Publications

Giancaspro, J., Arboleda, D., Kim, N. J., Chin, S., Britton, J., & Secada, W. (2024). An active learning approach to teach distributed forces using augmented reality with guided inquiry. Computer Applications in Engineering Education, 32(2), e22703.

Jeon, D., Bressel, E., & Kim, N. J. (2024). Ground reaction forces comparison of Sauté jump landing between dancers with different levels of proficiency. Journal of Dance Education. 24(1), 35-40

Boa sorte, P., & Kim, N. J. (2023). Integrating augmented reality and problem-based learning into English language teaching through instructional design. Revista Tempos e Espaços em Educação,16(35), e19073.

Kim, N. J., & Kim, M. K. (2022) Teacher's perceptions of using an artificial intelligence-based educational tool for scientific writing. Frontiers in Education, 7, 755914.

Kim, M. K., & Kim, N. J., & Heidari, Ali. (2022). Learner experience in artificial intelligence-scaffolded argumentation, Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 47(8), 1301-1316.

Kim, N. J., Vicentini, C., & Belland, B. R. (2022). Influence of scaffolding on information literacy and argumentation skills in virtual field trips and problem-based learning for scientific problem-solving, International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 20(2), 215-236.

Ran, H., Kim, N. J., & Secada, W. (2022). Technology Roles: Meta-Analysis on Effects of Technology on Students' Mathematics Achievement in K-12 Classrooms. Journal of Computer-Assisted Learning, 38(1), 258-284.

Kim, N. J., Park, J., Lee, S., & Timpilis, D. (2021). Impact of prior knowledge, learning style, and problem nature on students performance in a flipped engineering mathematics class, International Journal of Engineering Education, 37(4), 960-974.

Kim, N. J. & Kim, S. W. (2021). A Conceptual Study for Utilizing IPTV as an Aid for Co-Creation of Value in Future Education. Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information, 26(10), 61-76.

Giancaspro, J. & Kim, N. J. (2021). Student-Parent Teams: A 10-year retrospective study of an undergraduate research experience, International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Life-Long Learning, 31(4), 419-438.

Belland, B. R., & Kim, N. J. (2021). Predicting high school students’ argumentation skill using information literacy and trace data, The Journal of Educational Research, 114(3), 211-221.

Kim, N. J., Belland, B. R., Lefler, M., Andreasen, L., Walker, A., & Axelrod, D. (2020) Comparison of computer-based scaffolding targeting individuals versus groups in complex problem solving: Meta-analysis. Educational Psychology Review, 32, 415-461.

-       ISI indexed; 2021 Impact Factor: 8.240 Ranked #1 out of 61 in Psychology, Educational

-       The Outstanding Research Paper Award (2021), SIG Design and Technology, American Educational Research Association

Kolovou, M. & Kim, N. J. (2020). Effects of Implementing an integrative Drama-Inquiry Learning Model in a Science Classroom, The Journal of Educational Research, 113(3), 191-203.

Belland, B., Weiss, D. M., & Kim, N. J., (2020). High school students’ agentic responses to modeling during problem-based learning, The Journal of Educational Research, 113(5), 374-383.

Kim, N. J., Belland, B. R., & Axelrod, D. (2019). Scaffolding for optimal challenge in K-12 problem-based learning. Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning, 13(1), 1-23.

Belland, B. R., Gu, J., Kim, N. J., Piland, J., & Weiss, D. M. (2019). Exploring epistemological approaches and beliefs of middle school students in problem-based learning. Journal of Educational Research, 112(6), 643-655.

Belland, B. R., Weiss, D. M., Kim, N. J., Piland, J., & Gu, J. (2019). An examination of credit recovery students’ use of computer-based scaffolding in a problem-based, scientific inquiry unit. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 17(2), 273-293.

Kim, N. J., Belland, B. R., & Walker, A. E. (2018). Effectiveness of computer-based scaffolding in the context of problem-based learning for STEM education: Bayesian meta-analysis. Educational Psychology Review, 30(2), 397-429.

-       ISI indexed; 2021 Impact Factor: 8.240 Ranked #1 out of 61 in Psychology, Educational.

Kim, K., Kim, N. J., Seo, J., & Kim, S. W. (2018). Utilization of computer pointing game for improving visual perception ability of children with severe intellectual disability. Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information, 23(4), 41-49.

Belland, B. R., Walker, A. E., & Kim, N. J. (2017). Bayesian network meta-analysis to synthesize the influence of contexts of scaffolding use on cognitive outcomes in STEM education. Review of Educational Research, 87(6), 1042-1081.

-       ISI indexed; 2021 Impact Factor: 13.551 Ranked #1 out of 267 in Education & Educational Research.

-       The Outstanding Journal Article Award (2018), Research and Theory Division, Association for Educational Communications & Technology.

Belland, B. R., Walker, A. E., Kim, N. J., & Lefler, M. (2017). Synthesizing results from empirical research on computer-based scaffolding in STEM education: A meta-analysis. Review of Educational Research, 87(2), 309-344.

-       ISI indexed; 2021 Impact Factor: 13.551 Ranked #1 out of 267 in Education & Educational Research.

-       The Outstanding Journal Article Award (2017), Research and Theory Division, Association for Educational Communications & Technology

Belland, B. R., Gu, J., Kim, N. J., & Turner, D. J. (2016). An ethnomethodological perspective on how middle school students addressed a water quality problem. Educational Technology Research & Development, 64, 1135–1161.

Lee, J. E., Recker, M., Choi, H., Hong, W. J., Kim, N. J., Lee, K., … & Recker, M. (2016). Applying data mining methods to understand user interactions within learning management systems: Approaches and lessons learned. Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange, 8(2), 99-116.

Ke, F., Im, T., Xue, X., Xu, X., Kim, N. J., & Lee, S. (2015). The experience of adult facilitators in a virtual-reality-based social interaction program for children with autism: A phenomenological inquiry. Journal of Special Education. 48(4), 290-300

Kim, Y., Smith, D., Kim, N. J., & Chen, T. (2014). Playing with a robot to learn English vocabulary. Korean-American Educational Researchers Association Research Forum, 1(2), 3-8.

(Master’s Thesis) Suh, S., Kim, S. W., & Kim, N. J. (2010). Effectiveness of MMORPG-based instruction in elementary English education in Korea. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 26(5), 370-378.

Manuscripts Under Review

Kim, N. J. (Under review). Comparison of the effects of individual learning versus collaborative learning in online English learning platform through Bayesian one-way ANOVA. Manuscript submitted for publication to Educational Technology and Society

Kim, N. J., & Kim, M. K. (Under review). Development of the artificial intelligence-augmented motivation indicator (AIMI) system through large-scale implementation in K-12 classes. Manuscript submitted for publication to Computers and Education 

Belland, B. R., Kim, N. J., Gu, J., Weiss, M., & Piland, J. (Under review). Exploring relationships among middle school students’ epistemic beliefs, science interest, and scaffolding. Manuscript submitted for publication to Educational Technology Research and Development.

Park, J. H., Kim, N. J., Lee, S., & Kim, H. S. (Under review) Analyzing collaborative learning in a flipped classroom in higher education through the lens of social modes of regulation and epistemic network analysis. Manuscript submitted for publication to Journal of Learning Sciences.

Kim, M. K., & Kim, N. J., Kasli, M., & Heidari, Ali. (Under review). Revisiting a Three-Stage Learning Progression Model Through a Technology-Based Formative Assessment System. Manuscript submitted for publication to Contemporary Educational Psychology. 

Kim, M. K, Kim, N. J., Haddadian, G., & Heidari, A. (2023, June). Test of Learning Progress Models Using an AI-Enabled Knowledge Representation System. Paper presented at the 2023 Annual Meeting of International Conference of the Learning Sciences, Montreal, Canada.

Kim, N. J. (2023, April). Comparison of the Effects of Individual Learning versus Collaborative Learning in Online English Learning Platform. Paper presented at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.

Kim, N. J., & Yang, L. (2022, October). AI as An Educational Tool from the Teacher’s Point of View. Paper presented at the 2022 Annual Meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Las Vegas, NV.

Yang, L., & Kim, N. J. (2022, October). The Interplay of Different English Proficiency Levels and Gamification in Online English Learning Environment. Paper presented at the 2022 Annual Meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Las Vegas, NV.

Kim, N. J., & Kim, M. K. (2022, April). A Design Study of the Artificial Intelligence-Augmented Motivation Indicator System. Paper presented at the 2022 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.

-       Runner-Up Best Research Paper Award, SIG Online Teaching and Learning, American Educational Research Association

Kim, M. K., & Kim, N. J. (2022, June). Artificial Intelligence-based Motivation Indicator (AIMI) in Online Learning Environment. Paper presented at the 2022 International Conference on Computer Supported Collaborative Learning, Hiroshima, Japan.

Kim, M. K., Kim, N. J., Heidari, A., & Kolovou, Maria. (2022, April). Revising a Three-Stage Learning Progression Model Through a Technology-Based Formative Assessment System. Paper presented at the 2022 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.

Kim, N. J., & Kim, M. K. (2021, November). Artificial Intelligence-based Motivation Indicator (AIMI) in Online Learning Environment. Paper presented at the 2021 Annual Meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Chicago, IL.

Kim, M. K., Kim, N. J., & Vulupala, G. (2021, November). A Pilot Test: Artificial Intelligence- Scaffolded Expository Argumentation. Paper presented at the 2021 Annual Meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Chicago, IL.

Dinsdale, K., & Kim, N. J. (2021, November). Elementary School Teacher's Perception of Building Online Community Utilizing a Social and Emotional Curriculum. Paper presented at the 2021 Annual Meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Chicago, IL.

Kolovou, M., & Kim, N. J. (2021, November). Effects of an Integrative Drama-Inquiry Model on Attitudes toward Science. Paper presented at the 2021 Annual Meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Chicago, IL

Timpillis, D. & Kim, N. J. (2021, November). Nature of Science Through the High School Production of the Theatre Play “Life of Galileo,” by Bertolt Brecht. Paper presented at the 2021 Annual Meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Chicago, IL

Kolovou, M., & Kim, N. J. (2021, April). Incorporating embodied tools and principles to science learning environment: An integrative inquiry- and drama-based model. Paper accepted, but not presented at the 2021 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association.

Kim, N. J., Park, J. H., Lee, S. E., & Timpilis, D. (2021, April). The effects of flipped learning combined with different learning styles and problem types in an engineering mathematics course. Paper presented at the 2021 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association.

Ran, H., Kim, N. J., & Secada, W. (2021, April). Technology roles: A meta-analysis on effects of technology on students' mathematics achievement in K–12 classrooms. Paper presented at the 2021 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association.

Kim, N. J., Timpilis, D., & Vincentini, C. (accepted, canceled due to Covid-19). Artificial Intelligence-based Learner’s Motivation Detection in Problem-Based Learning (PBL). Paper accepted at 2020 Annual Meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Jacksonville, FL.   

Vincentini, C., Kim, N. J., & Boa Sorte, P. (accepted, canceled due to Covid-19). Using Artificial Intelligence Scaffolding to Support Doctoral Students’ Dissertation Writing. Paper accepted at 2020 Annual Meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Jacksonville, FL. 

Kolovou, M., & Kim, N. J., (accepted, canceled due to Covid-19). Integrated Drama-Inquiry Learning Model in Science Education. Paper accepted at 2020 Annual Meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Jacksonville, FL.   

Kolovou, M., & Kim, N. J., (accepted, canceled due to Covid-19). Effects of combining Inquiry-based learning with Drama-Based Techniques on Motivation. Paper accepted at the American Educational Research Association 2020 Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA. 

Kim, N. J., & Vicentini, C. R. (2019, October). Educational use of Internet Protocol Television. Paper presented at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Las Vegas, NV. 

Vicentini, C. R., & Kim, N. J. (2019, October). English as a foreign language tutoring online: Analyzing metacognitive skills and instructional scaffolding. Paper presented at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Las Vegas, NV.

Kim, N. J., Walker, A., Belland, B., & Lefler, M. (2019, April). An informed synthesis of experimental and quasi-experimental computer-based scaffolding research. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association 2019 Annual Convention, Toronto, Canada.

Kim, N. J. (2019, April). Improving high school students’ information literacy and argumentation skills through scaffolding in problem-based learning. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association 2019 Annual Convention, Toronto, Canada.

Belland, B. R., Kim, Y., & Kim, N. J. (2018. July). Data-driven design of computer-based scaffolding through the use of learning analytics. Paper presented at the 2018 International Symposium on Teaching, Education, and Learning, Seoul, Korea.

Kim, N. J., & Jeon, D. (2018, April). Effectiveness of computer-based scaffolding in the context of Problem-based Learning: Bayesian Meta-analysis. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association 2018 Annual Convention, New York City, NY.

Kim, N. J., Belland, B. R., & Kim, Y. (2018, April). Clustering the relationship between scaffolding and students’ characteristics through data mining. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association 2018 Annual Convention, New York City, NY.

Kim, Y., Belland, B. R., & Kim, N. J. (2017, December). Profiling meta-analysis students clusters with scaffolding characteristics. Paper presented at the Ninth Anuual Post-ICIS KrAIS Research Workshop 2017, Seoul, South Korea.

Kim, N. J., Belland, B. R., & Kim, Y. (2017, August). Data mining meta-analysis coding to develop smart learning systems that dynamically customize scaffolding. Paper presented at the Americas Conference on Information Systems 2017 Annual Convention, Boston, MA.

Belland, B. R., Kim, N. J., Weiss, D., & Piland, J. (2017, June). High school students’ collaboration and engagement with scaffolding and information as predictors of argumentation skills during problem-based learning. Paper presented at the 12th International Conference on Computer Supported Collaborative Learning, Philadelphia, PA.

Belland, B. R., Kim, N. J., Weiss, D. M., & Piland, J. (2017, May). Impact of using a generic argumentation scaffold in two successive PBL units on different topics. Paper presented at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Antonio, TX.

Kim, N. J., Belland, B. R., Walker, A., & Piland, J. (2017, April). Computer-based scaffolding in STEM education across countries and the U.S. states: Meta-analysis and cluster analysis. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association 2017 Annual Convention, San Antonio, TX.

Piland, J., Kim, N. J., Belland, B. R., & Walker, A. (2017, April). Effects of computer-based scaffolding in problem-centered approach for engineering education. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association 2017 Annual Convention, San Antonio, TX.

Walker, A. Belland, B. R., Kim, N. J. & Lefler, M. (2017, April). Examining computer based scaffolding research quality through a risk of bias lens. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association 2017 Annual Convention, San Antonio, TX.

Belland, B. R., Kim, N. J., Weiss, D., Gu, J., & Piland, J. (2017, April). Impact of using a generic argumentation scaffold in two successive PBL units on different topics. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association 2017 Annual Convention, San Antonio, TX.

Belland, B. R., Walker, A. E., Kim, N. J., & Piland, J. (2016, December). New directions for development of and research on computer-based scaffolding emanating from meta-analyses of scaffolding. Paper presented at the 2016 Asia History, Philosophy, and Science Teaching Group (HPST) Conference, Busan, South Korea.

Kim, N. J. (2016, October). Bayesian meta-analysis of effects on several forms of computer-based scaffolding in problem-based learning. Paper presented at the 2016 Meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Las Vegas, NV.

Kim, N. J., Belland, B. R., & Walker, A. E. (2016, October). Suggestion of machine learning systems for computer-based scaffolding. Paper presented at 2016 Meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Las Vegas, NV.

Kim, N. J. (2016, April). Computer-based scaffolding systems using Artificial Intelligence. Poster session at the 2016 Student Research Symposium, Utah State University, Logan, UT.

Kim, N. J. (2016, April). Enhancing high school students' information literacy through computer-based scaffolding in problem-based learning for science learning. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association 2016 Annual Convention, Washington, DC.

Belland, B. R., Kim, N. J., Walker, A. E., Lefler, M., Whitney, B. M., & Andreasen, L. (2016, April). Using network meta-analysis to synthesize research on computer-based scaffolding in STEM education. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association 2016 Annual Convention, Washington, DC. 

Andreasen, L., Kim, N. J., Lefler, M., Belland, B. R., & Walker, A. E. (2016, April). Meta-analysis comparison of effectiveness of computer-based scaffolding in complex problem solving: Individual vs group delivery. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association 2016 Annual Convention, Washington, DC. 

Choi, H., Hong, W. J., Kim, N. J., Lee, J. E., Lee. K., Lefler, M., Louviere, J., Recker, M., M., & Walker, A. E. (2016, April). Applying data mining methods to understand user interactions within learning management systems: Approaches and lessons learned. Round table session at the American Educational Research Association 2016 Annual Convention, Washington, DC.

Belland, B. R., Gu, J., Weiss, M., & Kim, N. J. (2016, April). An examination of credit recovery students' use of computer-based scaffolding in a problem-based, scientific inquiry unit. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association 2016 Annual Convention, Washington, DC.

Belland, B. R., Walker, A. E. Kim, N. J., & Lefler, M. (2015, November). Meta-analysis results detailing the effectiveness of computer-based scaffolding in problem-centered STEM curricula: Suggestions for classroom and school application. Teacher Education Council Featured TALK: Webinar at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education.

Kim, N. J. & Belland, B. R. (2015, November). Effectiveness of computer-based scaffolding in problem-centered instructional models for STEM education: Bayesian meta-analysis. Paper presented at the 2015 Meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Indianapolis, IN.

Belland, B. R., Gu, J., Kim, N. J., & Weiss, M. (2015, April). The relationship between problem-based learning, epistemic beliefs, and argumentation in middle school science. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.

Belland, B. R., Walker, A., Kim, N. J., & Lefler, M. (2015, April). Synthesizing results from empirical research on computer-based scaffolding in STEM education: A meta-analysis. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association 2015 Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.

Gu, J., Belland, B. R., Kim, N. J., & Weiss, M. (2015. April). Middle school students’ science interest and epistemic beliefs in a technology-enhanced, problem-based, scientific inquiry unit. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.

Kim, N. J. & Belland, B. R. (2014, November). Optimal challenge in problem-based learning. Paper presented at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology Annual Convention, Jacksonville, FL.

Lefler, M., Belland, B., Walker, A., & Kim, N. J. (2014, November). From the ground up: A comprehensive theoretical framework of computer-based scaffolding. Paper presented at the Association for Educational Communication and Technology Annual Convention, Jacksonville, FL.

Belland, B. R., Walker, A. E., Kim, N. J., & Lefler, M. R. (2014, July). A preliminary meta-analysis on the influence of scaffolding characteristics and study and assessment quality on cognitive outcomes in STEM education. Poster presented at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Science Society, Québec City, Québec, Canada.

Yuan, M., Kim, N. J., Drake, J., Smith, S., & Lee, V. (2014, June). Examining how students make sense of slow-motion video. Paper presented at the 2014 meeting of the International Conference of the Learning Sciences, Boulder, CO.

Belland, B., Gu, J., Turner, J., Kim, N. J., & Weiss, M. (2014, April).  How middle school students investigated water quality, evaluated evidence, and constructed arguments: An ethnomethodological study. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association 2014 Annual Convention, Philadelphia, PA.

Ke, F., Im, T., Xue, X., Xu, X.,Lee, S., & Kim, N. J. (2013, April). Facilitating social interactions in a virtual world for children with autism. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association 2013 Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA.

Kim, Y., Gulz, A., Silvervarg, Y., Haake, M., Chen. T., & Kim, N. J. (2013, April). The effect of the visual gender of an embodied agent: A cross-cultural comparison. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association 2013 Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA.

Kim, S. W., Kim, N. J., & Lee, M. G. (2006, October). Effects of educational games. Paper presented at the International Conference of the Institute for Educational Research, Yonsei University, Seoul, S. Korea.