Yunjeong Chang
Assistant Professor
LEARNING AND INSTRUCTION
Specialty/Research Focus
Computer Science Education; Engineering Education; Cognition; Curriculum and Instruction; Digital Media and Learning; Diversity; Cognitive Psychology; Cultural Competence; Educational technology; Gender, Culture, and Equity; Educator Preparation; Higher Education; Learning Communities; STEM education; Learning Design; Learning Sciences; Problem Based Learning; Online and Distance Learning; Universal Design; Professional / Staff Development
Professional Summary:
My research focuses on engaging cognitively and culturally diverse students in the student-centered online, hybrid, and face-to-face learning environments in multi-disciplinary contexts. My research areas have evolved while conducting mixed method research with scholars in computer science, science, engineering, and medical fields. Currently, I co-led two NSF grants and am leading four ongoing research projects across four areas: Engaging learners in student-centered learning environments, Enhancing STEM diversity, Creating effective online professional development environments, and Serving underserved population.
Learn more about my research and teaching
Education and Training:
- Research Scientist, University of Virginia, Computer Science and Engineering Education
- PhD, University of Georgia, Learning, Design and Technology
- Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Virginia, Computer Science and Engineering Education
Recent Publications:
Journal Article:
- Cho, M. H., Oh, E. G., Chang, Y., & Hwang, S. (2024). Effects of Personal and Instructor Goals on MOOC Continuance Intention. Distance Education, 46 (2), 134–147. https://doi.org/10.1080/01587919.2024.2338703 ISI indexed, SSCI Journal, Impact Factor: 7.3]
- Oh, E. G., Cho, M.-H., & Chang, Y. (2023). Learners’ perspectives on MOOC design. Distance Education, 0(0), 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1080/01587919.2022.2150126 [ISI indexed, SSCI Journal, Impact Factor: 7.0]
- Chang, Y., & Lee, E. (2022). Addressing the challenges of online and blended STEM learning with grounded design. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 38(5), 163-179. https://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.7620 [ISI indexed, SSCI Journal, Impact Factor: 3.067]
- Oh, E. G., Chang, Y., & Park, S. W. (2019). Design review of MOOCs: Application of e-learning design principles. Journal of Computing in Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12528-019-09243-w. . [ISI indexed, SSCI Journal, Impact Factor: 2.27]
Book Chapter:
- Chang, Y, Hill, J., & Hannafin, M.J. (2020). Emerging Trends to Foster Student-Centered Learning in the Disciplines: Science, Engineering, Computing and Medicine, in Hoiden, S. & Klemenc?ic?, M. (Eds), International Handbook of Student-Centered Learning and Instruction in Higher Education (pp. 221-234), Oxon, UK: Routledge.
Recent Activities:
Editorial and Review:
- NSF Panel Reviewer
08/23/2024-05/23/2025 - NSF Panel Reviewer (2023)
01/16/2023-05/16/2023 - NSF Panel Reviewer (2021)
10/02/2021-12/02/2021 - Grant Reviewer and Panel Discussant, National Institutions of Health (NIH), SBIR/STTR Grants, Interactive Digital Media STEM Resources for Pre-College and Informal Science Education Audiences (2020)
10/04/2020-11/04/2020 - Proposal Reviewer, SUNY Innovative Instruction Technology Grants (IITG)
02/20/2020-05/20/2020
Recent Editorships:
Editorship:
- Editorial Board Member; Journal of Computing in Higher Education
08/25/2025-07/31/2027