• Ph.D., Instructional Systems Technology | Indiana University, Bloomington, 2009
• M.A., Educational Technology | Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 1999
• B.A., Educational Technology | Ewha Womans University, Seoul, 1997

Areas of Expertise:

• Artificial Intelligence in Instructional Design
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Based Learning in Online Learning Environments
• Technology Integration in Teaching and Learning

Over the past 30 years, Dr. Nari Kim has designed and researched innovative learning technology solutions for international organizations, including Samsung, Daewoo, Woongjin, Indiana University, and Seoul National University. Her research has focused on enhancing critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-based learning with scaffolding in online learning environments across institutions in the United States and South Korea. Her current research agenda includes: (1) developing instructional strategies and assessment frameworks for embedding Artificial Intelligence (AI) within instructional design practices; (2) fostering critical thinking and problem-solving in AI-enhanced authentic learning environments; and (3) preparing educational leaders with AI-driven pedagogy. Dr. Kim is the recipient of the EAA/CR Meyer Endowed Professorship at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh. She has served as International Conference Planner for both the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) and the Korean Society for Educational Technology (KSET). She also founded and chaired the Instructional Design Special Interest Group (SIG) at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) and currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of the SITE eBook, AI for, with, and by Instructional Design.

Selected Awards

• EAA/CR Meyer Endowed Professorship, University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
• Editor’s Choice Article Award, The Internet and Higher Education
• Distance Education Journal Article Award, Information Age Publishing (IAP)
• Featured Research Award, Association for Educational Communications and Technology
• Strohbehn Intern Award, Association for Educational Communications and Technology
• Jerrold E. Kemp Research Award, Indiana University Bloomington
• Achasa Beechler Research Award, Indiana University Bloomington
• L.C. Larson Award, Indiana University Bloomington

Date of First Employment at UW Oshkosh: September 2009

Years of P-12 Experience: 7 years

Classes Typically Taught:

• Artificial Intelligence in Education (beginning Fall 2026)
• Instructional Technology
• Technology, Culture, and Learning
• Child and Adolescent Development
• Research Methods
• Dissertation Seminar