Trang Phan

Dr. Trang Phan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at California State University, Fresno’s Kremen School of Education and Human Development. She specializes in educational technology integration, design thinking, and online learning strategies. Her research focuses on faculty technology adoption, MOOCs, and student-centered learning environments.

Education:

• Ph.D., 2016, University of Houston (Learning Design & Technology)
• M.A., 2010, University of Texas-RGV (English Language Instruction)
• B.A., 2006, Hue University, Vietnam (Bachelors of English Language Teaching)

Research Interests: Faculty technology training, human-centered design in education, MOOCs impact analysis, and online teaching methodologies. She emphasizes global learner needs, instructional strategies for diverse populations, and technology’s role in fostering student engagement.

Key Projects:

• Lead designer of a rapid-response virtual teaching course for Vietnamese educators during the pandemic, addressing infrastructure and cultural challenges.
• Developed technology training programs for faculty, focusing on tools like Google Classroom and video production.
• Directed the Learning Resource Center renovation, increasing usage by 16% through flexible, tech-enabled spaces.

Advising & Grants: Successfully managed the $88k CalState TEACH grant for the Learning Resource Center project. Her training programs yield measurable faculty skill improvements and student engagement metrics.

Labs/Teams: Oversees the Interdisciplinary Technology Education Center (INTERESC), fostering collaboration between faculty, students, and tech support. Active in designing inclusive learning spaces and digital pedagogy initiatives.