Jewoong Moon
Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology, ELPTS- jmoon19@ua.edu
- 315E, Autherine Lucy Hall
- https://educatian.github.io/cv/
Adaptive Design of Immersive E-Learning (AdDIE) Lab
For more information, visit educatian.github.io/adie/ or email Dr. Moon at jmoon19@ua.edu.
EDUCATION
| Degree | Area of Study | University |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies | Florida State University |
| M.A. | Education (Educational Technology) | Chonnam National University |
| B.Ed. | Educational Foundations | Chonnam National University |
AWARDS & HONORS
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Nellie Rose McCrory Faculty Excellence Award – Research Division, College of Education, The University of Alabama |
| 2026 | President’s Faculty Research Excellence Award, The University of Alabama |
| 2026 | Finalist, William T. Grant Foundation Scholars Program (One of 11 finalists from 159 applicants) |
| 2025 | Dean’s Merit Award in Research Excellence, College of Education, The University of Alabama |
| 2024 | Outstanding iLEAD Paper Award, Immersive Learning Research Network Conference |
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Artificial intelligence in education and AI-enhanced pedagogy
Digital game-based learning and educational simulation design
Inclusive and immersive learning experience design, including extended reality
Learning analytics, educational data mining, and multimodal data analysis
Adaptive learning systems, instructional design, and engineering education
RESEARCH INTERESTS
AI-enhanced teacher learning, adaptive instruction, and educational decision making
Immersive simulations and extended-reality learning environments
Digital games, stealth assessment, and evidence-centered learning design
Learning analytics, educational data mining, and multimodal learning analytics
Inclusive STEM learning and technology-supported learning for neurodiverse learners
GRANT & RESEARCH PROJECTS
- Immersive Remembrance: AI-Driven Archival Retrieval for VR Learning. Lead Principal Investigator, Institute of Museum and Library Services, September 2026-August 2029. Total award: $476,424.
- Developing a Generative AI-Integrated Intelligent Simulation to Strengthen Teachers’ Competencies in Responding to Students with Emotional and Behavioral Crises. Co-Principal Investigator, National Research Foundation of Korea Joint Research Support Program, June 2026-May 2029. UA overseas allocation: approximately $23,300.
- Large Language Model-Based Cyber Sentinel Co-Pilot: Professional Development for Alabama Secondary Teacher Training. Lead Principal Investigator, College of Education Rising Tide Grant, The University of Alabama, January 2026-May 2027. Award: $30,000.
- The Alabama Generative Engineering Textbook (AL-GET): AI-Enhanced Personalized Learning for STEM Education. Lead Principal Investigator, Office for Sponsored Programs, The University of Alabama, January-December 2026. Award: $15,000.
- TeachPlay: AI-Enhanced Educational Gamelet Design. Alabama Commission on Higher Education, August 2025-July 2026. Award: $5,000.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
- Lee, Y. J., Moon, J., Paas, F., Cho, M., Darejeh, A., Holmer, S., & Ayres, P. (2026). Validity of eye-tracking measures in immersive virtual reality: Using frameworks from cognitive theories of learning. Educational Psychology Review. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-026-10186-9
- Moon, J. (2026). A cultural-historical activity theory-anchored learning analytics pipeline for early detection and social-epistemic integration in AI literacy education. Interactive Learning Environments. https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2026.2690104
- Awoyemi, I., Moon, J., Abu, S., & Song, S. (2026). From experience to action: Sequential dynamics of experiential learning in immersive virtual reality-supported safety training. Interactive Learning Environments. https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2026.2709674
- Jung, Y., Lee, Y., Byun, G., & Moon, J. (2026). How teacher-practitioners shape generative AI implementation in educational simulation design: A collective autoethnography. Simulation & Gaming. https://doi.org/10.1177/10468781261464242
- Uddin, M., Luo, F., & Moon, J. (2026). Artificial intelligence for engaging neurodiverse learners in K-12 education: A systematic review. Interactive Learning Environments. https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2026.2679063
- Moon, J., Ke, F., & Sokolikj, Z. (2020). Automatic assessment of cognitive and emotional states in virtual reality-based flexibility training for adolescents with autism. British Journal of Educational Technology, 51(5), 1766-1784. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjet.13005
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Associate Editor, Behaviour & Information Technology, 2025-present
- Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning, 2026-present
- Editorial Board Member, Artificial Intelligence in Language Education, 2025-present
- Chair, Asia-Pacific Society for Computers in Education Special Interest Group on Educational Games and Gamification, 2023-present
- Co-Chair, Immersive Learning Research Network, 2021-present
- Peer reviewer for journals across educational technology, learning sciences, and immersive learning; grant reviewer for the National Science Foundation and Swiss National Science Foundation
- Professional memberships include the American Educational Research Association, Association for Educational Communications and Technology, International Society of the Learning Sciences, and Immersive Learning Research Network
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Dr. Moon’s teaching centers on authentic design problems through which learners connect theory, evidence, and practice. He uses iterative prototyping, educational simulations, collaborative inquiry, and data-informed reflection to help students design learning experiences and evaluate how well those experiences work. Across courses in instructional technology, artificial intelligence, multimedia, research synthesis, and software development, he emphasizes ethical and transparent uses of AI, accessibility, and the responsible interpretation of learner data. Students are expected to create, test, revise, and explain their design decisions so that technical innovation remains grounded in learning theory and human needs.
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Jewoong Moon is an Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology in the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Technology Studies at The University of Alabama. His research examines how AI-enhanced and immersive learning environments can support teacher learning, inclusive STEM education, adaptive instruction, and evidence-based educational decision making. He integrates learning analytics, educational data mining, digital game-based learning, and extended reality to design and study simulations and adaptive learning systems. His work has appeared in Educational Psychology Review, British Journal of Educational Technology, Educational Technology Research and Development, Simulation & Gaming, Virtual Reality, Interactive Learning Environments, and the Journal of Learning Analytics. He directs the Adaptive Design of Immersive E-Learning (AdDIE) Lab and leads or collaborates on projects supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the National Research Foundation of Korea, the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, and The University of Alabama. His teaching emphasizes authentic design problems, iterative prototyping, ethical uses of AI, accessibility, and the responsible interpretation of learner data.