This course explores the dynamic intersections of new media, emerging technologies, and their impact on learning, communication, and human interaction. Students will critically engage with topics including smart classrooms, AI and chatbots, mobile devices, virtual worlds, online communities, digital storytelling, eye-tracking techniques, video games, digital curation, and digital ethics. The course also features invited talks and a field trip to EdTech Taiwan 2025, giving students opportunities to connect theoretical insights with real-world practices. In addition to seminar discussions and critical readings, students will explore and observe the functionality of new technologies to deepen their understanding of how they influence education, human behavior, and social interaction.

This graduate-level course explores the conceptual foundations, design principles, and practical applications of immersive technologies, including Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR). Students will engage with theoretical frameworks such as experiential learning, embodied cognition, and affordance, while critically examining how these principles guide the design and evaluation of immersive experiences. The course follows a two-cycle learning design: each conceptually focused week features group-led discussions on assigned readings, followed by a group-based case study application the following week. Through this iterative approach, students actively connect theory with practice, developing hands-on skills in designing, analyzing, and critiquing immersive technology applications. The course also incorporates site visits, guest lectures, and expert panel presentations to broaden perspectives and foster interdisciplinary understanding.

This course introduces students to the principles and practices of video design and dissemination through an integration of theory and application. The course first engages students with a range of theoretical perspectives—including cognitive psychology, multimedia design principles, communication theories, and storytelling frameworks—to develop a solid conceptual foundation for understanding how videos are perceived, processed, and communicated. Building on these theories, students will then apply their knowledge through hands-on activities using digital video tools, experimenting with design techniques and production strategies. By moving from theory to practice, students will critically examine and refine their own video projects, gaining both analytical insight and practical competence in video design and planning.