Yan Sun

Yan Sun is an Assistant Professor in Instructional Technology at Mississippi State University. She received her Ph.D. degree in Learning, Design, & Technology from Purdue University and completed her post-doctoral research work at Texas A&M University. Dr. Sun’s research and teaching revolve around the area where STEM education intersects with technology. She is particularly interested in examining how emerging technology can be integrated to improve STEM education and to enhance students’ interest and motivation in learning STEM and pursuing STEM careers. Dr. Sun has expertise in quantitative and mixed-methods research, and has been applying quantitative and mixed-methods methodologies in her research on innovative technology-integrated STEM education pedagogy, projects, and interventions.

Publications

Adopting Web Conferencing in Online Teaching: A Perspective From Logistic Regression
Adopting Web Conferencing in Online Teaching: A Perspective From Logistic Regression
Yan Sun, Joanne Beriswill, Maresha E. Allen. © 2022. 18 pages.
This study represented dimensions from the Diffusion of Innovations theory and the Community of Inquiry model to explore the adoption of web-conferencing. It used logistic...
3D Modeling and Printing Integrated Lesson Planning: A Competency-Building Project to Improve Pre-Service Teachers' Readiness for Technology Integration
3D Modeling and Printing Integrated Lesson Planning: A Competency-Building Project to Improve Pre-Service Teachers' Readiness for Technology Integration
Yan Sun, Mabel C. P. O. Okojie. © 2022. 27 pages.
This chapter presents the design and development of the competency-building 3D Instructional Video Project intended for developing pre-service teachers' technology...
Foundations of Adult Education, Learning Characteristics, and Instructional Strategies
Foundations of Adult Education, Learning Characteristics, and Instructional Strategies
Mabel C. P. O. Okojie, Yan Sun. © 2021. 33 pages.
The chapter examines the concept of adult education by analyzing its emergence as an academic discipline, and assesses the philosophical ideologies through which it finds...
Elementary Students as Digital Makers: Improving STEM+C Teaching and Learning With Digital Making
Elementary Students as Digital Makers: Improving STEM+C Teaching and Learning With Digital Making
Yan Sun, Mabel C. P. O. Okojie, Wei-Chieh Wayne Yu, Tinukwa C. Boulder. © 2020. 19 pages.
The solution to the nation's shortage in STEM workers begins in elementary schools. However, elementary teachers are not well prepared to teach STEM, and they lack the...
Foundations of Adult Education, Learning Characteristics, and Instructional Strategies
Foundations of Adult Education, Learning Characteristics, and Instructional Strategies
Mabel C. P. O. Okojie, Yan Sun. © 2020. 33 pages.
The chapter examines the concept of adult education by analyzing its emergence as an academic discipline, and assesses the philosophical ideologies through which it finds...
3D Modeling and Printing Integrated Lesson Planning: A Competency-Building Project to Improve Pre-Service Teachers' Readiness for Technology Integration
3D Modeling and Printing Integrated Lesson Planning: A Competency-Building Project to Improve Pre-Service Teachers' Readiness for Technology Integration
Yan Sun, Mabel C. P. O. Okojie. © 2020. 27 pages.
This chapter presents the design and development of the competency-building 3D Instructional Video Project intended for developing pre-service teachers' technology...
Engaging STEM Students From Rural Areas: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Engaging STEM Students From Rural Areas: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Reenay R.H. Rogers, Yan Sun. © 2019. 205 pages.
Improving STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education and strengthening the STEM workforce have long been acknowledged as national priorities. Ceaseless...
An Authentic and Sustainable STEM Pre-Service Teacher Professional Development Model: Authentic Learning Experience and Preparing for Tomorrow's STEM Professionals
An Authentic and Sustainable STEM Pre-Service Teacher Professional Development Model: Authentic Learning Experience and Preparing for Tomorrow's STEM Professionals
Yan Sun, Reenay R. H. Rogers, Jodie M. Winship. © 2019. 19 pages.
Developing a strong STEM teacher workforce is essential to improve K-12 (kindergarten to 12th grade) STEM education and strengthening the STEM talent pipeline in the United...