Ryan Wynkoop

Research

My research interests share a common thread of learner-centered design.

My primary research explores pedagogical practices and interventions that support students in giving and receiving feedback while working in teams.

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Publications

Thesis & Dissertation

  • Wynkoop, R. D. (2011). The integration and use of educational technology in Indiana’s secondary agricultural education classrooms (Publication No. 10159587) [Master’s thesis, Purdue University]. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global; Purdue e-Pubs. https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/dissertations/AAI10159587/
  • Wynkoop, R. D. (2026). WHAT DID YOU SAY? IMPROVING STUDENT SELF-AND-PEER FEEDBACK TO ENHANCE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS. Purdue University Graduate School. https://doi.org/10.25394/PGS.32957102.v1

Peer-Reviewed Book Chapters

  • Ashby, I., Duan, S., Cuesta, C., McCord, B., Ramoutar, S., Wynkoop, R., Yang, M., Huang, W., & Exter, M. Emotional pathway of becoming a professional: Stories of graduate students & recommendations for academia. In B. Hokanson, M. Exter, M. Schmidt, & A. Tawfik (Eds). Formative Design in Learning: Design thinking, growth mindset, and community. Springer-Verlag.
  • Ilobinso, A. C., & Wynkoop, R. D. (2025). Designing a Flipped Class. In S. Wa-Mbaleka, B. Chen, G.-E. Petre, & A. deNoyelles (Eds.), The Sage Handbook of Higher Education Instructional Design. SAGE PUBLICATIONS. https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/the-sage-handbook-of-higher-education-instructional-design/book289388

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

  • Wynkoop, R. D., & Huang, W. (2025). Improving Student Peer Feedback Through Instructional Design (submitted). Journal of Applied Instructional Design.
  • Huang, W., Wynkoop, R., Exter, M. et al. Analyzing Student Self-and-Peer Feedback to Improve and Enhance Teamwork. TechTrends (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-026-01204-2

Presentations

  • Wynkoop, R., & Huang, W. (2026). Building bridges to better feedback: Deconstructing student attitudes and perceptions toward peer feedback [Roundtable presentation]. AECT International Convention 2026, Chicago, IL, United States.
  • Exter, M., Huang, W. J., Berry, F, & Wynkoop, R. (2022). “Tell me and I forget; Teach me and I may remember; Involve me and I learn” – an iterative training design to improve peer written feedback. Annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Las Vegas, NV.
  • Huang, W., Wynkoop, R., Exter, M., Berry, F. (2022). Feedback Matters: Self-and-Peer Assessment Made Better with Instructional Interventions. ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition.
  • Huang, W. J., Wynkoop, R., Exter, M., & Berry, F. (2022). What did students focus on in their self- and peer-written feedback when using the comprehensive assessment of team member effectiveness? American Educational Research Association Conference (virtual).
  • McKee, R., Nicely, D., Ruiz, Y., Snyder, F., Thomas, J., Wynkoop, R. (2017) Urban After School 4-H Clubs Engage At-Risk Youth Through A Healthy Living Approach [Poster presentation]. National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
  • Wynkoop, R. (2017). What’s Next in Tech? [Conference presentation]. Indiana Extension Homemakers Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
  • Wynkoop, R. (2017). Google Tools for Home & Family [Conference presentation]. Presentation at Indiana Extension Homemakers Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
  • Wynkoop, R. (2017). Who is Using Technology in Purdue Extension? [Conference presentation]. National Association of Extension Program & Staff Development Professionals, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Seger, J., Wolfe, D., Wynkoop, R. (2017). Educational Technology & Extension: The Tools are Not the ‘Thing.’ [Conference presentation]. National Association of Extension Program & Staff Development Professionals, Las Vegas, NV.
  • Wynkoop, R. (2013). Supporting Military Youth in Your Own Backyard [Conference presentation]. Battlemind to Home Symposium, Indianapolis, IN.
  • Wynkoop, R. (2013). Military Teen Councils – Off Base [Conference presentation]. National 4-H Military Partnership Meeting, Washington, D.C.
  • Wynkoop, R. (2013). Youth Activity Boxes [Conference presentation]. National 4-H Military Partnership Meeting, Washington, D.C.
  • Wynkoop, R. (2013). CYFAR Survey Implementation [Presentation]. Children, Youth & Families At-Risk Grant. Online.
  • Wynkoop, R. (2011). Educational Technology Use and Acquisition in Secondary Agricultural Education Classrooms [Conference Presentation]. North Central American Association of Agricultural Educators, State College, Pennsylvania.