Jongpil Cheon, Ed.D.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education: Gyeongin National University of Education, Incheon, Korea  
• Master of Arts in Computer Education, Gyeongin National University of Education, Incheon, Korea  
• Doctorate in Instructional Design and Technology, The University of Memphis      

Areas of Expertise

• Online Learning
• Mobile Learning
• Multimedia Theory and Development
• Visual Design for Learning
• Technology Integration
• Computational Thinking

Selected Publications

Moon, H., & Cheon, J. (Accepted). An investigation of affective factors influencing computational thinking and problem-solving. International Journal of Information and Education Technology.

Moon, H., Cheon, J., & Kwon, K. (2022). Difficult concepts and practices of computational thinking using block-based programming. International Journal of Computer Science Education in Schools, 5(3), 1–15.

Moon, H., Cheon, J., Lee, J., Banda, D. R., Griffin-Shirley, N., & Ajuwon, P. M. (2022). Factors influencing the intention of persons with visual impairment to adopt mobile applications based on the UTAUT model. Universal Access in the Information Society, 21(1), 93-107.

Cheon, J., Cheng, J., & Cho, M. H. (2021). Validation of the online learning readiness self-check survey. Distance Education, 42(4), 599-619.

Kwon, K., Cheon, J., & Moon, H. (2021). Levels of problem-solving competency identified through Bebras computing challenge. Education and Information Technologies, 26, 5477-5498.

Shin, S., Cheon, J., & Shin, S. (2021). Teachers' perceptions of first-year implementation of computer science curriculum in middle school: How we can support CS initiatives. Computers in the schools, 38(2), 98-124.

Cho, M. H., Cheon, J., & Lim, S. (2021). Preservice teachers' motivation profiles, self-regulation, and affective outcomes in online learning. Distance Education, 42(1), 37-54.

Chung, S., & Cheon, J. (2020). Emotional design of multimedia learning using background images with motivational cues. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 36, 922-932.

Cheon, J., Shin, S., & Crooks, S. M. (2019). Design and implementation of the sex and gender specific health multimedia case-based learning modules. International Journal of Designs for Learning, 10(1), 166-176.

Kwon, K., & Cheon, J. (2019). Exploring problem decomposition and program development through block-based programs. International Journal of Computer Science Education in Schools, 3(1), 3 – 16.

Crooks, S. M., Cheon, J., Casanova, R., & Jenkins, M. (2016). Instructional Design Framework for the Sex and Gender Specific Health (SGSH) Multimedia Case-Based Learning Modules (MCBLM). Biology of Sex Differences. 7(49), 37-42.

Chung, S., Cheon, J., & Lee, K. (2015) Emotion and multimedia learning: An investigation of the effects of valence and arousal on different modalities in an instructional animation. Instructional Science. 43(5), 545-559.

Cheon, J., Chung, S., Song, J., & Kim, Y. (2015) An investigation of the effects of a graphical organizer in an online serious game on learning outcomes and attitudinal perceptions. Interactive Learning Environment. 23(4), 437-452.

Cheon, J., Chung, S., & Lee, S. (2015). The roles of attitudinal perceptions and cognitive achievements in a serious game. Journal of Educational Computing Research. 52(1), 3-25.

Inan, F., Steven, C., Cheon, J., Ari, F., Kurucay, M., & Paniukov, D. (2015). The reverse modality effect: Examining student learning from an interactive computer-based Instruction. British Journal of Educational Technology, 46, 123-130.

Ari, F., Flores, R., Inan, F., Cheon, J., Crooks, S., Panyukov, D., & Kurucay, M. (2014). The effects of verbally redundant information on student learning: An instance of reverse redundancy. Computers & Education, 76, 199-204.

Cheon, J., Chung, S., Crooks, S. M., Song, J., & Kim, J. (2014). An investigation of the effects of different types of activities during pauses in a segmented instructional animation. Journal of Educational Technology and Society, 17(2), 296-306.

Cheon, J., Crooks, S. M., & Chung, S. (2014). Does segmenting principle counteract modality principle in instructional animation? British Journal of Educational Technology, 45(1), 56-64. DOI: 10.1111/bjet.12021

Cheon, J., Lee, S., Smith, W. S., Song, J., & Kim, Y. (2013). The determination of children's knowledge of global lunar patterns from online essay using text mining analysis. Research in Science Education, 43(2), 667-686.

Cheon, J., & Grant, M. M. (2012). The effects of metaphorical interface on germane cognitive load in web-based instruction. Educational Technology Research and Development, 60(3), 399-420.

Cheon, J., Lee, S., Crooks, S. M., & Song, J. (2012). An investigation of mobile learning readiness in higher education based on theory of planned behavior. Computers & Education, 59(3), 1054-1064.

Crooks, S. M., Cheon, J., Inan, F., Ari, F., & Flores, R. (2012). Modality and Cueing in Multimedia Learning: Examining Cognitive and Perceptual Explanations for the Modality Effect. Computers in Human Behavior, 28(3), 1063-1071.

Cheon, J., & Grant, M. M. (2012). Examining the relationships of different cognitive load types related to user interface in web-based instruction. Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 23(1), 27-55.

Cheon, J., Coward, F., Song, J., & Lim, S. (2012). Factors predicting pre-service teachers' adoption of web 2.0 technologies. Research in the Schools, 19(2), 17-29. 

Kim, S., Cheon, J., Han, S., & Kim, H. (2011). Examining differences of users' perceptions of multimedia content types in national online learning system. The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 20(3), 621-628.

Cheon, J., Crooks, S. M., Inan, F., Flores, R., & Ari, F. (2011). Exploring the Instructional Conditions for a Reverse Modality Effect in Multimedia Instruction. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 20(2), 117-133.

Cheon, J., Song, J., Jones, D. R., & Nam, K. (2010). Influencing pre-service teachers' intention to adopt web 2.0 services. Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education, 27(2), 53-64.

Cheon, J., & Grant, M. M. (2009). Active listening: Web-based assessment tool for communication and active listening skill development. Tech Trends, 53(6), 24-32.

Cheon, J., & Grant, M. M. (2009). Are pretty interfaces worth the time? The effects of user interface types on Web-based instruction. Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 20(1), 5-33.

Grant, M. M., & Cheon, J. (2007). The value of using synchronous conferencing for instruction and students. Journal of Interactive Online Learning, 6(3), 211-226.