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Yin Hong Cheah is an Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Idaho's College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Learning Technologies from the University of Texas at Austin (2023), an M.Ed. in Educational Psychology from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (2007), and a B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering (2001). Her work bridges research and practice to address digital equity in K-12 education through teacher support and technology integration.
Education:
- Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction – Learning Technologies, University of Texas at Austin, 2023
- M.Ed., Educational Psychology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2007
- B.Eng., Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2001
Research Interests: Cheah's research focuses on mitigating the digital divide through equitable technology use in K-12 classrooms. She investigates how teachers can leverage tools like AI, augmented reality, and TPACK frameworks to design inclusive lessons. Her work emphasizes collaboration with educators to translate research findings into actionable instructional models.
Key Contributions:
- Examined K-12 teachers' technology practices in Teaching and Teacher Education (2023)
- Studied AR integration in biology classrooms in Education Sciences (2023)
- Developed TPACK frameworks in Singaporean schools (2019)
Awards & Recognition:
- 2023 AERA Graduate Travel Award
- 2022 & 2020 AERA Top-10 Research Papers
- 2020 U.T. Austin Graduate Research Award
Advising & Grants: Cheah advises graduate students on technology integration projects and has secured grants supporting professional development initiatives. Her work connects university research with K-12 practitioner needs through collaborative partnerships.
Labs & Affiliations: Affiliated with the University of Idaho's instructional technology group, she collaborates with Singapore's National Institute of Education and U.S. school districts to scale equitable tech practices.
