Seung Youn (Yonnie) Chyung, Ed.D. Associate Professor Department of Instructional & Performance Technology College of Engineering, ET321 Boise State University 1910 University Dr. Boise, ID 83725-2070 Office: (208) 426-3091 Fax: (208) 426-1970 Email: ychyung@boisestate.edu

Current News:

Two recent research papers by IPT students and Dr. Chyung have been accepted to the Performance Improvement Journal and the Journal of Workplace Learning for publication.

Her book "Foundations of Instructional and Performance Technology" was published in January, 2008, and it is being used as a textbook in IPT536 Foundations of IPT class.

Drs. Chyung and Winiecki will present a seminar at Hanyang University in S. Korea in May. During the seminar, they will introduce the foundations of the performance technology field and discuss a critical perspective in researching the way organizations measure performance.

Education Background:

Dr. Chyung received her Doctor of Education degree in Instructional Technology from Texas Tech University. She received a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, with a specialization in Computer-based Education, from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, and a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Ewha Womans University, Seoul, S. Korea.

She joined the Department of Instructional & Performance Technology at Boise State University in 1996 as adjunct faculty and has been a full-time faculty member since 1999. 

Teaching:

Dr. Chyung regularly teaches:

• IPT536 Foundations of Instructional & Performance Technology
• IPT525 E-Learning Principles and Practices
• IPT584 Applications of Web Technologies (FrontPage, ASP, VBScript)

She has also taught:

• IPT530 Evaluation Methodology
• IPT531 Overview of Research Design, Measurement, and Statistics
• IPT537 Instructional Design
• IPT564 Motivation in IPT (formerly IPT597 Special Topic)

Advising:

Dr. Chyung's advisees (on-campus and online students) - Please review the advisement FAQs. For more information, contact her via email or phone, or in person.

Scholarly, Creative or Research Activities:

Her research interests include the development of self-regulated e-learning strategies for adult learners, the facilitation of workplace informal learning methods, and the use of technologies for organizational performance improvement.

Dr. Chyung published two textbooks by HRD Press, and over 30 papers in professional and research journals, and refereed conference proceedings. She has presented numerous papers in regional, national and international conferences such as:

• International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI)
• Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
• American Educational Research Association (AERA)
• Association for Advancement for Computing in Education (AACE)
• American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) (Treasure Valley Chapter)
• Distance Teaching and Learning conference

Dr. Chyung is actively involved in grant writing and projects in collaboration with engineering faculty in order to enhance the quality of engineering education by utilizing innovative instructional technology and e-learning strategies.

Publications, Presentations and Grant Activities:

Publications of Books, Doctoral Dissertation & Master's Thesis	Chyung, S. Y. (2008). Foundations of instructional and performance technology. Amherst, MA: HRD Press. (ISBN# 978-1-59996-136-1) [Table of Contents] Chyung, S. Y. (2004). Training professionals' web design toolkit (FrontPage 2003). Amherst, MA: HRD Press. (ISBN# 0-87425-779-4) [Table of Contents] Chyung, S. Y. (1996). The effects of conceptual tempo and computer-assisted instructional environments on college students’ self-regulated learning and academic achievement. Doctoral Dissertation, Texas Tech University. [Abstract] [available from TTU Library] Chyung, S. Y. (1992). An exploratory study of the effects of using two different videotaped pre-instructional strategies prior to computer-assisted learning of English as a second language. Master's Thesis, Southern Illinois University. [available from SIUC Library]
Publications of Book Chapters	Chyung, S. Y., & Swanson, J. (2008, in press). A reusable learning object approach to designing online courses. In Rogers, P. et al. (Eds.), The encyclopedia of distance and online learning (2nd ed.). Hershey, PA: IDEA Group. Stepich, D., Chyung, S. Y., & Smith-Hobbs, A. (2008, in press). Cultural factors in global e-learning: What research says. In Rogers, P. et al. (Eds.), The encyclopedia of distance and online learning (2nd ed.). Hershey, PA: IDEA Group. Chyung, S. Y. (2005). Understanding different categories of attrition in distance education programs. In Rogers, P. (Ed.), The encyclopedia of distance learning (Vol.4, pp. 1917-1925). Hershey, PA: IDEA Group. ISBN# 1-59140-555-6.
Publications of Articles in Refereed Journals and Trade Magazines	Chyung, S. Y., Moll, A., Marx, B., Frary, M., & Callahan, J. (in review). Reusable learning objects based pre-instructional e-learning to improve cognitive and affective preparedness for classroom learning. Manuscript submitted for publication. Taylor, K. C., & Chyung, S. Y. (2008, accepted). Would you adopt “Second Life” as a training and development tool? Performance Improvement Journal, 47(9). Berg, S. A., & Chyung, S. Y. (2008). Factors that influence informal learning in the workplace. The Journal of Workplace Learning, 20(4). See the research instrument used in the study. Chyung, S. Y. (2007). Age and gender differences in online behavior, self-efficacy and academic performance. Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 8(3), 213-222. [Abstract] Chyung, S. Y. (2007, August 27). Learning objects-based e-learning: Content design, methods and tools. The eLearning Guild's Learning Solutions e-Magazine, 1-10. [Full text] Chyung, S. Y. (2007). Invisible motivation of online adult learners during contract learning. The Journal of Educators Online, 4(1). [Full text] Chyung, S. Y., Stepich, D., & Cox, D. (2006). Building a competency-based curriculum architecture to educate 21st century business practitioners. Journal of Education for Business, 81(6), 307-314. [Abstract] Chyung, S. Y., & Vachon, M. (2005). An investigation of the profiles of satisfying and dissatisfying factors in e-learning. Performance Improvement Quarterly, 18(2), 97-113. [Abstract] Chyung, S. Y. (2005). Human performance technology: From Taylor’s scientific management to Gilbert’s behavior engineering model. Performance Improvement Journal, 44(1), 23-28. [Excerpt] Chyung, S. Y., & Stepich, D. (2003). Applying the “congruence” principle of Bloom’s Taxonomy to designing online instruction. Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 4(3), 317-330. [Abstract] Chyung, S. Y. (2001). Systematic and systemic approaches to reducing attrition rates in online higher education. American Journal of Distance Education, 15(3), 36-49. [Abstract] Winiecki, D., & Chyung, S. Y. (2000). Preparing students for asynchronous, computer-mediated coursework: Design & Delivery of a “Distance Education Bootcamp.” WebNet Journal, 2(2), 11-14. [Excerpt] Lan, W., Repman, J., & Chyung, S, Y. (1998). Effects of practicing self-monitoring of mathematical problem-solving heuristics on impulsive and reflective college students' heuristics knowledge and problem-solving ability. The Journal of Experimental Education, 67(1), 32-52. [Abstract]
Publications in Refereed Proceedings	Guarino, J., Callahan, J., Chyung, S. Y., Walters, R., & Clement, W. (2008). Developing and assessing engineering-based modules for a freshman engineering class. Proceedings of the 2008 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference & Expo, Pittsburgh, PA. [Abstract] Callahan, J., Chyung, S. Y., Guild, J., Clement, W., Guarino, J., Bullock, D., & Schrader, C. A. (2008). Enhancing Precalculus curricula with e-learning: Implementation and assessment. Proceedings of the 2008 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference & Expo, Pittsburgh, PA. [Abstract] Hampikian, J., Guarino, J., Chyung, S. Y., Gardner, J., Moll, A., Pyke, P., & Schrader, C. (2007). Benefits of a tutorial mathematics program for engineering: A template for assessment. Proceedings of the 2007 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference. [Abstract] Berg, S. A., & Chyung, S. Y. (2007). When Blackboard met Articulate: How SCORM made it happen. In C. Montgomerie & J. Seale (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2007 (pp. 3122-3127). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. [Abstract] Chyung, S. Y., & Smith-Hobbs, A. (2004). Using a homegrown courseroom system with off-line, multimedia capabilities designed with Lotus Notes. In G. Richards (Ed.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2004 (pp. 2574-2578). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. [Abstract] Chyung, S. Y. (2004). Hoping to reduce attrition? Follow the SIEME model and investigate motivation-hygiene factors. In Proceedings of the 20th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin-Madison [Full text] Chyung, S. Y., & Aston, G. (2003). The use of web-based back-end database systems to improve administrative support of e-learning programs. In G. Richards (Ed.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2003 (pp. 2093-2096). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. [Abstract] Chyung, S. Y., Barrow, M., & Giles, R. (2003). A recipe for developing web-based back-end database systems: FrontPage, ASP, SQL… and what else? In G. Richards (Ed.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2003 (pp. 2090-2092). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.  [Abstract] Chyung, S. Y. (2002). Analyze motivation-hygiene factors to improve satisfaction levels of your online training program. In Proceedings of the 18th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning (pp. 71-76). Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin-Madison. [Full text] Chyung, S. Y. (2001). Conducting learner analysis to adjust online instruction for your faceless learners. In Proceedings of the 17th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning (pp. 85-90). Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin-Madison. [Full text] Chyung S. Y., Winiecki, D., & Fenner, J. A. (1999). Evaluation of effective interventions to solve the drop-out problem in adult distance education. In B. Collis, & R. Oliver (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications (pp. 51-55). Charlottesville, VA: AACE. [Abstract] Chyung, S. Y., Winiecki, D. J., & Fenner, J. A. (1998). A case study: Increase enrollment by reducing dropout rates in adult distance education. In Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning, 98 (pp. 97-102). Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin-Madison. [Full text] Winiecki, D. J., & Chyung, S. Y. (1998). Keeping the thread: Helping distance students and instructors keep track of asynchronous discussions. In Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning, 98 (pp. 451-460). Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin-Madison. [Full text] Chyung, S. Y., Repman, J. L., Lan, W., & Winiecki, D. (1997). Hypermedia CAI with cognitive apprenticeship for pre-service teacher education. In J. Willis, J. Price, & S. McNeil (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Information Technology and Teacher Education (pp. 837-840). Charlottesville, VA: AACE. [Excerpt] Chyung, S. Y., Repman, J. L., Lan, W., & Winiecki, D. (1997). Effectiveness of an intelligently adaptive CAI environment with cognitive apprenticeship on self-regulated learning skills. In T. Muldner & T. Reeves (Eds.), Proceedings of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia & Educational Telecommunications (pp. 1415-1417). Charlottesville, VA: AACE. [Excerpt] Chyung, S. Y., Lan, W. Y., & Repman, J. (1995). Academic risk-taking and CSCL. In L. Schnase, & E. L. Cunnius (Eds.), The First International Conference on Computer Support for Collaborative Learning (pp. 80-83). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. [Excerpt]
Presentations	Taylor, K. C., & Chyung, S. Y. (2008, April). Implications of 3D virtual environment on employee training and development. Presented at the 2008 Rocky Mountain Psychological Association Convention, Boise, ID. Chyung, S. Y., Kirk, R., Letourneau, J., & Wetterling, J. (2008, April). Gilbert's leisurely theorems applied to human performance in healthcare. Presented at the 46th ISPI Conference, New York. Berg, S. A., & Chyung, S. Y. (2008, April).  Informal learning at work: How to assess and maximize engagement. Presented at the 46th ISPI Conference, New York. Berg, S. A., Taylor, K. C., & Chyung, S. Y. (2008). Research exchange. Presented at the 46th ISPI Conference, New York. Chyung, S. Y. (2007, June). Courseware development tools. Presented at ASTD Technology-Based Learning SIG & ISPI Atlanta Chapter Conference, Atlanta, GA. Chyung, S. Y., Ronald, B., & Kohlmann, D. (2007, May). Case studies: Building a front-end analysis funnel. An invited encore presentation at the 45th ISPI Conference, San Francisco, CA. Chyung, S. Y., Anderson, P., & Stebner, M. (2007, May). Front-end analysis & rear-end analysis: A chicken and egg issue? Presented at the 45th ISPI Conference, San Francisco, CA. Swanson, J., & Chyung, S. Y. (2006, September). A reusable learning object approach to designing online courses. Presented at ASTD Treasure Valley Chapter Conference, Boise, Idaho. Chyung, S. Y. (2006, May & August). An introduction to reusable learning objects. Presented at the Selland Summer Institute workshop, Larry G. Selland College of Applied Technology, Boise State University. Chyung, S. Y., Burk, K., & Ronald, B. (2006, April). Case studies: Building a front-end analysis funnel. Presented at the 44th ISPI Conference, Dallas, TX. Chyung, S. Y. (2006, April). Research Exchange: An investigation of motivation-hygiene factors in e-learning. Presented at the 44th ISPI Conference, Dallas, TX. Smith-Hobbs, A., Chyung, S. Y., & Stepich, D. (2005, May). Multicultural considerations in e-learning from an American perspective. Presented at the First Inter-Institutional Symposium at Hanyang University in Seoul, South Korea. Chyung, S. Y., Hardin, D., & Piersol, W. (2005, April). Case studies: Transferring and transforming HPT theories and models for real practice. Presented at the 43rd ISPI Conference, Vancouver, Canada. Chyung, S. Y., Stepich, D., & Cox, D. (2005, April). Educating 21st century HPT practitioners with a competency-based curriculum. Presented at the 43rd ISPI Conference, Vancouver, Canada. Chyung, S. Y., & Smith-Hobbs, A. (2004, November). Using a homegrown courseroom system with off-line, multimedia capabilities designed with Lotus Notes. Presented at the E-Learn '04 Conference, Washington, DC. Chyung, S. Y. (2004, October). Human performance technology: From Frederick Taylor's scientific management to Thomas Gilbert's behavior engineering model. Presented at the 2004 AECT International Convention, Chicago, IL. Chyung, S. Y. (2004, August). Hoping to reduce attrition? Follow the SIEME model and investigate motivation-hygiene factors. Presented at the 20th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning, Madison, WI. Chyung, S. Y., & Vachon, M. (2004, April). A systematic method of diagnosing and treating e-learner attitudes. Presented at the 42nd ISPI Conference, Tempa, FL. Chyung, S. Y., & Aston, G. (2003, November). The use of web-based back-end database systems to improve administrative support of e-learning programs. Presented at the E-Learn '03 Conference, Phoenix, AZ. Chyung, S. Y., & Giles, R. (2003, November). A recipe for developing web-based back-end database systems: FrontPage, ASP, SQL… and what else? Presented at the E-Learn '03 Conference, Phoenix, AZ. Chyung, S. Y. (2003, October). Not just spinning logos... You can develop a performance supporting web-based back-end database interface system too! Presented at the 2003 AECT International Convention, Anaheim, CA. Chyung, S. Y., & Wesche, B. (2003, September). Training professionals’ web-based learning and performance tools. Presented at the ASTD Treasure Valley Chapter Conference, Boise, ID. Stepich, D. A., & Chyung, S. Y. (2003, February). Creating and using interactive learning strategies in an online course. Presentation given as part of a seminar series sponsored by the Teaching and Learning with Technology Roundtable and the Core Online Project. Chyung, S. Y. (2002, October). Skip-outs, stop-outs, drop-outs…what else? Paper presented at the Idaho Digital Learning Academy (IDLA), Boise, ID. Chyung, S. Y., & Fenner, J. A. (2002, October). Improve the motivational appeal of online instruction for adult learners. Paper presented at the Idaho Lifelong Learning Association (ILLA) Conference, Sun Valley, ID. Chyung, S. Y. (2002). Analyze motivation-hygiene factors to improve satisfaction levels of your online training program. Paper presented in the 18th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning, Madison, WI. Chyung, S. Y. (2001, August). Conducting learner analysis to adjust online instruction for your faceless learners. Paper presented in the 17th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning, Madison, WI. Chyung, S. Y. (2001, April). Systemic effects of improving the motivational appeal of online instruction. Paper to be presented in the AERA Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA. Chyung, S. Y. (2000, October). Online instructor’s boot camp and just-in-time training: How to train and support asynchronous computer-mediated online course instructors. Paper presented in Telelearning 2000, Atlantic City, New Jersey. Chyung, S. Y. (2000. April). Improving the motivational appeal of instruction for adult distance learners. Paper presented in the AERA Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. Chyung S. Y., Winiecki, D., Jo Ann Fenner (1999, June). Evaluation of effective interventions to solve the drop-out problem in adult distance education. Paper presented in ED-MEDIA ’99, Seattle, WA. Chyung, Y., & Winiecki, D. (1999, April). A case study: Implementation of the ARCS model, the organizational elements model, and Kirkpatrick's evaluation model in distance education. Paper presented in the AERA Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada. Chyung, S. Y. (1998, October). How to beat the high distance learning dropout rate. Paper presented in the Telelearning '98, Portland, OR. Chyung, S. Y., Winiecki, D. J., & Fenner, J. A. (1998, August). Instructional Design: Increase enrollment by reducing dropout rates in adult distance education. Paper presented in the 14th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning, Madison, WI. Chyung, S. Y., Repman, J. L., Lan, W., & Winiecki, D. (1997, June). Effectiveness of an intelligently adaptive CAI environment with cognitive apprenticeship on self-regulated learning skills. Paper presented in ED-MEDIA ’97, Calgary, Canada. Chyung, S. Y., & Repman, J. L., & Lan, W. Y., & Winiecki, D. J. (1997, April). Hypermedia CAI with cognitive apprenticeship for pre-service teacher education. Paper presented at SITE '97, the 8th SITE Conference, Orlando, FL. Chyung, S. Y., & Repman, J. L., & Lan, W. Y., & Winiecki, D. J. (1997, April). Instructional systems design of hypermedia CAI for graduate teacher education. Paper presented at SITE '97, the 8th SITE Conference, Orlando, FL. Lan, W. Y., Repman, J., Chyung, S. Y., & Bradley, L. (1996, April). Effects of self-monitoring on problem solving strategies for impulsive and reflective college students on quantitative comparison tasks. Presented at the AERA Annual Meeting, New York, NY. Chyung, S. Y. (1996, March). Development of computerized learning environment for self-directed learning. Presented at the Tenth International Self-Directed Learning Symposium, West Palm Beach, FL. Lan, W. Y., Repman, J., & Chyung, S. Y. (1996, March). Effects of self-monitoring on problem solving strategies on college students’ performance in quantitative comparison tasks. Presented at the Tenth International Self-Directed Learning Symposium. West Palm Beach, FL. Chyung, S. Y. (1996, February). Developing and designing a hypertext tutorial CAI. Presented at the AECT International Convention, Indianapolis, IN. Chyung, S. Y., Lan, W. Y., & Repman, J. (1995, October). Academic risk-taking and CSCL. Presented at the Conference, Computer Support for Collaborative Learning (CSCL) ’95, Bloomington, IN. Repman, J., & Chyung, S. Y. (1995, August). Resources for becoming a distance educator: Introducing the distance education CD-ROM. Presented at the Conference, "Breaking the Boundaries of Time and Space: A Focus on Distance Education." Augusta, ME.
Grant Activities	Murgel, G., Andino, J., Chyung, S. Y., & Miller, S. (2007). CCLI - Collaborative research: Novel computer-based teaching modules for innovative improvements to environmental teaching. NSF Grant submitted (not funded). Chyung, S. Y., Hampikian, J., Moll, A., Gardner, J., & Kim, B. (2007). REESE - Pre-instruction via RLO-based e-learning to develop self-regulative characteristics in engineering students. NSF grant submitted (not funded). Chyung, S. Y., Moll, A., Gardner, J., Mead, J., & Kim, B. (2006). REESE - Developing self-regulated STEM learners with an RLO-based mobile learning strategy. NSF grant submitted (not funded). Mullner, P., Moll, A., Knowlton, W., & Chyung, S. Y. (2006). NUE - Multilevel approach via lecture, lab and research. NSF grant $200,000 submitted (not funded). Winiecki, D., Chyung, S. Y., Cox, D. & Huglin, L. (2006). Library 2006 collection & assessment grants, Boise State University. The amount funded: $3,000 Chyung, S. Y., & Stepich, D. (2005). Library 2005 collection & assessment grants, Boise State University. The amount funded: $3,000 Moll, A., Hampikian, J., Knowlton, W., Mullner, P., & Chyung, S. Y. (2005). DLR - New Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering. NSF grant funded: $100,000. See the e-learning dev. project website. Cox, D., Stepich, D., Chyung, S.Y., & Huglin, L. (2005). Elearning: When to use it, how to develop it, and how to evaluate it. Funded by the Department of Health and Welfare, the State of Idaho. The amount funded: $43,238.64 Chyung, S. Y. (2003). An investigation of motivation-hygiene profiles in e-learning. Funded by the International Society for Performance Improvement Research Grant Program. The amount funded: $2,000 Chyung, S. Y., Stepich, D., & Cox, D. (2002). E-technologies and e-methods workshop. Submitted to the Idaho Community Foundation (the J. A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation Education Fund). Not funded.
Professional Memberships	International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) - Treasure Valley Chapter e-Learning Guild Rocky Mountain Psychological Association (RMPA)   The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Phi Delta Kappa International Kappa Delta Pi

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