Donggil Song

Associate Professor
Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution, College of Engineering, Texas A&M University
Heaton Hall 115G  ·  456 Ross Street  ·  College Station, TX 77843
creative@tamu.edu  ·  donggil.song@gmail.com  ·  www.einbrain.com
Last updated: 05-06-2026

Current Position

2022–Pres.
Associate Professor. Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution, College of Engineering, Texas A&M University.
2023–Pres.
Affiliated Faculty. Multidisciplinary Engineering, College of Engineering, Texas A&M University.

Previous Positions

2021–2022
Associate Professor [Tenured]. Instructional Systems Design and Technology, Sam Houston State University.
2019–2022
Director. Doctoral Program. Instructional Systems Design and Technology, Sam Houston State University.
2021–2022
Coordinator. Master’s Program. Instructional Systems Design and Technology, Sam Houston State University.
2015–2021
Assistant Professor. Computer Science; Instructional Systems Design and Technology, Sam Houston State University.
2013–2015
Co-manager. Office of Instructional Consulting, Indiana University.
2012–2013
Lab Manager (Graduate Assistant). Teaching Technology Lab, Indiana University.
2011–2012
Media Specialist (Graduate Assistant). Sound and Video Analysis & Instruction Laboratory, Indiana University.
2009–2010
E-learning Assistant (Graduate Assistant). Center for Teaching & Learning, Seoul National University, South Korea.

Education

Ph.D. 2015
Instructional Systems Technology (Minor: Cognitive Science), Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Dissertation: Scaffolding student-generated questioning for improving reading comprehension.
M.S. 2010
Computer Science and Engineering, Interdisciplinary Program in Cognitive Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea.
B.A. 2007
Religious Studies, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea.

Awards, Honors, & Recognitions

2022
Excellence in Research Award. Sam Houston State University.
2021
Reviewer Excellence Award. Educational Technology Research and Development (ETR&D). [SSCI-indexed journal; 2021 Impact Factor: 5.580]
2021
The Best Paper – R.W. Buddy Burniske Award. International Division, Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT).
2020
Reviewer Excellence Award. Educational Technology Research and Development (ETR&D).
2019
Reviewer Excellence Award. Educational Technology Research and Development (ETR&D).
2018
Reviewer Excellence Award. Educational Technology Research and Development (ETR&D).
2017
Young Researcher Award. Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT). [This Award is presented for the best-unpublished study in educational technology written by an individual who received the degree no more than five years prior to the submission due date.]
2012
International Services Award. Office of International Services, Indiana University.

Grants Awarded

Grant Summary (n=15)

  • Total Grant Amount: $1,368,215
  • Total Amount of Song’s Portion: $286,904
  • External Grants: 2
  • Internal Grants: 12
  • Consultant/External Evaluator: 1
2024–2027
NSF (National Science Foundation): Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program, “Collaborative Research: Research on Broadening Participation in STEM Project: Algeverse: Learning College Algebra with Virtual Reality.” Award number: 2405600..
  • Role: PI
  • Lead-PI: Lippert, A. (Psychology, Prairie View A&M University), Co-PI: Kelly, B. (University of Texas at El Paso).
  • Amount: $350,000. Song’s portion: $150,091 ($67,645 from NSF + $82,446 sub-award from Prairie View A&M University, #2405599) (incl. 0.9 [0.72 NSF + 0.18 sub-award] person-months [7.52% FTE])
2024–2027
NSF (National Science Foundation): Computer and Information Science and Engineering Research Expansion Program, “Collaborative Research: CISE-MSI: RDP: IIS: Integrating Biology and Computer Science through Embodied Robotics in Elementary Classrooms.” Award number: 2431573..
  • Role: External Evaluator
  • Lead-PI: Nadir, H. (The University of North Carolina Greensboro), PIs: Kwon, K. (Indiana University), Peng, H. (University of Maryland).
  • Amount: $294,330. Song’s portion: $15,000 (incl. 0 person-months)
2026–2027
TAMU–PVAMU: Panther Research & Innovation for Scholarly Excellence (PRISE). “AI-Powered Virtual Reality: Transforming Undergraduate Math Engagement with AI-MathVerse.” Award number: 230487..
  • Role: PI
  • Co-PI: Lippert, A. (Psychology, PVAMU).
  • Amount: $40,000. Song’s portion: $20,000 (incl. 0 person-months)
2026–2027
TAMU (Texas A&M University): The Generative AI Research for Education (GAIRE) Program. “ThreatLens@TAMU: Advancing Generative AI Literacy through an Augmented Reality + GenAI Cybersecurity Learning Environment.”
  • Role: Sole-PI
  • Amount: $7,000 ($2,000 + OpenAI API Credits $5,000) (incl. 0 person-months)
2025–2026
TAMU (Texas A&M University): Transformative Research Capacity, Institute of Advancing Health Through Agriculture. “ShaRE: Shared Robotic Ecosystem for Smart and Collaborative Agriculture.”
  • Role: Co-PI
  • PI: Lee, K. (TAMU); Co-PIs — TAMU: Bagavathiannan, M. V., Hardin, R., Lee, C., Tedeschi, L., and Zheng, M.; Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension at Corpus Christi: Bhandari, M., Calil, Y., and Landivar, J.; at Stephenville: Cason, J.; Prairie View A&M University: Fares, A.
  • Amount: $500,000. Song’s portion: $23,583 (incl. 0.5 person-months [4.17% FTE])
2025–2026
TAMU (Texas A&M University): EMERGE: Artificial Intelligence (AI), College of Education & Human Development. “Artificial Intelligence Mentorship for Rural Education (AIM4Rural).”
  • Role: Co-PI
  • PI: Aldemir, T. (TAMU); Co-PIs: Bicer, A. (TAMU), Lee, P. (TAMU).
  • Amount: $49,376 (incl. 0 person-months)
2025–2026
TAMU (Texas A&M University): Catapult Seed Grant, College of Education & Human Development. “AI-Enhanced Computational Thinking and Agricultural Science in Rural Schools.”
  • Role: Co-PI
  • PI: Aldemir, T. (TAMU); Co-PIs: Bicer, A. (TAMU), Lee, P. (TAMU).
  • Amount: $30,000 (incl. 0 person-months)
2023–2024
TAMU–PVAMU: Panther Research & Innovation for Scholarly Excellence (PRISE). “Combining Knowledge Visualization and Intelligent Tutoring to Support Learning in STEM Education: The Development of KVIS (Knowledge Visualization Intelligent System).” Award number: 02-230444..
  • Role: PI
  • Co-PI: Lippert, A. (Psychology, PVAMU).
  • Amount: $40,000. Song’s portion: $20,000 (incl. 0 person-months)
2022–2024
SHSU (Sam Houston State University): Interdisciplinary Collaborations Program. “Developing Virtual Interactive Patient System (VIPS) in a Virtual Reality Environment for Instructors and Students in Medical and Health Care Education.”
  • Role: PI
  • Co-PIs: Zhao, Y. (College of Osteopathic Medicine, SHSU), Olaiya, O. K. (College of Osteopathic Medicine, SHSU).
  • Amount: $18,883 (incl. 0 person-months)
2021–2022
SHSU (Sam Houston State University): Research Grant Award, College of Osteopathic Medicine. “Supporting Self-directed Learners in Undergraduate Medical Hematology Education Through Social Media Engagement.”
  • Role: Co-PI
  • PI: Olaiya, O. K. (College of Osteopathic Medicine, SHSU), Co-PI: Zhao, Y. (College of Osteopathic Medicine, SHSU).
  • Amount: $2,469 (incl. 0 person-months)
2020–2021
SHSU (Sam Houston State University): Interdisciplinary Collaborations Program. “Analyzing Educational Big Data of Student Behavior in Online Courses for Dropout Prevention.”
  • Role: PI
  • Co-PIs: Angrove, B. (Associate Vice President & Chief Online Education Officer, SHSU), Price, D. (School of Teaching and Learning, SHSU).
  • Amount: $14,347 (incl. 0 person-months)
2020–2021
SHSU (Sam Houston State University): Assessment Mini-Grants, The Office of Academic Planning and Assessment. “A Longitudinal Assessment of Students’ Motivational Processes and Products in an Online Doctoral Program to Increase Student Retention.”
  • Role: Co-PI
  • PI: Cheng, S. (Instructional Systems Design and Technology, SHSU).
  • Amount: $700 (incl. 0 person-months)
2018–2019
SHSU (Sam Houston State University): External Grant Application Development System. “Social Media Analysis of Neighborhood Sentiment and Its Impact on Crime Patterns.”
  • Role: Co-PI
  • PI: Zhang, Y. (Criminal Justice, SHSU).
  • Amount: $4,110 (incl. 0 person-months)
2016–2017
SHSU (Sam Houston State University): Enhancement Research Grant. “Developing an Intelligent Agent for Interaction in Online Courses.”
  • Role: PI
  • Co-PI: Rice, M. (Instructional Systems Design and Technology, SHSU).
  • Amount: $15,000 (incl. 0 person-months)
2013–2014
Seeds of Empowerment: [An educational non-profit organization.] “Designing a Mobile Language Learning App for Children in Underserved Areas.”
  • Role: PI.
  • Amount: $2,000 (incl. 0 person-months)

Impact Summary

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ut3C-ZYAAAAJ&hl=en

Performance (n=143)

Book Publication (n=1)

B1.
Nam, C.S., Song, D., & Jeong, H. (Eds.). (2025). Human-centered metaverse: Concepts, methods, and applications. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/C2023-0-00142-X

Journal Publications (Peer-Reviewed) (n=35)

(* indicates graduate student co-author)

J1.
Oh, E., Choi, J., & Song, D. (2026). Designing and evaluating a voice-based chatbot system for second language speaking fluency and learner engagement. Journal of Educational Technology Systems. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/00472395261435622 [SAGE journal; SCOPUS-indexed, CiteScore: 1.1].
J2.
Shin, Y., Song, D., *Choi, S., & *Sujung, L. (2026). Exploring the relationship between computational thinking behaviors and socially shared metacognitive regulation in collaborative coding across task complexity. Education and Information Technologies. Advance online publication. http://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-026-13917-1 [SSCI-indexed, 5-Year Impact Factor: 5.7].
J3.
Chadha, C., Crosby, G., Ekin, S., Gharib, M., Hammad, E., Jin, C., Malik, A. A., Mendoza Diaz, N., Mollan, C., Nzebuka, G., Pandey, V., Park, J., Ramoni, M., Song, D., Vajipeyajula, B., & Patterson, A. E. (2026). AI and additive manufacturing as a coupled design system: Rethinking inference, manufacturability, and design education. International Journal of AI for Materials and Design. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.36922/IJAMD025510054 [Scilit-indexed, h-index: 7].
J4.
Song, D., & Lippert, A. (2025). Knowledge visualization to improve writing performance in undergraduate engineering courses. Journal of Digital Educational Technology, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.30935/jdet/17551 [British Library-indexed, Impact Factor: 1.4].
J5.
Kim, M., Santiago, H., Song, D., & Jung, Y. (2025). Exploring the experiences of kinesiology undergraduate students in sports-based disability simulations. International Journal of Kinesiology in Higher Education, 9(4), 221–233. https://doi.org/10.1080/24711616.2025.2541180 [SCOPUS-indexed, CiteScore: 0.9].
J6.
*Chiu, J., *Castro, B., *Ballard, I., Nelson, K., Zarutskie, P., Olaiya, K., Song, D., & Zhao, Y. (2025). Exploration of the role of ChatGPT in teaching communication skills for medical students: A pilot study. Medical Science Educator, 35, 1871–1882. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40670-025-02394-9 [Emerging Sources Citation Index, 2023 Impact Factor: 1.9].
J7.
*Willis, J., *Nicksic, K., *Zientek, C., & Song, D. (2025). An analysis of school districts’ social media content patterns related to technology and their school performance. Educational Media International, 62(2), 197–214. https://doi.org/10.1080/09523987.2025.2490908 [British Education Index, ERIC, and SCOPUS-indexed; 5-Year Impact Factor: 2.2].
J8.
*Bui, N., *Collier, J., *Ozturk, Y. E., & Song, D. (2025). The effects of conversational agents on human learning and how we used them: A systematic review of studies before generative AI. TechTrends, 69, 628–644. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-025-01066-0 [Emerging SSCI-indexed; 5-Year Impact Factor: 2.8].
J9.
Song, D. (2025). How learners’ trust changes in generative AI over a semester of undergraduate courses. International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education, 35, 1445–1464. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40593-024-00446-6 [Emerging SSCI-indexed; 5-Year Impact Factor: 4.7].
J10.
Song, D. (2024). Artificial intelligence for human learning: A review of machine learning techniques used in education research and a suggestion of a learning design model. American Journal of Education and Learning, 9(1), 1–21. https://doi.org/10.55284/ajel.v9i1.1024 [IDEAS/RePEc-indexed, h-index: 2].
J11.
Song, D., & Glazewski, K. (2023). Scaffolding self-regulated learning in student-generated questioning using mobile phones. Education and Information Technologies, 28(1), 10781–10802. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-023-11627-6 [SSCI-indexed, 5-Year Impact Factor: 3.605].
J12.
Song, D., Oh, E., & Hong, H. (2022). The impact of teaching simulation using student chatbots with different attitudes on preservice teachers’ efficacy. Educational Technology & Society, 25(3), 46–59. https://www.jstor.org/stable/48673723 [SSCI-indexed, 5-Year Impact Factor: 4.358].
J13.
*Fennelly-Atkinson, R., LaPrairie, K. N., & Song, D. (2022). Identifying accessibility factors affecting learner inclusion in online university programs. Distance Education, 43(4), 556–573. https://doi.org/10.1080/01587919.2022.2141607 [SSCI-indexed, 5-Year Impact Factor: 5.007].
J14.
Shin, Y., & Song, D. (2022). The effects of self-regulated learning support on learners’ task performance and cognitive load in computer programing. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 60(6), 1490–1513. https://doi.org/10.1177/07356331211052632 [SSCI-indexed, 5-Year Impact Factor: 3.786].
J15.
Song, D., Hong, H., & Oh, E. (2021). Applying computational analysis of novice learners’ computer programming patterns to reveal self-regulated learning, computational thinking, and learning performance. Computers in Human Behavior, 120, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2021.106746 [SSCI-indexed; 2023 Impact Factor: 9.0].
J16.
Oh, E., & Song, D. (2021). Developmental research on an interactive application for language speaking practice using speech recognition technology. Educational Technology Research and Development, 69(2), 861–884. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-020-09910-1 [SSCI-indexed; 5-Year Impact Factor: 5.613].
J17.
Kim, D., Jo, I., Song, D., *Zheng, H., *Li, J., *Zhu, J., *Huang, X., *Yan, W., & *Xu, Z. (2021). Self-regulated learning strategies and student video engagement trajectory in a video-based asynchronous online course: a Bayesian latent growth modeling approach. Asia Pacific Education Review, 22(2), 305–317. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12564-021-09690-0 [SSCI-indexed; 5-Year Impact Factor: 2.093].
J18.
Song, D., & Kim, D. (2020). Effects of self-regulation scaffolding on online participation and learning outcomes. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 53(3), 249–263. https://doi.org/10.1080/15391523.2020.1767525 [SSCI-indexed; 5-Year Impact Factor: 3.473].
J19.
Oh, E., Song, D., & Hong, H. (2020). Interactive computing technology in anti-bullying education: The effects of conversation-bot’s role on K-12 students’ attitude change towards bullying problems. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 58(1), 200–219. https://doi.org/10.1177/0735633119839177 [SSCI-indexed; 5-Year Impact Factor: 5.0].
J20.
Cho, E., Cho, Y., Grant, M., Song, D., & Huh, Y. (2020). Trends and issues of educational technology in Korea and the U.S.: A report on the AECT–Korean Society for Educational Technology (KSET) panel discussion. TechTrends, 64, 357–360. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-020-00493-5 [Emerging SSCI-indexed; h-index: 29].
J21.
Shin, Y., Kim, D., & Song, D. (2020). Types and timing of scaffolding to promote meaningful peer interaction and increase learning performance in computer-supported collaborative learning environments. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 58(3), 640–661. https://doi.org/10.1177/07356331198771 [SSCI-indexed; 2020 Impact Factor: 3.786].
J22.
Song, D., Rice, M., & Oh, E. (2019). Participation in online courses and interaction with a virtual agent. The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 20(1), 43–62. https://doi.org/10.19173/irrodl.v20i1.3998 [SSCI-indexed; 5-Year Impact Factor: 0.734].
J23.
Kwon, K., Song, D., *Sari, A., & *Khikmatillaeva, U. (2019). Different types of collaborative problem-solving processes in an online environment: Solution oriented versus problem oriented. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 56(8), 1277–1295. https://doi.org/10.1177/073563311774039 [SSCI-indexed; 5-Year Impact Factor: 3.786].
J24.
Song, D. (2018). Learning Analytics as an educational research approach. International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches, 10(1), 102–111. https://doi.org/10.29034/ijmra.v10n1a6 [EBSCO, ProQuest, and ERIC-indexed].
J25.
Song, D., Oh, E., & Glazewski, K. (2017). Student-generated questioning activity in second language courses using a customized personal response system: A case study. Educational Technology Research and Development, 65(6), 1425–1449. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-017-9520-7 [SSCI-indexed; 5-Year Impact Factor: 5.613].
J26.
Song, D. (2017). Designing a teachable agent system for mathematics learning. Contemporary Educational Technology, 8(2), 176–190. https://doi.org/10.30935/cedtech/6194 [SCOPUS-indexed, CiteScore: 4.2].
J27.
Song, D., & Oh, E. (2017). The effects of retrieval with different cues on second language vocabulary learning. The Journal of Language Teaching and Learning, 7(1), 30–42. https://www.jltl.com.tr/index.php/jltl/article/view/35 [Emerging Sources Citation-indexed].
J28.
Song, D., Karimi, A., & Kim, P. (2016). A Remotely Operated Science Experiment framework for under-resourced schools. Interactive Learning Environments, 24(7), 1706–1724. https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2015.1041407 [SSCI-indexed; 5-Year Impact Factor: 4.5].
J29.
Song, D. (2016). Expertise reversal effect and sequencing of learning tasks in online English as a second language learning environment. Interactive Learning Environments, 24(3), 423–437. https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2013.862553 [SSCI-indexed; 5-Year Impact Factor: 4.5].
J30.
Song, D. (2016). Student-generated questioning and quality questions: A literature review. Research Journal of Educational Studies and Review, 2(5), 58–70. http://pearlresearchjournals.org/journals/rjesr/archive/2016/Nov/pdf/Donggil.pdf [ResearchBib-indexed].
J31.
Song, D., & Bonk, C. (2016). Motivational factors in self-directed informal learning from online learning resources. Cogent Education, 3(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2016.1205838 [Emerging SSCI-indexed; CiteScore: 2.0].
J32.
Song, D., & Oh, E. (2016). A participatory design approach for a mobile app-based personal response system. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 44(3), 346–361. https://doi.org/10.1177/0047239515618465 [ERIC-indexed, h5-index: 27].
J33.
Kim, P., Suh, E., & Song, D. (2015). Development of a design-based learning curriculum through design-based research for a technology-enabled science classroom. Educational Technology Research and Development, 63(4), 575–602. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-015-9376-7 [SSCI-indexed; 5-Year Impact Factor: 5.613].
J34.
Song, D., & Lee, J. (2014). Has Web 2.0 revitalized informal learning?: The relationship between the levels of Web 2.0 and informal learning websites. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 30(6), 511–533. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcal.12056 [SSCI-indexed; 2022 Impact Factor: 5.1].
J35.
Song, D., & Oh, E. (2011). Learning styles based on the different cultural background of KFL learners in online learning. Multimedia-Assisted Language Learning, 14(3), 133–154. https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Learning-styles-based-on-the-different-cultural-of-Song-Oh/56a2859aadd40b26bc27c0abae141f1f623bd943 [ISSN: 1229-8107].

Book Chapters (Peer-Reviewed) (n=5)

(* indicates student co-author)

BC1.
Song, D., & *Lee, J. G. (2025). AI engineering in the metaverse for human learning and performance. In C. S. Nam, D. Song, & H. Jeong (Eds.), Human-centered metaverse: Concepts, methods, and applications. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-21996-2.00006-1
BC2.
Song, D., Shin, Y., & Hong, H. (2022). Learning Analytics as an integrated approach in mixed methods research. In J. Hitchcock & A. Onwuegbuzie (Eds.), The Routledge Handbook for Advancing Integration in Mixed Methods Research (pp. 288–300). Routledge. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9780429432828-23/learning-analytics-integrated-approach-mixed-methods-research-donggil-song-yoonhee-shin-hyeonmi-hong?context=ubx&refId=5678fadf-a56d-46c7-9a0b-44cf69050657
BC3.
Song, D., & Kim, P. (2015). Mobile learning with a remotely operated science laboratory. In H. Crompton & J. Traxler (Eds.), Mobile learning and STEM: Case studies in practice (pp. 150–161). Routledge. http://doi.org/10.4324/9781315745831-12
BC4.
Song, D., & Kim, P. (2015). Inquiry-based mobilized math classroom with Stanford Mobile Inquiry-based Learning Environment (SMILE). In H. Crompton & J. Traxler (Eds.), Mobilizing mathematics: Case studies of mobile learning being used in mathematics education (pp. 33–46). Routledge. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781315814346-4/inquiry-based-mobilized-math-classroom-stanford-mobile-inquiry-based-learning-environment-smile-donggil-song-paul-kim
BC5.
Song, D. (2014). A framework for mobile learning app design: DCALE. In C. Miller & A. Doering (Eds.), The new landscape of mobile learning: Redesigning education in an app-based world (pp. 120–137). Routledge. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9780203108420-10/framework-mobile-learning-app-design-dcale-donggil-song

Keynote, Plenary, Invited Talks, Guest Lectures, & Panelists (n=29)

IT1.
(2025, Nov.). The benefits of serving as a grant proposal reviewer. Invited Panelist at the College of Education & Human Development, Texas A&M University. College Station, Texas.
IT2.
(2025, Mar.). Enhancing learning through human-AI collaboration. Guest Lecture, EHRD 490: Research in HRD/TCM, Texas A&M University. College Station, Texas.
IT3.
(2025, Feb.). We are collaborating with AI. Guest Lecture, EDUR 678, Emerging Learning Technologies, Indiana University. Bloomington, Indiana.
IT4.
(2024, Nov.). Learning and performance improvement with AI. Guest Lecture, EHRD 601, Training and Development in Human Resource Development, Texas A&M University. College Station, Texas.
IT5.
(2024, Aug.). Emerging technologies in human learning/performance research. Invited Seminar Presentation at the Graduate Student Organization Meeting, Seoul National University. Seoul, South Korea.
IT6.
(2024, Jul.). Human–non-human interaction: Toward human–AI collaboration. Invited Forum Speaker at the 2024 AIEDAP (AI Education Alliance & Policy Lab) & CIFE (Center for Innovation of Future Education) Joint Academic Forum, Seoul National University. Seoul, South Korea.
IT7.
(2024, Jun.). How AI is improving education. Invited Talk (for Faculty Development) at Sungshin Women’s University. Seoul, South Korea.
IT8.
(2024, May). Innovative AI solutions for higher education: Effective and practical approaches. Invited Talk (for Faculty Development) at Dongseo University. Pusan, South Korea.
IT9.
(2024, May). AI in education: Current applications & future prospects for human-AI collaboration. Keynote Speech at the Summit on Artificial Intelligence Applications in Education across the Globe, Education & Change Association, Gebze Technical University, Türkiye.
IT10.
(2023, Mar.). Learning design with AI. Guest Lecture, EHRD 612, Training and Development in Human Resource Development, Texas A&M University. College Station, Texas.
IT11.
(2023, Jan.). The present and future of education: Innovation with AI and the metaverse. Plenary Talk at the Education Korea 2023 (http://www.educationkorea.kr/eng). COEX, Seoul, South Korea.
IT12.
(2023, Jan.). AI technology-supported higher education. Invited Talk (for Faculty Development) at Silla University. Pusan, South Korea.
IT13.
(2022, Dec.). Innovation in higher education: AI & Metaverse. Keynote Speech at the On Live Class: Future Class Forum. Pusan University, South Korea.
IT14.
(2022, Dec.). Preparing K-12 educators for AI. Invited Panelist at the 2022 Empowering Learners for the Age of AI. Global Research Alliance for AI in Learning and Education. https://empoweringlearners.ai/
IT15.
(2022, Oct.). Analyzing educational big data focusing on undergraduate students’ behavior in a learning management system. Invited Speaker at the 22nd International Conference on Education Research (ICER). Seoul, South Korea.
IT16.
(2022, Oct.). Utilizing AI for future higher education. Invited Talk (for Faculty Development) at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. Seoul, South Korea.
IT17.
(2022, Oct.). AI for educators & AI educators. Invited Talk (for Preservice Teachers) at Sungkyunkwan University. Seoul, South Korea.
IT18.
(2022, Aug.). AI is infiltrating and growing in higher education. Plenary Talk at the Annual Meeting of the Korean Association Center of Teaching and Learning. Jeju University, Jeju, South Korea.
IT19.
(2022, Jun.). Are you following trends around educational technology research fields? How/Why Do You Write Research Papers? Invited Seminar Presentation at Seoul National University. Seoul, South Korea.
IT20.
(2022, May). AI engineering for human performance and learning analytics. Guest Lecture at Ewha Womans University. Seoul, South Korea.
IT21.
(2021, Oct.). Differentiating computer programming performance into knowledge and skills focusing on computational thinking and self-regulated learning. Invited Speaker at the 21st International Conference on Education Research (ICER). Seoul, South Korea.
IT22.
(2021, Oct.). Learning design in the AI era. Guest Lecture at Hanyang University. Seoul, South Korea.
IT23.
(2021, Jun.). AI for human learning. What are you going to do? Invited Seminar Presentation at Sogang University. Seoul, South Korea.
IT24.
(2021, Feb.). AI in Ed Tech. Will you be the master or a puppet? Invited Seminar Presentation at Hanyang University. Seoul, South Korea.
IT25.
(2021, Feb.). AI for human learning. Winter is coming: Are you prepared? Invited Seminar Presentation at Seoul National University. Seoul, South Korea.
IT26.
(2019, Oct.). AI for learning sciences research. KSET (Korean Society for Educational Technology): Trends and Issues of Educational Technology. Invited Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the 2019 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. Las Vegas, Nevada.
IT27.
(2019, Aug.). Teaching with technology. Invited Panelist at the 2019 Teaching & Learning Conference. Sam Houston State University. Huntsville, Texas.
IT28.
(2017, Jul.). LMS as a platform, EduTech as a player. Invited Seminar Presentation at the Meeting of the Education Research Institute at Seoul National University. Seoul, South Korea.
IT29.
(2016, Jul.). The future direction of MOOCs platforms & Learning Management Systems (LMS). Invited Seminar Presentation at the Meeting of Smart Education Project sponsored by Samsung and Seoul National University. Seoul, South Korea.

Editorials (n=20)

E1.
Song, D., Hitchcock, J., Onwuegbuzie, A. J. & Johnson, R. B. (2024). Editors’ introduction to the International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches: Issue 16(3). International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches, 16(3), 1. [EBSCO, ProQuest, and ERIC-indexed journal]
E2.
Onwuegbuzie, A. J., Song, D., & Hitchcock, J. (2024). Editors’ introduction to the International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches: Issue 16(2). International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches, 16(2), 1. [EBSCO, ProQuest, and ERIC-indexed journal]
E3.
Song, D., Hitchcock, J., and Onwuegbuzie, A. J. (2024). Editors’ introduction to the International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches: Issue 16(1). International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches, 16(1), 1. [EBSCO, ProQuest, and ERIC-indexed journal]
E4.
Song, D., Hitchcock, J., Onwuegbuzie, A. J., Johnson, R. B., & Scherman, V. (2023). Editors’ introduction to the International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches: Issue 15(3). International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches, 15(3), 1. [EBSCO, ProQuest, and ERIC-indexed journal]
E5.
Song, D., Hitchcock, J., Onwuegbuzie, A. J., Johnson, R. B., & Scherman, V. (2023). Editors’ introduction to the International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches: Issue 15(2). International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches, 15(2), 1. [EBSCO, ProQuest, and ERIC-indexed journal]
E6.
Song, D., Hitchcock, J., Onwuegbuzie, A. J., Johnson, R. B., & Scherman, V. (2023). Editors’ introduction to the International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches: Issue 15(1). International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches, 15(1), 1. [EBSCO, ProQuest, and ERIC-indexed journal]
E7.
Song, D., Hitchcock, J., Onwuegbuzie, A. J., Johnson, R. B., & Scherman, V. (2022). Editors’ introduction to the International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches: Issue 14(3). International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches, 14(3), 1. [EBSCO, ProQuest, and ERIC-indexed journal]
E8.
Song, D., Hitchcock, J., Onwuegbuzie, A. J., Johnson, R. B., & Scherman, V. (2022). Editors’ introduction to the International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches: Issue 14(2). International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches, 14(2), 1. [EBSCO, ProQuest, and ERIC-indexed journal]
E9.
Song, D., Hitchcock, J., Onwuegbuzie, A. J., Johnson, R. B., Smit, B., & Scherman, V. (2022). Editors’ introduction to the International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches: Issue 14(1). International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches, 14(1), 1. [EBSCO, ProQuest, and ERIC-indexed journal]
E10.
Crompton, H., & Song, D. (2021). The potential of artificial intelligence in higher education. Revista Virtual Universidad Católica del Norte, 62, 1–4. https://doi.org/10.35575/rvucn.n62a1
E11.
Song, D., Hitchcock, J., Onwuegbuzie, A. J., Johnson, R. B., Smit, B., & Scherman, V. (2021). Editors’ introduction to the International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches: Issue 13(3). International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches, 13(3), 232. [EBSCO, ProQuest, and ERIC-indexed journal]
E12.
Song, D., Hitchcock, J., Onwuegbuzie, A. J., Johnson, R. B., Smit, B., & Scherman, V. (2021). Editors’ introduction to the International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches: Issue 13(2). International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches, 13(2), 114–115. [EBSCO, ProQuest, and ERIC-indexed journal]
E13.
Song, D., Hitchcock, J., Onwuegbuzie, A. J., Johnson, R. B., Scherman, V., & Smit, B. (2020). Editors’ introduction to the International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches: Issue 12(3). International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches, 12(3), 238–239. [EBSCO, ProQuest, and ERIC-indexed journal]
E14.
Song, D., Hitchcock, J., Onwuegbuzie, A. J., Johnson, R. B., Scherman, V., & Smit, B. (2020). Editors’ introduction to the International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches: Issue 12(2). International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches, 12(2), 133–134. [EBSCO, ProQuest, and ERIC-indexed journal]
E15.
Song, D., Hitchcock, J., Onwuegbuzie, A. J., Johnson, R. B., Smit, B., & Scherman, V. (2020). Editors’ introduction to the International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches: Issue 12(1). International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches, 12(1), 1–3. [EBSCO, ProQuest, and ERIC-indexed journal]
E16.
Song, D., Hitchcock, J., Onwuegbuzie, A. J., Johnson, R. B., Smit, B., & Scherman, V. (2019). Editors’ introduction to the International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches: Issue 11(3). International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches, 11(3), 210–212. [EBSCO, ProQuest, and ERIC-indexed journal]
E17.
Hitchcock, J., Onwuegbuzie, A. J., Song, D., Johnson, R. B., Smit, B., & Scherman, V. (2019). Editors’ introduction to the International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches: Issue 11(2). International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches, 11(2), 94–97. [EBSCO, ProQuest, and ERIC-indexed journal]
E18.
Hitchcock, J., Onwuegbuzie, A. J., Johnson, R. B., Smit, B., Scherman, V., & Song, D. (2019). Editors’ introduction to Volume 11, Issue 1 of the International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches (and a progress report). International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches, 11(1), 1–6. [EBSCO, ProQuest, and ERIC-indexed journal]
E19.
Onwuegbuzie, A. J., Hitchcock, J., Johnson, R. B., Smit, B., Scherman, V., & Song, D. (2018). Editors’ introduction to the mixed methods manifesto inaugural special issue. International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches, 10(1), 5–13. [EBSCO, ProQuest, and ERIC-indexed journal]
E20.
Hitchcock, J., Onwuegbuzie, A. J., Johnson, R. B., Smit, B., Scherman, V., & Song, D. (2018). Editors’ introduction to the International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches: Journal aims, scope, and intended practices. International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches, 10(1), 1–4. [EBSCO, ProQuest, and ERIC-indexed journal]

Conference Proceedings, Presentations, & Workshops (n=53)

(* indicates graduate student co-author; ** indicates undergraduate student co-author)

P1.
Kilinc, S., Aldemir, T., *Sabanwar, V., Bicer, A., & Song, D. (2026, April). Computational thinking and participation in rural Ag STEM: A comparative case study of two middle school teams. Presented at the 2026 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting. Los Angeles, California.
P2.
Kilinc, S., Aldemir, T., *Sabanwar, V., Bicer, A., & Song, D. (2026, April). The AI as cognitive mentor: Scaffolding student scientific inquiry through dialogue. Presented at the 2026 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting. Los Angeles, California.
P3.
*Sabanwar, V., Kilinc, S., Aldemir, T., Bicer, A., & Song, D. (2026, April). Teacher conceptualization of student challenges and solutions for CT in a non-CS classroom. Poster presented at the 2026 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting. Los Angeles, California.
P4.
**MacMiller, J., **Valdez, D., Lippert, A., & Song, D. (2026, March). Prehistoric Protocols: A work-in-progress VR learning environment with generative AI mentorship for undergraduate computer networks education. Paper presented at the 2026 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Gulf Southwest Conference. College Station, Texas. https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--58071
P5.
*Jain, A., Lippert, A., & Song, D. (2026, March). Enhancing inverse kinematics in simulated robotics arms: A PID-integrated cyclic coordinate descent approach for fault-resilient cyber-physical systems. Paper presented at the 2026 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Gulf Southwest Conference. College Station, Texas. https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--58045
P6.
Zhao, Y., Nelson, K., Song, D., & Zarutskie, P. (2026, March). Harnessing AI for communication training in medical education: Pilot to Practice. Presented at the 2026 Engage-Ed Conference. Sam Houston State University. Huntsville, Texas.
P7.
Song, D. (2025, Nov.). Advancing computer science (Python programming) instruction through process-based analytics. Workshop presented at the 16th Annual Education Technology Conference, Computer Science Education in K-12 Settings: Action in Practice. William Paterson University, Wayne, New Jersey.
P8.
Song, D., Lippert, A., Hwang, J., & Oh, E. (2025, Oct.). An AI-based feedback tool to improve students’ writing skills. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the 2025 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. Las Vegas, Nevada.
P9.
Kilinc, S., Aldemir, T., *Sabanwar, V., Bicer, A., & Song, D. (2025, Oct.). Enhancing research questions and hypothesis development through AI chatbot assistance in rural agricultural education. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the 2025 AECT International Convention. Las Vegas, Nevada.
P10.
*Sabanwar, V., Aldemir, T., Kilinc, S., Bicer, A., & Song, D. (2025, Oct.). Exploring Computational Thinking (CT) skills in the era of GenAI in K-12 education. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the 2025 AECT International Convention. Las Vegas, Nevada.
P11.
Kilinc, S., Aldemir, T., *Sabanwar, V., Bicer, A., & Song, D. (2025, Aug.). AI chatbot coaching for elevating student research. Paper presented at the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Conference on International Computing Education Research (ICER) 2025 (pp. 27–65). Charlottesville, Virginia. https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3702653.3744315
P12.
Williams, A., Smith, L., **Zardkoohi, A., *Choi, H., Song, D. & Lippert, A. (2025, Jul.). Algeverse: A virtual reality learning environment for black college students pursuing STEM degrees. Presented at the American Psychological Association (APA) 2025 Division 45 Research Conference, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
P13.
Song, D., & Lippert, A. (2025, Jun.). Improving engineering students’ writing skills through a text visualization tool. Presented at the 2025 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada.
P14.
Zhao, Y., Nelson, K., Zarutskie, P., Olaiya, K., Song, D., *Castro, B., *Chiu, J., & *Ballard, I. (2025, Apr.). Exploration of utilizing artificial intelligence for medical students communication skills learning. Presented at the Educating Leaders 2025, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), Arlington, Texas.
P15.
Song, D. (2024, Jul.). Development of a knowledge visualization system to improve learners’ writing skills. Presented at the 24th International Conference on Education Research (ICER). Seoul, South Korea.
P16.
*Castro, B., *Chiu, J., *Ballard, I., Olaiya, K., Song, D., Nelson, K., Zarutskie, P., & Zhao, Y. (2024, Mar.). Exploration of utilizing artificial intelligence for medical students communication skills learning. Presented at the 12th Annual Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) Southwest Regional Conference Research Symposium. Houston, Texas.
P17.
Lippert, A., & Song, D. (2023, Nov.). Combining knowledge visualization and intelligent tutoring to support learning in STEM education: The development of KVIS (Knowledge Visualization Intelligent System). Presented at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the Society for Computation in Psychology. San Francisco, California.
P18.
Song, D. (2023, Oct.). Learners’ trust in AI-powered technology and learning performance. Presented at the 23rd International Conference on Education Research (ICER). Seoul, South Korea.
P19.
*Chiu, J., *Castro, B., *Ballard, I., Song, D., Olaiya, K., & Zhao, Y. (2023, Sep.). Evaluate perceived learning and confidence levels in delivering difficult news using artificial intelligence-based activity. Poster presented at the Annual Student Research Day, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Sam Houston State University. Huntsville, Texas.
P20.
Song, D., Oh, E., & Hong, H. (2022, Oct.). Scaffolding computer programming learners’ self-regulated learning in problem-solving. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the 2022 AECT International Convention. Las Vegas, Nevada.
P21.
Shin, Y., & Song, D. (2022, Apr.). Scaffolding computer programming learners’ self-regulated learning in problem-solving. Presented at the 2022 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting. San Diego, California.
P22.
*Fennelly-Atkinson, R., LaPrairie, K., & Song, D. (2022, Apr.). Online university programs and accessibility relationships. Presented at the 2022 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting. San Diego, California.
P23.
*Bui, N., & Song, D. (2021, Nov.). Predicting at-risk learners with explainable AI. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the 2021 AECT International Convention. Chicago, Illinois, and Virtual.
P24.
Song, D. (2021, Sep.). Initial findings: Educational big data analysis of student behaviors in a learning management system. Presented at the Digital Education Summit 2021, Sam Houston State University. Huntsville, Texas.
P25.
Song, D., Oh, E., & Hong, H. (2020, Nov.). The use of AI conversational systems for preservice teachers’ teaching simulation. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the 2020 AECT International Convention. Virtual.
P26.
*Bui, N., *Collier, J., *Guled, A., & Song, D. (2020, Nov.). The effects of conversational agents on human learning. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the 2020 AECT International Convention. Virtual.
P27.
*Willis, J., *Nicksic, K., & Song, D. (2020, Nov.). School districts’ Tweet content patterns related to technology and school performance. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the 2020 AECT International Convention. Virtual.
P28.
Song, D., & Oh., E. (2020, Apr.). Self-regulation scaffolding for online learners through a conversational virtual agent. [Paper session]. The 2020 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting. San Francisco, California. (Conference canceled)
P29.
Song, D. (2020, Mar.). AI agent-based scaffolding for online learners’ self-regulation. [Paper session]. The 2020 Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (SREE) Conference. Crystal City, Virginia. (Conference canceled)
P30.
Oh, E., & Song, D. (2019, Oct.). Developing a second language speaking practice tool using voice recognition technology. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the 2019 AECT International Convention. Las Vegas, Nevada.
P31.
Song, D. (2019, Sep.). Learners’ interaction with data-driven learner-support systems. Presented at the Digital Education Summit 2019, Sam Houston State University. Huntsville, Texas.
P32.
Song, D. (2019, Jan.). The effects of using a chatbot system for pre-service teachers’ teaching practice. Presented at the 2019 Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, Hawaii.
P33.
Song, D., Oh, E., & Hong, H. (2018, Oct.). K-12 anti-bullying program with conversational agents: Possibilities and challenges. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the 2018 AECT International Convention. Kansas City, Missouri.
P34.
Song, D. (2018, Jan.). Student interaction in a learning management system and a conversational agent system. Presented at the Digital Education Summit 2018, Sam Houston State University. Huntsville, Texas.
P35.
Song, D., Oh, E., & Hong, H. (2018, Jan.). Learner participation in online graduate courses: System access and discussion quantity/quality. Presented at the 2018 International Conference on Technology in Education. Orlando, Florida.
P36.
Song, D., & Rice, M. (2017, Nov.). A potential use of a conversational agent in online courses: Focusing on learning by teaching. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the 2017 AECT International Convention. Jacksonville, Florida.
P37.
Song, D., Oh, E., & Rice, M. (2017, Jul.). Interacting with a conversational agent system for educational purposes in online courses. Paper presented at the 10th International Conference on Human System Interaction (pp. 78–82). Ulsan, South Korea: IEEE. http://doi.org/10.1109/HSI.2017.8005002
P38.
Song, D., & Rice, M. (2017, Mar.). Developing an intelligent agent for learning by teaching in online courses. Presented at the 2017 International Conference on Education. San Diego, California.
P39.
Song, D. (2017, Mar.). A conversational agent for more interactions through learning-by-teaching in online courses. Presented at the Digital Education Summit 2017, Sam Houston State University. Huntsville, Texas.
P40.
Song, D., & Kim, P. (2016, Oct.). Collaborative music classroom with mobile apps. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the 2016 AECT International Convention. Las Vegas, Nevada.
P41.
Song, D., & Oh, E. (2016, Jul.). Learning analysis of online courses in social sciences. Presented at the 2016 Annual Symposium on Management and Social Sciences. Seoul, South Korea.
P42.
Song, D. (2016, Mar.). Case study: Student analysis using Blackboard’s Course Reports. Presented at the 5th Annual Sam Houston State University (SHSU) Online Teaching & Learning Conference. Huntsville, Texas.
P43.
Song, D., Oh, E., & Lim, C. (2015, Nov.). The impact of retrieval on second language learning. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the 2015 AECT International Convention. Indianapolis, Indiana.
P44.
Song, D., & Glazewski, K. (2015, Apr.). Student-generated questioning in language education. Presented at the 2015 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting. Chicago, Illinois.
P45.
Song, D., Kim, J., & Kim, P. (2014, Nov.). Mobile language learning opportunity for children in Tanzania. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the 2014 AECT International Convention. Jacksonville, Florida.
P46.
Song, D. (2013, Mar.). A universally compatible clicker system: Web + Mobile App. Presented at the 2013 Instructional Systems Technology (IST) Conference. Bloomington, Indiana.
P47.
Song, D., Kim, P., & Karimi, A. (2012, Nov.). Inquiry-based learning environment using mobile devices in math classroom. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the 2012 AECT International Convention (pp. 386–392). Louisville, Kentucky: AECT. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED546876.pdf#page=192
P48.
Song, D., Bonk, C. J., & Whiting, J. (2012, Nov.). Motivational and self-regulated learning factors of informal and extreme learning. Presented at the Third Annual Virtual Global Education Conference. Virtual.
P49.
Song, D., Levine, P., Kim, N. (2012, Oct.). SMILE (Stanford Mobile Inquiry-based Learning Environment) workshop for student-centered mobile learning experience. Workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of the 2012 AECT International Convention. Louisville, Kentucky.
P50.
Kim, P., Kim, N., Song, D. (2012, Sep.). Stanford Mobile Inquiry-based Learning Environment (SMILE) for the Seeds of Empowerment. Workshop presented at the 2nd International mEducation Alliance Symposium, The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Washington D.C.
P51.
Song, D., & Lee, J. (2012, Mar.). Has Web 2.0 revitalized informal learning?: Correlation between Web 2.0 level and extreme learning. Presented at the 2012 Instructional Systems Technology (IST) Conference. Bloomington, Indiana.
P52.
Whiting, J., Altuwaijri, A., Jung, E., Kim, M., Kim, S., Shin, S., Song, D., Tan, V., Xu, S., Min, M., Wang, T., & Bonk, C. (2012, Mar.). What’s all this talk about extreme learning?: A discussion with the extreme learning team. Presented at the 2012 IST Conference. Bloomington, Indiana.
P53.
Song, D., Karimi, A., & Kim, P. (2011, Dec.). Toward designing mobile games for visually challenged children. Paper presented at the IEEE International Conference on e-Education, Entertainment and e-Management (pp. 234–238). Bali, Indonesia: IEEE. http://doi.org/10.1109/ICeEEM.2011.6137794

Teaching

Graduate Courses, Texas A&M University

Undergraduate Courses, Texas A&M University

Doctoral Courses, Sam Houston State University

Master’s Courses, Sam Houston State University

Undergraduate Courses, Sam Houston State University

Undergraduate Courses, Indiana University

Massive Open Online Courses

Student Advising

Doctoral Dissertation Chair (Completed: 5, In Progress: 2)

2024–2025
Harine Choi. [Full Time] Funded from TEES Start-up. [Incomplete: changed advisor] (Interdisciplinary Engineering [ITDE] Ph.D. program, Texas A&M University)
2023–2024
Yunus Ozturk. [Full Time] Funded from Panther Research & Innovation for Scholarly Excellence (02-230444) & TEES Start-up. [Incomplete: transferred to another institution] (Interdisciplinary Engineering [ITDE] Ph.D. program, Texas A&M University)
2022
Ngocvan Bui. Explainable AI (XAI): improving at-risk student prediction with theory-guided data science, k-means classification, and genetic programming. (Instructional Systems Design and Technology, Sam Houston State University)
2022
Abdiwahab Guled. Applying learning theory principles in the design of effective learning objects. (Instructional Systems Design and Technology, Sam Houston State University)
2022
Heather Vermilio. The instructional designer and self-regulated learning: an action research approach to increasing instructional designer professional readiness to support self-regulated learning in online higher education. (Instructional Systems Design and Technology, Sam Houston State University)
2022
Sonia Alvarado. Design-based research for virtual learning: a holistic perspective on the pedagogical and contextual factors of interactive mobile technology on English learners. (Instructional Systems Design and Technology, Sam Houston State University)
2022
Laurie Coker. Development of a haptically enhanced digital application magicspells designed to aid in vocabulary acquisition for learners with dyslexia. (Instructional Systems Design and Technology, Sam Houston State University)

Doctoral Dissertation Committee (Completed: 1)

2023
Weijiao Huang. Using chatbots to support online students’ engagement and performance. (Information Technology Studies, The University of Hong Kong)

Master’s Thesis Chair (Completed: 2)

2017
Nathan Thompson. Modified tf-idf comparison method for the measurement of definition similarity. (Computer Science, Sam Houston State University)
2017
Jaesub Shim. Document formatting software for IEEE style guide. (Computer Science, Sam Houston State University)

Master’s Thesis Committee (Completed: 2)

2025
Soumya Subhrajita. Learning robotics in augmented reality: Design, development and evaluation of raise App. (Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University Engineering)
2019
Charlie Robinson. Internet of Things (IoT): Security analysis and identification solution. (Computer Science, Sam Houston State University)

Research Assistantship (Part Time)

2026–Pres.
Varunya Konakanchi. [Hourly] Funded from National Science Foundation (2405600). [Undergraduate] Information Technology Service Management, Texas A&M University.
2026–Pres.
Chris Beltran. [Hourly] Funded from National Science Foundation (2405600). [Undergraduate] Information Technology Service Management, Texas A&M University.
2025–2026
Akshat Jain. [Hourly] Funded from Transformative Research Capacity, Institute of Advancing Health Through Agriculture, Texas A&M University. [Graduate] Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University.
2025–2026
Jack MacMiller. [Hourly] Funded from Transformative Research Capacity, Institute of Advancing Health Through Agriculture, Texas A&M University. [Undergraduate] Information Technology Service Management, Texas A&M University.

Advisor (Completed: 4)

2025
Unpaid Graduate Research Internship Advisor. Sidharth Arivarasan, Master of Engineering, Texas A&M University.
2023–2024
Unpaid Undergraduate Research Internship Advisor. Caden Kevin Kokes, College of Engineering, Texas A&M University.
2023
Unpaid Research Internship Advisor. Jang Gyu Lee, The Academy of Science and Technology at The Woodlands College Park High School.
2018–2019
Student Organization Advisor. Game Development Club, Sam Houston State University.

Professional Service

Managing Editor

2016–Pres.
International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches.

Editorial Board Member

2018–Pres.
Progress in Human Computer Interaction.
2017–Pres.
International Journal of Computing Sciences Research.
2016–Pres.
International Journal on Integrating Technology in Education.

Scientific Committee

2024
27th Annual CyberPsychology, CyberTherapy & Social Networking Conference, Tempe, Arizona.

Consulting Editor

2015–2021
Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning.

Research Manager

2010–Pres.
Seeds of Empowerment (Educational non-profit organization, https://www.seedsofempowerment.org).

Webmaster

2017–2021
Mixed Methods International Research Association.

Program Committee

2018
The 7th International Conference on Embedded Systems and Applications (EMSA).

Reviewer — Grant

2024
U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences – NCER R&D Center on Using Artificial Intelligence.
2020
Spencer Foundation Large Grant.
2017–2018
USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) – Small Business Innovation Research.

Reviewer — Journal

2025–Pres.
Nature Human Behaviour.
2025–Pres.
Journal of Computer Assisted Learning.
2023–Pres.
ACM Computing Surveys.
2023–Pres.
Computers in Human Behavior.
2023–Pres.
International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction.
2022–Pres.
Education and Information Technologies.
2018–Pres.
Journal of Educational Computing Research.
2014–Pres.
Educational Technology Research and Development.
2014–2025
Computers & Education.
2021
Educational Researcher.
2019
Contemporary Educational Psychology.
2018–2024
British Journal of Educational Technology.
2018–2024
The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning.
2018–2021
Journal of Research on Technology in Education.
2015–2021
Interactive Learning Environments.
2019
International Journal of Qualitative Methods.
2017–2018
Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching & Learning.
2017–2018
The Journal of Language Teaching and Learning.
2018
Universal Access in the Information Society.
2017
Computer Assisted Language Learning.
2017
International Journal for Educational Media and Technology.
2016
International Journal on Integrating Technology in Education.
2016
Learning: Research and Practice.

Reviewer — Conference

2018–2021
Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT).
2017
International Conference on Human System Interaction (HSI).
2014
World Conference on E-Learning (E-Learn).

Judge

2022
Texas Junior Academy of Science.

Appraiser

2018–2020
Destination Imagination (Educational non-profit organization, https://www.destinationimagination.org).

Membership

2023–Pres.
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).
2023–Pres.
ACM Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction (SIGCHI).
2023–Pres.
Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA).
2015–Pres.
Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA).
2010–Pres.
Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT).
2023–2025
American Psychological Association (APA).
2014–2025
American Educational Research Association (AERA).

University Service

Committee Member (University Level)

2025–Pres.
University-wide IT Governance (ITG) program for the Research Technologies Committee (RTC), Texas A&M University.
2018–2022
Faculty Diversity Committee, Sam Houston State University.
2020–2021
Protection of Human Subjects (IRB) Committee, Sam Houston State University.

Scholarship Reviewer (University Level)

2023
Avilés Johnson Fellowship Program, The Graduate and Professional School, Texas A&M University.

Committee Chair (College Level)

2020–2022
Learning Technologies Undergraduate Program Preparation Committee, College of Education, Sam Houston State University.

Committee Member (College Level)

2020–2022
Authentic Evaluation of Teaching Committee, College of Education, Sam Houston State University.
2019–2022
Assessment Committee, College of Education, Sam Houston State University.
2019–2022
Faculty Evaluation and Performance Committee, College of Education, Sam Houston State University.
2019–2022
Doctoral Advisory Council, College of Education, Sam Houston State University.

Committee Chair (Department Level)

2025–Pres.
Honors and Awards Committee, Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution, Texas A&M University.

Committee Member (Department Level)

2025–Pres.
Facilities and Laboratory Committee, Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution, Texas A&M University.
2023–2025
Departmental Guidelines Ad-Hoc Committee, Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution, Texas A&M University.
2023–2025
Honors and Awards Committee, Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution, Texas A&M University.
2023–2025
Scholarship Committee, Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution, Texas A&M University.
2018–2021
Faculty Search Committee, Instructional Systems Design and Technology Graduate Program, Sam Houston State University.
2018–2019
Faculty Search Committee, Department of Computer Science, Sam Houston State University.
2015–2019
Graduate Curriculum Committee, Department of Computer Science, Sam Houston State University.
2015–2019
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, Department of Computer Science, Sam Houston State University.

Committee Chair (Program Level)

2023–2025
Scholarship Committee, Information Technology Service Management, Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution, Texas A&M University.

Committee Member (Program Level)

2023–2025
Program Curriculum Committee, Information Technology Service Management, Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution, Texas A&M University.
2022–2025
Program Admission Committee, Information Technology Service Management, Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution, Texas A&M University.
2015–2022
Instructional Systems Design and Technology Graduate Program Committee, Sam Houston State University.

Annual Donation

2015–2019
The Office of University Advancement, Sam Houston State University.

Additional Activities

2024–Pres.
Industry Advisory Board, College of Education, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea.
2025, Jun.
Book chapter publication. Human–non-human interaction: Toward human–AI collaboration. In C. Lim (Ed.), The direction and reality of future education. Educational Science Press [in Korean]. https://product.kyobobook.co.kr/detail/S000216880454
2024, Dec.
Projects featured in the college newsletter, “Transforming Education with Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence.” https://engineering.tamu.edu/news/2024/12/transforming-education-with-virtual-reality-and-artificial-intelligence.html
2024, Aug.
Web article publication. Partnerships between universities in the United States and future directions of collaboration for regional universities. University Consortium for Regional Talent Development Project Group [in Korean]. https://m.blog.naver.com/iitd_snu/223562365023
2023, Oct.
Consulted on the project. Research on the development of metaverse-based schools in Sejong City. Dr. Cheolil Lim’s research team (Seoul National University) sponsored by the Sejong Metropolitan Autonomous City Office of Education.
2023, Apr.
Projects featured in the college newsletter, “Seeing the Big Picture and Transforming Visual Knowledge.” https://engineering.tamu.edu/news/2023/04/seeing-the-big-picture-and-transforming-visual-knowledge.html
2023, Jan.
Consulted on the project. Research on the development of AI-based learning support systems. Dr. Gayoung Lee’s research team (Baekseok University) sponsored by Korea Education and Research Information Service, South Korea.
2022, Jul.
Song, D. (2022). Thinking about the bigger picture before utilizing AI in education. AIED [Artificial Intelligence in Education] Magazine [in Korean]. http://aiednet.kr/sub_posting/posting_view.php?number=126&dp1=information
2021, Nov.
Professional Development. Completed the Leadership Blueprint. The Flippen Group (https://flippengroup.com/).
2021, Jun.
Song, D., & Villalta-Cerdas, A. Contributor. S21: What to do about Assessment? The Engaging Podcast. 2021 Jun. 9. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-engaging-podcast-cc477/episodes/s21-what-to-do-about-assessment-f32a7
2020, Jul.
Interviewed for Online EdD Programs. Instructional Systems Design and Technology at Sam Houston State University. Interview by Kaitlin Louie, Online EdD Programs. https://www.onlineeddprograms.com/school-interviews/dr-donggil-song-sam-houston-state-university
2020, Mar.
Faculty Workshop Instructor. Teaching Courses Online, COVID-19 Faculty Workshop. Hands-On Course Preparation, College of Education, Sam Houston State University.
2019, Oct.
Consulted on the project. Design and implementation of an ‘open science’-based online citizen science learning platform. Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI), Daejeon, South Korea.
2019, Sep.
Faculty Certification for Online Instruction. SHSU Online, Sam Houston State University.
2019, Aug.
Hosted a Webinar. Introduction to the Wide World of the Mixed Methods International Research Association (MMIRA).
2019, Apr.
Interviewed for the Chosun Ilbo. Are you ready for online classrooms as digital learning is prevalent? Interview by Yeji Choi, Chosun Ilbo. http://edu.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2019/04/08/2019040800936.html
2019, Feb.
Online Course Redesign & Faculty Certification. SHSU Online, Sam Houston State University.
2018, May
Won 1st place at the 2018 VillaSport fitness competition: triathlon, push-ups, and weight-loss (https://www.villasport.com/). Prize received: $1,125.
2017, Dec.
Developed and provided an anti-bullying computer program for Dong-gwang Elementary School, Jeju, South Korea.
2017, Nov.
Consulted on the project. Designing a platform for sharing and distributing instructional/learning materials, Dr. Cheolil Lim’s research team (Seoul National University) sponsored by the National Information Society Agency, Seoul, South Korea.
2017
Consulted on the project. Competency-based online learning curriculum development, Dr. Cheolil Lim’s research team (Seoul National University) sponsored by Seoul National University R&DB Foundation, Seoul, South Korea.
2017, Jan.
Designed and developed CourseTing (a conversational virtual agent for online/face-to-face courses). http://www.courseting.com
2017
Song, D., Kwon, H., & Lim, C. (2017). The role of educational technology in the era of learning management systems as a platform. Educational Technology Magazine of The Korean Society for Educational Technology, 2, 1–10 [in Korean].
2017, Jun.
Initiated Memorandum of Understanding with Vision Works (Co. Ltd, South Korea, http://www.govw.co.kr) for cooperation and exchange within education and research.
2013, Mar.
Designed and developed EnMIA (voice-based language learning activity support system). Available on Apple App Store, and the Web: http://www.einbrain.com/enmia
2013, Mar.
Instructional Consultant. Supported instructional design. Center Grove Global Campus (http://www.centergrove.k12.in.us/domain/1221), Greenwood, Indiana.
2013, Feb.
Designed and developed Swahili (language learning mobile application). Available on Google Play.
2012, Nov.
Designed and developed EnClicker (mobile personal response system). Available on Apple App Store, Google Play, and the Web: http://www.einbrain.com/enclicker
2012, May
Consulted on the project. Global SMILE (Stanford Mobile Inquiry-based Learning Environment), Dr. Paul Kim’s research team (Stanford University).
2012, May
Interviewed for The EvoLLLution. Audio/Massive Open Online Courses: Taking Learning to a New Level. Interview by Amrit Ahluwalia, The EvoLLLution. http://www.evolllution.com/distance_learning/audio-the-mooc-halftime-report
2011, Aug.
Designed and developed a learning game. Skewer in Seoul (SiS): Measurement of Blind Children’s Executive Function Using Mobile Learning Games. Programmable Open Mobile Internet for Social Cause, Stanford University. http://ldt.stanford.edu/~educ39109/POMI/SIS