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Research

Publications

Keynote, Plenary, Invited Talks

  • (2024, August). Emerging technologies in human learning/performance research. Invited Seminar Presentation at the Graduate Student Organization Meeting, Seoul National University. Seoul, South Korea.
  • (2024, July). 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.
  • (2024, June). How AI is improving education. Invited Talk (for Faculty Development) at Sungshin Women’s University. Seoul, South Korea.
  • (2024, May). Innovative AI solutions for higher education: Effective and practical approaches. Invited Talk (for Faculty Development) at Dongseo University. Pusan, South Korea.
  • (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.
  • (2023, March). Learning design with AI. Guest Lecture, Training and Development in Human Resource Development, Texas A&M University. College Station, Texas.
  • (2023, January). 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.
  • (2023, January). AI technology-supported higher education. Invited Talk (Faculty Development) at Silla University. Pusan, South Korea.
  • (2022, December). Innovation in Higher Education: AI & Metaverse. Keynote Speech at the 2022 On Live Class: Future Class Forum. Pusan University, South Korea.
  • (2022, December). 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/

  • (2022, October). 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.

  • (2022, October). Utilizing AI for future higher education. Special Lecture at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. Seoul, South Korea.

  • (2022, October). AI for educators & AI educators. Invited Workshop at Sungkyunkwan University. Seoul, South Korea.

  • (2022, August). 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.

  • (2022, June). Are you following trends around educational technology research fields? How/Why Do You Write Research Papers?. Seminar Presentation at Seoul National University. Seoul, South Korea.

  • (2022, May). AI engineering for human performance and learning analytics. Guest Lecture at Ewha Womans University. Seoul, South Korea.

  • (2021, October). 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.

  • (2021, October). Learning design in the AI Era. Guest Lecture at Hanyang University. Seoul, South Korea.

  • (2021, June). AI for human learning. What are you going to do?. Seminar Presentation at Sogang University. Seoul, South Korea.

  • (2021, February). AI in Ed Tech. Will you be the master or a puppet?. Seminar Presentation at Hanyang University. Seoul, South Korea.

  • (2021, February). AI for human learning. Winter is coming: Are you prepared?. Seminar Presentation at Seoul National University. Seoul, South Korea.

  • (2020, July). Interviewed for Online EdD Programs. Instructional Systems Design and Technology at Sam Houston State University. Online EdD Programs.
  • (2019, October). AI for learning sciences research. KSET (Korean Society for Educational Technology): Trends and Issues of Educational Technology. Invited Presenter at the Annual Meeting of the 2019 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • (2019, August). Hosted a Webinar. Introduction to the Wide World of the Mixed Methods International Research Association (MMIRA).
  • (2019, August). Teaching with technology. Invited Panelist at the 2019 Teaching & Learning Conference. Sam Houston State University. Huntsville, Texas.
  • (2019, April). Interviewed for the Chosun Ilbo (South Korea). Are you ready for online classrooms as digital learning is prevalent?.
  • (2017, July). LMS as a platform, EduTech as a player. Seminar Presentation at the meeting of Education Research Institute at Seoul National University. Seoul, South Korea.
  • (2016, July). Future direction of MOOCs platforms & Learning Management Systems (LMS). Seminar Presentation at the meeting of Smart Education Project sponsored by Samsung and Seoul National University. Seoul, South Korea.

Awards, Honors, & Recognitions

  • Excellence in Research Award. Sam Houston State University. 2022.

  • Reviewer Excellence Award. Educational Technology Research and Development (ETR&D). 2021. [SSCI-indexed journal; 5-Year Impact Factor: 4.500]

  • The Best Paper – R.W. Buddy Burniske Award. International Division, Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT). 2021.

  • Reviewer Excellence Award. Educational Technology Research and Development (ETR&D). 2020.

  • Reviewer Excellence Award. Educational Technology Research and Development (ETR&D). 2019.

  • Reviewer Excellence Award. Educational Technology Research and Development (ETR&D). 2018.

  • Young Researcher Award. Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT). 2017. [This Award is presented for the best-unpublished investigation reporting on a quantitative or qualitative study addressing a question related to educational technology written by an individual who received the degree no more than five years prior to the submission due date.]

  • International Services Award. Office of International Services, Indiana University. 2012.

Conference Proceedings, Presentations, Workshops

  • Song, D. (2024, July). Development of a knowledge visualization system to improve learners’ writing skills. Presented at the 24th International Conference on Education Research (ICER). Seoul, South Korea.
  • *Castro, B., *Chiu, J., *Ballard, I., Olaiya, K., Song, D., Nelson, K., Zarutskie, P., & Zhao, Y. (2024, March). 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.
  • Lippert, A., & Song, D. (2023, November). 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.
  • Song, D. (2023, October). Learners’ trust in AI-powered technology and learning performance. Presented at the 23rd International Conference on Education Research (ICER). Seoul, South Korea.
  • *Chiu, J., *Castro, B., *Ballard, I., Song D., Olaiya, K., & Zhao, Y. (2023, September). Evaluate perceived learning and confidence levels in delivering difficult news using artificial intelligence-based activity [Poster Presentation]. Annual Student Research Day, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Sam Houston State University. Huntsville, Texas.
  • Song, D., Oh, E., & Hong, H. (2022, October). Scaffolding computer programming learners’ self-regulated learning in problem-solving. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the 2022 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention.
  • Song, D., & Shin, Y. (2022, April). Scaffolding computer programming learners’ self-regulated learning in problem-solving. Presented at the 2022 AERA (American Educational Research Association) Annual Meeting. San Diego, California.
  • *Fennelly-Atkinson, R., LaPrairie, K., & Song, D. (2022, April). Online university programs and accessibility relationships. Presented at the 2022 AERA (American Educational Research Association) Annual Meeting. San Diego, California. *student co-author
  • *Bui, N., & Song, D. (2021, November). Predicting at-risk learners with explainable AI. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the 2021 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. Chicago, Illinois, and Virtual. *student co-author
  • Song, D. (2021, September). 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.

  • Song, D., Oh, E., & Hong, H. (2020, November). The use of AI conversational systems for preservice teachers’ teaching simulation. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the 2020 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. Virtual.

  • *Bui, N., *Collier, J., *Guled, A., & Song, D. (2020, November). The effects of conversational agents on human learning. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the 2020 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. Virtual. *student co-author

  • *Willis, J., *Nicksic, K., & Song, D. (2020, November). School districts’ Tweet content patterns related to technology and school performance. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the 2020 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. Virtual. *student co-author

  • Song, D., & Oh., E. (2020, April). Self-regulation scaffolding for online learners through a conversational virtual agent. [Paper session]. The 2020 AERA (American Educational Research Association) Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California. (Conference canceled)

  • Song, D. (2020, March). AI agent-based scaffolding for online learners’ self-regulation. [Paper session]. The 2020 SREE (Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness) Conference, Crystal City, Virginia. (Conference canceled)

  • Oh. E., & Song, D. (2019, October). Developing a second language speaking practice tool using voice recognition technology. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the 2019 Association for Education Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Song, D. (2019, January). The effects of using a chatbot system for pre-service teachers’ teaching practice. Presented at the 2019 Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, Hawaii.
  • Song, D., Oh, E., & Hong, H. (2018, October). K-12 anti-bullying program with conversational agents: Possibilities and challenges. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the 2018 Association for Education Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention. Kansas City, Missouri.
  • Song, D. (2018, January). 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.
  • Song, D., Oh, E., & Hong, H. (2018, January). Learner participation in online graduate courses: System access and discussion quantity/quality. Presented at the 2018 International Conference on Technology in Education. Orlando, Florida.
  • Song, D., & Rice, M. (2017, November). A potential use of a conversational agent in online courses: Focusing on learning by teaching. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the 2017 AECT (Association for Education Communications and Technology) International Convention. Jacksonville, Florida.
  • Song, D., Oh, E., & Rice, M. (2017). Interacting with a conversational agent system for educational purposes in online courses. Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Human System Interaction (HSI) (pp. 78-82). Ulsan, South Korea.
  • Song, D., & Rice, M. (2017, March). Developing an intelligent agent for learning by teaching in online courses. Presented at the 2017 International Conference on Education. San Diego, California.
  • Song, D. (2017, March). 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.
  • Song, D., & Kim, P. (2016, October). Collaborative music classroom with mobile apps. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the 2016 AECT (Association for Education Communications and Technology) International Convention. Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Song, D., & Oh, E. (2016, July). Learning analysis of online courses in social sciences. Presented at the 2016 Annual Symposium on Management and Social Sciences. Seoul, South Korea.
  • Song, D. (2016, March). Case study: Student analysis using Blackboard’s Course Reports. Presented at the 5th Annual SHSU (Sam Houston State University) Online Teaching & Learning Conference. Huntsville, Texas.
  • Song, D., Oh, E., & Lim, C. (2015, November). The impact of retrieval on second language learning. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the 2015 AECT (Association for Education Communications and Technology) International Convention. Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • Song, D., & Glazewski, K. (2015, April). Student-generated questioning in language education. Presented at the 2015 AERA (American Educational Research Association) Annual Meeting. Chicago, Illinois.
  • Song, D., Kim, J., & Kim, P. (2014, November). Mobile language learning opportunity for children in Tanzania. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the 2014 AECT (Association for Education Communications and Technology) International Convention. Jacksonville, Florida.
  • Song, D. (2013, March). Universally compatible clicker system (Co:lor): Web + Mobile App. Project and design showcase at the 2013 IST (Instructional Systems Technology) conference. Bloomington, Indiana.
  • Song, D., Bonk, C. J., & Whiting, J. (2012, November). Motivational and self-regulated learning factors of informal and extreme learning. Presentation at the third annual virtual Global Education Conference.
  • Song, D., Kim, P., & Karimi, A. (2012). Inquiry-based learning environment using mobile devices in math classroom. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the 2012 AECT (Association for Education Communications and Technology) International Convention (pp. 386-392). Louisville, Kentucky.
  • Song, D., Levine, P., & Kim, N. (2012, October). SMILE (Stanford Mobile Inquiry-based Learning Environment) workshop for student-centered mobile learning experience. Workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of the 2016 AECT (Association for Education Communications and Technology) International Convention. Louisville, Kentucky.
  • Kim, P., Kim, N., Song, D. (2012, September). Stanford Mobile Inquiry-based Learning Environment (SMILE) for the Seeds of Empowerment. Workshop presented at the 2nd International mEducation Alliance Symposium, Washington D.C.
  • Song, D. & Lee, J. (2012, March). Has Web 2.0 revitalized informal learning?: Correlation between Web 2.0 level and extreme learning. Research paper session at the 2012 IST conference. Bloomington, Indiana.
  • 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, March). What’s all this talk about extreme learning?: A discussion with the extreme learning team. Roundtable session at the 2012 IST (Instructional Systems) conference. Bloomington, Indiana.
  • Song, D., Karimi, A., & Kim, P. (2011). Toward designing mobile games for visually challenged children. Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on e-Education, Entertainment and e-Management (pp. 234-238). Bali, Indonesia.

Design & Development

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