Nora Hernández

About Me

I am a Ph.D. candidate in Education at The University of Hong Kong, specialising in the intersection of artificial intelligence, learning analytics, and culturally relevant education within STEAM disciplines.

My research explores how AI can be leveraged to create more equitable and personalized learning experiences, with a particular focus on supporting underrepresented students in STEAM fields. I am passionate about developing learning technologies that respect and incorporate diverse cultural perspectives.

Education

Ph.D. in Education (in progress)

The University of Hong Kong, 2021-Present

Thesis: Culturally Relevant Artificial Intelligence Education for Secondary School Students through Music Experimentation

M.A. in Educational Technology and Innovation

Universidad del Valle de México, 2018-2020

M.Sc. in Computer Science

Tecnológico de Monterrey, 2018-2020

B.Eng. in Mechatronics

Tecnológico de Monterrey, 2011-2016

Skills

Research Methods

  • Mixed Methods Research
  • Learning Analytics
  • Bayesian Analysis
  • Qualitative Coding

Technical

  • R, JavaScript, Python, LaTeX
  • Machine Learning, Weka
  • Educational Data Mining
  • Sequential Pattern Mining

Research

Research Interests

AI in Education

Delivering equitable access for learning about artificial intelligencw while exploring how artificial intelligence can enhance teaching and learning experiences.

Learning Analytics

Developing data-driven approaches to understand students' learning processes and enhance learning outcomes, acknowledging that .

Culturally Relevant Education

Investigating how educational technologies can be designed to incorporate and honor diverse cultural perspectives and knowledge systems relevant to students' cutural identities.

STEAM Education

Examining approaches that integrate arts into AI education to foster creativity, innovation, and engagement to promote meaningful learning.

Current Projects

Culturally Relevant AI Education for Secondary School Students

This project investigates the effect of Cultrally Relevant Education for improving students' learning outcomes when learning about AI.

Status: In progress (2023-2025)

Equitable ICT Education for Secondary School Students

In partnership with SEED Foundation and Impact Analytics, this longitudinal study examines the long-term effects of ICT education for preparing the youth with knowledge and skills for future opportunities in the digital era.

Status: In progress (2022-2026)

Publications

Journal Articles

Learning Patterns in Culturally Relevant AI Education

In preparation, 2025

Hernández López, N.P., Hu, X.

Computing Education Meets the Arts: Insights from a Systematic Review

Review of Educational Research, Under Review

Hernández López, N.P., Hu, X.

Conference Proceedings

Culturally Relevant Artificial Intelligence Education with Music for Secondary School Students

Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED), 2024

Hernández López, N.P., Hu, X.

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-64312-5_46

Preliminary Evaluation of Learning Analytics Dashboard for College Teachers' Online Professional Learning

IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT), 2024

Wang, C., Ng, J.T.D., Hernández López, N.P., Hu, X.

DOI: 10.1109/ICALT61570.2024.00030

Needs Analysis of Learning Analytics Dashboard for College Teacher Online Professional Learning in an International Training Initiative for the Global South

International Conference of Learning Analytics and Knowledge (LAK), 2024

Wang, C., Hu, X., Hernández López, N.P., Ng., J.T.D.

DOI: 10.1145/3636555.3636932

What Can Students Learn From Their Own Data? Data Literacy With Student-Facing Learning Analytics

International Society of Learning Sciences (ISLS) Annual Meeting, 2023

Hernández López, N.P., Hu, X.

DOI: 10.22318/icls2023.579283

Student-facing Learning Analytics for Data Literacy: Findings from an Integrative Review

International Conference of Learning Analytics and Knowledge (LAK), 2023

Hernández López, N.P., Hu, X.

DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.27533.04327

Book Chapters

Understanding Learning in Culturally Relevant Artificial Intelligence Education

In Doctoral Consortium of the Learning Analytics Summer Institute Europe 2024 (LASI Europe 2024 DC), 2024

Hernández López, N.P.

Chapter: CEUR Workshop Proceedings

Razonamiento Estadístico (Statistical Reasoning)

In Conocimiento y Razonamiento Computacional (Computational Knowledge and Reasoning), 2019

Estrada Real, A., Hernández López, N.P.

Chapter: Academia Mexicana de Computación

Outreach

Public Talks

SCAPE Seminar: AI in Education

The University of Hong Kong (March 2024)

Shared insights and recommendations for the use of culturally relevant educational tools to develop creativity and empower students with AI for members. The audience included faculty members and students from the Faculty of Education of The University of Hong Kong.

Panel de Discusión: El Papel de la Mujer en la Ciencia (Discussion Panel: The Role of Women in Science)

Consulate General of Mexico, Hong Kong (March 2023)

Participated in a discussion panel with two other Mexican women doing research in diverse fields in Hong Kong to discuss the challenges and opportunities of doing research abroad. The audience included a mix of research profesionals and general public.

TALE 2022 Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Student Forum

IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE) (November 2022)

I shared my doctoral thesis with other research students in a round-table format.

  • Reciepient of 2nd Runner Up Award

Forum for Social Experiments for AI in Education

Graduate School of Education, Pekin University, China (October 2022)

I shared insights with other research students for the integration of the arts to leverage Computer Science and AI Education.

Teaching

MLIM7351: Information system analysis and development

Teaching Assistant, The University of Hong Kong (Spring 2024, Fall 2024)

This graduate-level course introduces students to the principles and applications of information management systems in educational settings.

  • Graded and provided feedback on student projects

Professional Learning

Doctoral Consortium

25th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED 2024)

Doctoral Consortium

Learning Analytics Summer Institute Europe 2024 (LASI Europe 2024)

Learning Analytics Summer Institute 2023 (LASI 2023)

Society of Learning Analytics Research (SoLAR)

  • Reciepient of Erik Duval Travel Scholarship

Learning Analytics Summer Institute 2022 (LASI 2022)

Society of Learning Analytics Research (SoLAR)

  • Reciepient of Erik Duval Travel Scholarship

Volunteering

Joint Conference on Digital Libraries (JCDL24)

Hong Kong (December 2024)

The Joint Conference on Digital Libraries (JCDL) is a major international forum focusing on digital libraries and associated technical, practical, and social issues.

  • Assisted with registration and logistics.
  • Coordinated and supported in-person and online sessions.
  • Facilitated in-person poster session.

Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED24)

Brazil (July 2024)

The International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED) aims to advance the development and adoption of AI-assisted learning systems, focusing on how AI can democratize and enhance education across all sectors.

  • Assisted with registration.
  • Supported in-person sessions.

International Society for Music Information Retrieval Conference (ISMIR22)

India (Online, December 2022)

The International Society for Music Information Retrieval (ISMIR) represents the largest body of scholars, researchers and practitioners in the field of music information retrieval (MIR), showcasing the world's leading research in processing, searching, organising and accessing music-related data.

  • Supported online sessions.

Contact

Get in Touch

Office

Room 401, Runme Shaw Building
The University of Hong Kong
Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong

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