Education

Work & Teaching Experiences

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Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana (Aug. 2022 - Dec. 2023)

• Teaching Assistant: EDCI 270 course: Introduction to Educational Technology (Aug. 2022 - May. 2023)

• Teaching Assistant: EDCI 572: Learning Systems Design (Aug. 2023 - Dec. 2023)

Daegu National University of Education, Daegu, Republic of Korea (Mar. 2021 - Aug. 2021)

• Lecturer, have lectured on analyzing about the national curriculum and related theories of Software Education, the effectiveness of technology with education and teaching and learning method.

Daegu Gangrim Elementary School, Daegu, Republic of Korea (Mar. 2021 - Aug. 2021, Sabbatical during doctoral study at LDT in Purdue University)

• Full-time Subject Teacher

Daegu Sangyok Elementary School, Daegu, Republic of Korea (2017 - 2020)

• Full-time Homeroom and Subject Teacher

• The head of the information education department

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

Daegu Daedong Elementary School, Daegu, Republic of Korea (2015 - 2016)

• Full-time Homeroom Teacher

• Information education department

Ui-seong Gucheon Elementary School, Ui-seong, Republic of Korea (2012)

• Full-time Homeroom Teacher

• Information education department

Research Experience

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Exploring Disruptive Education at Purdue University (2021 – Present)

Institute of Global Education for the Advancement of Innovative Learning in Daegu National University of Education

Co-Researcher (2018 – Present)

· Research on diagnostic tool development of software education core competency

· Project on software education for all elementary teachers (SWEET)

· Project on capacity building for distance education at universities

· Research on IB PYP education and ICT

Daegu Future Education Research Institute

Co-Researcher (2019, Six months)

· Co-research in a field research team in a governmental institute

· Research on the analysis of elementary Information education framework according to digital literacy achievement standards

Graduate Thesis

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“The Study on an Instructional Program for A.I. Education Using a Machine Learning Platform”, Master’s thesis. Daegu National University of Education (2020).

Journal Articles

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• Yu, W., & Huang, W. (under review). Analyzing learning experience in an AI education program for young learners. Submitted to Techtrends 2024.

• Babalola, E., Yu, W., Omoze, H., Saka, Z., Ojike, F., Adedeji, I., & Yue, Z. (2023). Stimulating the interest of young learners in physics through storytelling and STEM activities. Purdue Journal of Service-Learning and International Engagement, 10(1), 6. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317690

• Yu, W., & Kim, W. (2021). A study on AI teaching-learning model for elementary education based on design-based research. Journal of the Korean Association of Information Education.

• Bae, Y., Yoo, I., Yu, W., & Kim, W. (2021). A study on the composition of curriculum for AI education in elementary school. Journal of the Korean Association of Information Education. 25(2), 279-288. https://doi.org/10.14352/jkaie.2021.25.2.279

• Bae, Y., Yoo, I., Yu, W., & Kim, W. (2021). A study on inquiry-based ICT curriculum in the IB PYP. Journal of the Korean Association of Information Education.

• Yoo, I., Kim, W., Jeon, J., Yu, W., & Bae, Y. (2020). A study on the future directions according to analysis of necessity of AI education. Journal of the Korean Association of Information Education. 24(5), 423-431. https://doi.org/10.14352/jkaie.2020.24.5.423

• Bae, Y., Yoo, I., Jang, J., Kim, D., Yu, W., & Kim, W. (2020). Exploration of AI curriculum development for graduate school of education. Journal of the Korean Association of Information Education. 24(5). 433-441. https://koreascience.kr/article/JAKO202009651163327.page

• Yoo, I., Kim, W., Jeon, J., Yu, W., & Bae, Y. (2020). A study on the necessity of AI education. The Korean Association of Information Education Research Journal.

• Bae, Y., Yoo, I., Jang, J., Kim, D., Yu, W., & Kim, W. (2020). An analysis on AI education curriculum of the graduate school of education. The Korean Association of Information Education Research Journal.

• Park, D., Ahn, J., Jang, J., Yu, W., Kim, W., Bae, Y., & Yoo, I. (2020). The development of software teaching-learning model based on machine learning platform. Journal of the Korean Association of Information Education. 24(1), 49-57. https://doi.org/10.14352/jkaie.2020.24.1.49

• Bae, G., Jeon, J., Yu, W., Ahn, J., Kim, D., Lee, J., Kim, W., & Yoo, I. (2019). Analysis of elementary information education framework according to digital literacy achievement standards. The Korean Association of Information Education Research Journal.

• Yu, W., Jang, J., Ahn, J., Park, D., Yoo, I., Bae, Y., & Kim, W. (2019). Design of Artificial Intelligence Education Program Based on Design-Based Research. International Journal of Advanced Smart Convergence. 8(4), 113-120. https://doi.org/10.7236/IJASC.2019.8.4.113

• Yu, W., & Kim, W. (2019). Analysis of elementary case on the creative robot educational program based on DBR. The Korean Association of Information Education Research Journal.

• Yu, W., Bae, G., Jeon, J., Ahn, J., Kim, D., Lee, J., Kim, W., & Yoo, I. (2019). Analysis of Elementary Information Education Framework According to Digital Literacy Achievement Standards, The Korean Association of Information Education Research Journal.

• Ahn, J., Park, D., Jang, J., Yu, W., Kim, W., Bae, Y., & Yoo, I. (2019). The Development and Operation of Software Education Camp Using Artificial Intelligence, The Korean Association of Information Education Research Journal.

Book and Development

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• Choi, W., Kim, N., & Yu, W. (Accepted). AI-Integrated English Language Teaching in K-12 Classrooms: Insights from South Korea. In C. Wang & Z. Tian (Eds.), Rethinking Language Education in the Age of Generative AI. Routledge.

•  Yu, W., Kim, D., Lee, K., Jeong, J., & Hwang, S. (2019-2020). Edtech Application Guidebook, Daegu Metropolitan Office of Education.

•  Yu, W., Kim, D., Kim, M., & Kang, I. (2020). Ideas for Distance Learning to Share, Korea Education & Research Information Service.

•  Yu, W., Jeon, J., Kim, D., Lee, J., Kim, J., Jeon, Y., Park, D., & Jang, J. (2019). A Textbook for Unplugged Activities, The publishing company ATIO.

•  Yu, W., Lee, J., Kim, D., Kim, J., Jeon, J., Jeon, Y., & Jang, J. (2019). First-time Coding with the True-True Robot, The publishing company ATIO.

•  Yu, W., et al. (2018). “Information Life” Localization Textbook for Elementary Computer Education, Daegu Metropolitan Office of Education.

•  Yu, W., et al. (2018). Textbook for training programs for elementary school teachers who teach software education. Daegu Educational Research Information Institute.

•  Yu, W., Kim, D., Kim, J., Jeon, Y., & Jang, J. (2018) Operating club activity for elementary software education. Daegu Education Research Information Institute. 

Conference Presentations

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• Yu, W., & Huang, W. (2024, April 11). AI is no more a magic box: A case study of an AI educational program [Conference presentation]. 2024 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, United States. https://www.aera.net/

• Huang, W., & Yu, W. (2024, April 14). Top-down vs. Grassroot: A comparative study on AI integration barriers in K-12 in South Korea and the United States [Conference presentation]. 2024 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, United States. https://www.aera.net/

• Kim, N., Yu, W., & Choi, W. (2024, April 14). AI-Integrated English language teaching in Korean K-12 classrooms: A systematic literature review [Conference presentation]. 2024 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, United States. https://www.aera.net/

• Kang, S., & Yu, W. (2024, February 29). Reflection on the Growth of Graduate Students: From Engagement & Service-Learning Experiences [Conference presentation]. Engagement and Service-Learning Summit at Purdue, West Lafayette, IN, United States. https://www.purdue.edu/engagement/summit/

• Yu, W., Kang, S., & Huang, W. (2023, December 1). C.A.R.E (computer science, artificial intelligence, robotics, and emerging technologies) @ Purdue [Conference presentation]. Trustworthy AI Lab for Education Summit, Notre Dame, IN, United States. https://lucyinstitute.nd.edu/trustworthy-ai-lab-for-education-summit/

• Huang, W., & Yu, W. (2023, December 1). Artificial Intelligence (AI) and education – voices from K-12 educators in South Korea and the United States [Conference presentation]. Trustworthy AI Lab for Education Summit, Notre Dame, IN, United States. https://lucyinstitute.nd.edu/trustworthy-ai-lab-for-education-summit/

• Huang, W. & Yu, W. (2023, November 10). The collaboration between AI and educators [Webinar presentation]. IACTE webinar. https://www.inaacte.org/

• Huang, W., Watson, W. R., & Yu, W. (2023, October 15-19). A successful day-1 with a VR classroom management application [Conference presentation]. AECT 2023 Convention, Orlando, FL, United States. https://convention.aect.org/

• Huang, W., & Yu, W. (2023, October 15-19). AI education integration in South Korea from early adopter’s perspectives: A case study [Conference presentation]. AECT 2023 Convention, Orlando, FL, United States. https://convention.aect.org/

• Yu, W. (2023, October 15-19). How researchers can support K-12 educators in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) education in the new era of generative AI [Conference presentation]. AECT 2023 Convention, Orlando, FL, United States. https://convention.aect.org/

• Yu, W. (2023, April 13-16). Investigating the barriers to introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) education for elementary school teachers in South Korea [Conference presentation]. 2023 AERA Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, United States. https://www.aera.net/Events-Meetings

• Babalola, E., Yu, W., Saka, Z., Kjike, F., Yue, Z., Omoze, H., & Janakiraman, S. (2023, March 3). Stimulating the interest of young learners in physics through storytelling and STEM activities [Conference presentation]. Engagement & Service-Learning Summit 2023, West Lafayette, IN, United States. https://www.purdue.edu/engagement/showcase-2023-presentations/

• Huang, W., & Yu, W. (2022, October 24-28). Increasing AI literacy with a learning module using machine learning platform [Conference presentation]. AECT 2022 Convention, Las Vegas, NV, United States. https://convention.aect.org/

• Yu, W. (2022, March 24). A Design Case of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education for AI literacy [Conference presentation]. Annual Graduate Student Educational Research Symposium, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States.

• Presentation of Best Practices for On-Site ICT Training in Bangladesh in Conference, The Ministry of Education and Institute APEC Collaborative Education (2019)

• Lectured on Seminar of Elementary Education Research Institute, Daegu National University of Education (2019)

• Lectured on ‘Microsoft Digital Transformation in Education’ at Software Education Festival, Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science & Creativity, Microsoft (2019)

• Presentation of the Results of the Software Education Subject Research Association, Korea Education & Research Information Service (2019)

Service & Leadership Experience

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• 2023 Emerging Engagement Scholarship Workshop (EESW) Scholarship Awardee & 2023 Alumna (Oct 2023)

• 2024 Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Annual Conference Committee Member (2023 - 2024 Period)

• 2023 Service-Learning Grant Awardee at Purdue University

• 2024 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Reviewer Volunteer

• 2023 Association for Educational Communications & Technology (AECT) Convention Proposal Reviewer

• 2023 - 2024 Educational Technology Research & Development (ETR&D) Reviewer

• 2023 - 2024 Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Annual Conference Proposal Reviewer

Certificates

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• CITI Program certificates, The certificates of the trusted standard in research, ethics, and compliance training (2021)

• Digital Badges, Passport system in Purdue University: Evernote / Google Drive / Padlet (2021)

• Entry-level Python, College of Engineering at Purdue University (2022)

• Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE), Selected as a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE) from 2018 to the present.

• Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE), Selected as an Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) from 2019 to the present.

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E-Mail: yu1103@purdue.edu