John Hampton

Dr. John Hampton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Technology and Foundations within the College of Education at the University of West Georgia. He holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Florida, an M.Ed. in Secondary English Education, and a B.A. in English.

His research investigates:

• Gamification and extended reality in education
• Digital media literacy development
• Identity formation in technology-enhanced learning

Dr. Hampton's publications include meta-analyses on gamification outcomes, studies of online credibility assessment, and explorations of gaming communities' impact on well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. His work demonstrates strong methodological diversity, blending quantitative meta-analyses with qualitative phenomenological approaches.

He teaches courses on instructional technology design, assessment in tech-enhanced environments, and extended reality applications. No scientific awards are mentioned.

No information about student advising, grants, or lab affiliations is available.