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 Curriculmn Vitae

Education

2021 - 2025

Indiana University Bloomington

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Ph.D Candidate

Instructional Systems Technology,

Department of Learning Design and Adult Education

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Bloomington, IN, USA

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Advisor : Dr. Kyungbin Kwon

Indiana Universty
Indiana Universty

2017 - 2019

Seoul National University

M.A. Educational Technology

Department of Education

Seoul, Republic of Korea

Advisor : Dr. Cheolil Lim

Seoul National University

2008 - 2012

Seoul National University of Education

B.Ed. Elementary Education

College of Education

Seoul, Republic of Korea

Advisor : Dr. WanKi Lee

Seoul National University of Education

Research Interest

Inclusive    Artificial    Intelligence    (AI)    education,    Computational    Thinking    (CT)    education,   Physical  (tangible)  computing,  Embodied    learning    with    AR  (Augmented    Reality)    in  K-12,   Instructional  Design,  Teaching   and  learning  with  emerging technologies

Professional Experience

Research Assistant                                                                                     Aug 2021 – May 2025

Department of Learning, Design, and Adult Education

Instructional Systems Technology

Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN                                

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Teaching Assistant                                                                                     Aug 2022 – Dec 2022

Department of Learning, Design, and Adult Education

Instructional Systems Technology

Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN

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Research Assistant                                                                                     Mar 2016 – Aug 2019

Department of Education, Educational Technology                                                 

Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea                                     

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Research Assistant                                                                                     Dec 2016 – Apr 2017

Educational Research Institute                                                              

Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea

                                    

In-service Elementary School Teacher                                                     Mar 2012 – Aug 2021

Seoul Cheongdam Elementary School,

Seoul Obong Elementary School                             

Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, Seoul, South Korea         

Grant & Fellowships 

Grant

  • 2024, NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship ($27,500)

       Exploring the Impact of Integrating STEM-AI Curriculum and Human–AI

       Collaboration Using Generative AI Tools in Middle School Settings (Under Review)

  • 2024, Educational Transformation Plan in the Artificial Intelligence Era ($35,970) Contributed to writing a research grant proposal submitted to the National Education Commission in South Korea. PI: Dr. Sunyong Byun, Co-PIs: Drs. Seung-Joon Yoon, Sun Young Song, Baul Chung, Cheongho Lee & Keunjae Kim (Not Funded)

Fellowship

  • 2024-2025, Clarence Fogelstrom Fellowship/Kavita Gupta IST Scholarship ($23,000), Department of Learning, Design, and Adult Education, Indiana University

  • 2024, AERA SIG Instructional Technology (IT) Scholarship ($200), SIG Instructional Technology, American Educational Research Association (AERA)

  • 2022-2025, CRLT Travel Scholarship ($2400), Center for Research on Learning and Technology, Indiana University

  • 2023, CIRCLS '23 Convening Emerging Scholars Travel Fund ($1500), Center for Integrative Research in Computing and Learning Sciences

  • 2023, Jerrold E. Kemp Instructional Systems Technology Fellowship ($1000), Department of Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University,

  • 2022-2023, L.C. and Sharon Larson Award ($200), Department of Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University

  • 2023, Graduate & Professional Student Government (GPSG) Research Award ($1000), Graduate and Professional Student Government, Indiana University

  • 2017, Academic Excellence Scholarship, School of Education ($2500), Seoul National University

  • 2008, Academic Excellence Scholarship, School of Education ($1150), Seoul National University of Education

Honors & Awards

  • 2025, Outstanding Research Paper Award, SIG Design and Technology, American Educational Research Association (AERA)

    • Paper Recognized: Kim, K. & Kwon, K. (2024). Designing an inclusive AI curriculum for elementary students to address gender differences with collaborative and tangible approaches. Journal of Educational Computing Research.

  • 2024, Lee W. Cochran Interns, AECT Leadership Internship

       Association for Educational Communications & Technology (AECT)

  • 2024, Outstanding Journal Article Award in Design and Development Division, Association for Educational Communications & Technology (AECT)

    • Paper Recognized: Kim, K., & Kwon, K. (2024). Tangible Computing Tools in AI Education: Approach to Improve Elementary Students' Knowledge, Perception, and Behavioral Intention towards AI. Education and Information Technologies.

  • 2024, Best Student Paper Award in SIG Instructional Technology in American Educational Research Association (AERA)

    • Paper Recognized: Kim, K., Bae, H., Brown, M., Kwon, K., Glazewski, K., & Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A. (2024). Exploring a Structured Summer Camp Curriculum to Foster Middle School Students' Understanding of Machine Learning.

  • 2024, Best Paper Award in SIG X Realities and Learning in the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE)

    • Paper Recognized: Kwon, K., Kim, K., Seo, M., Kim, H., & Brush, T. (2024). Embodied Learning in a Mixed-Reality Environment: Examination of Student Embodiment

  • 2023, Emerging Learning Technology Award for Graduate Students in the Division of Emerging Learning Technologies in the Association for Educational Communications & Technology (AECT)

    • Paper Recognized: Embracing Gender-Inclusive Approaches Integrating Microcontrollers and Machine Learning Education Tools for Concrete Learning of AI

  • 2023, Theory Competition Award Finalist in the Research & Theory Division in the Association for Educational Communications & Technology (AECT)

    • Paper Recognized: Inclusive Artificial Intelligence (AI) + Framework: Empowering Instructional Design for an Inclusive AI Curriculum

  • 2022. Best Student Paper Award in SIG Instructional Technology in American Educational Research Association (AERA)

    • Paper Recognized: Kim, K. & Kwon, K. (2021). Design the curriculum of online maker education using educational AI tools in the COVID-19 situation.

  • 2019, Award for outstanding performance as a teacher by Seoul Gangnam Seocho District Office of Education

  • 2018, Best Poster Award at the 2018 International Conference of Educational Technology in the Korean Society of Educational Technology.

    • Paper Recognized: Kim, K. & Kwon, H., & Lim, C. (2018). Application of Rapid Prototype ISD Methodology for Development of Educational Programs in Public Institutions.

  • 2017, Best poster Award at the 2017 Conference of Korean Society of Educational Technology in Korean Society of Educational Technology.

    • Paper Recognized: Kim, K. & Kwon, H., & Lim, C. (2017). Design and implementation of a hands-on focused educational program for librarians.

  • 2016, Award for outstanding performance in designing creative lesson plans with technologies by the Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Creativity

Publications

Peer-reviewed Journal Articles

  1. Kim, K., & Kwon, K. (2025). Unveiling Teacher Identity Development: A Case Study of AI Curriculum Implementation in a Rural Middle School Computer Science Class. Teaching and Teacher Education, 160, 105032. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2025.105032

  2. Kwon, K., Kim, H., Kim, K., Seo, M., & Brush, T. (In Press). Computational Thinking through Embodied Learning: A Comparison of Mixed-Reality and Unplugged Activities. Journal of Research on Technology in Education.

  3. Kwon, K., Lee, S. J., & Kim, K. (2025). A systematic review of gender differences in computational thinking. Computers and Education: Open, 100253. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.caeo.2025.100253

  4. Kwon, K., Kim, K., Zhou, C., & Jeon, M. (2025). Embodied Learning Experiences of Early Elementary Students in Computational Thinking Education. Technology Knowledge and Learning. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10758-025-09826-w

  5. Kwon, K., Brush, T., Kim, K., & Seo, M. (2025). Embodied learning for computational thinking in a mixed-reality context. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 62(8), 1939-1960. https://doi.org/10.1177/07356331241291173

  6. Kim, K. & Kwon, K. (2024). Designing an inclusive AI curriculum for elementary students to address gender differences with collaborative and tangible approaches. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 62(7), 1837-1864. https://doi.org/10.1177/07356331241271059

  7. Kim, K. & Kwon, K. (2024). A systematic review of the evaluation in K-12 artificial intelligence education from 2013 to 2022. Interactive Learning Environments, 33(1), 103–131. https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2024.2335499

  8. Kim, K., & Kwon, K. (2024). Tangible computing tools in AI education: Approach to improve elementary students' knowledge, perception, and behavioral intention towards AI. Education and Information Technologies, 29, 16125-16156. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-024-12497-2

  9. Kim, K., & Kwon, K. (2023). Exploring the AI competencies for elementary school teachers in South Korea. Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence, 4, 100137.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.caeai.2023.100137

  10. Kim, K., Kwon, K., Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A., Bae, H., & Glazewski, K. (2023). Exploring middle school students’ common naive conceptions of AI concepts, and the evolution of these ideas. Education and Information Technologies, 28(8), 9827-9845. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-023-11600-3

  11. Kwon, K., Jeon, M., Zhou, C., Kim, K., & Brush, T. (2022). Embodied learning for computational thinking in early primary education, Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 56(4), 410-430. https://doi.org/10.1080/15391523.2022.2158146

  12. Kim, K., & Han, H. (2021). A design and effect of online maker education using educational artificial intelligence tools in elementary school. Journal of Digital Convergence, 19(6). 61-71. https://doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2021.19.6.061

  13. Han, H., Kim, K., & Kwon, H. (2020). The analysis of elementary school teachers' perceptions using artificial intelligence in education. Journal of Digital Convergence, 17(7). 47-56. https://doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2020.18.7.047

  14. Kim, K., & Lim, C. (2019). A developmental study of an instructional model for maker education using a single-board computer (SBC) in elementary school. Journal of Educational Technology, 35(4), 687-729. http://dx.doi.org/10.17232/KSET.35.3.687

  15. Lim, C., Park, T., Han, H., Kim, K., Kwon, H., & Lee, J. (2019). An exploratory study on essential design elements for constructing a future school space. Journal of Educational Technology, 35(S), 589-619. http://dx.doi.org/10.17232/KSET.35.2.589

  16. Han, H., Kim, K., Kwon, H., & Lim, C. (2019). Development of a competence model for elementary school teachers’ education using mobile technology and analysis on needs. Journal of Korean Association for Educational Information and Media, 25(4). 657-690. http://dx.doi.org/10.15833/KAFEIAM.25.4.657

Refereed Proceedings

  1. Johnson, V., Kwon, K. & Kim, K. (2025). Empowering Educators: Addressing Teacher Needs through Professional Development in Artificial Intelligence Education. In Proceedings of SITE 2025 (pp. 2588-2598). Waynesville, NC USA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/225872/.

  2. Kwon, K., Kim, K., Seo, M., Kim, H. & Brush, T. (2024). Embodied Learning in a Mixed-Reality Environment: Examination of Student Embodiment. In Cherner, T. & Blankenship, R. J. (Eds). (2024). Research Highlights in Technology and Teacher Education 2024, Vol 1 (pp. 13-24). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/224713/

  3. Bae, H., Kim, K., Glazewski, K., Kwon, K., & Leftwich, A. (2024). Scaffolding to Build AI Competences: Transforming Student Presentations to Meaningful Learning Moments. In Proceedings of the 18th International Conference of the Learning Sciences-ICLS 2024, pp. 2247-2248. International Society of the Learning Sciences.

  4. Kwon, K. & Kim, K. (2024). Exploring Middle School Teachers’ Experience in Co-design and Co-teach an NLP-Generative AI focused curriculum in STEM classroom. In J. Cohen & G. Solano (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 2520-2522). Las Vegas, Nevada, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved April 13, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/224335/

  5. Kwon, K., Kim, K., Seo, M., Kim, H. & Brush, T. (2024). Embodied Learning in a Mixed-Reality Environment: Examination of Student Embodiment. In J. Cohen & G. Solano (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 1284-1291). Las Vegas, Nevada, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved April 13, 2024, from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/224135/

  6. Kwon, K., Kim, K., Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A. T., Glazewski, K. D., Brown, M. L., Bae, H., & Closser, F. M. (2024). Exploring AIFORGOOD Summer Camp curriculum to foster middle school students’ understanding of artificial intelligence. In Proceedings of the 55th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE 2024) (Vol. 2, pp. 1-2). ACM. https://doi.org/10.1145/3626253.3635536

  7. Kim, K., Kwon, K., Bae, H., Anne, O.L. & Glazewski, K. (2023). Exploring the middle school students’ common preconceptions of AI concepts: “AI is a cure-all solution!”. In E. Langran (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 2124-2129). New Orleans, LA, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved April 7, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/222102/

  8. Zhou, C., Kwon, K., Brush, T., Kim, K., Muralidharan, A., & Kim, Y. (2022). Using Augmented Reality Technology to Support Young Students’ Embodied Learning Experience in Computational Tasks. In L. Langran & D. Henriksen (Eds.), Proceedings of SITE Interactive Conference (pp. 346-349). Online: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved December 21, 2022, from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/221616/​

Book Chapters

  1. Kim, K., & Bae, H. (2023). An Overview of the Concepts and Research Trends in Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Educational Contexts. In J. Moon, G. Choi, H. Bae, & J. Byun (Eds.), Educational/Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences: Korean Open Access Guide. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.59668/431.13711

Books

  • Lim, C., Kim, K., et al. (2021) Could teacher survive in the era of AI? Seoul: Communication books. 

        http://www.yes24.com/Product/Goods/102165489

AI 시대, 교사는 살아남을 것인가

  • Kim, K., et al. (2021) How to interact actively in On & Off Blended class.Seoul: Education & Practice Publishing.

       http://www.yes24.com/Product/Goods/98575285

온앤오프연계수업

  • Kim, K., Kwon, H., Kim, Y., & Sung, J. (2020). Maker education A to Z. Seoul: Techvile.

       http://www.yes24.com/Product/Goods/96173323

메이커교육대백과과

Presentations

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  1. Kwon, K. Kim H., Kim, K., Yang, S., & Park, J. (2025, May 19-23). AI Education in English Class: Exploring Benefits, Challenges, and Ethical Implications of Using Generative AI for Argumentation. EdMedia 2025, Barcelona, Spain.

  2. Kim, K., & Kwon, K. (2025, Apr 23-27). Exploring Middle School Students' Perceptions of AI and Generative AI tools. 2025 AERA Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, United States.

  3. Vannesa, J., Kwon, K., & Kim, K. (2025, March 17-21).  Empowering Educators: Addressing Teacher Needs through Professional Development in Artificial Intelligence Education. SITE 2025, Orlando, FL, United States.

  4. Kwon, K. Vannesa, J., & Kim, K. (2024, Nov 11). Enhancing AI Competency in K-12 Classrooms: Insights from a Teacher Development Program. Purdue AI in P-12 Education Conference 2024, West Lafayette, IN, United States.

  5. Kim, K., & Kwon, K. (2024, Oct 19-23). Unveiling Co-teaching Strategies and Impact of the NLP-Generative AI Curriculum on Middle School AI Literacy. 2024 AECT International Convention, Kansas City, MO, United States.

  6. Bae, H., Kim, K., Kwon, K., Glazewski, K., & Leftwich, A. (2024, Oct 19-23). “It’s insulting”: Providing Distributed and Contingent Scaffolding to Foster Ethics-Centered AI Literacy. 2024 AECT International Convention, Kansas City, MO, United States.

  7. Seo, M., Kwon, K., Brush, T., Kim, H., & Kim, K. (2024, Oct 19-23). Integrating Augmented Reality and Collaborative Activities to Enhance Computational Thinking in K-12 Classrooms. 2024 AECT International Convention, Kansas City, MO, United States.

  8. Kwon, K., & Kim, K. (2024, Jul 11-12). Embodied Computational Thinking in a Mixed-Reality Context. The 24th International Conference on Education Research, Seoul, South Korea.

  9. Bae, H., Kim, K., Kwon, K., Glazewski, K., & Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A. (2024, June 10-14). Scaffolding to Build AI Competences: Transforming Student Presentations to Meaningful Learning Moments. International Society of Learning Science 2024 Annual Meeting, Buffalo, NY, United States.

  10. Kim, K., Bae, H., Brown, M., Kwon, K., Glazewski, K., & Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A. (2024, April 11-14). Exploring a Structured Summer Camp Curriculum to Foster Middle School Students' Understanding of Machine Learning. 2024 Conference of American Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, PA, United States.

  11. Kwon, K., Kim, K., Seo, M., Kim, H., & Brush, T. (2024, March 25-29). Embodied Learning in a Mixed-Reality Environment: Examination of Student Embodiment. SITE 2024 Conference, Las Vegas, NV, United States

  12. Kwon, K., & Kim, K. (2024, March 25-29). Exploring Middle School Teachers’ Experience in Co-design and Co-teach an NLP-Generative AI focused curriculum in STEM classroom. SITE 2024 Conference, Las Vegas, NV, United States

  13. Kwon, K., Kim, K., Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A., Glazewski, K., Bae, H., Brown, M., & Closser, F. (2024, March 20-23). Exploring a Structured Summer Camp Curriculum to Foster Middle School Students' Understanding of Artificial Intelligence. 2024 Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE TS), Portland, OR, United States.

  14. Kwon, K & Kim, K. (2023, February 24-26). Empowering Teachers in AI Education through Participatory Co-design. 2023 Midwest Annual Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program, St. Louis, IL, United States

  15. Zhou, C., Kwon, K., Kim, K., Brush, T., Muralidharan, A., Seo, M., Kim Y., & Hwang, J. (2023, October 15-19). Embodied Programming Experience in Computational Thinking Development:  Examination on Effectiveness of Augmented Reality and Bee-bots. 2023 AECT Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, United States.

  16. Seo, M., Kim, K., Kwon, K., Brush, T., Zhou, C., & Muralidharan, A. (2023, October 15-19). Designing Pathfinding Tasks for Young Students in Augmented Reality for Embodied Computational Thinking. 2023 AECT Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, United States.

  17. Bae, H., Zhou, C., Brown, M., Kim, K., Kwon, K., Glazewski, K., Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A., & Closser, F. (2023, October 15-19). Fostering AI literacy in Middle School through Prompting Questions: Does Every Robot Have AI? 2023 AECT Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, United States.

  18. Kwon, K., Brush, T., Zhou, C., Kim, K., Seo, M., Muralidharan, A., Kim, Y., & Hwang, J. (2023, July 10-14). Learning Computational Thinking through AR-enhanced Embodied Learning Activities. EdMedia + Innovate Learning 2023, Vienna, AT.

  19. Bae, H., Kwon, K., Glazewski, K., Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A., Closser, F., Jeon, M., & Kim, K. (2023, April 13-16). Investigating the Process and Strategies for Teacher Empowerment in Virtual Co-design Sessions. 2023 AERA Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, United States.

  20. Jeon, M., Kwon, K., Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A., Glazewski, K., Closser, T., Bae, H., & Kim, K. (2023, March 15-18). Middle Schoolers' AI Literacy on Conceptual Understanding and Dispositions Introduction. SIGCSE TS 2023, Toronto, OT, Canada.

  21. Kim, K., Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A., Kwon, K., Glazewski, K., Closser, F., Bae, H., & Jeon, M. (2022, October 24-28). Design Considerations of Synchronous Online AI Professional Development for Middle School Teachers. 2022 AECT Convention, Las Vegas, NV.

  22. Jeon, M., Kwon, K., Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A., Glazewski, K., Closser, F., Bae, H., & Kim, K. (2022, October 24-28). Developing a Student-centered AI Literacy Curriculum for Rural Middle School Students. 2022 AECT Convention, Las Vegas, NV, United States.

  23. Zhou, C., Kim, K., Kwon, K., Brush, T., Abhijeet, M., Kim, Y., & Hwang, J. (2022, October 24-28). Promoting Young Students’ Embodied Interaction with Cutting-edge Technologies in Computational Tasks. 2022 AECT Conference, Las Vegas, NV, United States.

  24. Kim, K., Kwon, K. & Shin, S. (2022, October 20-21). Exploring the AI competencies of Elementary School Teachers in South Korea. 2022 International Conference of Educational Research, Seoul.

  25. Zhou, C., Kwon, K., Brush, T., Kim, K., Muralidharan, A., & Kim, Y. (2022, October 20). Using Augmented Reality Technology to Support Young Students’ Embodied Learning Experience in Computational Tasks. SITE Interactive Online 2022.

  26. Kim, K., & Kwon, K. (2022, April 21-26). Design the curriculum of online maker education using educational AI tools in the COVID-19 situation. 2022 Conference of American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA, United States.

  27. Kim, K., Bae, H., Jeon, M., Closser, F., Kwon, K., Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A. T., & Glazewski, K. (2022, March 4). Design considerations of synchronous online AI professional development for middle school teachers. IST 2022 conference, Bloomington, IN, United States.

  28. Zhou, C., Kim, K., Jeon, M., Kwon, K., & Brush, T. (2022, Mar 4). Developing Computational Thinking with Programming Robots through Collaborative Embodied Learning in Elementary School Classrooms. IST 2022 conference, Bloomington, IN, United States.

  29. Closser, F., Kwon, K., Ottenbreit-Leftwich, A. T., Glazewski, K., Acharya, R., Dalkilic, M., Bae, H., Jeon, M., & Kim, K. (2022, Jan 13). AI Goes Rural. 2022 Indiana STEM Education Conference, West Lafayette, IN, United States.

  30. Kim, K., & Han, H. (2021, Jun 19). Designing Online Maker Activities Using Educational AI Tools in COVID-19 Situation. Conference of Korean Society of Educational Technology. Seoul, South Korea

  31. Kim, K., & Lim, C. (2019, Nov 2). A Developmental Study of an Instructional Model for Maker Education using Single-Board Computer (SBC). Conference of Korean Society of Educational Technology. Seoul, South Korea

  32. Lim, C., Han, H., Jung, D., Yunus, E., Hong, J., Kim, K., & Kwon, K. (2018, May 26). Exploring an e-learning Platform Prototype for Supporting Learning Design. International Conference of Educational Technology. Seoul, South Korea

  33. Kim, K., & Kwon, H. (2018, May 26-27). Development of a Maker-based Instructional Model and Mobile Supporting Tool related to real life. International Conference of Educational Technology. Seoul, South Korea

  34. Kim, K., & Kwon, H. (2018, June 22-24). Development of a Maker-based Instructional Model and Mobile Supporting Tool related to real life in Elementary school. Conference of Korean Education Research Association. Seoul, South Korea

  35. Lim, C., Kwon, H., Kim, K. (2018, Oct 14-16). An Empirical Study on Rapid Prototyping to Instructional Systems Design for Development of Public Institution Education Program. 2018 International Conference of Educational Research. Seoul, South Korea

  36. Lim, C., Kwon, H., Kim, K., & Han, H. (2018, June 6-8). Application of Rapid Prototype to ISD methodology for education program development of public institutions: Based on the case of library librarian competency development education program. Conference of Korean Educational Research. Seoul, South Korea

  37. Kim, K., & Kwon, H. (2017, May 26-28). Development of a Competence Enhancement Education Program for Librarians according to the changing role of the library. Conference of Korean Society of Educational Technology. Seoul, South Korea

  38. Lim, C., Kwon, H., Kim, K., & Han, H. (2017, Nov 24-25). Application of Rapid Prototype to ISD Methodology for Education Program Development of Public Institutions: Based on the Case of Librarian Competency Development Education Program. Joint conference of Human Resources Development. Seoul, South Korea

  39. Lim, C., Kim, K., Kwon, H., Cho, B., & Han, H. (2017, Oct 26-28). Educational Application Practice Improving Computational Thinking with Coding Education. Joint Conference of Korean Society of Educational Technology, Association for Educational Information and Media. Seoul, South Korea

  40. Lim, C., Kwon, H., Kim, K., Lee, S., Zhou, Y., & Han, H. (2017, Oct 14-16). A Development of Competence Enhancement Education Program for Librarians According to Changing Role of Library During the Lifelong Learning Society. International Conference on Education Research. Seoul, South Korea​

Research Experience

Aug 2021 - May 2025

AI Goes Rural: Expanding AI learning opportunities to rural middle school teachers and students

Project commissioned by Department of Defense STEM(DoDSTEM), National Defense of Education Program (NDEP)

Department of Defense STEM
NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER CRANE

Focusing on co-designing AI Curriculum with K-12 teachers to figure out how AI is involved in students' lives and the ethics surrounding AI for middle school teachers and students in rural communities

Goal: Providing students and teachers with a basic understanding of AI concepts and principles 

PI: Dr. Kyungbin Kwon, Co-PIs: Dr. Krista Glazewski,
Dr. Anne Ottenbreit-Leftwich, Dr. Mehmet M. Dalkilic, and Dr. Raj Acharya

https://aigoesrural.iu.edu/

Aug 2021 - May 2025

Supporting Early Learning of Computational Thinking Using Mixed Reality Technology

Project commissioned by National Science Foundation (NSF)_Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST)

National Science Foundation

Introducing young children to computational thinking through an innovative mixed-reality learning environment combining visual displays and robots with programmable movement

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Goal: Implementing MR systems and accompanied robots that support students' embodied learning to learn about Computational Thinking (CT) concepts

 

PIs: Dr. Kyungbin Kwon, Co-PIs: Dr. Thomas Brush, Dr. Yanghee Kim, Dr. Sungcheol Lee, and Dr. Jaejin Hwang

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https://learnct.iu.edu/

Aug 2021 - Dec 2023

Embodied Learning for Computational Thinking (CT) in early primary students

Project commissioned by School of Education, Indiana University

Indiana University School of Education

Introducing young children to computational thinking through embodied learning with educational robotics and physical referents

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Goal: Implementing embodied learning-based curriculum for 1st and 2nd-grade students to promote  Computational Thinking (CT) concepts

 

PI: Dr. Kyungbin Kwon

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Dec 2018 – Mar 2019

Project commissioned by Hyundai Motors Group

Hyundai Motors

Development of E-book for enhancing job competency

Developed e-book prototypes for enhancement of employees’ job competencies(including need analysis, performance analysis, and expert validation)

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PI: Dr. Cheolil Lim

Nov 2018 – Dec 2018

Development of Education Operating Model and Manual for Typhoon, Earthquake, Aviation

Project commissioned by Korea Meteorological Administration

Korea Meteorological Administration

Developed education operating model, and manual for forecasters and engineers(including need analysis, performance analysis, and expert validation)

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PI: Dr. Cheolil Lim

Feb 2018 – Dec 2018

Development of Essential Design Elements for Constructing a Future School Space

Project commissioned by Ministry Office of Education

Korea Ministry of Education

Developed essential design elements, and models for future school space(including a review of the current structure of schools, need analysis)

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PI: Drs. Cheolil Lim, Joosung Jeong, & Taejung Park

Apr 2017 – Feb 2018

Measurement of education customer satisfaction and development of feedback system (Institutional Research)

Project commissioned by Seoul National University Office of Planning and Coordination

Developed survey items for freshmen students and created an online survey; analyzed the data (including Importance-Performance Analysis)

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PI: Dr. Cheolil Lim

Seoul National University

Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

Development of real-time online education program for enhancement of science and technology researchers’ interdisciplinary competency

Project commissioned by the Korean Institute of Human Resources Development in Science & Technology

Developed a blended, project-based learning program(including a review of the current training program, need analysis, performance analysis, and expert validation)

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PI: Dr. Cheolil Lim

Korea Institute of Human Resources Development in Science and Technology

Mar 2016 - Jul 2016

Development of collective training program for enhancement of librarians’ job competencies

Project commissioned by National Library of Korea

Korea National Library

Developed a collaborative blended, project-based training program(including a review of the current training program, need analysis, performance analysis, and expert validation)

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PI: Dr. Cheolil Lim

Teaching Experience

Teaching Assistant

  • R521 Instructional Design & Development

Graduate, Fall 2022,

Indiana University

Guest Lecturer & Invited Talks

  • AI for Learning: From Tangible Tools to Immersive Experiences, AECT-Division of Emerging Learning Technologies (DELT) Emerging Technologies Showcase Share & Connect (ETSS&C)

  • 701.688 Instructional Systems Design Seminar: An Overview of the Concepts and Research Trends in Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Educational Contexts

  • R561 Issue and trend of Evaluation in K-12 AI education: Emphasis on the design and development example of the evaluation tools in a research context

  • LDE6013-01 Design thinking and system thinking: Design Thinking-based AI education in K-12

  • 701.652A Survey of Instructional Systems Design: Issue and trend of educational technology and introduction of graduate school systems in the U.S.

  • 49019 Educational Technology Research and Issues: Issue and trend of Educational technology in K-12 Education for graduate students / AI education and Maker education in K-12 Education for graduate students

  • G12702 Exploring Educational Technology: How to use knowledge and skills from Educational Technology in K-12 contexts?

  • ERC106-02 Educational Methods and Educational Technology: CS education and Maker Education in K-12 context?

Sep, 2024

AECT-DELT

 

 

 

Graduate, Oct 2023,

Seoul National University

 

 

Graduate, April 2023,

Indiana University

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Graduate, Nov, 2022,

Dongguk University

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Graduate, Jul, 2022

Seoul National University

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Graduate, Jun, 2021

Korean National University of Transportation

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Undergraduate, Apr, 2021

Ewha Women’s University

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Undergraduate, Nov, 2019

Dongguk University

Teacher Trainer

  • Artificial Intelligence Across Indiana in K-12: Teaching and Learning about AI ​with Tangible Approaches

 

 

 

 

 

  • Tangible Tools: Professional Development for Educators

 

 

 

 

  • Designing Effective Learning Experiences Through AI-Based Instructional Design: Focusing on AI Courseware and AI-Based Tools

 

 

  • Middle School AI Explorers: Professional Development for Educators

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  • Blended Maker Education in K-12 Education

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  • Strengthen in-service teachers' ability for distance education classes using an interactive online platform

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  • ​How to implement AI curricula in a K-12 context?

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  • Basic programming and CS education for pre-service teachers

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  • How to implement CS and Maker education in elementary school contexts?

In-service elementary and middle school teacher,

Feb 2025

Infosys, Indianapolis

 

 

 

 

In-service elementary and middle school teacher,

Apr 2024

Indiana University Bloomington

 

In-service elementary school teachers,

Apr 2024

Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, Seoul EDU X, Seoul, South Korea

 

In-service elementary and middle school teacher,

Dec 2023

Indiana University Bloomington

 

 

In-service teacher,

Feb, 2021

Seoul National University Center for Innovation of Future Education

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In-service teacher,

Nov, 2020 – Dec, 2020

Ministry of Education, Korean Foundation for Advancement of Science & Creativity Training

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In-service teacher,

Nov, 2020, Daegu Future Education Institute

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Undergraduate,

May, 2019 – Oct, 2019

Center for Innovation of Future education, Seoul National University

 

In-service teachers,

Nov, 2019

Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, Sejong City Office of Education

In-service Elementary Teacher

  • Teacher at Seoul Obong Elementary School

 

 

 

  • Teacher at Seoul Cheongdam Elementary School

 

 

  • Author of Elementary Social Studies textbook (3-6th graders) 

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  • Microsoft Innovative Education Expert (MIEE)

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  • ​Leading teacher of  distance education support group member

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  • Leading teacher of distance education support group

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  • Leading teacher of CS education support group

Mar, 2021 – Aug, 2021

Seoul Metropoilitan Office of Education, South Korea

 

Mar, 2012 – Feb, 2021

Seoul Metropoilitan Office of Education, South Korea

 

Nov 2019 – Feb. 2021

Miraen publishing, South Korea

 

Mar, 2019 – Dec, 2021

Microsoft, South Korea

Dec, 2020 – Feb, 2022

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Ministry of Education, Korea Education and Research Information Service , South Korea

 

Mar, 2020 – Feb, 2021

Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, South Korea

 

Mar, 2020 – Feb, 2021

Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, South Korea

Leadership & Service

Professional Service

Journal Reviews

  • 2024-Present, Computers & Education

  • 2024-Present, Asian Pacific Education Review

  • 2024-Present, Journal of Research on Technology in Education

  • 2024-Present, International Journal of STEM Education 

  • 2024-Present, Social Psychology of Education

  • 2022-Present, Education and Information Technologies

  • 2023-Present, Behavior & Information Technology

  • 2024-Present, Social Psychology of Education

Conference Reviews
Conference Facilitator

  • 2023, Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) - Korean Society for Educational Technology (KSET) Division

Department Services

  • 2022-2023, Vice President of Professional Development in Graduate of Instructional Systems Technology (GIST) (2022-2023)

  • 2023, Creative and Advertising team of IST conference

  • 2021, Conference Reviewer of IST conference

Community Services

  • 2022-2023, Coach, After-school Robotics Club, Childs Elementary School, Bloomington, IN

  • 2023, STEAM night facilitator at Monroe County Community School Corporation, Bloomington, IN

Professional Affiliations

  • 2023-2024, Center for Integrative Research in Computing and Learning Sciences (CIRCLS)

  • 2023-Present, International Society of Learning Science (ISLS)                     

  • 2023-Present, Special Interest Group Computer Science Education (SIGCSE)           

  • 2021-Present, American Educational Research Association (AERA)            

  • 2021-Present, Korean-American Educational Research Association (K-AERA)        

  • 2021-Present, Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE)         

  • 2016-Present, Association for Educational Communication and Technology (AECT)  

  • 2016-Present, Korean Society of Educational Technology (KSET)                                   

Certification, Skills and Techniques

Certification

  • Teacher’s Certificate of Elementary School (GradeⅠ) 

  • Class Consultant (LevelⅢ) 

  • Computer Specialist in Spreadsheet and Database (LevelⅠ) 

  • Word Processor User (LevelⅠ) 

Skills and Techniques

Technical skills

  • Programming Language: R, Python

  • Research Software: Nvivo, SPSS

  • Media Editor: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere

Professional skills

  • Instructional design (needs analysis, curriculum development, evaluation, and instrument design)

  • E-learning platform design (prototyping, storyboarding, and usability testing)

  • Quantitative & Qualitative analysis

Language skills

  • English (Fluent)

  • Korean (Native)

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