Heejung An

Heejung An, Ed.D., is an Associate Professor of Learning Technologies and the Director of the M. Ed in Curriculum and Learning program at the College of Education, William Paterson University. Her main areas of research explore how technology impacts cognition and how K-12 teachers can use technology effectively for teaching and learning. Dr. An received her Ed.D. in Instructional Technology and Media from Teachers College, Columbia University.

Publications

The Effects of Interactive Multimedia iPad E-Books on Preschoolers' Literacy
The Effects of Interactive Multimedia iPad E-Books on Preschoolers' Literacy
Marisol Estevez-Menendez, Heejung An, Janis Strasser. © 2019. 16 pages.
As tablet technology becomes more widely available for preschoolers at home and at school, it is necessary to examine the effects of these tools in early childhood education...
Mobile Devices and Classroom Management: Considerations and Applications for Effective Use in an Elementary School Classroom
Mobile Devices and Classroom Management: Considerations and Applications for Effective Use in an Elementary School Classroom
David Fuentes, Heejung An, Sandra Alon. © 2018. 11 pages.
In this account of a fifth grade classroom teacher embarking with her class into the world of mobile learning, three university researchers collaborated to describe her first...
The iPad: A Mathematics Classroom Tool for Implementing the Common Core State Standards Technology Vision
The iPad: A Mathematics Classroom Tool for Implementing the Common Core State Standards Technology Vision
Sandra Alon, Heejung An, David Fuentes. © 2018. 10 pages.
This chapter discusses the technology vision of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and shares guidelines for choosing apps that are most appropriate to meet those objectives....
Handbook of Research on Efficacy and Implementation of Study Abroad Programs for P-12 Teachers
Handbook of Research on Efficacy and Implementation of Study Abroad Programs for P-12 Teachers
Heejung An. © 2017. 474 pages.
Study abroad programs offer a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves within different cultural backgrounds as they continue to further their education. By...
The Benefits and Limitations of a Short-Term Study Abroad Program to Prepare Teachers in a Multicultural Society
The Benefits and Limitations of a Short-Term Study Abroad Program to Prepare Teachers in a Multicultural Society
Heejung An, Carrie E. Hong, David Fuentes. © 2017. 22 pages.
This chapter describes a group study abroad program in which 12 U.S. participants (6 pre-service and 6 in-service teachers) traveled to South Korea to enhance their cultural...
Using Mobile Devices Selectively: Developing Constructivist Pedagogy to Support Mobile Learning
Using Mobile Devices Selectively: Developing Constructivist Pedagogy to Support Mobile Learning
David Fuentes, Heejung An, Sandra Alon. © 2016. 12 pages.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide a useful framework for thinking about the integration of mobile devices into classroom practices and pedagogy. By offering a portrait of...
iPad Implementation Approaches in K-12 School Environments
iPad Implementation Approaches in K-12 School Environments
Heejung An, Sandra Alon, David Fuentes. © 2016. 13 pages.
This exploratory case study reports on the ways in which iPads are currently being used in New Jersey public schools, with a focus on the effectiveness of three different...
Tablets in K-12 Education: Integrated Experiences and Implications
Tablets in K-12 Education: Integrated Experiences and Implications
Heejung An, Sandra Alon, David Fuentes. © 2015. 346 pages.
The inclusion of new and emerging technologies in the education sector has been a topic of interest to researchers, educators, and software developers alike in recent years....
The Incorporation of Geometer’s Sketchpad in a High School Geometry Curriculum
The Incorporation of Geometer’s Sketchpad in a High School Geometry Curriculum
Lisa Ames, Heejung An, Sandra Alon. © 2014. 8 pages.
The Common Core State Mathematics Standards (CCSSM) recommend that technology should be integrated into teaching and learning Mathematics. This chapter addresses how the...
The Incorporation of Geometer’s Sketchpad in a High School Geometry Curriculum
The Incorporation of Geometer’s Sketchpad in a High School Geometry Curriculum
Lisa Ames, Heejung An, Sandra Alon. © 2013. 8 pages.
The Common Core State Mathematics Standards (CCSSM) recommend that technology should be integrated into teaching and learning Mathematics. This chapter addresses how the...
Implementing an Online Educational Technology Course in a Teacher Preparation Program : Challenges and Solutions
Implementing an Online Educational Technology Course in a Teacher Preparation Program : Challenges and Solutions
Heejung An, Hilary Wilder. © 2010. 15 pages.
To positively foster teacher knowledge, skills and beliefs regarding technology integration, a teacher preparation program at a university in New Jersey, USA carried out the...