Kyuha Lee
Teaching Assistant; CEO of Wedu Communications, Inc.
Learning Design and Technology,
Curriculum and Instruction
About
I had been running a small Edtech Company for 20 years in South Korea. And I published Educational comic books, “Ryan’s Math Adventure series,” for elementary students in three countries. You can find those on Amazon.
I’m joining the Learning Design and Technology Department of Purdue University to rebuild my expertise with new technical trends and a deeper research experience.
Education
[Degree Program]
- Ewha Womans University, Master of Science in Educational Technology (Graduated in 2011)
Thesis: “Exploring the Relationships between Emotional Presence, E-learning Self-Efficacy, and Learning Outcomes in E-learning Environments”
Advisor: Myunghee Kang, Educational Technology, EWHA WOMANS UNIVERSITY - Ewha Womans University, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (Graduated in 1995)
Graduation Thesis: “Portrayal of Postmodernism in Advertisements”
Advisor: Hyesook Kim, Philosophy, EWHA WOMANS UNIVERSITY
[Non-Degree Training]
- Stanford University, Design Thinking for Entrepreneurship (Duration: 1 month, 2016)
- Soegang University, MOT (Management of Technology) for CEO (Duration: 3 months, 2013)
- Samsung SDS, Project Management Training Program (Duration: 28 hours, 2009)
- Human Resources Development Service of Korea, Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Human Resource Management Training Program (Duration: 21 hours, 2009)
- Korea University Business School, Advanced Management Program (Duration: 6 months, 2008)
- Ewha Womans University, Project Management Training Program (Duration: 45 hours, 2007)
- Korean Broadcasting Writers’ Academy – Advanced Course (Duration: 6 months, 2005)
- Korean Broadcasting Writers’ Academy – Intermediate Course (Duration: 6 months, 2004)
- Korean Broadcasting Writers’ Academy – Basic Course (Duration: 6 months, 2004)
- MBC Academy, Producer and Director Training Program (Duration: 6 months, 1994)
- Seoul Advertising Education Institute, Account Executive (AE) Training Program (Duration: 6 months, 1996
Career Experience
[Current Positions]
- Teaching Assistant, Instructor of [TECH 12000 Design Thinking in Technology] Purdue University
- CEO, Wedu Communications, Inc. (2005~present), a prominent Edtech company in Korea.
- CEO, Wedu Communications, Inc. (2018~present), a Book Publishing company in LA, CA
- CEO, Learn&Joy LLC. (2023~present), Start up in West Lafayette, IN
[Previous Experience]
- Daekyo Corporation (2004~2005), Curriculum Development and teaching essay programs.
- Lee Moon Yeol Literary Institute (1998-2000), Eastern and Western classical philosophy researcher.
- Sejin Computerland (1995~1997), Advertising and Promotion Specialist.
- Seoul Movie Animation, Inc. (1994~1995), Scenario Writer of ‘Soul Frame LAZENCA’ projects.
Awards & Honors
[Individual Recognitions]
- Seoul Mayor’s Award for Technological Development and Management Performance Creation (2018)
- Woman Venture Association, Entrepreneur Award (2014)
- Korea e-Learning Industry Association, e-Learning Excellence Award (2010)
- Korea University Business School, Advanced Management Program Model Award (2009)
- Korea University Business School, Advanced Management Program Best Paper Award (2009)
- The Korean Society for Educational Technology, Letter of Appreciation (2008, 2010)
- Seoul Newspaper, Excellence in Education Content Award (2007)
[Company Awards]
- AES (Asia Edtech Summit) Global Award, Bronze prize (2023)
- Hankook children’s newspaper, Outstanding Children’s Book of the Year, “Ryan’s Math Adventure,” (2019, 2020)
- Seoul Cluster Award, Excellence Award (2017)
- Minister of Industry Award, Employment and Development of Female R&D Personnel (2015)
- Minister of Education and Prime Minister Commendation for Digital Textbook Development (2014)
- Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award, Grand prize (2013)
- Outstanding Product Award in the 2009 Quality Certification, Excellence Award in Educational Academic Information (2009)
- Minister of Knowledge Economy Award, Grand prize (2009)
- 8th Digital Innovation Award, Hankook Newspaper Grand Prize (2008)
Professional Appointments
- Professional Committee Member, KERIS Standard Development Committee (2016~ present)
- International Standards Korean Expert, ISO JTC1/SC36 Information Technology for Learning, Education and Training (2014~ present)
- KERIS (2015~2019), Policy Advisory Board Member.
* KERIS (Korea Education and Research Information Service, A public corporation under the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea)
Professional Affiliations/Memberships
- Vice President, Digital Education Association in Korea (2021~present)
- Dital Media City Co-Net (2009~2015), Vice President
- Korea Edutech Industry Association (2009~2013), Vice President
Research & Publications
Selected Publications
[Published Works]
- [Head director] Paperbacks and eBooks: “Ryan’s Math Adventure” Math Educational comic book series, Prologue to Vol 20. (2018~2022)
- [Single Author] Paperback: “Headfirst into the Unknown: A Small Business’s Journey to Global Service” (2016)
- [Single Author] Article of KERIS Issue Report: Public-private Cooperation Strategy in education ODA(Official development assistance ) project – ACU (Asian Cyber University) case (2016)
- [Co-Author] Educational Textbook paperback: “Content Quality Management Techniques” (2011)
- [Single Author] Educational printed Textbook: “ADDIE Model-Based Educational Course Development Workshop” (2009)
[Thesis]
- [2nd Author] (2023). “Research on the Development of a Non-face-to-face K-Dance Lesson Program Based on Edutech.” Asian Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science, 11(3), 71-86.
- [Co-Author] (2021). “A Novel Robot-Assisted Kinematic Measure for Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Preliminary Study.” Psychiatry Investigation, 18(7), 645-651.
- [Co-Author] (2018). “Study on the feasibility of ADHD identification through the use of Robotized presentation of activities.” Journal of Emotional & Behavioral Disorders, 34(1), 113-133.
- [3rd Author] (2016). “The development of electronic books of primary Mathematics via free choice informal learning.” In the 13th International Congress on Mathematical Education, Hamburg, 24-31 July.
- [3rd Author] (2013). “Attempts and Approaches to Designing and Developing Effective Site Contents in the Smart Learning Pilot Project.” Journal of Information Processing, 20(5), 9-16.
- [1st Author] (2013). “Developmental Research on Leadership and the Formulation of a Common Competency Model for Nurturing Talent in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises.” Journal of the Korean Society for Corporate Education, 15(1), 103-130.
- [2nd Author] (2011). “Identifying the Relationship among Emotional Presence, Flow, and Learning Outcomes in Corporate E-Learning.” Journal of Lifelong Education HRD, 7(2), 125-148.