Database Management Systems
Programming Languages
Computer Networks and Data Communications
System Analysis and Design
Management Information Systems

I enjoy teaching courses and interacting with students. I have worked to operationalize following teaching philosophies:

• Emphasize real world applications. I make sure students are aware of the importance of what they are learning and how it is applicable to situations within the job force. For example, when I taught ERP systems, I encouraged them to look for information on what ERP systems were being used in Fortune 500 companies. They learned a great deal of practical knowledge in the class.

• Encourage active learning. I try to maintain a very lively and interactive class by optimizing student engagement during each session. I believe that it is only through a blend of instructional techniques such as group discussions, game interactions, collaboration, and case studies that students become well-rounded and gain sufficient confidence. I especially encourage students who are usually not active in class to summarize group discussions and answer questions.

• Utilize multiple resources. My teaching methods incorporate more than just the traditional lectures and book materials. I like to supplement my teaching materials by utilizing more current resources such as the Web, technology magazines, and digital resources in order to keep the students aware and more up-to-date on the latest technologies, paradigms and ideas.

• Be approachable and provide timely feedback. I always make myself available to help students learn the material. I encourage students to ask questions in class, during office hours, and by email. I make special arrangements for those whose responsibilities conflict with scheduled office hours. I check email often and reply students email at the first place. I also hold extra office hours before exams and presentations which is greatly appreciated by students. When some students do not do well in exams, I encourage them to talk to me individually to find ways to make improvements.

• Learn from the students. My students come from more different background, such as Marketing, Economics, Finance, etc. Some of them come back to school after working in the industry for couple years and bring practical experience. The diversity of the class creates a big challenge for the me to address different needs from students. However, it also provides opportunities for students to learn from each other, and for me as an instructer to learn from these students just as they learn from me through my lectures and assignments. I believe a good teach is a teach who knows how to learn from students.

Instructor, Summer 2005, Department of Management Information Systems, University of Arizona

MIS 304: Using and Managing Information Systems (Eller College undergraduate core course)
Enrollment: 29
Evaluation: 4.3 / 5.0

This is an MIS core course required for all undergraduate business majors. Most students are in their senior year. The course is an introductory exploration of the design, development, and the use of technology and computer-based information systems in organizations in the modern business world. Topics covered e-Commerce and e-Business, Telecommunications, Computer Hardware and Software, Database Management Systems, ERP, CRM and SCM, System Development, and Decision Support Systems. Special emphasis was placed on technology from the e-business/e-commerce perspectives.