Qi Si
School of Teacher Education and Leadership
Assistant Professor
Contact Information
Office Location: EDUC 376Phone: 435-797-2256
Email: qi.si@usu.edu
Additional Information:
Educational Background
Biography
I have a Ph.D. in Elementary Education, specializing in multimodal literacy. I am passionate about exploring effective multimodal learning approaches that help all learners develop multimodal literacy and enhance their academic abilities.
Teaching Interests
My teaching interest lies in equipping preservice teachers with the knowledge and skills to integrate multimodal literacy--diverse modes of communication-into various areas of literacy education. I am dedicated to mentoring undergraduate/graduate students to explore and apply multimodal literacy approaches in educational practice and research.
Research Interests
My research focuses on digital multimodal literacy practices in elementary classrooms, examining their impact on reading and writing achievements, as well as on other academic areas such as STEM. I am also dedicated to exploring the application of novel technologies, including generative AI and visual-spatial tools, to enhance teaching and learning across various subjects in elementary education.
Publications | Book Chapters
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Publications | Journal Articles
Academic Journal
- Si, Q., Hodges, T.S, Mousavi, V., (2025). Designing Writers: A Self-Regulated Approach to Multimodal Composition in Teacher Preparation and Early Grades. Education Sciences, 15:8, doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci15081059
- Si, Q., Wind, S., (2025). Identifying factors influencing teacher perceptions of technology integration in K-6 reading instruction: A survey study. The Elementary School Journal, doi: https://doi.org/10.1086/736504
- Hutchison, A., Si, Q., Colwell, J., Kaya, E., Jakeway, E., Miller, B., Gutierrez, K., Regan, K., Evmenova, A., (2025). Scaffolding coding instruction through literacy via the Compose and Code digital platform and curriculum. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 41:1, doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/jcal.13115
- Moon, J., Yeo, S., Si, Q., Ijeluola, A.S, (2024). A scoping review of game-based learning for mathematics teacher education.. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/0020739X.2024.2337934
- Si, Q., Suh, J.K, Ercan-Dursun, J., Hand, B., Fulmer, G., (2024). Elementary teachers’ knowledge of using language as an epistemic tool in science classrooms: A case study. . International Journal of Science Education, doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/09500693.2024.2315567
- Si, Q., Hodges, T., Coleman, J., (2022). Multimodal literacies instructions for K-12 English speakers and English language learners: A review of research.. Journal of Literacy Research and Instruction, 61:3, 276-297. doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/19388071.2021.2008555
- Si, Q., Hubbard, J., (2021). A comparison of elementary foreign language programs in China and the USA. .
Professional Journal
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Other
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Teaching
Graduate Students Mentored