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Yeong Ju Lee is an Academic Casual in the School of Education at Macquarie University, with additional appointments in the Department of Linguistics. Lee's research centers on digital language learning and teaching, focusing on digital literacy, multimodality, social media platforms (TikTok, Instagram), and AI integration in educational contexts, with emphasis on informal learning environments and spatial perspectives.
Research interests explore how learners creatively utilize short-form video content for language development, examining multimodal implications for vocabulary acquisition and digital literacy. Lee investigates spatial dimensions of language learning in digital spaces, narrative construction on social media, and the role of platforms like TikTok's 'Duet' feature in fostering connectedness and language practice in everyday contexts.
Recent publications analyze pedagogical applications of social media, revealing how hashtag literacy and visual features enhance vocabulary learning through multimodal engagement. The research demonstrates how informal digital interactions supplement formal language education, emphasizing authentic, learner-driven practices in social media ecosystems.
Lee serves as Chief Investigator for the 2025 Data Horizon Research Centre project designing AI conversation practice environments, and leads the AI and literacy project at the Australian Centre for the Advancement of Literacy funded by a Teaching Development Grant (2024-2026). Lee teaches APPL8260 Language Teaching and Learning Beyond the Classroom in Macquarie's Master of Applied Linguistics program and EDST8312 Bilingual Education in the Master of Education program, while also instructing at Australian Catholic University and the University of Wollongong.
Academic engagement includes organizing conferences like 'The Value of Languages in a Multicultural World' and presenting on creative uses of short-form video for language learning, reflecting commitment to advancing multicultural education and digital pedagogy in Australian contexts.
