E-Ling Hsiao, Ph.D.
Associate Department Head and Professor
- Ph.D. in Instructional Technology
Ohio University (2010) - M.Ed. in Education
National Changua University of Education (2003) - B.Ed. in Elementary Education - Language Arts
National Chiayi University (1998)
Professional Experience
- June 2008 to July 2011, Instructional Design Specialist, Indiana State University
- Aug 2011 to July 2015, Assistant Professor, 茄子视频
- Aug 2015 to July 2020, Associate Professor, 茄子视频
- Aug 2020 to Present, Professor, 茄子视频
Research Interests
Blended Teaching & Learning, Cognitivism, Curriculum & Instruction, Experiential E-Learning, Distance Education, Instructional Design and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Interface Design, Online Interactions, Online Teaching & Learning, Peer Learning, Problem-based Learning and Visual Literacy
Teaching Fields: Instructional Design and Technology, Online Teaching
Dr. E-Ling Hsiao is a professor of instructional technology. She currently serves as the Associate Department Head and Program Coordinator for the Online Teaching Endorsement/Certificate Programs. She earned her Ph.D. in Instructional Technology from Ohio University. Prior to joining 茄子视频, she worked as an instructional designer at Indiana State University. Additionally, she served as President and Board Representative for the Research and Theory Division of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT). Over the years, her research interests have included blended teaching and learning, cognitivism, curriculum and instruction, experiential e-learning, distance education, instructional design and technology, instructional strategies, interface design, online interactions, online teaching and learning, peer learning, problem-based learning, and visual literacy. See more of her refereed publications at
Recent Publications:
Huang, X., Mathews, J., & Hsiao, E. (2022). Choice of pedagogical agents as virtual math tutors: Perspectives from children and college students. The Journal of Educators Online, 19(2).
Bennett, C. A., Hsiao, E., Dees, D. C., Kim, D., & Bochenko, M. J. (2021). The impact of TRIO student support services on academic performance of nontraditional students at a public state college in Georgia. Journal of Adult & Continuing Education, 27(2), 157-174. [Note. First Published Online in April 2020]
Lutes, A. C., Hsiao, E., Downey, S. E., Kim, D., & Hartsell, T. S. (2021). The effect of a hip-hop based education unit on fifth-grade students' math achievements. The International Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Learning, 28(1), 61-77.
Gonzalez, H. C., Hsiao, E., Dees, D. C., Noviello, S. R., & Gerber, B. L. (2020). Promoting critical thinking through an evidence-based skills fair intervention. Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching & Learning, 15(1), 41-54.
Kobbe, E., Leader, L., Hsiao, E., Cardon, P., Marshall, B., Callender, C., Gibson, N., Fowler, B., & Godin, J. (2020). Engaging students with course content using scheduled and unscheduled emails and text messages. Issues in Information Systems (IIS), 21(1), 177-184.
Mitcham, L. G., Hsiao, E., Leech, D. W., & Hull, K. M. (2020). Academic success and retention of postsecondary students peer-tutored in mathematics. The International Journal of Science, Mathematics, and Technology Learning, 27(1), 37-52.
Gonzalez, H. C., & Hsiao, E. (2020). Disability inclusion in nursing education. Teaching and Learning in Nursing Journal, 15(1), 53-56.
Hsiao, E., Mikolaj, P., & Shih, Y. (2020). Establishing a multimedia-rich environment to support experiential e-learning in business education. The Journal of Educators Online, 17(2).
King-Spezzo, A. J., Hsiao, E., Wiley, E. W., & Wiley, L. P. (2020). Comparing adult learners' expectations of ideal course environments focused on task orientation, teacher support, and student influence. The Journal of Educators Online, 17(1).
Snelgrove, B. C., Hsiao, E., Siegrist, G. R., Bochenko, M. J., & Ren, X. (2020). Exploring student perceptions of teaching presence in BlendFlex instruction as compared to face-to-face and online instructions. In M. R. Simonson & D. J. Seepersaud (Eds.), 2020 Annual Proceedings - Virtual: Volume #1 - Proceedings of Selected Research and Development Papers (pp.115-124). Association for Educational Communications and Technology.
Snelgrove, B. C., Hsiao, E., Siegrist, G. R., Bochenko, M. J., & Ren, X. (2019). Examining the effectiveness of BlendFlex instruction in relation to student academic outcomes in mathematics. In M. R. Simonson & D. J. Seepersaud (Eds.), 2019 Annual Proceedings - Las Vegas: Volume #1 - Proceedings of Selected Research and Development Papers (pp.260-265). Association for Educational Communications and Technology.
Hsiao, E., & Huang, X. (2019). Preparing teacher candidates to teach digital citizenship: An online synchronous peer-teaching practice. In M. R. Simonson & D. J. Seepersaud (Ed.), 2019 Annual Proceedings - Las Vegas: Volume #1 - Proceedings of Selected Research and Development Papers (pp.112-118). Association for Educational Communications and Technology.
Recent Presentations:
Hartsell, T. S., & Hsiao, E. (2025, November). Restorative practices for AI misuse in academic writing [Oral presentation]. 2025 Georgia Educational Technology Conference (GaETC), Atlanta, GA.
Hsiao, E., & Huang, X. (2025, October). Perceptions of P-12 online teacher candidates on artificial intelligence, plagiarism, and alternative assessments [Roundtable presentation]. 2025 AECT International Convention - The Future in Educational Technology, Las Vegas, NV.
Hsiao, E. (2025, March). Guiding ethical AI use in education: Preventing plagiarism and misuse [Oral presentation]. 2025 Georgia Association for Instructional Technology (GAIT) IT forum, Online.
Hsiao, E. (2024, November). Artificial intelligence and plagiarism detection [Oral presentation]. 2024 Georgia Educational Technology Conference (GaETC), Atlanta, GA.
Hsiao, E., & Huang, X. (2023, October). Reflective practice for enhancing metacognition and conceptualization in experiential e-learning [Roundtable presentation]. 2023 AECT International Convention - AECT 100: Reflections and Transformations, Orlando, FL.
Huang, X., & Hsiao, E. (2023, October). Inclusive design: Considerations in the systematic instructional design process [Roundtable presentation]. 2023 AECT International Convention - AECT 100: Reflections and Transformations, Orlando, FL.
Hsiao, E. (2023, April). Theory into practice: Experiential learning in an online teaching practicum [Invited oral presentation]. University of Ottawa's Symposium on Experiential Learning in Online Courses, Virtual.
Hornyak, J. S., Hsiao, E., Leech, D. W., Strevig, A. L., & Hill, D. L. (2022, November). Student math achievement and growth in traditional versus virtual learning environments during the covid-19 pandemic [Roundtable presentation]. 2022 AECT International Convention - Impacting Student Learning, Las Vegas, NV.
Hsiao, E. (2021, November). Online teaching with synchronous communication tools [Oral presentation]. 2021 Annual Georgia Educational Technology Conference (GaETC), Atlanta, GA.
Snelgrove, B. C., Hsiao, E., Siegrist, G. R., Bochenko, M. J., & Ren, X. (2020, November). Exploring student perceptions of teaching presence in BlendFlex instruction as compared to face-to-face and online instructions [Roundtable presentation]. 2020 AECT International Convention - Towards Culturally-situated Learning Design and Research, Virtual.
Hsiao, E., & Huang, X. (2020, November). The role of practicum in preparing teacher candidates to use evidence-based practices for K-12 online teaching [Roundtable presentation]. 2020 AECT International Convention - Towards Culturally-situated Learning Design and Research, Virtual.
Snelgrove, B. C., Hsiao, E., Siegrist, G. R., Bochenko, M. J., & Ren, X. (2019, October). Examining the effectiveness of BlendFlex instruction in relation to student academic outcomes in mathematics [Roundtable presentation]. 2019 AECT International Convention - InspiredProfessional Learning. InspiredLearning Professionals, Las Vegas, NV.
Hsiao, E., & Huang, X. (2019, October). Preparing teacher candidates to teach digital citizenship: An online synchronous peer-teaching practice [Roundtable presentation]. 2019 AECT International Convention - InspiredProfessional Learning. InspiredLearning Professionals, Las Vegas, NV.
Huang, X., Mathews, J., & Hsiao, E. (2019, October). Pedagogical agents as cognitive and social models in technology-enhanced learning environments: An instructional design perspective [Roundtable presentation]. 2019 AECT International Convention – Inspired Professional Learning. InspiredLearning Professionals, Las Vegas, NV