Teaching experiences
Teaching experiences
My teaching philosophy centers on creating inclusive, engaging, and technology-enhanced learning environments that empower students to become adaptable and reflective learners. I view teaching as a process of design — where instructional technology and pedagogy work hand in hand to support diverse learners. Through the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies, I aim to cultivate students’ critical and creative thinking, while helping them develop digital literacy and the confidence to navigate AI-augmented learning and professional environments. My ultimate goal is to prepare learners not only to succeed in today’s technology-rich classrooms, but also to lead innovation in their future educational or professional contexts.
I currently serve as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Instructional Technology program at the University of Alabama, where I teach undergraduate and graduate courses such as Computer Education Applications (CAT 200), Instructional Technology Design (INTE 532), and Online Teaching and Learning (INTE 533). These courses emphasize the design and integration of educational technologies, online learning environments, and emerging tools such as AI to enhance teaching and learning.
Previously at Purdue University, I taught and co-developed courses such as AI in Education (EDCI 59100), Learning Systems Design (EDCI 57200), and Introduction to Educational Technology (EDCI 27000). These experiences strengthened my ability to connect learning theory with authentic classroom design.
Across all courses, I employ scaffolding, collaborative learning, and personalized feedback to support diverse learners. I actively seek to understand individual student needs through ongoing communication and reflective dialogue, using office hours and digital platforms to ensure continuous support. I also mentor graduate students, currently serving on dissertation committees, guiding their research in educational technology and AI integration.
My teaching approach combines research-based instructional design with real-world relevance, encouraging students to connect theory, practice, and technology. Through these efforts, I aim to inspire students to view learning as an evolving, participatory process — one that equips them to lead change in an increasingly digital world.
Computer Education Applications (CAT 200) - for undergraduates
Instructional Technology Design (INTE 532) - for graduates
Online Teaching & Learning (INTE 533) - for graduates
Teaching Assistant (for undergraduate): EDCI 270 course: Introduction to Educational Technology (Aug. 2022 - May. 2023 & Jan. 2025 - May. 2025)
For Fall 2022, Spring 2023, and Spring 2025, I worked as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the EDCI 270 course for pre-service teachers' technology integration competencies. I facilitated a 16-week face-to-face technology integration course, assigned technology integration competency assignments, and graded their submissions. In addition, I communicated with my students synchronously / asynchronously to support their achievements on each badge work after the face-to-face lectures each week.
Teaching Assistant (for graduate): EDCI 572: Learning Systems Design (Aug. 2023 - Dec. 2023)
For Fall 2023, I worked as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the EDCI 572 course for graduate students in Learning Design and Technology for their foundational understanding of the field, specifically the Dick & Carey model. I attended class activities in person, facilitated some discussions, graded their assignments, and shared my feedback under the guidance of my advisor, Dr. Huang.
Teaching Assistant (for graduate): EDCI 591: Artificial Intelligence in Education (Aug. 2024 - Dec. 2024)
For Fall 2024, I worked as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for an asynchronous online course, EDCI 591, for graduate students in College of Education at Purdue University, focusing on Artificial Intelligence in educational context, ranging from principles of AI, ethical aspects of it, and generative AI in education.
Lecturer: Two courses for pre-service teachers (The Foundation of Software Education, and Teaching and Research in Computer Education)
I designed the courses and lectured on analyzing the national curriculum and related theories of Software Education, the effectiveness of technology with education and teaching and learning methods.
Full-time Subject Teacher
I taught P.E. to 3rd- to 6th-graders and worked in a technology support department to support effective technology utilization in my school (e.g., supporting teachers' technological concerns in their classes, holding live streaming for my school's official events, providing professional developments regarding EdTech, Software Education, etc.)Â
Full-time Homeroom and Subject Teacher
I worked as a homeroom teacher as well as taught computer education to 1st to 6th graders, specifically in software (programming) education and artificial intelligence (AI) education.
The head of the information education department
I worked as the head of the information education department by supporting teachers' EdTech in their classes, designing computer education classes and related school events, and providing professional development to teachers on the topic of computer education.
Daegu Future Education Research Institute, Daegu, Republic of Korea (2019)
Full-time Dispatched Teacher in Teaching and Learning Support Department
Daegu Education Research Information Institute, Daegu, Republic of Korea (2018)
Full-time Dispatched Teacher in Software Education Support Center
From 2018 to 2019, I was selected by the Office of Education and was dispatched to government educational institutions as a dispatched teacher. I worked to support K-12 teachers in Daegu City regarding initiating and supporting software education and their teaching and learning with technology. I visited more than 200 schools a year nationwide to hold software education classes as demos by collaborating with each homeroom teacher, contributing to settling software education in the field and getting a government award as a result of my contribution to the educational field (see my CV).
Full-time Homeroom Teacher
Information education department
I worked as a homeroom teacher for 4th and 5th graders. In addition, I worked in the information education department and led a leading school on the topic of 'digital textbook' utilization. I participated in a governmental longitudinal study on the topic of it (e.g., the effectiveness of using digital textbooks, designing and developing teaching and learning strategies and materials and getting validation, etc.) and received a government award for this contribution (see my CV).
Full-time Homeroom Teacher
Information education department
I worked as a homeroom teacher for 5th graders and taught all the subjects to my students. I worked in the information education department and designed lesson plans regarding computer education throughout the academic year. I also contributed to operating an e-learning project in my school, which was distributed by the Office of Education.
(2012 - present)
I acquired a national teacher's license from the Ministry of Education in South Korea.
I worked as an elementary school teacher since 2012.