Yoojin Bae
EDUCATION |
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September 2022 – (present)
| Doctoral student in Instructional Technology, Georgia State University (Georgia, USA) |
March 2019 - August 2021
| M.A. in Education: Educational Technology, • Thesis Title: A Development Study on an Adaptive Learning Support Tool for Inquiry-Based Learning using Text Analysis Technology (Advisor: Professor Cheolil Lim) • Coursework: Smart Learning Design, Learner Analysis and Design of Learning Environment (Artificial Intelligence and learning design), Advanced Statistical Method for Educational Research, etc.
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March 2014 – August 2018
| B.A. in English Language and Literature & Minor in Information and Communications Technologies Convergence (Computer Science) Ajou University (Gyeonggi, South Korea) • Coursework: Object-oriented Programming (Java), Data Structures, Programming Language (C Language), ICT Convergence Capstone Design (C++, OpenCV, OpenGL, ARtoolKit), History of American Literature, etc.
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WORK EXPERIENCE | |
Jun 2021 – August 2022 | Researcher, South Korean Educational Development Institute, Chungcheongbuk-do (South Korea) • Manage assessment of educational institutions for school teachers • Coordinate the opinions of the Ministry of Education and educational institutions • Investigate evaluation indicators for online educational circumstance
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February 2019 – August 2021 | Researcher, Center for Innovation of Future Education, Seoul (South Korea) • Developed software and physical computing education program to improve pre-service teachers’ convergence competency of software and subject matter • Organized and assisted the workshops, conferences on future education • Served as a TF member to propose plans for establishment of Artificial Intelligence convergence graduate school (December 2019 – January 2020) • Served as a TF member to write incorporation white paper (September 2020 – December 2020)
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January 2018 – April 2019 | Coding Teacher, KAIST i-Code Lab, Incheon (South Korea) • Developed software and physical computing education program and curriculum for K-12 • Taught software programming in Scratch, Arduino, App inventor etc. to elementary, middle, high school students • Managed students’ learning progress reports
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December 2016 – December 2017 | Content Manager, EVERY KIT, Seoul (South Korea) • Developed educational contents based on software curriculum in South Korea • Optimized software application for end-users • Organized the plans • Served as a team leader
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June 2016 – August 2016
| Intern, YES CLASS & ROBOTHINK, LLC, Illinois (USA) • Assisted to develop robotic education program • Organized projects for internship program |
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE | |
September 2022 - (Present) | Title: NSF AI Institute: AI Institute for Adult Learning and Online Education (ALOE) (Grant/Award Number: 2112532), National Science Foundation
Position: Research Assistant • Conducted research to integrate AI theories, models, and techniques into online adult learning to create more available, affordable, adaptable, and scalable learning experiences, which creates more effective and efficient teaching and learning
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December 2020 - March 2021 | Title: Development a Program for Secondary (Middle & High) School Principal Qualification & Training to Improve Media Literacy Competency For National Academy for Educational Administrators at Seoul National University
Position: Research Assistant • Analyzed the needs of secondary school principal on training program to improve their media literacy competency • Developed a program for secondary (middle & high) school principal qualification & training
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November 2020 - April 2021 | Title: Survey for Education Consumer Satisfaction For Center for University Innovation at Seoul National University
Position: Research Assistant • Analyzed the result of the survey on education satisfactory of undergraduate and graduate students • Developed questionnaire on education satisfactory of undergraduate and graduate students
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August 2020 – January 2021 | Title: Educational Consulting for development and management of online classes at Seoul National University For Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at Seoul National University
Position: Research Assistant • Taught how to use online educational tools to professors for enhancement of interactions between instructor and learners • Analyzed the needs of professors and students on online classes through Interviews • Proposed how to improve online classes to six professors ranged from Engineering College to Art College
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July 2020 – November 2020 | Title: Development Smart Learning Environment for the Post Covid-19 era (Focusing on Physical and Virtual Educational Environment) For South Korea Education & Research Information Service (KERIS)
Position: Research Assistant • Derived the components of smart learning environment based on technology such as artificial intelligence, IoT • Developed learning environment model and principles for blended/Hybrid learning • Analyzed the experts’ opinions gained from interviews and survey
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March 2020 – June 2020 | Title: Development of Optimal Models and Strategies for Management of Online Classes at Seoul National University For Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at Seoul National University
Position: Research Assistant • Developed instructional models and strategies for online classes of Art college • Analyzed the needs of professors and students on online classes through Interviews
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July 2019 – December 2019 | Title: Development of Future Military Mental Education System and Program For Republic of South Korea Army Headquarters
Position: Research Assistant • Developed military mental education system and program for future soldiers • Analyzed the needs of soldiers and military officers on mental education through Interviews • Derived the components of military mental education |
TEACHING EXPERIENCE (K-12) | |
April 2021 - June 2021 | Yeongdeungpo Girls’ High School (Seoul, South Korea) • Managed one regular course called “Creative Experience Activities” of 11th grade classes in the school • Taught Scratch, Microbit, App Inventor, Arduino to 11th grade students at 7 classes • Developed Software (Scratch, App Inventor) and physical computing(Microbit, Arduino) education contents
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July 2020 – January 2021 | Baemoon High School (Seoul, South Korea) • Taught Scratch, Microbit, App Inventor, Arduino to 10th, 11th grade students • Developed Software (Scratch, App Inventor) and physical computing(Microbit, Arduino) education contents
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August 2020 - November 2020 | Yeongdeungpo Girls’ High School (Seoul, South Korea) • Taught Scratch, Microbit, App Inventor, Arduino to 11th, 12th grade students • Developed Software (Scratch, App Inventor) and physical computing(Microbit, Arduino) education contents
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September 2019 – December 2019
| Gyeseong Elementary School (Seoul, South Korea) • Taught Arduino to 4th grade students • Developed a pilot program for Arduino education • Participated in HALO project managed by Seeds of Empowerment of Stanford University as a volunteer • Contributed to develop curriculum for SDGs education |
January 2019 – February 2019 | Seoul Nambu Elementary School (Seoul, South Korea) • Taught English to 3rd grade students • Organized and operated career experience programs for elementary school students • Participated in the Sam Mentoring program of Seoul National University as a volunteer
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September 07, 2018 (2 hours) | Incheon Sariul Middle School (Incheon, South Korea) • Developed software and robotic education program and curriculum
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August 2018 – March 2019 | Incheon Nonhyeon Middle School (Incheon, South Korea) • Taught Scratch, Arduino to North South Korean students • Taught Word, Presentation program for tests of certificates • Developed Software (Scratch) and physical computing (Arduino), office automation (Word, Presentation) education contents
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April 2014 – October 2014 | Dongsuwon Middle School (Suwon, South Korea) • Taught Math and English to 8th, 9th grade students after school • Developed Math and English education contents • Participated in the mentoring program of Ajou University as a volunteer |
TEACHING EXPERIENCE (Univ.) | |
June 2025 – July 2025 (Summer 2025) | Teaching Assistant, LT 7503: Computer Science Concepts for Teachers • Assisted with managing office hours and helped students with coursework |
December 12, 2020 | Assistant, Workshop on ‘Instruction through Artificial Intelligence’ operated by Busan Metropolitan City Institute for Gifted Education & Promotion • Taught text analysis by using machine learning model
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August 25-27, 2021/ May 14, 2021/ April 30, 2021/ April 16, 2021/ March 18, 2021/ February 09, 2021/ December 07, 2020/ November 09, 2020/ September 08,2020/ August 27, 2020
| Lecturer, Workshop on ‘How to use online tools’ operated by Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at Seoul National University • Taught professors how to use online tools such as Socratvie, Padlet, Miro, Gradescope for improvement of interaction on classes through Zoom
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September 24, 2020 | Assistant, Workshop on ‘Artificial Intelligence Education’ operated by Gyeonggi-do Artificial Intelligence Education Research Association • Taught text analysis by using machine learning model to teachers from Artificial Intelligence Education Research Association
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September 2020 – December 2020 (Fall 2020) | Teaching Assistant, Seminar in Instructional Design Theories at Seoul National University • Assisted to manage the course • Taught graduate students text analysis by using machine learning model
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September 2020 – December 2020 (Fall 2020) | Teaching Assistant, Educational Technology at Seoul National University • Assisted to manage the course • Taught undergraduate students Scratch programming for development of Microlearning contents
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March 2020 – June 2020 (Spring 2020) | Teaching Assistant, Research Methods of Educational Technology at Seoul National University • Assisted to manage the course
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March 2020 – June 2020 (Spring 2020) | Teaching Assistant, Software Education for Teaching Subject Matters at Seoul National University • Assisted to manage the course • Taught undergraduate students Scratch programming for development of Microlearning contents
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October 2019 – December 2019 | Teaching Assistant, Workshop on ‘software education for Pre-Service Teachers for Fall Semester’ operated by Center for Innovation of Future Education at Seoul National University • Assisted to teach Scratch, Python • Developed the workshop program and curriculum for 10 weeks • Organized and operated the workshop once a week for 10 weeks
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September 2019 – December 2019 (Fall 2019) | Teaching Assistant, Educational Technology at Seoul National University • Assisted to manage the course • Taught undergraduate students Scratch programming for development of Microlearning contents
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June 2019 – July 2019 (Summer 2019) | Teaching Assistant, Teaching Methods and Educational Technology at Seoul National University • Assisted to manage the course • Taught undergraduate students Scratch programming
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May 2019 – June 2019 | Teaching Assistant, Workshop on ‘software education for Pre-Service Teachers for Spring Semester’ operated by Center for Innovation of Future Education at Seoul National University • Assisted to teach block-based programming such as Scratch, Microbit, Robotic program • Developed the workshop program and curriculum for 6 weeks • Organized and operated the workshop once a week for 6 weeks • Developed software and robotic education program and curriculum
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March 2019 – June 2019 (Spring 2019) | Teaching Assistant, Survey of Instructional Systems Design at Seoul National University • Assisted to manage the course
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HONORS AND AWARDS | |
ISLS 2026 | Travel Funding for Alt-Academia Workshop (Wallace Foundation), $1,000 • Funded by the Wallace Foundation, which provides up to $1,000 and covers conference registration fees for applicants pursuing opportunities in the learning sciences outside of traditional university-based tenure-track, clinical, and research roles
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EDM 2025 | Travel Funding for Workshop on Multimodal Multiparty Learning Analytics (MMLA) (Google.org), $2,500 • Funded by Google.org through the NSF AI Institutes Virtual Organization (AIVO), which provides up to $2,500 for members of NSF AI Institutes to share their work and collaborate on advancing educational AI
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2019 - 2020 | ‘Academic Successor in Basic Academic Field’ Scholarship, 10,000,000 (KRW), at Seoul National University • In selection only two graduate students among the entire master’s students from college of Education each year • In recognition of an outstanding academic successor among graduate students in master programs of Education college in 2019, 2020
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October 04, 2019 | Second Prize, 300,000 (KRW), Software Education Youtube Short Video Competition at South Korea Education and Research Information Service • In recognition for creating an excellent youtube video about software education
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November 09, 2018 | Prize by the President of the South Korean Chamber of Commerce, at Capstone Design Fair(Final) of National Engineering Festival • In recognition for achieving the creative and innovative software development among students from Engineering colleges in South Korea
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October 11, 2018 | Second Prize, at Capstone Design Fair(Semi-Final) • In selection top two groups, among participants of Semi-Final Capstone Design Fair, to be able to participate in the National Engineering Festival • In recognition for achieving the creative and innovative software development among participants of Semi-Final Capstone Design Fair for Engineering colleges in central region of South Korea
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September 06, 2018 | Grand Prize, 1,000,000 (KRW), at Convergence Capstone Design Fair • In selection the best group, among participants of Convergence Capstone Design Fair, to be able to participate in the Semi-Final Capstone Design Fair • In recognition for achieving the most creative and innovative software development among students taking Capstone Design courses in Engineering college at Ajou University
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June 12, 2018 | Second Prize, 200,000 (KRW), at Ajou Greative SW Concert • In recognition for achieving creative and innovative software development among students from the department of software in Engineering college
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June 07, 2018 | Third Prize, 100,000 (KRW), at LINC+ Capstone Design Fair • In recognition for achieving creative and innovative software development
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Spring semester 2018 | Scholarship for top student on TOPCIT (Test of Practical Competency in IT), 100,000 (KRW), at College of Engineering, Ajou University • In recognition for achieving outstanding score of Test of Practical Competency in IT among the test takers, mostly engineering students, in the spring semester of 2018 |
CERTIFICATIONS | |
November 08, 2019 | International Development Cooperation Academy 2019 • Learned history and financial issues of international development cooperation for 6 weeks • Organized and operated by Graduate school of International Studies at Seoul National University and the Export-Import Bank of South Korea
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November 02, 2019 | Research Ethics Education • Learned types and examples of violations of research ethics • Organized and operated by South Korea Institute of Human Resources Development in Science & Technology
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June 12, 2019 | 3CT Coding Teacher (Arduino) • Achieved Level 1, the most advanced score • Practiced design and development of educational contents with Arduino programming for 36 hours • Organized and operated by Ahn Lab and Momjobgo
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August 22, 2018 | Samsung Convergence Software Course • Took 12 courses from Computer Science such as Data Structure, Algorithm, Object-oriented Programming • Satisfied with the requirement to achieve over 3.5 for average score on Computer Science courses • Organized and operated by Samsung and Ajou University
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May 19, 2018 | TOPCIT (Test of Practical Competency in IT) • Achieved 455 score which means Level 3 out of 5 and takes benefits of extra points on employment process • Evaluated by competency of technology and business on software area • Organized and operated by Ministry of Science and ICT, Institute for Information & communication Technology Planning & evaluation and South Korea Productivity Center
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December 13, 2017 | 3CT Coding Teacher (Scratch) • Achieved Level 1, the most advanced score • Practiced design and development of educational contents with Scratch programming for 36 hours • Organized and operated by Ahn Lab and Momjobgo
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December 09, 2017 | Coding Specialist (Scratch) • Achieved Level 1, the most advanced score • Evaluated by demonstrating problem solving on Scratch programming for limited time • Organized and operated by YBMNET |
PUBLISHED ARTICLES |
Bae, Y., Kim, J., & Kim. M. (accepted). Four years of AI-powered formative assessment: Exploring the 2-Sigma effect and fairness. In Proceedings of the 20th International Conference of the Learning Sciences - ICLS 2026. International Society of the Learning Sciences.
Reddig, J., Smith, G., Siyahrood, S., Moriss, W., Bae, Y., Kim, J., Crutcher, K., Kos, J., Dass, R. K., Siddigui, M. N., Weitekamp, D., Thajchayapong, P., Kakar, S., Endert, A., Crossley, S., Kim, M., Dede, C., Goel, A., & MacLellan, C. (accepted). Guidelines for designing AI technologies to support adult learning. In Proceedings of the ACM Designing Interactive Systems Conference. Association for Computing Machinery. Kim, J., Galindo-Parra, M. F., Kim, S., Bae, Y., Hendry, T. M., Galen, S. S., & Kim, M. K. (2025). Design-Based Research for Scenario-Based, Generative Ai-Augmented Simulation in Nursing Education. In Rajala, A., Cortez, A., Hofmann, R., Jornet, A., Lotz-Sisitka, H., & Markauskaite, L. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 19th International Conference of the Learning Sciences - ICLS 2025 (pp. 2801-2803). International Society of the Learning Sciences.
Bae, Y., Kim, J., Davis, A., & Kim, M. K. (2024). A study on AI-augmented concept learning: Impact on learner perceptions and outcomes in STEM education. In Lindgren, R., Asino, T. I., Kyza, E. A., Looi, C. K., Keifert, D. T., & Suárez, E. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 18th International Conference of the Learning Sciences - ICLS 2024 (pp. 1450-1453). International Society of the Learning Sciences.
Kim, J., Bae, Y., Stravelakis, J., & Kim, M. (2024). Investigating the Influence of AI-Augmented Summarization on Concept Learning, Summarization Skills, Argumentative Essay Writing, and Course Outcomes in Online Adult Education. In Lindgren, R., Asino, T. I., Kyza, E. A., Looi, C. K., Keifert, D. T., & Suárez, E. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 18th International Conference of the Learning Sciences - ICLS 2024 (pp. 2309-2310). International Society of the Learning Sciences.
Kim, J., Lee, T., Bae, Y., & Kim, M. (2024). A Comparison Between AI and Human Evaluation with a Focus on Generative AI. In Lindgren, R., Asino, T. I., Kyza, E. A., Looi, C. K., Keifert, D. T., & Suárez, E. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 18th International Conference of the Learning Sciences - ICLS 2024 (pp. 1722-1725). International Society of the Learning Sciences.
Kim, M., Kim, J., Bae Y., Morris, W., Holmes, L., & Crossley, S. (2024). How AI Evaluates Learner Comprehension: A Comparison of Knowledge-Based and Large Language Model (LLM)-Based AI Approaches. In Lindgren, R., Asino, T. I., Kyza, E. A., Looi, C. K., Keifert, D. T., & Suárez, E. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 18th International Conference of the Learning Sciences - ICLS 2024 (pp. 1311-1314). International Society of the Learning Sciences.
Bae, Y., Kim, J., & Kim, M. (2023). Clustering cognitive engagement changes in a longitudinal traced discussion data from an online course. In Damșa, C., Borge, M., Koh, E., & Worsley, M. (Eds.). Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning - CSCL 2023 (pp. 297-300). Montreal, Canada: International Society of the Learning Sciences.
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Kim, M. J., Park, J., Bae, Y., Yeom, J. Y. & Lim, C. (2021). Instructional Design Strategies for Synchronous Online Instruction in Various College Courses. Journal of Educational Technology, 37(2), 459-488.
Chee, H., Park, J. H., Lee, U. G., Bae, Y. & Lim, C. (2021). A Study on the Course Development of Converging Software and Subject Matter Education for Pre-service Teachers. Journal of South Korean Association for Educational Information and Media, 27(1), 1-27.
Lee, U. G., Lee, J. H. Bae, Y., Song, Y., Jeong, H. & Lim, C. (2020). Research on Smart Learning Environment in the light of post COVID-19. Proceedings of South Korean Association for Educational Information and Media & The South Korean Society for Educational Technology Fall Conference 2020, 614-623.
Lee, J. H., Park, J., Bae, Y. & Lim, C. (2020). Exploratory Formative Research on Instructional Design Principles for Learners with Special Needs in Physical Computing Education. Proceedings of the International conference for Media in Education 2020, 530-537.
Lee, U. G., Bae. Y. J. & Lee, G. G. (2019). Development of a Workshop Program for Pre-teacher to design lessons that converge software and subject matter. Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Education Research, 230.
Bae, Y. (2018). The influence of the Recognition for Software Education on the Recognition for Physical Computing Education. Industry Promotion Research, 3(1), 7-12. |
BOOK CHAPTERS | |
Kim, M., Bae, Y., Kim, J., Hoffmann, M., & Ahmadzadeh, S. (accepted). GenAI integration into an AI application through user-Engaged and use-inspired AI research. In N. Kim, M. Kim, A. Rand, & K. Comstock (Eds.), AI for, with, and by instructional design. The Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). |
GRANT WRITINGS | |
January 29, 2026 (Submitted; Pending) | Co-Pi,
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CONFERENCE PRESENTATION | |
July 20, 2025 | EDM 2025 (International Conference on Educational Data Mining) • On Workshop Presentation: Capturing Self-Regulated Learning through Multimodal Analytics in Learner-Centered Classrooms (First author / Presenter)
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June 12, 2025 | ISLS 2025 (International Society of the Learning Sciences) • On Poster Presentation: Design-Based Research for Scenario-Based, Generative Ai-Augmented Simulation in Nursing Education (Contributor)
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June 13, 2024 | ISLS 2024 (International Society of the Learning Sciences) • On Concurrent Presentation: A Comparison Between AI and Human Evaluation with a Focus on Generative AI (Contributor)
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June 13, 2024 | ISLS 2024 (International Society of the Learning Sciences) • On Poster Presentation: How AI Evaluates Learner Comprehension: A Comparison of Knowledge-Based and Large Language Model (LLM)-Based AI Approaches (Contributor)
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June 11, 2024 | ISLS 2024 (International Society of the Learning Sciences) • On Concurrent Presentation: A Study on AI-Augmented Concept Learning: Impact on Learner Perceptions and Outcomes in STEM Education (First author)
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June 11, 2024 | ISLS 2024 (International Society of the Learning Sciences) • On Poster Presentation: Investigating the Influence of AI-Augmented Summarization on Concept Learning, Summarization Skills, Argumentative Essay Writing, and Course Outcomes in Online Adult Education (Contributor)
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October 16, 2023 | AECT 2023 (Association for Educational Communications & Technology) • On Concurrent Presentation: The Impact of an AI-based Educational Tool, with a Focus on Technology Acceptance and Metacognitive Awareness of Adult Learners (First author / Presenter)
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June 15, 2023 | ISLS 2023 (International Society of the Learning Sciences) • On Concurrent Presentation: Clustering cognitive engagement changes in a longitudinal traced discussion data from an online course (First author / Presenter)
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November 06, 2020 | AECT 2020 (Association for Educational Communications & Technology) • On Concurrent Presentation: Development of a Physical Computing Instructional Design Model for Pre-Service Special Teachers (Contributor)
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October 31, 2020 | KAEIM & KSET Fall Conference 2020 (South Korean Association for Educational Information and Media & The South Korean Society for Educational Technology) • On Concurrent Presentation: Research on Smart Learning Environment in the light of post COVID-19 (Contributor)
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August 18, 2020 | ICoME 2020 (International Conference for Media in Education) • On Concurrent Presentation: Exploratory Formative Research on Instructional Design Principles for Learners with Special Needs in Physical Computing Education (Presenter)
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June 20, 2020 | KERA Annual Conference 2020 (South Korean Educational Research Association) • On Concurrent Presentation: Exploratory Research on optimal strategies for management of online classes (Contributor)
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October 18, 2019 | ICER 2019 (The 20th International Conference on Education Research) • On Poster Presentation: Development of a workshop program for pre-teacher to design class in convergence of software and subject matter: using the RPISD methodology (Presenter)
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June 29, 2019 | KERA Annual Conference 2020 (South Korean Educational Research Association) • On Poster Presentation: Development of a workshop program for pre-teacher to design class in convergence of software and subject matter: using the RPISD methodology (Presenter) |
ACADEMIC COMMUNITY / SERVICES | |
December 2025 – Present | Reviewer, Behaviour & Information Technology
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August 2025 – Present | Membership Committee, International Learning Sciences Student Association (ILSSA) |
August 2025 – Present | Asia-Pacific Regional Representative, International Learning Sciences Student Association (ILSSA) |
March 2025 – June 2025 | Mentor, International Learning Sciences Student Association (ILSSA) |
January 2025 – Present | Vice president, Cru for Graduate Students at Georgia State University |
January 2025 – February 2025 | Reviewer, ISLS 2025 (International Society of the Learning Sciences) |
May 2024 – April 2025 | Vice president, South Korean Graduate Student Association at Georgia State University |
August 2020 - Present | Member, South Korean Association for Educational Information and Media |
March 2020 | Reviewer, AECT 2020 (Association for Educational Communications & Technology) |
October 2019 – Present | Member, The South Korean Society for Educational Technology |
January 2019 – October 2019
| Staff, ICER 2019 (International Conference on Education Research)
• Organized and managed ICER homepage • Managed and developed the conference proceedings |
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE | |
September 2024 – Present
| Volunteer, Class of Love at Atlanta Milal (Organization for people with disabilities; Georgia, USA)
• Serve as an organizer and coordinator for Class of Love on a monthly basis • Participate in Class of Love on the fourth Saturday of each month |
January 2024 – Present
| Volunteer Teacher, After-school Program for Refugee Students at City Hope (Georgia, USA)
• Serve as a tutor in math and English for elementary and middle school refugee students once a week |
Revised April 2026 |
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