Publications

• 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.
• Song, D., & Glazewski, K. (2023). Scaffolding self-regulated learning in student-generated questioning using mobile phones. Education and Information Technologies, Advance online publication.
• 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.
• Song, D., Oh, E., & Hong, H. (2022). The impact of teaching simulation computing with a conversational virtual agent with different attitudes on preservice teachers’ efficacy. Educational Technology & Society.
• Fennelly-Atkinson, R., LaPrairie, K. N., & Song, D. (2022). Identifying accessibility factors affecting learner inclusion in online university programs. Distance Education. Advance online publication.
• 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.
• 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.
• Oh, E., & Song, D. (2021). Developmental research on an interactive application for language speaking practice using speech recognition technology. Educational Technology Research and Development.
• 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.
• Song, D., & Kim, D. (2020). Effects of self-regulation scaffolding on online participation and learning outcome. Journal of Research on Technology in Education.
• 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.
• 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.
• Shin, Y., Kim, D., & Song, D. (2019). 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. 
• Oh, E., Song, D., & Hong, H. (2019). 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.
• Song, D. (2018). Learning Analytics as an educational research approach. International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches.
• 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.
• Song, D. (2017). Designing a teachable agent system for mathematics learning. Contemporary Educational Technology.
• Song, D., & Oh, E. (2017). The effects of retrieval with different cues on second language vocabulary learning. The Journal of Language Teaching and Learning.
• Kwon, K., Song, D., & Khikmatillaeva, U. (2017). Different types of collaborative problem-solving processes in an online environment: Solution oriented versus problem oriented. Journal of Educational Computing Research.
• Song, D. (2016). Student-generated questioning and quality questions: A literature review. Research Journal of Educational Studies and Review.
• Song, D., & Bonk, C. (2016). Motivational factors in self-directed informal learning from online learning resources. Cogent Education.
• Song, D., & Oh, E. (2016). A participatory design approach for a mobile app-based personal response system. Journal of Educational Technology Systems.
• Song, D., Karimi, A., & Kim, P. (2016). A Remotely Operated Science Experiment framework for under-resourced schools. Interactive Learning Environments.
• Song, D. (2016). Expertise reversal effect and sequencing of learning tasks in online English as a second language learning environment. Interactive Learning Environments.
• 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.
• Song, D., & Kim, P. (2015). A mobile science laboratory with Remotely Operated Science Experiment (ROSE). In H. Crompton & J. Traxler (Eds.), Mobile learning and STEM: Case studies in practice. 
• Song, D., & Kim, P. (2015). Inquiry-based mobilized math classroom with SMILE. In H. Crompton & J. Traxler (Eds.), Mobile Learning and Mathematics.
• Song, D., & Lee, J. (2014). Has Web 2.0 revitalized informal learning? The relationship between Web 2.0 and informal learning. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning.
• 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.
• Song, D. & Oh, E. (2011). Learning styles based on the different cultural background of KFL learners in online learning. Multimedia-Assisted Language Learning.

Keynote, Plenary, Invited Talks

• Song, D. (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.
• Song, D. (2023, January). AI technology-supported higher education. Invited Talk (Faculty Development) at Silla University. Pusan, South Korea.
• Song, D. (2022, December). Innovation in Higher Education: AI & Metaverse. Keynote Speech at the 2022 On Live Class: Future Class Forum. Pusan University, South Korea.
• Song, D. (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/

• Song, D. (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.

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

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

• Song, D. (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.

• Song, D. (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.

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

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

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

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

• Interviewed for Online EdD Programs. Instructional Systems Design and Technology at Sam Houston State University. Online EdD Programs. July 2020.
• Song, D. (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.
• Hosted a Webinar. Introduction to the Wide World of the Mixed Methods International Research Association (MMIRA). August 2019.
• Song, D. (2019, August). Teaching with technology. Invited Panelist at the 2019 Teaching & Learning Conference. Sam Houston State University. Huntsville, Texas.
• Interviewed for the Chosun Ilbo (South Korea). Are you ready for online classrooms as digital learning is prevalent?. April 2019.
• Song, D. (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.
• Song, D. (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., 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

• 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. October 2019.
• A Conversational Agent for More Interactions through Learning-by-Teaching in Online Courses
• EnMIA – Voice-based Activity System
• EnClicker – Clicker for Your Classroom
• Swahili Phonics Game
• HPT (Human Performance Technology) Demonstration
• Mobile Task-based Language Learning (MTBL)
• Giving Feedback Strategies for Associate Instructors
• Skewer in Seoul: Measurement of Blind Children’s Executive Function Using Mobile Learning Games
• Teachable Agent: Learning by Teaching Math, Eins
• Preview: Learning Analytics in Mixed Methods Research
• Research Critique: Exploring the uses of mobile phones to support informal learning
• Cognitive Load Theory: Assumptions, Types, and Applications
• Training Evaluation: Noe and Holton
• Attention in Cognitive Science

Editorial

• 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: Issues 13(2). International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches.
• Crompton, H., & Song, D. (2021). The potential of artificial intelligence in higher education. Revista Virtual Universidad Católica del Norte.
• 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: Issues 12(3). International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches.
• 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: Issues 12(2). International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches.
• 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: Issues 12(1). International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches.
• 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: Issues 11(3). International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches.
• 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: Issues 11(2). International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.