강원대학교 강릉자유전공학부 조교수 · 학부장
Assistant Professor, Kangwon National University
Computing · AI Education · Digital Literacy

Bio

I am an Assistant Professor and Dean of the School of Liberal Studies (Gangneung Campus) at Kangwon National University, Korea, and a researcher in computing education. I received my Ph.D. in Computer Science Education from Korea University in 2018. Before joining Kangwon National University in 2026, I was an Assistant Professor at Gangneung-Wonju National University (2025–2026) and Sahmyook University (2022–2025), and a Research Professor at Kyonggi University and Korea University.

CV: English · Korean

Research

My research asks how to design learning experiences in which learners understand problems and create things through computing, and how to identify the competencies those experiences build. Beginning with studies of educational programming languages and learning styles, my work moved on to developing physical computing tools for schools, and now extends to AI education and the measurement of AI and digital literacy.

Theme Key question
Computing Education & Learning Tools How should we teach learners to solve problems and create with computing, and what tools support them?
AI Education & AI Competency What AI competencies do all learners need, and what kind of education develops them?
Digital Literacy & Assessment How can we diagnose and measure students’ AI and digital literacy and their foundational competence in informatics?
Teacher Professional Development What do informatics and AI teachers need, and how should professional development build their pedagogical content knowledge?

Current projects (co-investigator)

  • Measuring students’ AI and digital literacy levels — Korea Education and Research Information Service (KERIS), 2026
  • Effectiveness of the AI Companion Project using a digital problem-solving assessment — Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Creativity (KOFAC), 2026
  • Digital Saessak (national SW·AI education program for K-12) — KOFAC, 2026

Selected Publications

32학술지 논문
Journal articles
2SSCI · SCIE
5Scopus
23KCI · KCI후보
19학술대회 발표
Conference
  • SSCI
    Gwak, S., Jang, Y., Kim, S., Yang, J., Lee, H., & Kim, H. (2026). Playfulness and Social–Emotional Support as Predictors of Elementary Students' AI Self-Efficacy. Interactive Learning Environments, 1–20.DOI
  • KCI
    김한성, 장윤재*. (2026). 정보과 기초학력 수준 진단을 위한 성취기준 개발. 컴퓨터교육학회논문지, 29(6), 100–113.Development of Achievement Standards for Diagnosing Basic Academic Competence in InformaticsKCI
  • Scopus
    Jang, Y.*, Woo, H., & Kim, H. (2025). Evaluation of Korea's National-Level SW·AI Education Camp Program for K-12 Students. International Journal on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology, 15(3), 701–707.DOIPaper
  • KCI
    김송희, 장윤재†, 이재진. (2024). 정보·컴퓨터 부·복수전공 자격연수 참여 교사의 교육 요구도 분석. 교원교육, 40(4), 245–269.Analysis of Educational Needs of Teachers Participating in Informatics & Computer Double & Minor Major Teacher Certification TrainingDOIKCI
  • Scopus
    Jang, Y.*, Yoon, I., & Woo, H. (2023). Development of AI Liberal Arts Curriculum for the General Public. International Journal on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology, 13(5), 1978–1983.DOIPaper
  • SCIE
    Jang, Y.*, Kim, J., & Lee, W. (2018). Development and application of internet of things educational tool based on peer to peer network. Peer-to-Peer Networking and Applications, 11(6), 1217–1229.DOIPaper

Korean-language papers are listed with their official English titles on the Publications page.

Teaching

I teach computing, data, and AI literacy in general-education and teacher-education courses (e.g., Introduction to Creative Computing, Speaking with Data, Digital Education), and have led 10+ teacher training programs and 25+ K-12 workshops on AI and physical computing. See Teaching.

Service & Awards

  • Editorial Board, The Journal of Korean Association of Computer Education (2023–)
  • Education Committee, Korean Institute of Information Scientists and Engineers (2024–)
  • Outstanding Editorial Board Member, KACE (2025) · Best Presentation Award, NextGen AI Horizon Forum (2024)

Contact

I welcome inquiries about international research collaboration (e.g., assessment of AI and digital literacy, comparative studies in computing education), teacher professional development, and invited talks.

  • Email: janggoons@gmail.com
  • School of Liberal Studies, Kangwon National University, 7 Jukheon-gil, Gangneung, Gangwon, Republic of Korea