Design Toward the Future of Learning for ALL

I am a Ph.D. candidate in Purdue University’s Learning Design and Technology program, co-advised by Dr. Victoria Lynn Lowell (Walker) and Dr. Marisa Exter . I earned my master’s degree in Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University Bloomington , advised by Dr. Curtis J. Bonk . After graduation, I worked as the product manager at HiLink in Chicago, as an Instructional & Research Manager in the Cyber Lab at IUPUI for a year, and as visiting faculty in the Chinese flagship program at Indiana University for three years, teaching language courses, overseeing and training tutors, and managing the tutoring program.

I focus on three research strands that connect theory, classroom design, and partnerships with multilingual learners.

A Theoretical Foundations & Framework Development

Reconceptualizing SDL in the Era of AI

• Framework for AI-integrated self-directed language learning
• Emphasizes personal traits, process, and context adaptation with GenAI

IEEE TLT article

PA-SDA Scale Development

• Psychometric validation of Personal Attributes in AI-integrated SDL
• Extends measurement tools for AI-augmented learning environments

System journal article

B Generative AI in Language Learning

Systematic Review of GenAI in Language Education (2022–2023)

• Organized with the episteme–techne–phronesis framework
• Maps research gaps, trends, and affordances for language educators

Computers & Education: AI

Empirical Studies on ChatGPT Use

• Examines multilingual learners’ perceptions and optimization strategies
• Addresses comprehension gaps across global language learning contexts

IJCALLT & Languages articles

Design-Based Exploration of Q-Chat by Quizlet

• Investigates a GenAI-powered intelligent tutoring system for vocabulary
• Links pedagogical alignment to instructional design decisions

HCII proceedings paper

C Equity, Non-Traditional & Heritage Learners

CHL App Design – TicApp

• Supports American-born Chinese learners through typing-based practice
• Integrates empathy-driven UX and identity-aware learning design

Springer design case

Low-Income CLLs & Afterschool ChatGPT Use

• ABA design tracking writing gains with generative AI support
• Centers access equity and affective empowerment for adolescents

Languages journal article

IU Chinese Flagship Case Study (COVID-era)

• Documents a culturally responsive remote tutoring ecosystem
• Introduces a “double-loop” blended framework for instructor training

Springer chapter

Online Teacher PD for Linguistic & Cultural Responsiveness

• Systematic review of 27 studies (2018–2022)
• Highlights AI’s role in culturally responsive professional learning

Online Learning Journal article

Methodologies Employed

Select a method to explore representative studies and publications that support the three strands above.

Psychometrics —CFA, scale development, validation Design-Based Research —Iterative app development & evaluation Systematic Review —Framework-driven synthesis processes Netnography —YouTube content analysis for multilingual insights Experimental / Quasi-Experimental —ABA designs, LLM interventions Mixed Methods —Surveys, interviews, discourse & video data