined Towson the same year.  Her research interests mainly focus on applying positive psychology interventions (especially the Best Possible Self intervention) into the instructional design to promote learners’ well-being, positive attitudes, motivation, identity, and optimism. Additionally, she maintains an interest in computing education, particularly in the development of students' competencies, encompassing knowledge, skills, and dispositions, for a managerial pathway. This interest is deeply rooted in her engineering education background and 11 years of experience in the educational technology company, where she served in roles such as project manager, product manager, and general manager.

Graduate Student Representative

Chin-Hung Chang serves as the Graduate Student Representative on the Board, bringing a unique perspective shaped by her roles as an Associate Professor of Instruction in Chinese at Northwestern University and a doctoral student at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign in Learning Design and Leadership. Her research focuses on leveraging technology to enhance language learning. Beyond academia, she finds joy in kickboxing, a hobby that keeps her balanced and energized.

Secretary
Haihong (Helen) Hu is an Associate Professor and Director of the Educational and Student Success Center at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Helen was a professor in Instructional Technology at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) 2011-2021.  Helen’s research interests are in Learning Strategies, Online Teaching and Learning, and Technology Integration. She earned her Ph.D. in Instructional Systems from Florida State University in 2007. She also holds degrees from the University of South Alabama and Shanghai Teachers’ University, China.