Dr. David Hung is Head of Learning Sciences Laboratory. He is an Professor at the National Institute of Education with teaching and research interests in learning, in particular, social cultural orientations to cognition and communities of practice.  He is also currently a contributing editor of Educational Technology.

 

Bachelor of Science (Carleton University, Canada)

 

Masters of Computing (Monash University, Australia)

 

PhD in Information and Computer Science (National University of Singapore, Singapore)

Postgraduate Diploma (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)

-	Hung, D., Tan, S.C., & Koh, T.S. (in press). From traditional to constructivist epistemologies: A proposed theoretical framework based on activity theory for learning communities. Journal of Interactive Learning Research
-	Hung, D., Tan, S.C., Hedberg, J., & Koh, T.S. (2005). A framework for fostering a community of practice: scaffolding learners through an evolving continuum. British Journal of Educational Technology, 36(2), 159-176.
-	Tan, S.C., Hung, D., & So, K.L.  (2005). Fostering scientific inquiry in schools through science research course and Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL).  International Journal of Learning Technology, 1(3), 273-292.
-	Hung, D., Chen, D-T, & Tan, S.C. (2005). How the Internet Facilitates Learning as Dialog: Design Considerations for Online Discussions. International Journal of Instructional Media. 32(1), 37-46
-	Looi, C.K, Hung, D., Bopry, J., Koh, T.S. (2004). Singapore’s Learning Science Lab: Seeking Transformations in ICT-enabled Pedagogy. Educational Technology Research & Development, 52(4), 91-115.
-	Hung, D., Looi, C.K., Koh, T.S. (2004). Situated Cognition and Communities of Practice: Differentiating between First-Person "Lived Experiences" and Third-Person Perspectives, Educational Technology & Society, 7(4), 193-200.
-	Hung, D., Tan, S.C., Cheung, W.S., & Hu, C. (2004). Supporting problem solving with case-stories learning scenario and video-based collaborative learning technology. Educational Technology & Society, 7(2), 120-128.
-	Hung, D. & Tan, S.C. (2004). Bridging between practice fields and real communities through instructional technology. International Journal of Instructional Media. 31(2), 1-8.
-	Lim, C.P., Hung, D., Wong, P., & Hu C. (2004). The Pedagogical design of ICT integration in online learning: A case study. International Journal of Instructional Media. 31(1). 37-47.
-	Ng, C. & Hung, D. (2003). Understanding Why and How Online Communities Work: Conceptualizing a Framework for Designing Online Learning Communities. International Journal of e-learning, 2(4), 60-71.

 

Learning and Instructional Technologies, Constructivism and Social Constructivism, Learning in Communities of Practice