Gi woong choi, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor at Florida State University
Assistant Professor at Florida State University
Contact
Address: 1114 W. Call Street, Suite 3210, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4453
E-Mail: giwoong.choi at fsu.edu
Gi Woong Choi, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies at Florida State University. He received his doctoral degree in Learning, Design, and Technology from the Pennsylvania State University. He is an educational researcher and has a professional background in human-computer interaction, user experience, and game design. His research interests span across the fields of learning sciences, instructional systems and learning technologies, and information science, with a current focus on AI in education, informal STEM learning, libraries as learning spaces, problem-solving, makerspaces, and educational affordances of emerging technologies.
Academic Background
Ph.D. in Learning, Design, and Technology, Penn State University, 2018
M.S. in Cognitive Science and Engineering (Concentration: Human-Computer Interaction), Yonsei University, Korea, 2009
B.S. in Bio and Brain Engineering (Previously Known as BioSystems), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 2007
Professional Background
Assistant Professor, Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies, Department of Educational Psychology and Learning Systems, Anne's College, Florida State University, 2025-Present
Assistant Professor of Instructional Design and Technology, School of Education, CECH, University of Cincinnati, 2020-2025
Assistant Professor of Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science Department, SUNY Oswego, 2018-2020
Graduate Assistant, Teaching and Learning with Technology, Penn State, 2013-2018
Graduate Assistant, Learning, Design, and Technology Program, Penn State, 2012-2013
Game User Experience Designer, XL Games, Seoul, Korea, 2010-2012
GUI Researcher, MacroImpact, Seoul, Korea, 2009-2010
Graduate Researcher, Human-Computer Interaction Lab, Yonsei University, Korea, 2007-2009
Recent Publications
Zydney, J. M., Rumpke, E., Choi, G. W., Angelone, L. (2025). Understanding Interactions Between Scientists and Elementary School Students in a Citizen Science Project. Instructional Science.
Bae, H., Hur, J., Park, J., Choi, G. W., & Moon, J. (2024), Pre-service Teachers' Perspectives on Generative AI: Benefits, Challenges, and Integrating into Teaching Practices. Online Learning Journal.
Jung, Y. J., Kim, S. H., & Choi, G. W. (2024). Revisiting Design Principles and Guidelines for Online Makerspace Services and Programming in Public Libraries. Information and Learning Sciences.
Choi, G. W. & Seo, J. Y. (2024) Accessibility, Usability, and Universal Design for Learning: Discussion of Three Key Learner and User Experience Elements for Inclusive Learning Design. TechTrends.
Kang, J. H.*, Ko, E.-Y., Choi, G. W. (2024). What Sources Do Individuals Use to Validate Arguments in Vaccine Discourses Today? An Exploratory Study of YouTube Comments. Information and Learning Sciences. *Doctoral Advisee
Choi, G. W., Kim, S. H., Lee, D., & Moon, J. (2024). Utilizing Generative AI for Instructional Design: Exploring Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. TechTrends.
Choi, G. W., Lim, J., Kim, S.H., Jung, Y.J., & Moon, J. (2024). A Case Study of South Korean Elementary School Teachers’ Emergency Remote Teaching. Knowledge Management & E-Learning: An International Journal.
Moon, J., Choi, G. W., Seo, J. (2023). Revisiting Multimedia Learning Design in Virtual Reality-based Training for Learners with Autism. Virtual Reality.