Scholarly Publications

Research-Based Article

Iqbal, R. A., Islam, R.S., Cockerham, D. (2025). Co-Designing an AI Literacy Curriculum for Elementary Education Using Design Thinking. The Journal of Applied Instructional Design (JAID). Read this Article 

Yu, J. H., Chauhan, D., Iqbal, R. A., & Yeoh, E. (2024). Mapping academic perspectives on AI in education: Trends, challenges, and sentiments in educational research (2018–2024). Educational Technology Research and Development (ETRD). Read this Article 

Hayes, A., Martinez, K.T., Karlin, B., Wieland, P., Clayton, K., & Iqbal, R. A. (2024). Acting on Immersion: 360° Videos Viewed in VR Headsets Inspire Behavior Change. In G. Marks (Ed.), Proceedings of International Journal on E-Learning 2024 (pp. 397-414). Waynesville, NC USA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Read this Article 

Ge, X., Muftuoglu, C., Iqbal, R.A. (Under Review). Exploring the Use of Digital Games to Develop Complex and Ill-structured Problem-Solving Skills: A Multiple-Case Study. Link available soon 

Warren, S., Iqbal, R.A., Thompson, J., & Islam, R. (Under Review). Using Soft Systems Methodology and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis to Visualize Instructional Design Risks and Desirable Changes. Link available soon 

Islam, R.S., Iqbal, R. A., Cockerham, D. (Ready for Submission). Leveraging Design Thinking for Creative Lesson Development in Elementary Classrooms. Read this Article 

Design Case

Iqbal, R. A. (2023). A Learning Experience Design (LXD) Approach to Holistically Promote Healthy Eating Habits Among College Students. Read this Article 

Iqbal, R. A., & Smith. P. (2022). Anti-Bully Awareness Website and Bully Prevention Course. Read this Article 

Exploratory review

Iqbal, R. A., & Islam, R.S. (2022). The Community of Practice (CoP) and learning in the social media environment. Read this Article 

Iqbal, R. A., & Islam, R.S., Rogers, C. (2021). Analyzing Digital Sandbox:  Prospects and Challenges for Interdisciplinary Learning. Read this Article

Journal or Conference Reviewer

The Journal of Applied Instructional Design (JAID) 2024-2025

The Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention 2025

The Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Online Conference 2026

Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) 2026