Rate My Professor Atsusi Hirumi

Dr. Hirumi's academic interests center on the design and sequencing of e-learning interactions, as well as developing systems to train and empower K-12, university, and corporate educators in the design, development, and delivery of interactive distance education programs. His research advances the design of online and hybrid learning environments by integrating elements of story, game, and play with experiential learning principles to evoke human emotions and imagination through the InterPLAY approach. Areas of expertise include instructional design and technology, e-learning, online learning, and technology-enhanced learning. He has published over a dozen refereed journal articles, several book chapters, and delivered over 50 presentations at international, national, and state conferences. Key publications include 'The Design and Sequencing of eLearning Interactions: A Grounded Approach' (2002, cited over 300 times), 'Preparing Instructional Designers for Game-Based Learning: Part 1' (TechTrends, 2010), 'Three Levels of Planned eLearning Interactions' (Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 2013), and recent works such as 'AI-Assisted Evidence-Informed Practice: Reclaiming the Scientific Foundations of Instructional Design-Part I (Why)' and 'Part II (How)' (TechTrends, 2026). Notable awards include the Texas Distance Learning Association award for commitment to excellence and innovation, the Star Faculty Award for outstanding teaching, research, and service, and recognition as the only two-time recipient of the WebCT exemplary online course award.