Research

Journal Publications

• Ji, H., Han, I., & Park, S. (in press). Teaching foreign language with conversational AI: Teacher-student-AI interaction. Language Learning & Technology.

• Ji, H., Kim, C., West, L., & Xu, J. (accepted). Exploring the role of facilitator talk moves in online game-based grammar training. International Journal of Information and Education Technology.

• Ji, H. & Han, I (2024). Mobile-based chatbot to scaffold foreign language learners’ self-regulated learning. The Korean Journal of Educational Methodology Studies, 36(1), 67-88.

• Tincani, M., Ji, H., Upthegrove, M., Garrison, B., West, M., Hantula, D., Vucetic, S., & Dragut, E. (2023). Vocational interventions for individuals with ASD: Umbrella review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40489-023-00368-4

• Ji, H., Han, I., Ko, Y. (2023). A systematic review of conversational AI in language education: Focusing on the collaboration with human teachers. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1080/15391523.2022.2142873 

• Ji, H., Park, S., & Shin, H.W. (2022). Investigating the link between engagement, readiness, and satisfaction in a synchronous online second language learning environment. System, 102720. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.system.2022.102720

• Ji, H. & Shin, H.W. (2020). Understanding of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) in South Korea: Does experience make a difference? Multimedia-Assisted Language Learning, 23(3), 45-67. https://doi.org/10.15702/mall.2020.23.3.45

• Ji, H. & Shin, H.W. (2019). Young foreign language learners’ engagement and motivation in augmented reality-based vocabulary learning. Multimedia-Assisted Language Learning, 22(3), 9-31. https://doi.org/10.15702/mall.2019.22.3.9

Conference Proceedings

• Han, S., Jung, J., Ji, H., Lee, U., & Liu, M. (2023). The role of social presence in MOOC students’ behavioral intentions and sentiments toward the usage of a learning assistant chatbot: A diversity, equity, and inclusion perspective examination. In Wang, N., Rebolledo-Mendez, G., Dimitrova, V., Matsuda, N., & Santos, O.C. (Eds). Artificial Intelligence in Education. Posters and Late Breaking Results, Workshops and Tutorials, Industry and Innovation Tracks, Practitioners, Doctoral Consortium and Blue Sky (AIED 2023) (pp. 236-241). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-36336-8_36

• Han, S., Ji, H., Jiang, Z., West, M., & Liu, M. (2023). What do students want to know while taking massive open online courses?: Examining massive open online course students’ needs based on online forum discussions from a Universal Design for Learning approach. To be published in Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Learning Analytics & Knowledge (LAK23). Society for Learning Analytics Research (SoLAR). https://doi.org/10.1145/3576050.3576072

• Ji, H., Park, S., Jo, J.W. (2022, August). A qualitative study on using Intelligent Personal Assistant in teaching a young Korean learner in an EFL context. In Proceedings of the XXIst International CALL Research Conference (pp. 78-79). https://doi.org/10.29140/9781914291050-11

Peer-Reviewed Book Chapters

• Liu, D., Ji, H., & Kliger, D. (2023). Stealth assessment in game-based and task-based language teaching: A framework informed by teachers’ practice and beliefs. M. McCreery & S. Krach (Eds.). Games as Stealth Assessment. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-0568-3.ch013

• Ji, H. & Han, S. (2023). The concepts and theoretical foundations of learning analytics. In G.W. Choi, J. Moon, H. Bae, & J. Byun (Eds.). Educational/Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences: Korean Open Access Guide. EdTech Books. https://doi.org/10.59668/431.13856

Peer-Reviewed Posters and Other Presentations

• Ji, H., Han, I., & Park, S. (2024, April). Conversational AI-integrated language classrooms: Focusing on student interactions and teacher facilitation during small group work. [Paper presentation]. 2024 Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), Philadelphia, USA.

• Liu, D. & Ji, H. (2024, April). Leveraging immersive virtual reality in preservice teacher training program by creating a community of practice. [Paper presentation]. 2024 Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), Philadelphia, USA.

• Eisman, J. I., Ji, H., Han, I., & Patterson, T. (2024, April). Empathy and situational interest during a virtual reality task. [Roundtable presentation]. 2024 Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), Philadelphia, USA.

• Han, S., Ji, H., Jung, J., Lee, U., & Liu, M. (2024, April). Learning sentiments: A multifaceted examination of chatbot interactions in Massive Open Online Courses. [Paper presentation]. 2024 Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), Philadelphia, USA.

• Kim, C., Ji, H., & West, L. (2024, April). Exploring online gamified grammar training: The role of in-game and facilitator support. [Roundtable presentation]. 2024 Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), Philadelphia, USA.

• Ding, M. & Ji, H. (2024, April). A systematic review of elementary teachers’ deep questioning in mathematics lessons. [Paper presentation]. 2024 Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), Philadelphia, USA.

• Wu, Q., Ji, H., Park, Y., Kim, S., Yang, J., & Wang, L. (2024, March). East Asian international doctoral students’ role identity development in the United States: A collaborative autoethnography. [Poster presentation]. 43rd Annual School Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and ABA Conference, Philadelphia, USA.

• Ji, H. & Han, I. (2023, August). Developing AI chatbot system for self-regulated learning [Poster presentation]. 36th US-Korea Conference 2023 on Science, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (UKC 2023), Dallas, USA.

• Ji, H., Han, I., Park, S. (2023, April). Intelligent personal assistant as a teaching companion for foreign language learning [Poster presentation]. 2023 Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), Chicago, USA.

• Ji, H., Liu, D., & Sheppard, R. (2023, January) Preparing language teachers for delivering classes in immersive virtual reality: Benefits, issues, and future directions. [Invited Speaker]. Korean Edutech/Learning Sciences Researcher Network (KELS), Virtual Only.

• Han, I., Patterson, T., & Ji, H. (2022, October). Virtual reality and immersion tendency for spatial presence and empathy [Invited Speaker]. APA Division 15 at Temple, Philadelphia, USA.

• Ji, H., Park, S., & Jo, J.W. (2022, July). A qualitative study on using an intelligent personal assistant in teaching young language learners [Paper presentation]. 21st International CALL Research Conference, Virtual only.

• Han, I., Patterson, T., & Ji, H. (2022, April). Virtual reality and immersion tendency for spatial presence and empathy [Poster presentation]. 2022 Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Diego, USA.

• Ji, H., Brinegar, M., & Shin, H.W. (2021, August). Understanding teacher’s technological pedagogical and content knowledge (TPACK): A case of graduate students in South Korea [Paper presentation]. 19th Association Internationale de Linguistique Appliquée (AILA) World Congress, Groningen, Netherlands (Hybrid format).

• Ji, H., Park, S., & Shin, H.W. (2021, April). Learner engagement, self-efficacy, and satisfaction of flipped learning classroom in a Korean vocational high school [Poster presentation]. 2020 Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), Virtual only.

• Ji, H., Jo, J.W., & Park, S. (2020, July). The impact of using an intelligent personal assistant on foreign language learning: A case study of young EFL learners in Korea [Paper presentation]. 2020 KATE (Korea Association of Teachers of English) International Conference, Seongnam, Korea.

• Ji, H., & Shin, H.W. (2020, April). Augmented reality to enhance vocabulary learning in young English learners [Poster presentation]. 2020 Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), Conference canceled due to COVID-19.

• Ji, H. (2019, November). The use of augmented reality to teach receptive vocabulary and motivate learners in L2 classrooms [Paper presentation]. 2019 Institute of Foreign Language Education Autumn Conference, Seoul, Korea.

• Ji, H., & Shin, H.W. (2019, September). Using augmented reality to motivate second language learners [Paper presentation]. Applied Linguistics Association of Korea (ALAK) Conference & the 6th East Asia AILA Symposium, Seoul, Korea.

• Ji, H., & Shin, H.W. (2019, July). Augmented reality-mediated second language vocabulary instruction [Paper presentation]. 2019 Joint International Conference: ​KATE, GETA, KAMALL, KASEE, KEES, MEESO, & ​PKETA, Seoul, Korea.

Under Review/Selected Works in Progress

• Ji, H. & Shin, H.W. Effectiveness of picture- and augmented reality-based instruction for improving young learners’ vocabulary acquisition: A randomized controlled trial. Submitted for publication.

• Han, I., Patterson, T., Ji, H., & Eisman, J. I. Virtual reality and immersive tendency for presence and empathy. Submitted for publication.

• Han, S., Ji, H., Jung, J., Lee, U., & Liu, M. Unveiling students’ sentiments: A multifaceted examination of chatbot use in massive open online courses. Submitted for publication.

• Ji, H., Han, I., & Park, S. Small group interaction patterns in conversational AI-incorporated foreign language classrooms. Manuscript in preparation.

• Eisman, J. I., Ji, H., Han, I., & Patterson, T. Empathy and situational interest during a virtual reality historical empathy task. Manuscript in preparation.

• Han, I., Ji, H., Jin, S., & Choi, K. Mobile-based AI chatbot to scaffold self-regulated learning. Manuscript in preparation.

Last updated: 03/25/24