Professional Interests
Dr. An's research centers on the intersection of educational technologies, pedagogies, the arts, diversity, and online learning for the K-16 sector; ways to maximize emergent technology use and arts integration for intended learning outcomes and for reaching out to diverse populations; and teacher leadership.
Other Interests
Hiking, Biking, Painting, Calligraphy, Traveling
Languages (other than English)
KoreanDegrees
Specialization
Instructional Technology; Online Learning; STEM/STEAM; Teacher Leadership; Digital Curriculum Design & Assessment
Representative Publications
Choreographing the phases of the Moon;
, The Journal of Dance Education ;
2019
http://scholarship@claremont
Handbook of research on efficacy and implementation of study abroad programs for P-12 teachers.;
Hershey, PA; IGI Global.;
2017
http://www.igi-global.com/book/handbook-research-efficacy-implementation-study/157701
The effects of different instructor facilitation approaches on students' interactions during asynchronous online discussions;
, Computers & Education;
Volume
Teacher perspectives on online collaborative learning: Factors perceived as facilitating and impeding successful online group work;
, Contemporary issues in technology and Teacher Education;
2008
Developing a Makerspace as a Vehicle for Partnership Building: The Role of Teacher Education Programs in Guiding Teachers, Librarians, and Communities;
, The STEAM Journal;
2018
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/steam/vol3/iss2/12/
Representative Presentations
The design of online robotics course based on the Learning by Design approach
Collaboratively Designing Assessments to Meet the CAEP Advanced Program Standards A1.1. (Candidate Knowledge, Skills, and Professional Dispositions)
Overcoming the Digital Divide: The Development of a Culturally Responsive Video-Based Arts Integration Tool for High-Needs New Jersey Urban Schools
Supporting high needs schools to integrate arts across the curriculum: Benefits and challenges
Use of music integration across the curriculum to cultivate creative thinking
Awards and Honors
03/21/2021
01/01/2006
01/01/2011
Media
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/education/2020/04/17/william-paterson-university-launches-art-blog-inner-city-children/5136578002/
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/education/2020/04/17/william-paterson-university-launches-art-blog-inner-city-children/5136578002/
William Paterson University Finds Creative Ways to Teach Art to School Children in Paterson During Pandemic Shutdown
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/paterson/sections/education/articles/william-paterson-university-finds-creative-ways-to-teach-art-to-school-children-in-paterson-during-pandemic-shutdown
William Paterson University awarded grant to fund South Korea study
http://www.northjersey.com/news/william-paterson-university-awarded-grant-to-fund-south-korea-study-abroad-1.588240
http://www.wpunj.edu/news/detail.html?id=f9e7f267-72e8-40b0-af46-687d1cae9723
Fulbright-Hays program: US schools to have lessons on Korea
http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2014/08/113_163695.html
Fulbright-Hays program: U.S. Teachers delve into Korean History
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqgnhOb_9GQ&list=PL69o5Q6PZL05JmtPHaDGVnEN5ccVIhILH&index=1
Arirang TV interviews with two participants of the Fulbright-Hays program.
Fellowships, Grants and Research
STEAM / Arts Integration Grant
STEAM / Arts Integration Grant
Dodge STEAM grant program
Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Grant: The US-NJ-South Korea Project at William Paterson University: Exploring Korea’s History, Culture, and Education System through Experiential Learning
Notable Courses Taught
(G) ELCL 6290 & 6300: Research in Education I & II
(G) ELCL6230: Teaching Earth & Space, and Life Sciences with the STEAM approach
(G) ELCL 6270: Teaching Physical Science with the STEAM Approach
(G) ELCL 6540: Programming, Robotics, and Engineering in STEAM
(G) ELCL 6060: Emerging Technologies for Teaching Mathematics
(UG) CIED2130: Introduction to Educational Technology and Assessment in P-12 Classrooms
(UG) CIEE3260: Science Methods and Assessment for K-6
