PUBLICATIONS
Sun, H. (2025). Teacher agency in response to the emergence of generative AI: A scaffolded writing project within a multiliteracies framework. In G. C. Zapata (Ed.), Generative AI technologies, multiliteracies, and language education (pp. 79-95). Routledge.
Sun, H. (2025). Embracing change: Navigating curriculum and assessment for AI literacy in higher education writing. Journal for Research and Practice in College Teaching, 10(2). https://journals.uc.edu/index.php/jrpct/article/view/8819
David Pandya Kumar, J. A., Sun, H., Van Hof, J., & Vandepol, N. (2025). Midsemester course feedback from students as reflective practice: A pilot exploratory study on instructors’ and students’ insights. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1080/14703297.2025.2559199
Sun, H., Kim, M., Kim, S., & Choi, L. (2025). A methodological exploration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) for efficient qualitative analysis on hotel guest’s delightful experiences. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 124, 103974. doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhm.2024.103974
Saroken, K., Nam, Y., Kim, B., Kim, M. R., Sun, H., & Walker, T. (2025). Enhancing workforce readiness in the hospitality industry: A gender-based study of hospitality business students’ internship experiences. ICHRIE Research Reports: Vol. 10: Iss. 5, Article 5. doi.org/10.61701/834305.751
Lee, J. S., & Sun, H. (2024). Valorizing heritage language speakers’ multicompetence: Sociolinguistic justice for a Korean American ethnolect. In A. Kibler, G. Bunch, & A. Walqui (Eds.), Equity in multilingual schools and communities: Celebrating the contributions of Guadalupe Valdés (pp. 30-40). Multilingual Matters. https://doi.org/10.21832/9781800417199-005
Sun, H. (2022). Hybrid Semiotic Practices of multilingual children and teachers in two-way immersion programs [UC Santa Barbara]. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/5mb9k4pd
Lee, J. S., Lee, W., & Sun, H. (2021). Raciolinguistic positioning of language models in a Korean- English dual language immersion classroom. In N. Flores, N. C. Subtirelu, & A. Tseng (Eds.), Bilingualism for all? Raciolinguistic perspectives on dual language education (pp. 177-198). Multilingual Matters. https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.22730640.12
Sun, H. (xx). Multilingual teachers resisting the anti-hybridiy mindset in a two-way immersion (TWI) program [Special Issue: Integrating translanguaging, multimodality, and arts-based pedagogies in multilingual classrooms]. The Language Learning Journal. [Manuscript in final revision submitted].
Sun, H. (xx). Beyond “Konglish”: A systematic translanguaging of emergent multilinguals in Two-Way Immersion program [Special issue: Activating linguistic justice]. The Reading Teacher. [Manuscript submitted; in review].
Sun, H., Lee, J. S., & Yuan, Y. (xx). Resisting the native gaze: Korean Americans’ ethnolinguistic agency and media representations of “Kyopomal” multilingual speech. Bilingual Research Journal. [Manuscript submitted; in review].
Voss, E., Kirby, C., Tetu, I., Crumley, A., Sun, H., Szczytko, R., & Henley, C. (xx). Undergraduate community of inquiry presences and identities in blended STEM courses. Education and Information Technologies. [Manuscript submitted; in review].
David Pandya Kumar, J. A., & Sun, H. (xx). Mapping the landscape of AI literacy research in U.S. education: A web of science-based bibliometric analysis. International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education. [Manuscript submitted; in review].
Sun, H., Kim, M., Kim, S., & Choi, L. (xx). Experiential learning in hospitality: A qualitative study of Gen Z. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management. [Manuscript submitted; in review].
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Sun, H. (xx). Creating spaces for multilinguals to embrace linguistic diversity and practice hybridity: A step closer to radical inclusivity. [Manuscript written, pending submission].
Sun, H. (xx). Spanish emergent multilinguals’ agency and use of hybrid semiotic practices to create learning opportunities in classrooms with restrictive monolingual policies. [Manuscript written, pending submission].
Sun, H. (xx). Teacher agency and responsible AI in higher education: A qualitative content analysis of institutional policy analysis with the COMPASS-HE framework. [Manuscript written, pending submission].
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Sun, H., & Marks, R. (xx). ‘I actually don’t know how to ask the questions to AI’: A pilot case study of college students’ use and needs when integrating AI tutoring tool for learning in the classroom. [Manuscript in writing].
Sun, H., Juzwik, M., & Tetu, I. (xx). K-12 teachers’ agency and challenges while integrating Holocaust and genocide curriculum amidst heightened political climate. [Manuscript in writing].
Zhuang, M., & Sun, H. (xx). The impact of instructional support on students’ math anxiety in a large, online college gateway course. [Manuscript in writing].
Eing, K., Kirby, C., & Sun, H. (xx). AI tutoring tool supporting students’ self-regulated learning: A pilot study of Khanmigo in a college math course. [Manuscript in writing].
Sun, H., & Yang, H. (xx). Negotiating identity: Portrayals of Korean-American Kyopos and Kyopomal in South Korean media and their impact on youth identity development. [Manuscript in writing].
Fu, J., & Sun, H. (2024). What happens to students’ engagement and academic goal progress when we support their socio-emotional needs in a large online STEM course? [Manuscript in writing].
Sun, H., & Moreno, M. (xx). Efficient qualitative analysis in education: Leveraging ChatGPT for rapid evaluation of student feedback. [Manuscript in writing].
Sun, H. (xx). Pathways to success: Preparing emergent multilingual high school students with soft skills. [Manuscript in writing].
Sun, H., Yuan, Y., Altamimi, Omar, David Pandya Kumar, J.A., Pranchis, R.K.M., San Hei, N., Saroopa, T., & Zhuang, M. (xx). Generative AI claims to be Multilingual, but is it Multicultural? Qualitative analysis of prompts in nine different languages. [Manuscript in preparation].
PUBLIC-FACING PUBLICATIONS
Sun, H., & Kumar, J. (2025). Student Training Module on Ethical Use of AI and Self-Regulated Learning. https://studentaiethics20250904.netlify.app/index.html
Sun, H. (2025). Educator's Guide Using the Gen-AI Policy Levels Framework: Course Assignments and Activities. Knowledge Commons. https://doi.org/10.17613/n270d-k8v29
Sun, H. (2025). Students Ethics Module: Ethically Using AI to Assist in Self-Regulated Learning. Knowledge Commons. https://doi.org/10.17613/02v9s-ca480
Sun, H., & Kumar, J. (2025). Midsemester Feedback Report. Knowledge Commons. https://doi.org/10.17613/8y0wb-1t644
Sun, H., Kirby, C., Mills, M., Van Hof, J., Fritzsche, S., DeVoss, D., Lim, J. I., Hu, J., Zhu, C., Yang, H.-I., & Jiang, Y. (2025, September 19). AI in teaching and learning. Knowledge Commons. https://doi.org/10.17613/5g9qa-nf031
Sun, H. (2025, August 21). AI Ethics Workshop: How Do We Communicate Responsible AI Use?. Support(ED) Fall Assembly, College of Education, Michigan State University. Knowledge Commons. https://doi.org/10.17613/dyxmc-p4n22
Sun, H., Kirby, C., Van Hof, J., DeVoss, D., & Zhuang, M. (2025, August 18). Responsible Use of AI. Knowledge Commons. https://doi.org/10.17613/bp6fg-nd471
Sun, H. (2025). Navigating the IRB Process for Generative AI Research. Knowledge Commons. https://doi.org/10.17613/24e2j-83e35
Sun, H. (2025). Observation Procedure Protocol for Qualitative Research Methods. Knowledge Commons. https://doi.org/10.17613/hprqb-tct56)
Sun, H., Kumar, J. A., Van Hof, J., & Vandepol, N. (2025, May 8). Implementing Midsemester Feedback for Actionable Course Transformation (MidFACT). MSU Spring Teaching and Learning Knowledge Sharing. Knowledge Commons. https://doi.org/10.17613/jxp5g-g2987
Sun, H., & Marks, R. (2025, May 8). Empowering Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) with AI Tutoring: Insights from Student Perceptions. CTLI Spring TALKS 2025. Knowledge Commons. https://doi.org/10.17613/mna4s-czz48
Sun, H. (2024). (Writing) Smart Strategies when Using Generative AI: A Guide to Effective Prompting, Source Checking, and AI Ethics. https://doi.org/10.17613/e2a5-ne49
Sun, H. (2024). (Math) Smart Strategies when Using Generative AI: A Guide to Effective Prompting, Source Checking, and AI Ethics. https://doi.org/10.17613/ty3b-fd10
Sun, H., & Kumar, J. A. (2024). Software Evaluation report. Knowledge Commons. https://doi.org/10.17613/2hwy2-pw598
Sun, H., & Schopieray, S. (2024). Software Evaluation Process: How to Design a Pilot. MSU Commons. https://doi.org/10.17613/cjcg-gp83
Sun, H. (2024). Midsemester Feedback Report 2. Knowledge Commons. https://doi.org/10.17613/0a06y-tdh56
Sun, H., Zhuang, M., & Thomas, S. (2024, August). Teaching GenZ. TechSmith. Knowledge Commons. https://doi.org/10.17613/cfh6z-3q505
PRESENTATIONS
Zhuang, M., Sun, H., & Lund, R. (2025). Instructional support and student success in online math education. ITLC Lilly Conference. Traverse City, MI.
Sun, H., Kirby, C., Mills, M., Van Hof, J., Fritzsche, S., DeVoss, D., Lim, J., Hu, J., Yang, H., Jiang, Y., & Zhu, C. (2025, Sep 12 & 19). AI in teaching and learning [Invited presentation]. Co-hosted by Michigan State University, College of Arts & Letters, College of ComArtsSci, and Teaching & Learning Innovation.
Sun, H. & Kirby, C.(2025, Aug 22). Generative AI in teaching and learning [Invited presentation]. MSU 2025 Fall Educator Seminars.
Sun, H. (2025, Aug 21). Responsible use of AI in higher education: Fostering equity-minded communication and integration in teaching and learning [Invited presentation]. MSU College of Education.
Sun, H., Kirby, C., Van Hof, J., De Voss, D., Zhuang, M. (2025, Aug 18). Responsible use of AI [Invited presentation]. Michigan State University, College of Arts & Letters, College of ComArtsSci, and Teaching & Learning Innovation.
Sun, H. (2025, Jun 11). GenAI and biases: It may look multilingual but it is not multicultural [Invited presentation]. NSF-funded AI and Ethics Design Sprint Workshop, Lansing, MI.
Sun, H. (2025, May 29). AI ethics, policy, and curriculum/assessment adjustments in higher education: Presentation to all Associate Deans of Research [Invited presentation]. MSU Council of Research Deans (CORD).
Sun, H., Kumar, J. A., Vandepol, N., & Van Hof, J. (2025, May 8). Implementing Midsemester Feedback for Actionable Course Transformation (MidFACT) [Paper presentation]. Center for Teaching & Learning Innovation Spring Conference, Lansing, MI.
Marks, R., Sun, H., Vandepol, N., Dellapelle, A., & Bettinghaus, B. (2025, May 8). Empowering self-regulated learning (SRL) with AI tutoring: Insights from student perceptions [Paper presentation]. Center for Teaching & Learning Innovation Spring Conference, Lansing, MI.
Sun, H. (2025, Apr 23). Advancing student equity, engagement, and academic success through ethics and SRL training for generative AI tutoring systems [Paper presentation]. Korean American Educational Research Association (K-AERA), Denver, CO.
Sun, H. (2025, Apr 23). Negotiating Identity: Korean-American Kyopos and Kyopomal in South Korean Media [Awardee presentation]. Korean American Educational Research Association (K-AERA), Denver, CO.
Sun, H. (2025, Apr 4). Kyopomal unveiled: Language, identity, and creativity in the Korean American diaspora [Invited presentation]. Conference on Korean Diaspora and Diasporic Education, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
Saroken, K., Nam, Y., Kim, B., Kim, M., Sun, H., & Walker, T. (2025, Feb 19). Enhancing workforce readiness in the hospitality industry: A gender-based study of hospitality business students’ internship experiences [Paper presentation] 2025 ICHRIE ESD Undergraduate Research Symposium, Tampa, FL.
Sun, H., & Park, S. (2025, Feb 12). Shifting landscapes: Examining demographic trends and STEM participation in the era of COVID-19 and generative AI [Paper presentation]. Data Users Conference: Responding to the “New Normal”, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), virtual.
Sun, H., & Kim, M. (2024, Nov 8). Enhancing self-regulation and ethical AI use: An AI ethics training program for hospitality business students [Paper presentation]. Central Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (CHRIE) 2024, virtual. https://shorturl.at/kTaOK
Sun, H., & Van Hof, J. (2024, Oct 16). Midsemester feedback made easy: Surfacing students’ ideas on what's working and what's not [Invited presentation]. Center for Teaching & Learning Innovation, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI. https://shorturl.at/RKEPe
Sun, H. (2024, October 9). Transforming curriculum and assessment in the era of AI as educators [Paper presentation]. Lilly Conference 2024, Traverse City, MI.
Sun, H., & Zhuang, M. (2024, September 6). GenZ Learners [Invited presentation]. Teaching Essentials Series, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI. https://shorturl.at/hRFtl
Sun, H., Zhuang, M., & Tetu, I. (2024, August 23). GenAI in Teaching & Learning [Invited presentation]. Educator Seminar, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI https://shorturl.at/9NU4K
Sun, H., Thomas, S., & Zhuang, M. (2024, August 15). Teaching with GenZ [Invited presentation]. TechSmith, East Lansing, MI. https://shorturl.at/vjRtT
Sun, H., & Kim, M. (2024, July 26). A methodological process to efficiently analyze qualitative data in the hospitality industry using generative AI [Paper presentation]. International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) Global Conference 2024, Montreal, Canada.
Sun, H. (2024, July 22). Navigating the era of AI as educators: Is it a nightmare or an opportunity? [Paper presentation]. UCF Teaching & Learning with AI Conference 2024, Orlando, FL.
Sun, H., & Zhuang, M. (2024, May 30). Pedagogical and technological skills in digital teaching and learning [workshop]. Colleges Online Learning Academy (COLA), virtual. https://cola.commons.msu.edu/schedule/
Sun, H. (2024, May 1). Focus on generative AI [Invited keynote panel speaker]. Center for Teaching & Learning Innovation (CTLI) Spring Conference on Teaching and Learning: Equitable Education for All, East Lansing, MI.
Sun, H. (2024, May 1). Using generative AI to conduct qualitative analysis of student feedback [Paper presentation]. Center for Teaching & Learning Innovation (CTLI) Spring Conference on Teaching and Learning: Equitable Education for All, Lansing, MI.
Moreno, M., & Sun, H. (2024, April 12). Efficient qualitative analysis in education: Leveraging ChatGPT for rapid evaluation of student feedback data [Awarded 1st place; Paper presentation]. 2024 University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF), Lansing, MI. https://symposium.foragerone.com/uuraf2024/presentations/63410
Sun, H., & Moreno, M.(2024, April 10). Using generative artificial intelligence (AI) as a supplementary tool for qualitative analysis. [Paper presentation] Korean American Educational Research Association (K-AERA), Philadelphia, PA.
Sun, H. (2024, February 21). Practical guide for educators in the era of AI [Invited presentation]. Navigating AI in the Classroom Learning Community Meeting, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI. https://mediaspace.msu.edu/media/Gen+AI+in+the+Classroom+Learning+Community/1_7n9xzmn0
Sun, H. (2024, January 11). Navigating the era of AI as educators. [Invited presentation]. Large-course Learning Community Meeting, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI.
Sun, H. (2023, December 6). AI and assessment: Exploring pedagogical ways to co-exist [Invited presentation]. STEM+ Education @State Teaching Essentials Series, Lansing, MI. https://mediaspace.msu.edu/media/STEM+TE+Hala+Sun/1_9t10sjr7
Schopieray, S., Van Hof, J., Sun, H., & Zhuang, M. (2023, October 9). Generative AI [Invited presentation]. Center for Integrative Arts and Humanities (IAH) Workshop. Lansing, MI. https://mediaspace.msu.edu/edit/1_2i5nh0ll
Stephen, T., & Sun, H. (2023, September 6). Accept your computer overlords: Ramp up your teaching practice with generative AI [Invited presentation]. STEM+ Education @State Teaching Essentials Series, East Lansing, MI. https://mediaspace.msu.edu/media/STEM+TE+10-23/1_kq0xlbun
Sun, H., Tetu, I., & Zhuang, M. (2023, May 31). Promoting student classroom engagement [workshop]. Colleges Online Learning Academy (COLA), virtual. https://edli.msu.edu/2023/08/07/asynchronous-workshop-series/
Sun, H., & Zhuang, M. (2023, May 10). Navigating ChatGPT: Teacher agency in technology, curricular, & assessment demands [Paper presentation]. Center for Teaching & Learning Innovation (CTLI) Spring Conference, Lansing, MI. https://tinyurl.com/zxu82k7b
Sun, H., & Rightmire, R. (2023, March 10). Scaffolding through project builders [Invited presentation]. English for Multilingual Students (EMS) Brown Bag Meeting. Santa Barbara, CA. https://tinyurl.com/49hxz2rx
Sun, H., Yuan, Y., & Lee, J. S. (2023). “Don’t look down on us”: Analyzing perceptions toward hybridized language practices of Korean Americans [Paper presentation]. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Conference 2023, Chicago, IL.
Sun, H. (2023). Hybrid semiotic practices of multilingual learners and teachers in two-way immersion programs [Paper presentation]. American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Conference 2023, Portland, OR.
Lee, H., & Sun, H. (2023). Heritage language speakers’ multilingual competence: A study of “kyopomal” [Paper presentation]. Colloquia: Courageous conversations: Guadalupe Valdés’ contributions to equitable education for multilingual learners, American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Conference 2023, Portland, OR.
Sun, H. (2017). Preparing Emergent Bilinguals to become successful: Filling the gap through practical, non-cognitive skills. [Paper presentation]. Korean American Educational Research Association (K-AERA) Conference 2017, San Antonio, TX.
Sun, H., & Lee, J. S. (2016). Emergent Bilinguals’ use of hybrid semiotic practices in two-way immersion (TWI) programs. [Paper presentation]. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Conference 2016, Washington, DC.
Sun, H., & Lee, J. S. (2016). How Emergent Bilinguals create learning opportunities during classroom interactions. [Paper presentation]. American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Conference 2016, Orlando, FL.
Sun, H., & Lee, J. S. (2015). Equitable learning opportunities for Emergent Bilinguals. [Paper presentation]. Korea Association of Teachers of English (KATE) International Conference, Seoul, Korea.
Sun, H., & Lee, J. S. (2015). Creating equitable learning opportunities for English language learners. [Poster presentation]. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Conference 2015, Division E Business Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Sun, H. (2013). Enhancing students’ learning through fun communicative activities [Poster presentation]. Monterey Bay Symposium 2013, Monterey, CA.
Sun, H. (2012). ESL learners’ motivation through engagement in regular goal-setting reflection activities. [Poster presentation] CATESOL 2012, Fullerton, CA.