Wanju Huang

Clinical Associate Professor

Learning Design and Technology,
Curriculum and Instruction

Profile

Dr. Wanju Huang is a Clinical Associate Professor of Learning Design and Technology and an Innovation and Entrepreneurship fellow at Purdue University. Her research focuses on online learning, professional development in STEM fields, augmented reality/virtual reality, and the integration of artificial intelligence in education. She has received awards for her teaching and instructional design and has published and presented at both national and international conferences. She has contributed to several NSF-funded projects as Co-PI and key personnel. Currently, she serves as the Director of Online Learning and Evaluation for Scalable Asymmetric Lifecycle Engagement (SCALE).

Research & Publications

+ Selected Publications

Huang, W., Janakiraman, S., Ilobinso, A., & Slijepcevic, N. (2025). “Wow! This Is So Cool”: Learning Spanish with Augmented Reality. Education Sciences, 15(3), 379. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci15030379
Slijepcevic, N., & Huang, W. (2025). Evaluating the impact of online course development and teaching certificate academy on university faculty teaching practices through student learning experiences and faculty perceptions. The Internet and Higher Education, 67, 101020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iheduc.2025.101020+
Yu, W., & Huang, W. (2024). Design and development of an AI education program for young learners: A case study. TechTrends. 68, 1183–1194. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-024-01013-5
Huang, W., & Janakiraman, S. (2024). Enhancing learning and attitude toward statistics with a microlearning approach using an animated video. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 1-26. https://doi.org/10.1080/15391523.2024.2363197
Weng, Y., Schmidt, M., Huang, W. J., & Hao, Y. (2024). The effectiveness of immersive technology in K-12 English as second language learning: A systematic review. ReCALL, 36, 210–229.
Berry, F. C., Huang, W., & Exter, M. (2024). Continuous Improvement in an Engineering Technology Capstone Sequence. International Journal of Designs for Learning, 15(3), 34–44. https://doi.org/10.14434/ijdl.v15i3.36678
Huber, S., Mayhook, Z., & Huang, W. (2024). Assessing visual literacy needs: A comparison of students and faculty within engineering and business programs. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 50(6), 102971. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2024.102971
Berry, F., Huang, W., & Exter, M. (2023). Interventions for improving accuracy of self-and-peer reviews in an Engineering Technology capstone course. IEEE Transactions on Education, 66(2), 174–187. doi:10.1109/TE.2022.3208219
Huang, W. (2023). Deep learning becomes a reality when emerging technologies meet learning design. TechTrends. 67, 178–188. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-022-00778-x
Huang, W. J., Douglas, K., Li, T., & Fentiman, A. W. (2023). From waterfall to collaborative: How course design process evolves along with relationship building. International Journal of Designs for Learning, 14(1). 23–33. https://doi.org/10.14434/ijdl.v14i1.33768

Courses Typically Taught

EDCI 55201 – AI Integration in Education
EDCI 57200 – Learning Systems Design
EDCI 60001 – Introduction to Demonstrating Professional Competencies in LDT
EDCI 60003 – LDT Professional Competencies Portfolio
EDCI 62700 - Critical Readings and Research Methods

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Wanju Huang

Profile

+ Education

+ Career Experience

+ Awards & Honors

+ Professional Affiliations/Memberships

Research & Publications

+ Selected Publications

Courses Typically Taught

Wanju Huang

Profile

+ Education

+ Career Experience

+ Awards & Honors

+ Professional Affiliations/Memberships

Research & Publications

+ Selected Publications

Courses Typically Taught

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