JaeHwan Byun, Ph.D.

Education

• Ph.D. Education (Curriculum and Instruction - Instructional Design & Technology), Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Dissertation: Effects of character voice-over on players’ engagement in a digital roleplaying game environment (Chairs: Dr. Christian S. Loh & Dr. Sharon Shrock)
• M.A. Educational Technology, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea. Thesis: A Study on Reconceptualizing Instructional Design as Artistic Creation: Development of an Alternative ISD Model Grounded in Theatrical Direction Theory. (Chair: Dr. Sungho Kown)
• B.A. Educational Technology, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea 

Research Interest

• Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education 
• Online Learning (Engagement, Accessibility, UDL)
• Group Dynamics in Collaborative Learning
• Digital Game-Based Learning
• Learning Theories

Teaching Area

• Learning Theories
• Foundations of Instructional Design and Technology
• Authoring Tools for Online Course Development
• Instructional Visual Message Design
• Task Analysis
• Research Methodologies
• Instructional Design for Online Learning
• Learning Management System (LMS)
• Serious Game Design and Development
• Professional Learning Community

Courses Taught

• CI 893: Instructional Leadership: Professionalism and Collaboration (Online), since 2022
• CI 881: Instructional Theory (Online), since 2015
• CI 880: Learning Theory and Curriculum Design (Online), since 2015
  
• CI 876 Master’s Thesis II, (Online), since 2018 
• CI 875 Master’s Thesis I, (Online), since 2018 
• CI 863 Evidence Based Inquiry: Capstone Project, (Online), since 2018
• CI 862 Evidence Based Inquiry: Capstone Proposal, (Online), since 2018 
• CI 792 Professional Learning Community (Online), since 2025
• CI 790 Special Problems in Education, 2020 Fall
• CI 788 Emerging Educational Technology (Online), since 2019
• CI 787 Instructional Multimedia Development (Online), since 2019
• CI 785 Inst. Design and Learning Management Systems (Online), since 2018
• CI 780S Technology in the Classroom: Science (Online-Hybrid), 2020 – 2021 
• CI 764 Interdisciplinary STEM Education Entry (Online), 2020 – 2021
• CI 758 Nature of Tech. and Educational Implications (Online), since 2018
• CI 709 Current Topics in Instruction, 2020 Spring
• CI 323 Technology Seminar in Elementary Edu. (F2F / Hybrid / Online), 2015 – 2021
  
• CI 324 Linguistics for Elementary Teachers (Online), 2019 Fall

Publications

• Joung, E., & Byun, J. (Under Review). A Systematic Review of Generative AI Research in Mathematics Education.
• Joung, E. & Byun, J. (Under Review) The use of AI in K-12 Mathematics Education: A meta-analysis.
• Byun, J. & Alagic, M. (in print) Generative Artificial Intelligence as a Transformative Catalyst for a Learning Paradigm Shift. International Journal of Advanced Corporate Learning (IJAC)
• Subramaniam, S., Lynch, A., Byun, J., & Cupertino, P. (2025). Integrating OMG Certification into workforce development, In Proceeding of the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE), Memphis, TN.

• Alagic, M. & Byun, J. (2025) Transformative Learning in the Age of Generative AI: Educators' Perspectives on a Paradigm Shift, In Proceeding of The Learning Ideas Conference 2025, New York, NY.

  Moon, J., Choi, G., Bae, H., & Byun, J. (2023). Educational/Instructional Technology and Learning Science: Korean Open Access Guide. Edtechbook, doi: 10.59668/431,  https://edtechbooks.org/edutechlearningscienceskorean

• Byun, J., & Menon, M. (2023). Developing a Digital Game Teaching Refugee Students English with Science Topic. In Proceeding of The IAFOR International Conference on Education in Hawaii (IICE) 2023

• Thurnau, L., & Byun, J. (2022). HyFlex: A hybrid model providing flexibility for learners. C2C Digital Magazine 1 (17)  

• Patterson, M., & Byun, J. (2022). Current learning tools in the classroom: Engagement, assessments, and data, oh my!. C2C Digital Magazine 1 (16)

• Lee, S., Byun, J., Alagic, M., & Liu, F. (2021). Preservice Elementary Teachers' Epistemological
  Beliefs and Views about Mathematics. Mathematics Teacher Education and Development 23(4).
• Byun, J. & Neybert, A. (2021) Accessibility in Online Courses: An autoethnography of a blind
  student and her instructor. In proceedings of American Educational Researchers Association
  (AERA 2021).
• Joung, E., & Byun, J. (2021) Content Analysis of Digital Mathematics Games Based on the NCTM Content and Process Standards: An exploratory study. School Science and Mathematics 121(3). 127-142.
• Byun, J., Kang, S. P., Law, V., Jeon, S., & Seo, Y., (2020) Students’ Citizenship Behavior in Collaborative Learning Environment: Exploring Dual Mediation Model with Emergent Leadership and Group Cohesion. International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (IJTLHE) 32 (3).

• Kang, S. P., Byun, J., Seo, Y., Law, V., & Ferris, K. (2020). Adaptation and Validation of the Measure of Organizational Citizenship Behavior in Collaborative Learning (OCB-CL). Knowledge Management & E-Learning, 12(3), 153-169.

• Byun, J., & Joung, E. (2018). Digital game-based learning for K-12 mathematics education: A meta-analysis. School Science and Mathematics, 118(3-4), 113-126.
• Byun, J., & Loh, C. S. (2015). Audial Engagement: Effects of game sound on learner engagement in digital game-based learning environments.

  Computers in Human Behavior. 46. 129-138. doi: 10.1016/j.chb.2014.12.052.

• Byun, J. (2015). Chapter 5. Practical and ethical issues on using social media for educational purpose. In S. Kwon, W. Eom, S. You, Y. Seo, K. Kang, S. Park, H, Shim, S. Shin, H. Kim, J. Byun, S. Kim, J. Lee, & M. Seoung, Social Media and Education. ISBN 978-89-994-0352-1 (Invited, Written in Korean)

• Byun, J. (2013). Book Review: Pedagogical and andragogical teaching and learning. International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies(IJWLTT), 8 (2). 106-108.
• Loh, C. S., & Byun, J (2009). Modding Neverwinter Nights into serious games. In D. Gibson &Y. K. Baek (Eds.), Digital Simulations for Improving Education: Learning Through Artificial Teaching Environments (p. 408-426). Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.
• Loh, C. S., Anantachai, A., Byun, J., & Lenox, J. (2007). Assessing what players learned in serious games: in situ data collection, information trails, and quantitative analysis. In Q.Mehdi (Ed.), Computer Games: AI, Animation, Mobile, Educational & Serious Games(CGAMES 2007). Wolverhampton, UK: University of Wolverhampton.

Conference Presentations

• Joung E. & Byun, J. (accepted). Rethinking Research Priorities in GenAI Mathematics Education Through Systematic Review Analysis. will be presented at the American Educational Researchers Association (AERA), Los Angeles, CA. 

  Lee, K. & Byun, J. (accepted) Broadening Participation through NASA Spectroscopy and Generative AI: Middle-School Teacher Perceptions of Student Outcomes, will be presented at the 2026 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) annual conference. Charlotte, NC.

  Li, J., Mullins, P. & Byun, J. (accepted). Simulating the Couch: Using AI for Client Role-Playing in Student Training, will be presented at the 2026 American Counseling Association annual meeting. Columbus, OH.  

  Byun, J., & Hwang, E. (2025). Online Learning Success Factors in Central Asian Higher Education, The Annual International Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Las Vegas, NV. & Virtual.

  Subramaniam, S., Lynch, A., Byun, J., & Cupertino, P. (2025). Integrating OMG Certification into workforce development,  Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE), Memphis, TN.

• Byun, J., & Alagic, M. (2025). AI as Design Material: Crafting New Learning Paradigms. The Annual Summer Institute on Distance Learning and Instructional Technology (SIDLIT), Wichita, KS. 

• Alagic, M. & Byun, J. (2025). Transformative Learning in the Age of Generative AI: Educators' Perspectives on a Paradigm Shift, The Learning Ideas Conference 2025, New York, NY.

• Byun, J. & Alagic, M. (2024). Generative AI in Education: A Transformative Learning Perspective on Educators' Adoption and Adaptation, Online Educa Berlin 2024. Nov. 2024. Berlin, Germany

• Byun, J. & Alagic, M. (2024). Equipping Educators for the AI Revolution: Challenges and Approaches.  2024 Institute of Creative Human Resource Development (ICHRD) Global Convergence Conference: Key issues of education in the era of sharing and coexistence. Jan. 2024. Dankuk Universitry, Seoul, Korea

• Byun, J. (2023). U.S. Elementary Teacher Education: Changes and Strategies for the Future. The Forum for Future Learning-Instructional Model Development of the Chinju National University of Education, Oct. 2023. Chinju, Korea.

• Menon, M., & Byun, J. (2023). Creating Bilingual Digital Game-Based Learning Platform for Teaching Refugee Children Middle School Science, The Migration Conference, Aug. 2023, Hamburg, Germany.

• Menon, M. & Byun, J. (2023) Project Education for All: Reimagining K-12 Refugee Education, 2023 Cavalier Conference on Writing and Literature, Johnson County Community College,  Overland Park, KS. 

• Byun, J., Menon, M., Smith, A., & Gami-Kadiri, S. (2023). Developing a Digital Game Teaching Refugee Students English with Science Topic., The IAFOR International Conference on Education (IICE 2023), Honolulu, HI.

• Byun, J., & Kang, S., (2022). Learning Analytics in Educational Technology Research Community. The Annual International Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Las Vegas, NV. & Virtual.

• Rattani, A., Xiao, M., Byun, J., Najjar, M., & Henry, R., (2022). What Will the Future Look Like, and How Do We Prepare Our Students For It?. Participated as a panelist: Moderator: Drassen Ham, A. Wichita State University Academic Resources Conference. Wichita, KS.

• Lee, S., Byun, J., Alagic, M., & Liu, F. (2022). Preservice Elementary Teachers’ Epistemological
  Beliefs and Views about Mathematics. American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual conference, San Diego, CA. & Virtual.  
• Byun, J. (2021, November). Learning Analytics; Where are we now? And where are we going? Paper was presented at the 1st WSU Analytics Showcase, Wichita, KS
• Byun, J. (2021, November). Panel Discussion: Emerging Trends and Issues of Educational Technology in Korea and the U.S.: Predicting the Future. Paper will be presented at the Annual International Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Chicago, IL. & Virtual.
• Neybert, A. & Byun, J. (2021, July). Surviving Online Courses: An Autoethnography of a blind graduate student and her instructor. Paper was accepted and will be presented virtually at the Annual Summer Institute on Distance Learning and Instructional Technology (SIDLIT).
• Byun, J. (2021, May). The factors making blind students’ successful learning in online learning environments: A case study. Paper was presented at the Association for Korean Educational Information and Media, Seoul, Korea (Virtual)
• Byun, J. & Neybert, A. (2021, April) Accessibility in Online Courses: An autoethnography of a blind student and her instructor. Paper was presented at the American Educational Research Association annual virtual conference.
• Byun, J. (2021, March). Game Studies: 1. Non-playing game character’s voice over sound and the players’ level of engagement & 2. Using Eye-Tracking for Serious Game Analytics. Presented at Human Factor Teatime Presentation Series, Department of Psychology – Human Factors Ph.D. Program, Wichita State University. (Invited).
• Byun, J. (2020, November). Trends and Issues in the Learning Analytics Research. Accepted for the  presentation at the Annual International Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Jacksonville, FL.
• Byun, J., Kang, S. P., Law, V., Jeon, S., & Seo, Y., (2020, November). The mechanism of the relationship between Organizational Citizenship Behavior and Learner Engagement in Collaborative Learning. Accepted for the presentation at the Annual International Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Jacksonville, FL.
• Byun, J. & Alagic, M. (2020, August). LAOLA model: Conceptualizing Learning Analytic in the context of Online Learning and Accessibility. Paper will be presented at the Annual Summer Institute on Distance Learning and Instructional Technology (SIDLIT). 

• Byun, J. & Joung, E. (2020, February). Evaluating Digital Mathematics Games Based on NCTM Content and Process Standards. Presented at the 35^th annual conference of Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM), Carterville, IL.

• Joung E. & Byun, J. (2019, November). Mathematics content areas and game genre in digital game-based learning. Presented by the co-presenter at the Annual Convention of the School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA), Salt Lake City, UT.  

• Kang, S. P., Byun, J., Seo, Y., Law, V., & Ferris, K. (2019, October). Developing an organizational citizenship behavior measure for collaborative learning. Paper presented at the Annual International Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Las Vegas, NV.

• Klassen, C., Alagic, M., & Byun, J. (2019, August). We Chose to Go Online: Faculty View Points. Paper presented at the Annual Summer Institute on Distance Learning and Instructional Technology (SIDLIT), Hays, KS.  

• Byun, J., Lee, K. & Bolin, B. (2018, October). Relationship between Interaction and Learner Engagement in Online Learning Environments. Paper accepted at the Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Kansas City, MO.
• Byun, J. (2018, August). How is the factor, interaction, related to the level of learner engagement in online learning environments? Paper presented at the Annual Summer Institute on Distance Learning and Instructional Technology (SIDLIT), Overland Park, KS.
• Byun, J., Lee, K. & Bolin, B. (2018, April). Interaction and Engagement in Online Learning Environments. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Korean-American Educational Researchers Association (KAERA), New York, NY.
• Byun, J., & Kang, I. (2017, November). A Systematic Review of Research on Interaction and Learner Engagement in Online Learning. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Jacksonville, FL.
• Byun, J. (2017, August). Interaction: An important strategy for learner engagement in online learning environments. Presented at the Annual Summer Institute on Distance Learning and Instructional Technology (SIDLIT), Overland Park, KS.
• Byun, J., & Alagic, M. (2016, August). Per aspera ad astra: Toward Learning & Instructional Design. Presented at the Annual Summer Institute on Distance Learning and Instructional Technology (SIDLIT), Overland Park, KS.
• Byun, J., & Joung, E. (2015, November). A meta-Analysis: The effects of Digital Game-Based Learning on K-12 mathematics education. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Indianapolis, IN.
• Byun, J. & Joung, E. (2015, October). The issues of integrating digital games in K-12 mathematics education. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA), Oklahoma City, OK.
• Byun, J., Loh, C. S., & Zhou, T. (2014, November). Using Eye Tracking for Serious Game Analytics. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Jacksonville, FL.
• Byun, J. (2012, November). Effects of game characters' voice-over on players' engagement in game-based learning environments. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Louisville, KY.
• Byun, J. (2009, October). The effect of audio on learner engagement in educational digital game play. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Louisville, KY.
• Byun, J. (2009, October). Aesthetic approach for instructional design: Learning from play directing. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Louisville, KY.
• Byun, J. & Loh, C. S. (2009). Learning science through playing digital games. Paper presented at the Illinois Science Teacher Association (ISTA) 2009 Annual Conference (Science in the South 2009), Carbondale, IL.
• Byun, J. & Hechenberger, D. (2008, February) Identifying practical approaches for utilizing arts- based teaching methods with pre-service teachers. Paper presented at the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) 2008 Spring Conference, New Orleans, LA.
• Byun, J. & Loh, C. S. (2007, October) Modding videogames for use in the classroom. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Anaheim, CA.
• Byun, J. & Hechenberger, D. (2007, July) Arts-based teaching methods: Tools for pre-service teachers to engage diverse learners. Paper presented at the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) 2007 Summer Conference, Milwaukee, WI.
• Loh, C. S., Anantachai, A., Byun, J., & Lenox, J (2007, July) Assessing what players learned in serious games: In situ data collection, Information Trails, and quantitative analysis. Paper Presented at the 10th International Conference on Computer Games: AI, Animation, Mobile, Educational and Serious Games (CGAMES), Louisville, KY.
• Byun, J., Jones, D. & Loh, C. S. (2007, March) Modding “Neverwinter Nights” for video game- based learning in the classroom, Paper presented at the Southern Illinois Education Alliance 2007 Conference, ‘Closing the Gap – Practical Strategies for All Educators,’ Carterville, IL.

Professional Experience

• October 2025 - Present - Director, Applied AI in Education Research Lab, School of Education, College of Applied Studies, Wichita State University.   
• August 2022 - Present - Program Chair, Master of Education in Learning and Instructional Design, School of Education, College of Applied Studies, Wichita State University.
• August 2022 - Present - Associate Professor, School of Education, College of Applied Studies, Wichita State University.      
• August 2015 - July 2022 - Assistant Professor, School of Education, College of Applied Studies, Wichita State University
  
• August 2012 - December 2015 - Researcher, Virtual Environment Laboratory(V-Lab), Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
• January 2014 - May 2014 - Lecturer(Adjunct), Learning Systems Design & Technology Program, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
• January 2011- May 2011 - Web Designer, Teaching with Primary Source Program funded by Library of Congress, Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
• January 2006 - December 2010 - Graduate Assistant, Teaching Quality Enhancement(TQE) Project Team, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
• August 2006 - May 2008 - Research Assistant, Collaborated for Interactive Learning Research (CILR), Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Awards & Honors

• June 2025 - Jean Spalding Faculty Fellowship in the School of Education for the 2025-26 Academic Year, Wichita State University
• May 2025 - Corbin Connect Emerging Technologies Fellow, Wichita State University
• May 2023 - Excellence in Online Teaching, Wichita State University

• May 2021 - Nominated for Research Award, College of Applied Studies, Wichita State University

• May 2020 - Top Downloaded Article in 2019 Award, School Science and Mathematics (Journal), Wiley
• May 2019 - Top Downloaded Article in 2018 Award, School Science and Mathematics (Journal), Wiley
• May 2019 - Technology & Innovation Award, College of Applied Studies, Wichita State University
• August 2018 - Online Learning Faculty Fellowship (OLFF), Wichita State University
• October 2016 - Finalist for the 2nd Serious Game Showcase and Challenge, Interservice/Industry Training Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), Orlando, FL
• April 2007 - Cummings Scholarship ($2,000), College of Education and Human Services, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
• March 2002 - Brain Korea 21 Research Scholarship ($5,000), Ministry of Education in Kore. 

Certificates

• Certificate of Completion for Quality Matters (QM) Peer Reviewer Workshop, Quality Matters
• Certificate of Completion for Applying the Quality Matters (QM) Rubric Workshop, Quality Matters
• Master Teacher’s certificate, Intel® Teach to the Future course at Intel co. & Korea Education & Research Information Service (KERIS). Seoul, Korea.
• Teacher’s certificate, Secondary School Teacher (Grade II) of Education, Ministry of Education & Human Resources Development, Korea

Grants

Awarded Grants

• NASA Kansas Space Grant Consortium Teacher Workshop Program Grant, Project Title: Project-Based Learning with Technology (PBLT) Workshop for Middle School Global Climate Change Education using NASA Education Resources, Submitted on Aug. 2021 ($50,000.00/1yr)

• President Convergence Science Initiative Grant, Project Title: Project Education for ALL (PEFA), Role: Co-PI, Wichita State University, Oct. 2020, ($300,000.00/3yrs)

• University Research/Creative Projects Award (URCA), Role: PI, Wichita State University. (Funded, $4,498) Dec. 2017

Non-funded Grants

• President Convergence Science Initiative Grant, Project Title: Learning Analytics, Online Learning & Accessibility (LAOLA), Role: PI, Wichita State University, Jun. 2020, (Not funded)

• President Convergence Science Initiative Grant, Project Title: Center for Accessibility and Assistive  Technology (COACH), Role: Senior Personnel, Jun. 2020, Wichita State University, (Not funded)

• Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) Grant. Project title: Generation STEAM: Cultivating the Creativity of Underrepresented Students as the Next Generation of STEM Innovators through Art Integration. Role: Co-PI, NSF 19-583 (Not Funded). Aug. 2019
• Triangulated Accreditation System Development. KC University in South Korea, (Not Funded). Role: Co-PI, Aug. 2019

Under Review

• Advancing Resilience of Kansan Communities to Wildfires through Informal STEM Learning,
  Role: Co-PI, Submitted to NSF on Jan. 2022
• Interactive Book Reading Workshops for African Refugee Families: Enhancing
  Preschool Children's Dual Language and Literacy Development, Role: Co-PI, Submitted to Spencer Foundation on Apr. 2022
• Fostering STEM Pioneers by Converting Homes into High-Tech Laboratories, Role: Co-PI, Submitted to NSF, on Jun. 2022