Rate My Professor Ke Zhang

Dr. Ke Zhang serves as the Director of the School of Instructional Technology and Innovation and Professor of Learning, Design, and Technology at Kennesaw State University in the Bagwell College of Education. In this capacity, she leads academic programs dedicated to instructional technology, innovation, and learning design, fostering advancements in educational practices and technology integration. Her professional contributions emphasize enhancing teaching and learning through innovative technological solutions and pedagogical strategies.

Ke Zhang holds a Ph.D. in Instructional Systems from Pennsylvania State University. Before her current role at Kennesaw State University, she was an associate professor in the Instructional Technology Program at Wayne State University, teaching graduate courses and conducting research on online learning and instructional design. Earlier, she served as an assistant professor at Texas Tech University. Her research focuses on education, collaborative learning, and instructional technology, with particular attention to artificial intelligence applications in educational settings. Key publications include 'AI Technologies For Education: Recent Research & Future Directions' co-authored with A.B. Aslan in Computers & Education: Artificial Intelligence (2021), a systematic review on 'Artificial Intelligence for Computer Science Education in Higher Education,' and contributions to studies on micro-credentials in higher education. She co-authored the book 'Empowering Online Learning: 100+ Activities for Reading, Reflecting, and Interacting to Build High Performance Online Classes' with Curtis J. Bonk. Through her scholarship and leadership, Zhang has influenced the development of effective online learning environments and technology-enhanced instruction in higher education.