Lab Members
Meet the members of the Information Experience Lab
Leadership
Noah Glaser
Noah Glaser
Director and Supervisor
School of Information Science and Learning Technologies, College of Education and Human Development, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Noah Glaser is an assistant professor at the University of Missouri’s School of Information Science & Learning Technologies, where he is also the director of the Information Experience Lab. Prior to his academic career, he worked as a freelance gaming journalist and web developer. Dr. Glaser received his PhD in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of Cincinnati. Noah primarily conducts design research to create learning interventions that use innovative technologies such as virtual reality, video games, mobile devices, and artificial intelligence. He is particularly known for his work on developing innovative, immersive learning systems for neurodiverse learners, and has conducted research using EEG and eye trackers to better understand how people learn and interact with technology. In addition to his academic contributions, Dr. Glaser has published papers and presented at conferences, showcasing his expertise in the field. He also serves as a board member for the AECT Design & Development Division and as a conference planner for the Immersive Learning Research Network. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games and collecting classic arcades and retro games. He is also a proud owner of a dachshund named Dodgson.
Joi Moore
Joi Moore
Director of the UX Certificate Program
School of Information Science and Learning Technologies, College of Education and Human Development, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Joi L. Moore is a Professor and Associate Dean for Engagement & Outreach in the School of Information Science & Learning Technologies at the University of Missouri-Columbia. As a Professor, she teaches courses in the User Experience and Usability Certificate (UXU) program. Since assuming the role in 2018, she has been instrumental in managing students enrolled in the certificate curriculum, ensuring they receive the necessary training to become adept professionals in the field. Her research interests include: constructing knowledge in online learning environments, analyzing information architecture in Performance Support Systems and Interactive Learning Environments, and designing user-centered web applications (Human Computer Interaction and Human Information Behavior). Dr. Joi Moore is the President-Elect for the Association of Educational Communications and Technology (AECT).
Research Team
Kanu Priya Singh
Kanu Priya Singh
Graduate Research Assistant
School of Information Science and Learning Technologies, College of Education and Human Development, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Kanu is a Ph.D. Candidate and graduate assistant at the School of Information Science Learning Technologies. She joined IEL in Spring 2019. Kanu holds a BE degree in Electronics and Telecommunications from Pune University in India, followed by MS degree in Information Systems from Drexel University in Philadelphia. Before joining Ph.D. in 2019, Kanu had worked as an Information Technology process consultant at Accenture in India from 2012 to 2018. She is broadly interested in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW), particularly information and interaction design, human-centered computing, and collaborative work and learning in a distributed environment.
Shangman (Eunice) Li
Shangman (Eunice) Li
Graduate Research Assistant
School of Information Science and Learning Technologies, College of Education and Human Development, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Eunice is a Ph.D. student at the School of Information Science and Learning Technologies. She joined IEL in Fall 2019. Eunice holds a master’s degree in education, specializing in adult education and training. Her research interest includes Extended Reality (XR) for learning, usability and user experience research, and accessibility. Her research skills include, thematic analysis, discourse analysis, regression analysis, and factor analysis (EFA/CFA).
Yuanyuan Gu
Yuanyuan Gu
Graduate Research Assistant
School of Information Science and Learning Technologies, College of Education and Human Development, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Yuanyuan (Maggie) received a Master of Science degree in Learning Technology and Design from the University of Missouri. She also holds a Master of Arts degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from Stony Brook University. She is currently a PhD student in the School of Information Science and Learning Technologies at the University of Missouri. Her research investigates how learning technologies affect learners’ motivation and learning performance. Her research interests include game-based learning, immersive virtual learning environment and user experience design. She has been working in different sectors in education for years, such as teaching, curriculum development, and content development. Her goal is to help all learners find learning fun and enjoyable! She enjoys reading, writing, hiking, cooking, and being outdoors when she is not studying or working.
Interns
Alma Erden
Alma Erden
Graduate Student Intern
School of Information Science and Learning Technologies, College of Education and Human Development, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Alma is a graduate student at the University of Missouri, Columbia where she is pursuing a master’s degree in Learning Technologies & Design. Currently, she is working as a graduate student intern at the Information Experience Lab for the completion of her User Experience & Usability certification. She earned her bachelor’s degree as a Turkish Specialist from the University of Tirana, Albania. Alma’s past career has focused on education. She has taught Turkish as a second language and has held different administrative roles within the educational setting. Her working experience in four countries has given her new insights into various contexts in which education and learning occur and the opportunity to closely assess the needs of diverse learners` audiences. She looks forward to contributing to life-long learning by designing meaningful, user-centered learning experiences by combining her international experience in education with the new technology and design skills she has gained in the LTD and UXU programs.
Events Calendar
We hope to see you virtually or in person at one of our upcoming events.
Monday, April 3, 2023
12:00 - 1:00 PM CST
119, Townsend Hall, 611 Conley Ave, Columbia, MO 65211
And virtually on Zoom
Playing with Trauma - The Ethics of Making Games with Emotionally Heavy Content
Hosted by Dr. Kelli Dunlap
Event Details
Games allow us to experience challenging psychological and mental health topics in a way that players actually want to engage with. As games continue to explore the depth and breadth of human emotional processing - tackling feelings like shame, guilt, and regret - it is essential that we have a code for ethical design around this kind of content. Whether a game explores vulnerable populations or discusses topics traditionally considered stigmatized (i.e. mental illness) or traumatic (i.e. assault), game designers have an ethical obligation to prioritize player safety. In this talk, clinical psychologist and professor of game design Dr. Kelli Dunlap adapts psychological ethical standards to create guidelines for developing emotionally heavy content.
Thursday, April 6, 2023
6:00 - 10:00 PM CST
119, Townsend Hall, 611 Conley Ave, Columbia, MO 65211
Hayao Miyazaki Movie Night
Hosted by the Information Experience Lab & the WeMake lab
Event Details
We will be playing Howl's Moving Castle Movie & My Neighbor Totoro. Food and drinks will be provided. The WeMake lab will be setting up 3D printing so you can make your own figurines based on the movies. Open to friends and family!
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latest blog articles
News and insights from the lab
by Noah Glaser
3 ways to USE ChatGPT to Streamline your Academic Writing.
Exploring different ways that I can use ChatGPT to make my job as an academic easier.
by Noah Glaser
Cover Letter Template for Applying to Tenure Track Positions while in Another Tenure Track Position.
A job letter that I used while applying for tenure track jobs while I was a tenure track Assistant Professor.
by Noah Glaser
Ocarina of Time Walkthrough from ChatGPT.
The Great Deku Tree has summoned you for a rare audience, so it’s time to head out of your home. To save the Great Deku Tree, you must break the curse inside him....
Resources
WEBINAR by Drs. Tugce Aldemir & Andrea Gregg
Learning Experiece Design: Marrying think-aloud methods with heuristic evaluations to improve course design.
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