Pauline S. Muljana

PhD in Instructional Design and Technology (IDT)
Equity-minded Instructional Designer, Educator, and Researcher
I practice, teach, research on, and write about IDT

About

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Pauline Salim Muljana, Ph.D.

Dr. Pauline Muljana has diverse experience. She is currently an Independent Consultant/Contractor, having provided or providing instructional design and research services to multiple institutions/organization, such as: 
• Tulane University School of Professional Advancement; 
• Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University; and 
• the Learner Variability Project team at Digital Promise. 

She is also a Lecturer for:
• the Instructional Technology Program at the University of Tennessee Knoxville and
• the Instructional Design Program at Western Kentucky University

She was the Educational Technology Program Manager for the Learner Variability Project team at Digital Promise, a non-profit organization. At Digital Promise, she supported initiatives to integrate learning science and research-based design strategies related to learner variability into educational technology products and programs in more inclusive and equitable ways, and managed a project funded by the Gates Foundation.

She worked at Lumen Learning as Director of Continuous Improvement, leading the work of integrating both data-driven improvements and community-contributed improvements into courseware, and conducting A/B testing to identify which changes were improving student learning outcomes and which were not.

She is a former Instructional Designer with twelve years of experience working for the eLearning Department (now called Center for the Advancement of Faculty Excellence or CAFE) at California State Polytechnic University Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona), where she provided instructional design consultation and assistance in redesigning existing courses and developing new courses for online, hybrid, and web-assisted modes of instructions, as well as facilitating workshops and webinars on technology integration. Collaborating with SMEs and Multimedia Developers, she designed interactive learning objects to demonstrate complex concepts. At Cal Poly Pomona, she had the opportunity to work as a Learning Management Systems Specialist, leading support efforts to ensure the smooth and scalable adoption of the university-wide LMS.

Prior to that, Dr. Muljana worked in the nursery and PK-12 educational settings that included teaching activities and curriculum design for about five years.

She received her Ph.D. in Education with a concentration in Instructional Design and Technology from Old Dominion University in Virginia in 2022. Her research interests center on investigating how a data-informed analytics approach informs instructional design to foster learning behaviors and strategies associated with successful learning, which include ways to intersect learning analytics, self-regulated learning, and instructional design. Her broader interests include systems thinking and designing technology-mediated learning experiences.

She served as the President of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology's (AECT) Graduate Student Assembly/GSA in 2021 and currently serves at AECT as the Assistant Editor for the Journal of Applied Instructional Design.

Education
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
    Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
    Instructional Design and Technology
    Dissertation: Muljana, P.S. (2022). Instructional designers conducting professional learning using social media: A phenomenological study of their experiences through a self-regulated learning lens. [Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Dissertation, STEM Education & Professional Studies, Old Dominion University]. Old Dominion University Digital Commons. https://doi.org/10.25777/1hx0-d698

  • Master of Arts in Education
    California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona), CA
    Educational Multimedia
    Project: Learning Indonesian basic conversation for beginners: An interactive CD-ROM.

  • Child Development Coursework
    Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA
    12 Units of Child Development Courses

  • Bachelor of Arts in Education (Sarjana Pendidikan)
    Widya Mandala Catholic University, Surabaya, Indonesia (Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala, Surabaya, Indonesia)
    Teacher Training and Education, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

Publications

REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES

  1. Leung, J., Abramenka-Lachheb, V., Muljana, P. S., Sankaranarayanan, R., & Lachheb, A. (2025). The prevalence of the learning styles myth: A social media analysis. Technology, Knowledge and Learning. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10758-025-09932-9. [Free article preview; Full text on ResearchGate, courtesy of Springer Nature].

  2. Akunyili, A., Cruz, E., Jackson, J., Muljana, P. S., & Shell, A. (2025). One size doesn't fit all in adult learning: Let's be mindful about learner variability. Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 25(4). https://doi.org/10.14434/josotl.v25i4.37634 [Open Access]

  3. Luo, T., Muljana, P. S., Ren., X., & Young, D. (2025). Exploring instructional designers' utilization and perspectives on generative AI tools: A mixed-methods study. Educational Technology Research and Development, 73(2), 741 - 766. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-024-10437-y [Open Access]

  4. Muljana, P. S., & Shell, A. (2024). Utilizing the Learner Variability Navigator to support inclusive instructional design. Distance Education, 45(3), 462-472. https://doi.org/10.1080/01587919.2024.2348724 [Free 50 e-prints]

  5. Luo, T., Arcaute, K., & Muljana, P. S. (2023). Integrating inquiry-based learning into engineering education: A case study. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 60(6), 836-847. https://doi.org/10.1080/14703297.2022.2130393 [Free 50 e-prints]

  6. Dabas, C. S., Muljana, P. S., & Luo, T. (2023). Female students in quantitative courses: An exploration of their motivational sources, learning strategies, learning behaviors, and course achievement. Technology Knowledge and Learning, 28(3), 1033-1061. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10758-021-09552-z. [Read-only PDF]

  7. Muljana, P. S., & Luo, T. (2023). Pursuing professional learning by using social media: How do instructional designers apply self-regulated learning? Research in Learning Technology, 31. https://doi.org/10.25304/rlt.v31.2934 [Open Access]

  8. Muljana, P. S., Dabas, C. S., & Luo, T. (2023). Examining the relationships among self-regulated learning, homework timeliness, and course achievement: A context of female students learning quantitative topics. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 55(2), 143-162. https://doi.org/10.1080/15391523.2021.1936703.  [50 free-to-read copies]  

  9. Muljana, P. S., Selco, J. I. (2023), Evaluating the design and development of the "Making Molecules" simulation: Students' perceptions and recommendations. Journal of Interactive Media in Education, 2023(1), Article 1, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.5334/jime.772 [Open Access]

  10. Luo, T., Hicks, C., & Muljana, P. S. (2022). Examining the impact of online math games on student performance and attitudes. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 31(1), 17–41. https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/d/217523 [Open Access]
     
  11. Lee, G. -L, Brodeur, T., Yen, C. -J., Luo, T., & Muljana, P. S. (2022). The impact of a year-long professional development on teacher self-efficacy in personal writing and the teaching of writing. Teacher Learning and Professional Development, 7(1), 23–39. https://journals.sfu.ca/tlpd/index.php/tlpd/article/view/83/57 [Open Access]

  12. Muljana, P. S., Staudt Willet, K. B. & Luo, T. (2022) Adjusting sails for changing winds: Exploring Reddit use for professional purposes in higher education. Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 34(3), 679–707. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12528-022-09317-2. [Read-only PDF]

  13. Luo, T., Reynolds, J, & Muljana, P. S. (2022). Professional development rewired: A case study of TIMS approach. Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange, 15(1), 103-123. https://aquila.usm.edu/jetde/vol15/iss1/7 [Open Access]

  14. Luo, T., Lee, L., Muljana, P. S., & Shah, S. (2022). An investigation of teachers’ perceptions and integration of Web 2.0 tools into literacy instruction. International Journal of Social Media and Interactive Learning Environments, 6(4), 305-327. https://10.1504/IJSMILE.2022.124696 

  15. Luo, T., Reynolds, J, & Muljana, P. S. (2022). Elementary students learning computer programming: An investigation of their knowledge retention, motivation, and perceptions. Educational Technology Research and Development, 70(3), 783-806.  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-022-10112-0. [Read-only PDF]

  16. Ji, W., Muljana P. S., & Romero-Hall, E. (2022). The three-tier design process: Streamlined guidelines for designing and developing a course in a Learning Management System to promote effective learning. College Teaching, 70(1), 3-14. https://doi.org/10.1080/87567555.2020.1865253. [Free 50 prints]

  17. Muljana, P. S., Luo, T., & Placencia, G. (2022). Conducting a formative evaluation on a course-level learning analytics approach through the lens of self-regulated learning and higher-order thinking. The Journal of Applied Instructional Design, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.59668/354.5902.

  18. Epps, B. S., Luo, T., & Muljana, P. S. (2021). Lights, camera, activity! A systematic review of research on learner-generated videos. Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 20, 405-427. https://doi.org/10.28945/4874 [Open Access]

  19. Muljana, P. S. , Austion, K., Jutzi, K., Pezzell, L.B. , & Pytel, M. (2021). Free asynchronous professional development by, from, and for instructional designers: How informal learning opportunities shape our professional learning and design practices. The Journal of Applied Instructional Design, 10(3). https://dx.doi.org/10.51869/103/pmkjkagplp [Open Access]

  20. Muljana, P. S., & Luo, T. (2021). Utilizing learning analytics in course design: Voices from instructional designers in higher education. Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 33(1), 206-234. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12528-020-09262-y.  [Read-only PDF]

  21. Norman, D. I., Luo, T., & Muljana, P. S. (2020). Parents' voices: Virtual classroom bridging homeschooling to public schools. Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange, 13(2), 1-20. https://doi.org/10.18785/jetde.1302.01 [Open Access]

  22. Muljana, P. S., Luo, T., Watson, S., Euefueno, W. D., Jutzi, K. N. W. (2020). Promoting instructional designers’ participation in free, asynchronous professional development: A formative evaluation. Journal of Formative Design in Learning, 4(2), 74-87. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41686-020-00044-4. [Read-only PDF]

  23. Muljana, P. S., Selco, J., Feldman, R., Gaston, T., & Choi, B. (2020). When chemical bonding is perceived simple and interesting: The design and development of a learning object. International Journal of Designs for Learning, 11(3), 148-161. https://doi.org/10.14434/ijdl.v11i3.28801 [Open Access]

  24. Muljana, P. S., Nissenson, P. M., & Luo, T. (2020). Examining factors influencing faculty buy-in and involvement in the accreditation process: A cause analysis grounded in systems thinking. TechTrends, 64(5), 730-739. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-020-00526-z.  [Read-only PDF]

  25. Muljana, P. S., & Luo, T. (2019). Factors contributing to student retention in online learning and recommended strategies for the improvement: A systematic literature review. Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 18, 19-57. https://doi.org/10.28945/4182 [Open Access]

  26. Muljana, P. S., & Placencia, G. (2018). Learning analytics: Translating data into “just-in-time” interventions. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Innovative Pedagogy, 1(1), 50–69. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/sotl_ip/vol1/iss1/6/ [Open Access]


REFEREED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

  1. Palomo, M.,& Muljana, P. (2022). Women students learning a STEM subject: An analysis of note-taking practices in a Civil Engineering course and the association with self-efficacy, cognitive engagement, test anxiety, and course achievement.  In Proceedings of the 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN. https://peer.asee.org/40442 [Open Access]

  2. Lee, G. L., Luo, T., Shah, S., & Muljana, P. S. (2020). Teachers’ perceptions, proficiency, and integration of Web 2.0 tools in literacy instruction in the United State of America. In Proceedings of the 14th International Technology, Education and Development Conference (p. 2343). https://doi.org/10.21125/inted.2020.0713

  3. Placencia, G. & Muljana, P. S. (2019). The effects of online course design on student course satisfaction. In Proceedings of the 2019 American Society for Engineering Education Pacific Southwest Section Meeting. https://peer.asee.org/31845 [Open Access]


BOOK CHAPTERS

  1. Muljana, P. S. & Shell, A. (2025). Utilizing the Learner Variability Navigator to support inclusive instructional design. In K. Phirangee & L. Foster (Eds.), Decolonizing digital learning: Equity through intentional course design. Routledge. https://doi-org/10.4324/9781003613275-12

  2. Muljana, P. S., Placencia, G., & Luo, T. (2021). Applying a learning-analytics approach to improve course achievement: Using data stored in Learning Management Systems. In P. Maki & P. G. Shea (Eds.), Transforming digital learning and assessment: A guide to available and emerging practices to building institutional consensus (pp. 143–179). Routledge. [Available for order].


EDITORIAL, COLUMN, AND BLOG ARTICLES

  1. Lachheb, A., Leung, J., Abramenka-Lachheb, V., & Muljana, P. (2026). Editorial: Rethinking the role of social media in learning. Frontiers in Education, 11, Article 2015852. https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2026.2015852

  2. Allen, T., Villaflor-Wilson, R., Muljana, P., & Romero-Hall, E. (2024). AI-generated content: Guidelines, higher-order thinking skills, and copyrights. Educational Technology Journal, 4(1), 1–5. https://journal.unesa.ac.id/index.php/etj/article/view/27840

  3. Muljana, P. S., & Haimovitz, K. (2023, April, 27). Integrating research-based strategies into the design of educational technology to support all learners. Digital Promise. https://digitalpromise.org/2023/04/27/integrating-research-based-strategies-into-the-design-of-educational-technology-to-support-all-learners/ https://journal.unesa.ac.id/index.ph

  4. Dousay, T. A., Wetcho, S., Muljana, P. S., Arslan, O., Digges Elliot, H., Peacock, R., & Carr-Chellman, A. A. (2021). Hybrid or virtual conferencing: That is the question. TechTrends, 65(4). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-021-00613-9 [Read-only PDF]

  5. Muljana, P. S. (2021). Course-designing during the pandemic and post-pandemic by adopting the layers-of-necessity model. TechTrends, 65(3), 253-255. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-021-00611-x. [Read-only PDF]

  6. Ji, W., Muljana, P. S., & Romero-Hall, E. (2021, February 1). Designing and developing courses in Learning Management Systems: How do we enhance learners' experiences? Online Learning Research Center. https://www.olrc.us/blog/designing-and-developing-courses-in-learning-management-systems-how-do-we-enhance-learners-experiences

  7. Bal, I. A., Arslan, O., Budhrani, K., Mao, Z., Novak, K., & Muljana, P. S. (2020). The balance of roles: Graduate student perspectives during the COVID-19 pandemic. TechTrends, 64(6), 796-798. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-020-00534-z

Presentations

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

  1. Mao, Z., Castillo Robles, O. C., Hagadone-Bedir, M., & Muljana, P. (2025, October). Dive deeper into the concept of trust through the lens of ABI trustworthiness model. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Las Vegas, NV. 

  2. Mao, Z., Castillo Robles, O. C., Hagadone-Bedir, M., & Muljana, P. (2025, October). What do instructional designers talk about when they talk about trust? Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Las Vegas, NV.

  3. Luo, T., Muljana, P. S., Ren, X., & Young, D. (2024, October). Exploring instructional designers' utilization and perspectives on generative AI tools: A mixed-method study. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Virtual.

  4. Muljana, P.S., Shell, A., Jackson, J., Haimovitz, K., & Pape, B. (2023, October). Utilizing the Learner Variability Navigator as a critical-questioning tool to support inclusive instructional design. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Orlando, FL, and virtual. [A copy of the slide deck is available at https://bit.ly/45ztl99].

  5. Muljana, P. S., & Luo, T. (2023, May). Pursuing professional learning by using social media: How do instructional designers apply self-regulated learning. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Virtual.
     
  6. Muljana, P. S., Luo, T., Baaki, J., Perez, T., & Digges Elliott, H. E. (2022, November). A self-regulated journey: Instructional designers seeking professional learning through social media. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Las Vegas, NV.

  7. DuBoff, B. R., Grossman, H. M., Blatt, L., Bloxham, K., Bond, M. A., Muljana, P. S., Lowell, V. L., & Willoughby, E. H. (2022, November). AECT Practitioner perspectives for today and tomorrow: Data results and future thoughts. Roundtable session presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Las Vegas, NV.

  8. Luo, T., Muljana, P. S., & Arcaute, K. (2022, November). Integrating inquiry-based learning into engineering education: A case study. Roundtable session presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Las Vegas, NV.

  9. Tawfik, A., AlZoubi, D., Ifenthaler, D., Budhrani, K., &, Muljana, P. S. (2022, November). The untold stories of learning analytics towards student success. Discussion panel presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Las Vegas, NV.

  10. Muljana, P. S., & Selco, J. I. (2022, April). Evaluating the design and development of the "Making Molecules" simulation: Students' perceptions and recommendations. Paper presented at the 2022 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Diego. https://doi.org/10.3102/IP.22.1881544

  11. Muljana, P. S., Staudt Willet, K. B., & Luo. (2021, November). Asking questions, seeking advice, and supporting one another: Higher education professionals on Reddit. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications Technology International Convention, Chicago and Virtual.

  12. Epps, B., Luo, T., & Muljana, P. S. (2021, November). An examination into research on learner-generated videos: A systematic review through the lens of the activity theory. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications Technology International Convention, Chicago and Virtual.

  13. Chartrand, G. T., Harris, T., Hickey, H. T., Jutzi, K., Muljana, P. S., Pawan, F., & Leary, H. (2021, November). Responsive engagement for instructional designers and online educators in asynchronous professional development. Panel presented at Association for Educational Communications Technology International Convention, Chicago and Virtual.

  14. Arslan, O., Digges Elliot, H., Muljana, P. S., Peacock, R., & Wetcho S. (2021, November). Standing still or moving forward? An analysis of the 2020 AECT Virtual International Convention. Panel presented at Association for Educational Communications Technology International Convention, Chicago and Virtual.

  15. Arslan, O., Digges Elliot, H., Muljana, P. S., Peacock, R., & Wetcho S. (2021, November). Hacking the convention experience: Quick tips to thrive at the hybrid/virtual convention. Association for Educational Communications Technology International Convention, Chicago and Virtual.

  16. Muljana, P. S., Dabas, C. S. (2021, April). Discouraging last-minute homework submission: A preliminary exploration of self-regulated learning among female students in quantitative-related courses. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting.

  17. Dabas, C. S., & Muljana, P. S. (2021, April). Promoting the academic achievement of female students in quantitative courses: An exploration of their self-regulated learning. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting.

  18. Luo, T., Reynolds, J., & Muljana, P. S. (2021, April). Examining elementary learners learning computer science and programming. Poster presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting.

  19. Luo, T., Hickman, C., & Muljana, P. S. (2021, April). Examining the impact of online math games on student performance and attitudes. Poster presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting.

  20. De La Rue, L., Ortega, L., Roshandel, S., Muljana, P. S., Moe, R., Capitelli, S., & Tate, D. A. (2021, April). Innovative teaching, a sampler platter: Ideas and techniques you might want more of. Panel presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting. [Invited panelist].

  21. Muljana, P. S., Luo, T., Watson, S., Euefueno, W., & Jutzi, K. (2020, November). A formative evaluation to improve CoP-based professional development for instructional designers. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications Technology Virtual International Convention.

  22. Muljana, P. S., Nissenson, P. M., & Luo, T. (2020, November). A cause analysis investigating factors that influence buy-in and involvement of engineering faculty in departmental accreditation process. Poster presented at Association for Educational Communications Technology Virtual International Convention.

  23. Muljana, P. S., Selco, J., Feldman, R., Choi, B., & Gaston, T. (2020, November). Design and development of a learning object entitled "Making Molecules: Dot Structures and Ionic Compounds." Poster presented at Association for Educational Communications Technology Virtual International Convention.

  24. Ross, K., Budhrani, K., Muljana, P. S., Jones, M. K., Staudt Willet, K. B. (2020, November). Factors influencing doctoral students' perseverance in online instructional technology programs. Panel discussion presented at Association for Educational Communications Technology Virtual International Convention.

  25. Muljana, P. S., Luo, T., & Placencia, G. (2020, November). Using learning analytics approach to inform interventions for improving self-regulated learning and higher-order thinking: a pilot study. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications Technology Virtual International Convention.

  26. Sockman, B. R., Bond, M. A., Rand, A. D., Blevins, S. J., Baker, F. W., Carr-Chellman, D. J., Carr-Chellman, A., Stefaniak, J., Tamim, S.,  Weiner, S, Muljana, P. S. Meet the authors of the 2020 TechTrends special edition on systems thinking and change. Panel presented at Association for Educational Communications Technology Virtual International Convention.

  27. Muljana, P. S., & Selco, J. I. (2020, April). How do you form molecules? Preliminary results of students’ perceived usefulness of a Making Molecules simulation [Roundtable session]. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA. http://tinyurl.com/v6gaqvu (Conference canceled due to COVID-19).

  28. Lee, G. L., Luo, T., Shah, S. S., & Muljana, P. S. (2020, March). Teachers’ perceptions, proficiency, and integration of Web 2.0 tools in literacy instruction in the United States of America. Paper presented virtually at the 14th annual International Technology, Education and Development (INTED) Conference, Valencia, Spain. https://doi.org/10.21125/inted.2020.0713

  29. Muljana, P. S., Luo, T. (2019, October). Why learning analytics is still uncommon in course design practices: A confession from instructional designers in higher education. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications Technology (AECT) International Convention, Las Vegas, NV.

  30. Jutzi, K., Muljana, P. S., & Scott, K. (2019, October). Getting the “lurkers” to be more active: Our journey in providing free professional development for instructional designers. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications Technology International Convention, Las Vegas, NV.

  31. Muljana, P. S., Luo, T. (2019, April). Factors contributing to student retention in online learning and recommended strategies for improvement: A systematic literature review. Poster presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada.

  32. Dabas, C. S., & Muljana, P. S. (2019, April). Learning analytics in web-assisted learning: Connecting self-regulation, learning behaviors, and course achievement. Poster presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada.

  33. Tu, C. H., Doyle, R., McIsaac, M. S., Pan, C. C., Yeh, H., Muljana, P. S., Park, E., & Willet, K. B. S. (2018, October). Research in text mining, social network analysis, learning analytics, and adaptive learning. Paper presented at Association of Educational Communications Technology International Convention, Kansas City, MO.

  34. Muljana, P. S., Luo, T. (2018, October). Creating accessible instructional materials to improve learning for all. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications Technology International Convention, Kansas City, MO.

  35. Placencia, G., Muljana, P. S. (2018, April). Learning analytics: Transforming data to “just-in-time” interventions. Poster presented at the 20th CSU Symposium on University Teaching, Pomona, CA.

  36. Davis, E., Gaston, T. & Muljana, P. S. (2017, July). Applying Quality Matters: From course framework to student success. Bb World 2017, New Orleans, LA.

  37. Wohlcke, A., Wallace, E., Dawn, A., & Muljana, P. S. (2017, June). Using technology to teach the global histories of our local built environment. World History Association 2017, Boston, MA.

  38. Zelaya, E. E. & Muljana, P.S. (2016, October). Building effective interactive learning objects efficiently: The process from A to E. EDUCAUSE Annual Conference 2016, Anaheim, CA.

  39. Lyon, D. C. & Muljana, P. S. (2006, July). Reinventing Blackboard backups. Canadian Blackboard Conference 2006. University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. July 2006.


KEYNOTE TALK(S)

Muljana, P. S. (2026, April 10). Wise AI for smart learning and character formation [Keynote address]. Petra International Conference on Christian Education 2026, Surabaya, Indonesia. https://picce.petra.ac.id/


PANELS/EVENTS MODERATED

  1. Kabadayi, S., Johnson, P., & Jaluria, A. (2024, February). Using AI-based tools to facilitate effective learning: A faculty panel. Panel presented/moderated at the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University. Virtual. [Co-moderators: other Gabelli Learn team members Jordan Burkland and Mariah Hagadone-Bedir, supported by Associate Director Zixin Mao].

  2. Hebert, W., Digges Elliott, H., Karakaya, O., Muljana, P. S., Nguyen, P., Peacock, R., Ugwu, L. O., Zhang, H. (2021, November). Balance in higher education: A case of multiple identities. Panel presented at Association for Educational Communications Technology International Convention, Chicago and Virtual.

  3. Blatt, L., Bauman, J. A., Bloxham, K., Crane, M. R., DuBoff, B. R., Muljana, P. S., Rogers-Estable, M., Willoughby, E. H. (2021, November). What does the future hold for us? Practitioners transitioning into the post-COVID era. Panel presented at Association for Educational Communications Technology International Convention, Chicago and Virtual.

  4. Martin, F., & Bolliger, D. (2021). Course design masterclass series, session 2: Unpacking online course design elements, practices, and strategies. Unpacking Online Course Design Elements, Practices, and Strategies. Association for Educational Communication and Technology: Graduate Student Assembly, Division of Design and Development, and Division of Distance Learning. https://youtu.be/gD4l-DEWF2w. [Co-moderator: Kiran Budhrani].

  5. Gronseth, S. (2021). Course design masterclass series, session 1: Designing strategically for diverse learning through Universal Design for Learning [Webinar]. Association for Educational Communication and Technology: Graduate Student Assembly, Division of Design and Development, and Division of Distance Learning. https://youtu.be/zGvufNmjU_o

  6. Schumacher, C., Ifenthaler, D., Kim, D., & Tawfik, A. (2019, October). Learning analytics: Intersections with ID, research, and practice. Panel facilitated at Association of Educational Communications Technology International Convention, Las Vegas, NV. [Co-moderator: Meina Zhu].

  7. Moore, R., Romero-Hall, E., Carr-Chellman, A, & Luo, T. (2019, October). Narrowing down your research interests and being productive. Panel facilitated at Association of Educational Communications Technology International Convention, Las Vegas, NV. [Co-moderator: Sarinporn Chaivisit].

  8. Maddrell, J., Lomellini, A., & Michela, E. (2019, October). Designing for accessibility. Panel facilitated at Association of Educational Communications Technology International Convention, Las Vegas, NV. [Co-moderator: Tugce Aldemir].

  9. Redstone, A., & Muljana, P. S. (2019, October). Universal Design for designing online learning in higher education: Synchronous learning. Birds of a feather session facilitated at Association of Educational Communications Technology International Convention, Las Vegas, NV.


SELECTED WORKSHOP & WEBINAR SESSIONS

  1. Cavallo, S., Hobson, L., Muljana, P., Sylvia, A, & Yurchenkov., V. (2025, April 29). Active learning: How to make course engagement more meaningful. UMass Amherst' Instructional Design, Engagement, and Support. https://youtu.be/75K26orG6Z8?si=5acU9p2IjcdaVXA8 [Panel Discussion]
     
  2. Dolowitz, A., Luchs, C., Novak, K., Muljana, P. S., Walters., K., & Yan, L. (2021, September 20). An opportunity for discussion and argumentation of critical theories in Learning, Design, and Technology. Association of Educational Communications Technology - Culture, Learning and Technology (CLT) Division: CLT Graduate Student Working Group.

  3. Clark-Stallkamp, R., Dolowitz, A., Herman, K., Luchs, C., Muljana, P. S., Novak, K. (2021, July 26). You are being watched: Data surveillance in education and work. Association of Educational Communications Technology - Culture, Learning and Technology (CLT) Division: CLT Graduate Student Working Group. https://youtu.be/Qh3qafk-ugI 

  4. Fensie, A., Clark-Stallkamp, R., Dolowitz, A., Muljana, P. S., Novak., K., Peacock, R., Shemshack, A. (2021, May 24). Bullseye: The right reference management for you. Association of Educational Communications Technology: Graduate Student Assembly Webinar.  

  5. Muljana, P. S. (2020, October). Scaffolding self-regulated learning: Strategies for parents. Webinar presented in Bahasa Indonesia and hosted by Indolingua Interpreting. https://youtu.be/K3LoSf9D1Vc?t=52 [Invited speaker].

  6. Muljana, P. S. (2020, June). Using Learning Management Systems data to help students perform better: a learning-analytics approach [90-minute concurrent session]. CREATE Conference: Educational Technology and Instructional Design, Fullerton, CA. http://ed.fullerton.edu/sfccct/events/createcon/ (Conference canceled due to COVID-19).

  7. Budhrani, K., Bal, I., Mao, Z., Muljana, P. S., Novak, K., Tiwari, S., Arslan, O. (2020, April 10). Graduate student perspectives upon COVID-19 pandemic. Association of Educational Communications Technology: Graduate Student Assembly Webinar. https://youtu.be/PrYm8sweiHo

  8. Muljana, P. S. (2019, November). Transitioning from traditional face-to-face to online teaching. Teaching Innovation Symposium, Fordham University, New York City, NY. [Invited facilitator].

  9. Muljana, P. S. (2019, November). Course design consultation. Teaching Innovation Symposium, Fordham University, New York City, NY. [Invited facilitator].

  10. Muljana, P. S., Zelaya, E. E. (2017, May). Spark your course: Turning your content into engaging stories. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA.

  11. Muljana, P. S., Zelaya, E. E. (2017, May). Spark your course: Turning your content into engaging videos. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA.

  12. Muljana, P. S., Davis, E. A. (2017, March). Bb testing: Deterring cheating. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA.

  13. Muljana, P. S., Davis, E. A. (2017, March). Make life easier: Top 7 things you didn’t know Blackboard can do. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA.

  14. Muljana, P. S., Davis, E. A. (2017, February). Make life easier: Top 7 things you didn’t know Blackboard can do. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA.

  15. Muljana, P. S., Davis, E. A. (2017, January). Bb testing: Deterring cheating. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA.

  16. Muljana, P. S., Davis, E. A. (2016, December). Blackboard mastery workshop. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA.

  17. Muljana, P. S., Gaston, T. (2015, October). Creating accessible instructional materials on Word and PPT. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA.

  18. Muljana, P. S., Davis, E. A. (2015, December). Blackboard mastery workshop. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA.


MEDIA COVERAGE/MENTIONS

  1. TechTrends – Las Vegas 2022: Special thanks and what to look for this year. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-022-00763-4 or https://rdcu.be/cYOvo

  2. Journal of Distance Education – Inspired professional learning. Inspired learning professionals: Commenting and reflecting on AECT 2019 International Convention. https://dx.doi.org/10.15881/j.cnki.cn33-1304/g4.2020.01.001

  3. Redefine Instruction – Redefine Instruction episode 3: Instructional design professional development. https://youtu.be/0DWCvnwRF24

  4. Learning Science Weekly – Transitioning from ID to PhD with Pauline Muljana. https://www.learningscienceweekly.com/student/activity/731494

  5. Media Commons – What is your new normal? Online learners, instructors, and scholars as digital nomads. http://mediacommons.org/fieldguide/content/what-your-new-normal-online-learners-instructors-and-scholars-digital-nomads

  6. Humboldt State – Inaugural volume of HSU library journal released: What if there was a way that educators could detect students at risk of failing before compounding low scores make a come-back unlikely? http://now.humboldt.edu/news/inaugural-volume-of-hsu-library-journal-released/

  7. The Poly Post – Professor’s unique approach to teaching science. https://thepolypost.com/news/2015/02/03/article_938f8efe-ab3b-11e4-a9dd-97824b0143ff/

Awards & Honors

2022 Alan Mandell Endowed Award - Instructional Design and Technology, Old Dominion University [Darden College of Education and Professional Studies at Old Dominion University annually recognizes one outstanding student from each program.] 

Nominee of the 2022 Best Paper or Best Graduate Student Paper, AERA1 SIG Instructional Technology [Co-recipient: Jodye Selco, PhD. Our proposal submitted for 2022 AERA Annual Meeting was among the top-5 highly scored proposals within SIG Instructional Technology and thus was nominated.]

2021 AECT2 Presidential Special Service Award [Co-recipients: 15 members of AECT Graduate Student Assembly]

2020 AECT Addie Kinsinger Internship Leadership Award (Earl F. Strohbehn Intern)

2020/2021 California State University Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program (CDIP) Fellow

2019 Outstanding Article Award, AECT Division of Systems Thinking and Change [Co-recipient: Tian Luo, PhD]

2019 Crystal Award (1st Place), AECT Division of Distance Learning [Co-recipients: Jodye Selco, PhD, Richard Feldman, Thomas Gaston, and Bo Choi]

Graduate Travel Award (2019, September),  Old Dominion University Division of Student Engagement & Enrollment Services

2019 Outstanding Graduate Student Poster Award, AERA Division C: Learning and Instruction [Advisor: Tian Luo, PhD]

2017 Outstanding Department, Staff Council - California State Polytechnic University, Pomona [Co-recipients: eLearning staff members]

2010 Vice President’s Team Award, Division of Student Affairs - California State Polytechnic University, Pomona [Co-recipients: several staff members from Division of Student Affairs and eLearning]

2010 Wall of COOL (Celebrating Outstanding Online Learning) Award, eLearning Department - California State Polytechnic University, Pomona [Co-recipients: Division of Student Affairs and eLearning department]


1AERA stands for American Educational Research Association. 
2AECT stands for Association for Educational Communications and Technology.

Selected Design Projects

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Linkage Disequilibrium

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Morfología en Español (Spanish Morphology)

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Interactive Marker and Spreading Modes Simulation

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Knit Techniques

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