Lu Ding

Lu Ding is an Assistant Professor in the Instructional Design and Development Program at the University of South Alabama's Department of Counseling and Instructional Sciences within the College of Education and Professional Studies. Their role emphasizes innovative teaching methodologies and research in educational technology.

Education:

• B.S., Instructional Technology, Wuhan Sports University (2009)
• M.Ed., Journalism and Communication, Wuhan Sports University (2012)
• Ph.D., Learning, Design, and Technology, University of Georgia (2017)

Research Interests: Focuses on the intersection of learning sciences and instructional design, particularly in online environments. Key areas include:

• Video-based learning strategies (e.g., tutoring-style videos, dialogue videos)
• Gamification in education (online discussions, course design)
• STEM education innovation
• AI literacy and automated feedback systems
• Student motivation and engagement mechanisms

Article Trends: Recent work explores the efficacy of video formats in STEM education, AI integration in teaching, gamification mechanics, and automated feedback systems in programming courses. Studies emphasize practical applications in authentic classroom settings.

Awards: No specific scientific awards mentioned. Active in peer review for journals like Computers and Education and Technology, Pedagogy, and Education.

Advising & Grants: Information on current advisees or funded grants not provided in the text. Teaching responsibilities include courses like ISD 653 (Developing Online Instruction) and EDM 510 (Microcomputing Systems in Education).

Labs/Teams: No formal lab affiliations explicitly stated. However, research collaborations likely exist through USA's College of Education initiatives like the USA SARIC (South Alabama Research and Innovation Center).