معرفی
Shawn Farrington is a Senior Lecturer at the Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University, where he coordinates the core design thinking course in the Freshman Experience program. His teaching responsibilities include mentoring graduate student instructors and undergraduate teaching assistants. His research focuses on design thinking, student learning motivation, Generative AI applications in education, and the HyFlex instructional model. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Engineering/Technology Teacher Education from Purdue University and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Learning Design and Technology.
Education:
- M.S. in Technology, Purdue University (2014)
- B.S. in Engineering Technology Teacher Education, Purdue University (2012)
Research Interests: Shawn’s work bridges pedagogical innovation and technology integration, emphasizing hybrid learning environments (HyFlex), student motivation frameworks, and interdisciplinary design education. His research often explores how psychological needs like autonomy and competence influence academic performance in evolving instructional models. He actively contributes to improving course quality and mentorship strategies in STEM education.
Awards:
- Excellence in Instruction Award (Department of Technology, Leadership and Innovation, 2019 & 2023)
- Excellence in Instruction Award (Purdue Polytechnic Institute, 2019 & 2023)
Advising & Grants: While no named grants are listed, his role as a Senior Lecturer involves training TAs and mentoring graduate instructors, reflecting his commitment to educational development. His research often addresses systemic challenges in STEM pedagogy.
Lab/Teams: His work is embedded within the Technology Leadership & Innovation department, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on projects like HyFlex implementation and design thinking curriculum development.
