Heejung An

Heejung An is a faculty member at William Paterson University, focusing on the intersection of cognition and instructional technologies. Her work emphasizes the design of inclusive, student-centered, and active digital learning environments, with a focus on STEM/STEAM teacher education, digital equity, and online professional development. She is actively involved in research on program evaluation and technology integration in educational settings.

Research Themes

Her research spans:

• EdTech implementation in K-12 and higher education
• Digital equity in high-needs schools
• Arts integration in STEAM
• Collaborative maker projects
• AI tools like ChatGPT in pedagogy

Publication Trends

Her recent work analyzes:

• Generative AI in education
• Technology integration frameworks (e.g., PICRAT)
• Equity-focused digital learning models
• EdTech during the pandemic
• Arts-science interdisciplinary approaches