About Me
Colleen Chung
Learning Technologist. Musician.
As a passionate advocate for education, technology, and music, I'm currently an NYU Master's student in Learning Technology and Experience Design. With a robust background in higher education, my journey isn't just academic – it's a symphony of technology, instructional design, and creative arts. As an amateur music composer, I aspire to bring my innovative spirit to the education field, leveraging my skills to create engaging and effective learning experiences that resonate with students across diverse backgrounds.
Who am I...?
Education
2023 - 2024
Master of Arts in Learning Technology and Experience Design
New York University
2020 - 2021
Master of Social Sciences (Distinction)
The University of Hong Kong
2016 - 2020
Bachelor of Social Sciences (First-class honours)
The University of Hong Kong
Work Experience
April 2024 - Present
Instructional Designer
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
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Designed Canvas LMS course layouts and organized course materials to enhance student learning experience.
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Supported the Digital Futures Institute (DFI) by coordinating and facilitating events, such as VR workshops and educational webinars.
Sept 2023 - Present
Experiential Learning Graduate Assistant
NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development, New York, NY
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Developed instructional guides on best practices for experiential learning for schools, employers, and students.
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Researched on experiential learning programs to support curriculum development at NYU.
Mar 2021 - July 2023
Executive Officer (Teaching & Learning)
The University of Hong Kong (HKU), Hong Kong
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Instructional Design – Designed university-wide courses for undergraduate students, including experiential learning programs and student-initiated research. Designed and hosted workshops for staff and students on e-learning tools (e.g. Miro, Notion).
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Multimedia Design & Video Editing – Created multimedia for the "Future Readiness" initiative, including video shooting and editing, background music production, and website prototype creation.
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Learning Analysis – Conducted Teaching & Learning benchmarking studies with overseas universities, conducted focus group interviews with students and teachers, and analyzed course evaluation data.
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Student Affairs - Answered students' enquiries and provided advice on course enrolment and other academic matters for students.
June - July 2018
Youth Engagement Intern
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), Hong Kong
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Design learning materials for high school students that align with sustainable development best practices and global advocacy efforts.
Skills
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E-learning authoring tools (Articulate Rise 360)
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Video editing (Camtasia, Premiere)
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Learning Management System (Brightspace, Moodle, Canvas)
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Website design (WIX, Wordpress)
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Graphic design (Photoshop, Canva, Procreate)
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Data analytics tools (Exploratory)
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Music production (Garageband, Logic Pro)
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English – advanced proficiency
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Cantonese Chinese – native
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Mandarin Chinese – advanced proficiency
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Japanese – working proficiency (JLPT – N3)