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MILLS DANIEL JAMES

Department / Course College of Economics Department of Economics

Title / Position Professor

Academic background
1.	～2024/05	│ University of Minnessota Extension │ Graduated │ Certified Financial Educator
2.	～2016/05	Doctorial Course │ Instructional Technology │ Department of Education │ University of Wyoming │ Completed
3.	～2010/04	Master Course │ T.E.S.O.L. Education │ School of Education & Human Development │ Shenandoah University │ Completed
4.	～2006/06	Comparative Religion Bachelor's course │ Department of Religious Studies │ California State University │ Graduated
5.	～2015/05	Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching │ Department of Education │ University of Wyoming │ Completed

Business career
1.	2011/04/01	│ │ Ritsumeikan University
2.	2015/04/01 ～ 2017/03/31	│ │ Kyoto University of Foreign Studies

Research activities
1.		Japanese Association of Language Teachers (JALT), English Teachers in Japan (ETJ)
2.		KOTESOL, Hawaii TESOL, Asia TEFL, Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), International Society for Technology Education (ISTE), Association for Talent Development (ATD)

Qualification and license
1.	2006	TESL Certificate

Research summary
I specialize in financial literacy education, as well as computer-assisted language learning (CALL), online learning, and mobile learning. My interdisciplinary research explores how technology can enhance education across diverse fields, from personal finance to language acquisition, focusing on accessibility and practical application. In financial literacy education, I focus on empowering individuals—particularly expatriates and underserved populations—to achieve financial independence. My work addresses key topics such as investing, tax planning, estate management, and leveraging technology to improve financial understanding. I am also deeply interested in informal learning communities, including the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement, and their role in promoting financial education. In the fields of language and online education, I have conducted extensive research on integrating technology into language teaching and learning. My work includes developing innovative strategies for using mobile and online platforms to enhance learning experiences, improve student engagement, and expand access to educational resources. This research aligns with my interest in educational technology, where I investigate the impact of artificial intelligence, digital tools, and virtual environments in reshaping traditional teaching paradigms. As a certified financial educator and co-author of the Think Big for Business series, I have been featured on financial independence podcasts, delivered webinars on personal finance, and presented at conferences on financial planning for expatriates.

Present specialized field
Keyword：Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL), Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL), Informal Learning, Technology Acceptance Model, PropTech, Personal Finance Education

Books
1.	2022	Online teaching satisfaction and technostress at Japanese universities during emergency remote teaching. In C. N. Giannikas (Ed.) Transferring Language Learning and Teaching from Face-to-Face to Online Settings. │ ,pp.1-25
2.	2022	Think big for business, student book 1
3.	2022	Think big for business, student book 2
4.	2021	The relationship between extramural digital gameplay and 21st century skills in the language classroom. In Peterson, M., Yamazaki, K., & Thomas, M. (Eds.) Digital Games and Language Learning: Theory, Development & Implementation.
5.	2019	Foreign investors’ acceptance and usage of PropTech in the Japanese real estate market. In A. Khare, H. Ishikura, & W. W. Baber (Eds.). Transforming Japanese Business: Rising to the Digital Challenge. │ ,pp.197-208
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Papers
1.	2024	Navigating new norms: A two-year follow-up on Japan’s digital native evolution │ The IAFOR Asian Conference on the Social Sciences 2024 - Official Conference Proceedings │ ,pp.519-531
2.	2024	The influence of digital gameplay on learner profiles in the Japanese university context │ The Turkish Journal of Educational Technology │ 23 (3)
3.	2024	Inquiry-based learning and technology-enhanced formative assessment in flipped EFL writing instruction: Student performance and perceptions │ SAGE Open │
4.	2024	Integrating multimodal AI to enhance travel experiences │
5.	2024	Generative AI tutors and project-based learning: Boosting financial literacy in Japanese students │
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Academic conference presentation
1.	2024/11	Think big for business
2.	2024/10	Achieving financial freedom as an expat in Japan: Navigating taxes, investing, and estate planning
3.	2024/05	Navigating new norms: A two-year follow-up on Japan's digital native evolution
4.	2024/03	Integrating multimodal AI to enhance travel experiences
5.	2023/11	Generative AI tutors and project-based learning: Boosting financial literacy in Japanese students
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Subject
1.	Communication Skills 1
2.	Communication Skills 2
3.	Thematic Development 1
4.	Thematic Development 1
5.	Thematic Development 1
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