Dr. Yunjo An

Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Learning Technologies

(940) 369-5730

Email: Yunjo.An@unt.edu

Education

PhD, Indiana University, 2006

Major: Instructional Systems Technology
MS, Indiana University Bloomington, 2002

Major: Instructional Systems Technology
BA, Ewha Womans University, 2000

Major: Educational Technology

Professional Positions

Academic - Post-Secondary

Associate Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2018 - Present).
Associate Professor, University of West Georgia. University of West Georgia. (2015 - 2018).
Assistant Professor, University of West Georgia. University of West Georgia. (2011 - 2015).
Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Texas A&M University-Texarkana. (2008 - 2011).
Graduate Assistant, Indiana University Bloomington. Indiana University Bloomington. (2003 - 2005).

Professional

Instructional Designer, Option Six. Option Six. (2006 - 2008).
Instructional Designer, Hana Bank. Hana Bank. (2002 - 2003).
Multimedia Developer, Indiana University Bloomington. Indiana University Bloomington. (2001).

Licensures and Certifications

Peer Reviewer Course (PRC), Quality Matters. (2016 - Present).
Designing Your Online Course (DYOC), Quality Matters. (2016 - Present).
Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR), Quality Matters. (2015 - Present).

Development Activities

Other, Chair Academy, UNT. United States of America. (2020 - 2023).
Workshop, Art of Participatory Leadership, Provost Office. United States of America. (January 2021 - 2022).
Other, Leadership Coaching, University of North Texas. United States of America. (October 2020 - 2021).
Other, UNT Leadership Fellow, UNT. United States of America. (2020 - 2021).
Workshop, Equity NOW!, Provost Office. United States of America. (September 4, 2020 - September 25, 2020).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

University of North Texas

LTEC 3100 - New Horizons for Learning Technologies in STEM, 1 course.
LTEC 5040 - Online Design and Pedagogy, 15 courses.
LTEC 5210 - Instructional Systems Design I, 1 course.
LTEC 5610 - Analysis of Research in Learning Technologies, 9 courses.
LTEC 6200 - Message Design in Learning Technologies, 2 courses.
LTEC 6260 - Creating Technology based Learning Environments, 1 course.
LTEC 6310 - Digital Game Based Learning, 2 courses.
LTEC 6800 - Special Topics in Learning Technologies, 3 courses.
LTEC 6900 - Special Problems in Learning Technologies, 2 courses.
LTEC 6950 - Doctoral Dissertation, 10 courses.

Teaching at Other Institutions

University of West Georgia, MEDT 7464 Designing Technology-Enhanced Instruction, 2018.
University of West Georgia, EDSI 9998 Research for Doctoral Dissertation, 2018.
University of West Georgia, MEDT 7490 Visual and Media Literacy for Teaching and Learning, 2017.
University of West Georgia, MEDT 7485 Digital Games and Learning, 2016.
University of West Georgia, MEDT 6401 Instructional Technology, 2016.
University of West Georgia, MEDT 7468 Introduction to Multimedia, 2015.
University of West Georgia, MEDT 2401 Introduction to Instructional Technology, 2012.
University of West Georgia, MEDT 8461 Diffusion of Innovation, 2011.
Texas A&M University-Texarkana, ITED 511 Teaching with Emerging Technologies, 2011.
Texas A&M University-Texarkana, ITED 550 Capstone in Instructional Technology, 2010.
Texas A&M University-Texarkana, ITED 532 Leadership in Instructional Technology, 2010.
Texas A&M University-Texarkana, ITED 523 Online Learning and Teaching, 2010.
Texas A&M University-Texarkana, ITED 530 Research in Instructional Technology, 2010.
Texas A&M University-Texarkana, ITED 520 Instructional Design and Development, 2009.
Texas A&M University-Texarkana, ITED 521 Instructional Multimedia Design and Development, 2009.
Texas A&M University-Texarkana, ITED 350 Advanced Communications Technology, 2008.
Texas A&M University-Texarkana, ITED 512 Evaluation in Instructional Technology, 2008.

Directed Student Learning

Dissertation Committee Member, Learning Technologies. (2023).
Dissertation Committee Member, Learning Technologies. (2020).
Major Professor, Learning Technologies. (2020).
Major Professor, Learning Technologies. (2019).
Dissertation Committee Member, Learning Technologies. (2021 - 2023).
Major Professor, Learning Technologies. (2021 - December 2023).
Dissertation Committee Member, Learning Technologies. (2019 - 2023).
Major Professor, Learning Technologies. (January 2022 - September 2023).
Major Professor, Learning Technologies. (October 2021 - 2022).
Dissertation Committee Member, Learning Technologies. (2020 - 2022).
Major Professor, Learning Technologies. (2020 - 2022).
Major Professor, Learning Technologies. (2020 - 2022).
Dissertation Committee Member, "Usability testing for e-portfolio websites in an academic environment: A qualitative study," Learning Technologies. (2021).
Dissertation Committee Member, "An Exploration of a Systematic Development Approach for Critical Thinking in K-12 Education," Learning Technologies. (2019 - 2021).
Major Professor, Learning Technologies. (2019 - 2021).
Dissertation Committee Member, "A Meta-Analysis on the Effectiveness of Learning Technologies on K-12 Students with Dyscalculia," Learning Technologies. (2020).
Dissertation Committee Chair, "Digital game-based learning: An analysis of teacher preparation," Other - Outside UNT. (2019).
Dissertation Committee Member, "High school principals’ perceptions towards student online learning options: A qualitative study," Other - Outside UNT. (2018).
Dissertation Committee Member, "Educator technological pedagogical content knowledge and student achievement," Other - Outside UNT. (2016).
Dissertation Committee Member, "Comparing the effects of augmented reality phonics and scripted phonics approaches on achievement of at-risk kindergarten students," Other - Outside UNT. (2016).
Dissertation Committee Member, "Systemic changes occurring in elementary schools that pursue a STEM focus," Other - Outside UNT. (2016).
Dissertation Committee Member, "Teacher racial congruence with administrative teams: A qualitative case study," Other - Outside UNT. (2015).
Dissertation Committee Member, "Educators’ perceptions of the role of the instructional technology specialist," Other - Outside UNT. (2015).
Dissertation Committee Chair, "Supporting learner-centered technology integration through situated mentoring," Other - Outside UNT. (2014).

Awards and Honors

AECT Design & Development Outstanding Book Award, Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT). (October 2022).
Star Performer Award, University of North Texas. (October 2021).
Outstanding Reviewer Award, Educational Technology Research & Development (Cultural and Regional Perspectives Section). (October 2019).
Outstanding Research Award, University of West Georgia. (2014).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

Abstracts and Proceedings

Yang, J., Ding, J., An, Y. (2021). A Text mining-based analysis of Facebook group discussions on gamification. Frisco, Proceedings of Innovate Learning Summit 2021.

Book

Reigeluth , C.M., An, Y. (2021). Merging the instructional design process with learner-centered theory: The holistic 4D model. Routledge.

Book Chapter

An, Y., Mindrila, D. (2017). Clusters of teachers based on their perceptions of learner-centered instruction. Other. 63-85. New York, NY, Nova Science Publishers.
An, Y. (2015). Games to promote inquiry learning. Other. Thousand Oaks, CA, SAGE.
An, Y. (2013). Strategies for supporting students’ metacognitive processes in ill-structured problem solving in online environments. Other. 35-52. New York, NY, Routledge.
An, Y. (2012). Learner-centered technology integration. Other. Hersey, PA, IGI Global.
Reigeluth, C.M., An, Y. (2009). Theory building. Other. New York, NY, Routledge.

Conference Proceeding

An, Y. (2019). Creating smart learning environments with virtual worlds.. Foundations and Trends in Smart Learning: Proceedings of 2019 International Conference on Smart Learning Environments. Springer.

Encyclopedia Article

An, Y. (2022). Game design for learning and teaching. Other. Routledge.

Journal Article

An, Y., Kaplan-Rakowski, R. (2024). Examining adults’ enjoyment, challenges, and cognitive load in informal learning with high-immersion virtual reality. TECH Trends.
An, Y. (2023). Seasoned scholars’ perspectives on the core competencies, programs, research, and future directions of the field of instructional design and technology. Educational Technology Research and Development.
Reigeluth, C.M., An, Y. (2023). What’s the difference between learning experience design and instructional design?. Journal of Applied Instructional Design. 12 (3) 227-240.
An, Y. (2023). The impact of gamification on doctoral students’ perceptions, emotions, and learning in an online environment. TechTrends. 67 706-717.
Yang, J., , K., An, Y. (2022). A survey of the literature: How scholars use text mining in educational studies?. Education and Information Technologies. 28 2071-2090.
Khukalenko, J., Kaplan-Rakowski, R., An, Y., Iushina, V. (2022). Teachers’ perceptions of using virtual reality technology in classrooms: A large-scale survey. Education and Information Technologies. 27 11591–11613. Springer. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10639-022-11061-0
An, Y. (2021). A history of instructional media, instructional design, and theories. 4 (1) 1-21. International Journal of Technology in Education.
An, Y. (2021). A qualitative investigation of team-based gamified learning in an online environment. Educational Process: International Journal. 10 (4) 73-91.
An, Y. (2021). A response to an article entitled “Improving teacher professional development for online and blended learning: a systematic meta-aggregative review.”. Educational Technology Research and Development.
An, Y., Zhu, M., Bonk, C., Lin, L. (2021). Exploring instructors’ perspectives, practices, and perceived support needs and barriers related to the gamification of MOOCs. Journal of Computing in Higher Education. 33 (1) 64-84.
An, Y., Kaplan-Rakowski, R., Yang, J., Connan, J., Kinard, W., Daughrity, L. (2021). Examining K-12 teachers’ feelings, experiences, and perspectives regarding online teaching during the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic.. Educational Technology Research and Development. Springer.
An, Y. (2020). Designing effective gamified learning experiences. 3 (2) 62-69. International Journal of Technology in Education.
An, Y., Mindrila, D. (2020). Strategies and tools used for learner-centered instruction. 4 (2) 133-143. International Journal of Technology in Education and Science.
Yang, X., Lin, L., Wen, Y., Cheng, P., Yang, X., An, Y. (2020). Time-Compressed Audio on Attention, Meditation, Cognitive Load, and Learning.. Educational Technology & Society. 23 (3) 16 - 26. JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/26926423?seq=1
An, Y., Zhu, M., Bonk, C.J., Lin, L. (2020). Exploring instructors' perspectives, practices, and perceived support needs and barriers related to the gamification of MOOCs.. Journal of Computing in Higher Education. Springer. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12528-020-09256-w
Rosenberg, M.G., An, Y. (2019). Supporting science teachers’ learner-centered technology integration through situated mentoring. Educational Process: International Journal. 8 (4) 248-263.
An, Y. (2018). The effects of an online professional development course on teachers’ perceptions, attitudes, self-efficacy, and behavioral intentions regarding digital game-based learning. Educational Technology Research and Development. 66 (6) 1505-1527.
An, Y., Cao, L. (2017). Examining the characteristics of digital learning games designed by in-service teachers. Other. 7 (4) 73-85.
An, Y., Cao, L. (2017). The effects of game design experience on teachers’ attitudes and perceptions regarding the use of digital games in the classroom. TechTrends. 61 (2) 162-170.
An, Y. (2016). A case study of educational computer game design by middle school students.. Educational Technology Research and Development. 64 (4) 555-571.
An, Y., Haynes, L., D'Alba, A., Chumney, F. (2016). Using educational computer games in the classroom: Science teachers' experiences, attitudes, perceptions, concerns, and support needs. Other. 16 (4) 415-433.
An, Y. (2015). Book review: MOOCs and open education around the world. Indian Journal of Open Learning. 24 (1-2) 69-70.
An, Y., Cao, L. (2014). Examining the effects of metacognitive scaffolding on students’ design problem solving in an online environment. MERLOT Journal of Online Learning and Teaching. 10 (4) 552-568.
An, Y. (2013). Systematic design of blended PBL: Exploring the design experiences and support needs of PBL novices in an online environment. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education. 13 (1) http://www.citejournal.org/vol13/iss1/general/article1.cfm
An, Y., Reigeluth, C.M. (2011). Creating technology-enhanced, learner-centered classrooms: K-12 teachers’ beliefs, perceptions, barriers, and support needs. Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education. 28 (2) 54-62.
An, Y. (2010). Scaffolding wiki-based, ill-structured problem solving in an online environment. MERLOT Journal of Online Learning and Teaching. 6 (4) 723-734. http://jolt.merlot.org/vol6no4/an_1210.pdf
An, Y., Williams, K. (2010). Teaching with Web 2.0 technologies: Benefits, barriers and lessons learned. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning. 7 (3) article 4.
An, Y., Bonk, C.J. (2009). Finding that SPECIAL PLACE: Designing digital game-based learning environments. TechTrends. 53 (3) 43-48.
An, Y., Reigeluth, C.M. (2008). Problem-based learning in online environments. Quarterly Review of Distance Education. 9 (1) 1-16.
Reigeluth, C.M., An, Y. (2006). Functional contextualism: An ideal framework for theory in IDT. Educational Technology Research and Development. 54 (1) 49-53.
An, Y., Frick, T. (2006). Student perceptions of asynchronous computer-mediated communication in face-to-face courses. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication. 11 (2) article 5. http://jcmc.indiana.edu/vol11/issue2/an.html
An, Y., Reigeluth, C.M. (2005). A study of organizational learning at Smalltown hospital. Performance Improvement. 44 (10) 34-39.
Frick, T., Su, B., An, Y. (2005). Building a large, successful Website efficiently through inquiry-based design and content management tools. TechTrends. 49 (4) 20-31.

Presentations Given

Design Work

An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Haynes, L. (Author & Presenter), D'Alba, A. (Author), Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), Examining the attitudes, perceptions, and concerns of science teachers towards educational computer games, Jacksonville, FL, United States of America. (2014).

Oral Presentation

An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Core competencies, research, and future directions in the field of instructional design and technology, Orlando, FL & Virtual, United States of America. (2023 - 2023).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), The impact of gamification on doctoral students’ learning, emotions, and perceptions of gamification, Orlando, FL & Virtual, United States of America. (2023 - 2023).
Cockerham, D.P. (Author & Presenter), Iqbal, R. (Author & Presenter), Islam, R. (Author & Presenter), An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Ye, Y. (Author), Jiang, M. (Author & Presenter), Ales, T. (Author), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), The impact of gamification upon technology acceptance and self-efficacy among senior adults, Orlando, FL & Virtual, United States of America. (2023).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), American Educational Research Association (AERA), Team-based Gamified Learning in an Online Environment, San Diego, CA, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Kaplan-Rakowski, R. (Author & Presenter), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), The effects of scaffolding on student learning in virtual reality, Las Vegas, NV, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
Reigeluth, C.M. (Author & Presenter), An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Merging the instructional design process with learner-centered theory: The holistic 4D model (D&D Awardee Presentations - Outstanding Book Award), Las Vegas, NV & Virtual, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Students’ emotions in an online gamified learning environment, Las Vegas, NV & Virtual, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), The future of Instructional Technology, Las Vegas, NV & Virtual, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Zhu, M. (Author & Presenter), Bonk, C. (Author & Presenter), Lin, L. (Author & Presenter), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Exploring instructors’ perspectives on the use of gamification in MOOCs, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. (2019).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Cao, L. (Author & Presenter), American Educational Research Association (AERA), Examining the characteristics of digital learning games designed by in-service teachers, New York, NY, United States of America. (2018).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Instructional Technology (IT) Forum, The benefits of constructionist gaming, Carrollton, GA, United States of America. (2018).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Digital games and real-world skills: Changes in teachers’ perceptions, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America. (2017).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Games for Change Festival, Changing teachers’ perceptions of digital game-based learning, New York, NY, United States of America. (2017).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Cao, L. (Author & Presenter), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), The effects of game design experience on teachers’ perceptions of digital games, Indianapolis, IN, United States of America. (2015).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Haynes, L. (Author & Presenter), D'Alba, A. (Author & Presenter), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Using educational computer games in the classroom: Science teachers’ attitudes, perceptions, readiness, and support needs, Indianapolis, IN, United States of America. (2015).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), Games to promote inquiry learning, Philadelphia, PA, United States of America. (2015).
Haynes, L. (Author & Presenter), Baylen, D. (Author), An, Y. (Author), Bradford, G. (Author), D'Alba, A. (Author), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Preparing technology coaches for K-12 teachers, Jacksonville, FL, United States of America. (2014).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), Gamifying social studies: Students as computer game designers, Atlanta, GA, United States of America. (2014).
Haynes, L. (Author & Presenter), Baylen, D. (Author), An, Y. (Author), Bradford, G. (Author), D'Alba, A. (Author), Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching and Learning, Learning assessments connected to ISTE standards for coaches, Bethesda, MD, United States of America. (2014).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), Exploring 7th graders’ game design experiences, Jacksonville, FL, United States of America. (2014).
Haynes, L. (Author & Presenter), Baylen, D. (Author & Presenter), An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Bradford, G. (Author & Presenter), D'Alba, A. (Author & Presenter), Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), Learning assessments and program evaluation connected to ISTE standards for coaches: Preparing instructional technology coaches for K-12 teachers, Jacksonville, FL, United States of America. (2014).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), A case study of educational video game design by middle school students, Anaheim, CA, United States of America. (2013).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Cao, L. (Author & Presenter), American Educational Research Association (AERA), Examining the effects of metacognitive scaffolding on students’ design problem solving in an online environment, San Francisco, CA, United States of America. (2013).

Paper

Yang, J. (Author & Presenter), Ding, J. (Author), An, Y. (Author), Innovate Learning Summit, A text mining-based analysis of Facebook group discussions on gamification, United States of America. (2021).
Reigeluth, C.M. (Author & Presenter), An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Merging the instructional design process with learner-centered theory: The holistic 4D model, United States of America. (2020 - 2020).
Reigeluth, C.M. (Author & Presenter), An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Presidential session – Modernizing the ID process: The holistic 4D model, United States of America. (2020 - 2020).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Kaplan-Rakowski, R. (Author & Presenter), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention, The Effects of Scaffolding on Student Learning in Virtual Reality, United States of America. (2020 - 2020).
An, Y. (Author), Zhu, M. (Author), Bonk, C. (Author), Lin, L. (Author), American Educational Research Association (AERA), Exploring instructor perceptions and practices related to the gamification of MOOCs, United States of America. (2020 - 2020).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Mindrila, D. (Author & Presenter), American Educational Research Association (AERA), The clusters of teachers based on their perceptions of learner-centered instruction, Toronto, Canada, Canada. (2019).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Global Learn: Global Conference on Learning and Technology, Systematic design of PBL: Exploring the design experiences and support needs of PBL novices in an online environment, United States of America. (2012).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Reigeluth, C.M. (Author & Presenter), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Creating technology-enhanced, learner-centered classrooms: K-12 teachers’ beliefs, perceptions, barriers, and support needs, Jacksonville, FL, United States of America. (2011).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Scaffolding teachers’ design of blended problem-based learning, Jacksonville, FL, United States of America. (2011).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning, Scaffolding wiki-based collaborative learning, Madison, WI, United States of America. (2010).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Williams, K. (Author & Presenter), Aworuwa, B. (Author), Ballard, G. (Author), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Teaching with web 2.0 technologies: Benefits, barriers and best practices, Louisville, KY, United States of America. (2009).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Problem-based learning in online environments, Orlando, FL, United States of America. (2008).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Frick, T. (Author & Presenter), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Blended instruction: Student perceptions of communications technology in face-to-face courses, Chicago, IL, United States of America. (2004).
Frick, T. (Author & Presenter), Su, B. (Author & Presenter), An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Building a large, successful Web site: An inquiry-based approach, Chicago, IL, United States of America. (2004).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Reigeluth, C.M. (Author & Presenter), American Educational Research Association (AERA), An electronic performance support system (EPSS) for systemic change efforts, San Diego, CA, United States of America. (2004).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Frick, T. (Author & Presenter), Instructional Systems Technology Conference, Blended instruction: Student perceptions of communications technology in face-to-face courses, Bloomington, IN, United States of America. (2004).
Frick, T. (Author & Presenter), Su, B. (Author & Presenter), An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Instructional Systems Technology Conference, Building a large, successful Web site: An inquiry-based approach, Bloomington, IN, United States of America. (2004).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Reigeluth, C.M. (Author & Presenter), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Adapting an existing course to the Web, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2002).

Poster

An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Game design by students and teachers, Chicago, IL & Virtual, United States of America. (2021).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Nine design considerations for creating effective gamified learning experiences, Chicago, IL & Virtual, United States of America. (2021).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), The evolution of learning theories and instructional-design theories and models, Chicago & Virtual, United States of America. (2021).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Kesa, G. (Other), Kolanu, R. (Other), White, J. (Other), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Development and evaluation of a gamified collaborative learning platform, United States of America. (2019).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Mindrila, D. (Author), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Strategies and tools used for learner-centered instruction, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. (2019).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), International Association of Smart Learning Environments (ICSLE), Creating smart learning environments with virtual worlds, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2019).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), American Educational Research Association (AERA), The effects of an online course on teachers’ perceptions and intentions regarding digital game-based learning, New York, NY, United States of America. (2018).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Examining the characteristics of 3D digital game-based learning environments designed by teachers, Jacksonville, FL, United States of America. (2017).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), How do teachers design educational computer games for their own students?, Las Vegas, NV, United States of America. (2016).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Cao, L. (Author & Presenter), Games+Learning+Society (GLS), Exploring teachers’ pedagogical approaches and strategies in designing educational games, Madison, WI, United States of America. (2015).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), A framework for the evaluation of digital game-based learning environments, Philadelphia, PA, United States of America. (2015).
An, Y. (Author & Presenter), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), Supporting metacognitive processes in online ill-structured problem solving, Anaheim, CA, United States of America. (2013).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

Grant - Research

Panbamrung, J., Chelliah, S., Zhang, X., An, Y., "English Language Learners - Learning in Immersive Environments (ELLLIE)," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (2020).
Hayes, A., An, Y., Chelliah, S., Zhang, X., "English Language Learners - Language Learning Immersion,," University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (2019 - 2020).
An, Y. (Principal), "Evaluation and improvement of a gamified collaborative learning platform," University of North Texas, $10000 Funded. (2019 - 2019).
An, Y., "Developing a gamified collaborative learning platform," University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (2019 - 2019).
Hong, J. (Principal), An, Y. (Co-Principal), "Designing technology-enhanced, inquiry-based lessons using GIS," sponsored by Improving Teacher Quality Grants Program, State, $39809 Funded. ( - 2013).
An, Y. (Principal), "Using technology to foster learner-centered instruction," sponsored by Texas A&M University-Texarkana, Local, $1500 Funded. (2009 - 2010).

Grant - Teaching

An, Y., "Inclusive Curriculum and Pedagogy Small Grants Program," sponsored by Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $2000 Funded. (2022 - 2023).

Service

University Service

Committee Member, UNT Chairs Council. (February 2022 - December 2023).
Faculty Advisor, DND Club. (2021 - 2023).
Chairperson, Department of Learning Technologies. (September 2020 - December 2023).
Committee Member, COI Executive Committee. (2020 - 2023).
Chairperson, Learning Technologies. (2020 - 2023).
Committee Chair, LT Executive Committee. (2020 - 2023).
Committee Chair, Administrator Evaluation Committee (AEC). (2022 - 2022).
Committee Chair, Annual Distributed Meeting Planning Committee. (2020 - 2022).
Other (Chair Panel), UNT Leadership Fellows. (February 2022 - February 2022).
Committee Chair, Research Roadmap Writing Task Force. (2021).
Other, Course Revisions for ADA Compliance (LTEC 5040, 6310). (2020 - 2021).
Committee Member (At-Large representative), Faculty Research Committee. (2018 - 2021).
Committee Chair, Graduate Curriculum Committee (GCC). (2019 - 2020).
Committee Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (UCC). (2019 - 2020).
Committee Member, Search Committee for Lecturers. (2019 - 2019).
Committee Member, Visiting Scholar Committee. (2019).
Committee Member, Graduate Curriculum Committee (GCC). (2018 - 2019).
Committee Member, Search Committee for Assistant/Associate Professor of Instructional Technology. (2018).
Committee Chair, Third-year Review Committee. (2018).
Faculty Advisor, Student Advising. (2012 - 2018).
Other (Program Assessment Leader), Program Assessment Leader (PALs). (2015 - 2017).
Committee Member, Faculty Governance Council (FGC). (2014 - 2017).
Task Force Member, Immersive Technology Task Force. (2016).
Committee Member, Promotion & Tenure Committee. (2016).
Committee Member, Third-year Review Committee. (2016).
Committee Member, IT PSC (Professional Standards Commission) Report. (2015 - 2016).
Committee Member, Faculty Senate Rules Committee. (2014 - 2016).
Committee Member, Promotion & Tenure Committee. (2015).
Committee Member, Third-year Review Committee. (2015).
Task Force Member, Research Task Force. (2014).
Grant Proposal Reviewer, Internal, Seed Grant Review Committee. (2014).
Committee Chair, Search Committee for Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology/School Library Media. (2013 - 2014).
Committee Member, Faculty Senate Technology Committee. (2012 - 2014).
Other (Program Assessment Leader), Program Assessment Leader (PALs). (2012 - 2014).
Committee Member, Search Committee for Assistant/Associate Professor of Instructional Technology. (2013).
Committee Member, PBL Classroom Project. (2012).
Committee Member, Search Committee for Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology. (2012).
Committee Member, Search Committee for Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology. (2012).
Committee Member, Convocation, Awards, and Scholarship Committee. (2011 - 2012).
Member, IT Program Modifications. (2011 - 2012).
Committee Member, Search Committee for Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Administration. (2011).
Other, Program Marketing & Student Recruitment. (2009 - 2011).
Committee Member, Research Committee. (2009 - 2011).
Committee Member, Search Committee for Assistant Professor in Mass Communications. (2010).
Committee Member, Search Committee for Assistant Professor in Political Science. (2010).
Committee Member, Search Committee for Director of Financial Aid. (2010).
Other (Freshman Advisor), Student Orientation, Advising & Registration (SOAR). (2010).
Other (Mentor), Mentor Program. (2009).
Guest Speaker, Teaching with Web 2.0 Technologies. (2009).
Faculty Advisor, E-portfolio Development. (2008 - 2009).
Program Coordinator, Instructional Technology. (2008 - 2009).

Professional Service

Reviewer, Conference Paper, AECT. (2022 - Present).
Mentor, DND Club. (2021 - Present).
Editor, Book (Co-editor), AECT Books and Briefs Series with Springer. (February 2019 - Present).
Reviewer, Journal Article, Educational Technology Research & Development (ETR&D). (February 2013 - Present).
Reviewer, Book, Palgrave Macmillan. (October 2023 - October 2023).
Committee Member, Games and Learning Alliance Conference (GALA 2023). (August 2023 - August 2023).
Reviewer, Journal Article, Interactive Learning Environments. (January 2023 - January 2023).
Committee Member, AERA. (December 2022 - December 2022).
Committee Member, AERA Instructional Technology SIG Awards Committee (Best Graduate Paper Subcommittee). (December 2022 - December 2022).
External T&P Letter Writer, Kennesaw State University. (June 2022 - 2022).
Mentor, Hunterdon Central Regional High School (AP Capstone). (2021 - 2022).
Reviewer, Journal Article, Learning, Media, and Technology. (August 2022 - August 2022).
Committee Member, AECT Design and Development Division (Outstanding Journal Article Award). (June 2022 - June 2022).
Reviewer, Journal Article, Online Learning Journal. (June 2022 - June 2022).
Reviewer, Journal Article, Smart Learning Environments. (May 2022 - May 2022).
Editor, Journal Editor, International Journal of Technology in Education. (May 2021 - May 2022).
Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Outstanding Journal Article Award, AECT Design and Development Division. (2021).
Guest Speaker, Berkmar High School. (August 2021 - August 2021).
Committee Member, AECT Research and Theory Division (Qualitative Inquiry Award). (May 2021 - May 2021).
Reviewer, Journal Article, Educational Technology & Society. (May 2021 - May 2021).
Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Computing in Higher Education. (March 2021 - March 2021).
Reviewer, Journal Article, Simulation & Gaming. (December 2020 - December 2020).
Editor, Guest Editor, International Journal of Technology in Education and Science. (2020 - 2020).
Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Ad-hoc Committee for Robert Gagne Award, AECT D&D Division. (October 2020 - October 2020).
Reviewer, Journal Article, British Journal of Educational Technology. (September 2020 - September 2020).
Reviewer, Journal Article, AECT’s Design & Development Division Outstanding Journal Article Award. (May 2020 - May 2020).
Reviewer, Journal Article, Interactive Learning Environments. (April 2020 - April 2020).
Reviewer, Conference Paper, Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT). (March 2020 - March 2020).
Reviewer, Grant Proposal, National Science Foundation (NSF). (January 2020 - January 2020).
Reviewer, Journal Article, Smart Learning Environments. (October 2019).
Reviewer, Journal Article, Interactive Learning Environments. (September 2019).
External T&P Letter Writer, University of Houston-Victoria. (September 2019).
Reviewer, Conference Paper, Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT). (April 2019).
Reviewer, Journal Article, IEEE Access. (March 2019).
Reviewer, Journal Article, Smart Learning Environments. (October 2018).
Reviewer, Grant Proposal, Sam Houston State University. (December 2017).
Member (Member at Large), AECT Research and Theory Division. (2016 - 2017).
Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, AECT-Springer Major Reference Work (MRW). (July 2017).
Reviewer, Conference Paper, Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT). (March 2017).
Reviewer, Journal Article, International Journal of Child-Computer Interaction. (February 2017).
Reviewer, Conference Paper, Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT). (March 2016).
Other (Book Proposal Reviewer), Routledge. (September 2015).
Other (Book Proposal Reviewer), Routledge. (June 2015).
Reviewer, Conference Paper, 21st Annual Online Learning Consortium International Conference. (May 2015).
Reviewer, Journal Article, Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education. (February 2015).
Other (Instructor for Video Analysis Tool Pilot), Pearson. (2014).
Reviewer, Journal Article, MERLOT Journal of Online Learning and Teaching (JOLT). (2011 - 2014).
Reviewer, Conference Paper, Sloan-C Annual Conference. (June 2014).
Reviewer, Journal Article, ICST e-Scripts. (January 2014).
Reviewer, Conference Paper, International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). (October 2013).
Reviewer, Conference Paper, Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT). (March 2013).
Reviewer, Journal Article, Quarterly Review of Distance Education (QRDE). (February 2013).
Reviewer, Conference Paper, Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT). (March 2012).
Other (Judge, MTBL (Mobile Task Based Learning) Contest Round 2 evaluation), Seeds of Empowerment. (February 2012).
Other (Judge, MTBL (Mobile Task Based Learning) Contest Round 1 evaluation), Seeds of Empowerment. (December 2011).
Reviewer, Journal Article, Asia Pacific Journal of Education. (July 2011).
Task Force Member, Virtual Worlds Taskforce of MERLOT (Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching). (August 2010 - December 2010).
Other (Logo Designer), FutureMinds: Transforming American School Systems. (August 2010).
Reviewer, Journal Article, Asia Pacific Education Review (APER). (April 2006).
Reviewer, Journal Article, Asia Pacific Education Review (APER). (October 2005).
Discussant, Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT). (October 2005).
Other (Session Facilitator), Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT). (October 2005).