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2025.08.20

[LSRI] 2025 AI in Higher Education Conference

Dear Colleagues,The Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation at Sungkyunkwan University and the Learning Sciences Research Institute (LSRI) at Seoul National University are pleased to invite you to the“AI in Higher Education” Conference, which aims to explore the evolving role of universities and strategies for teaching and learning innovation in the era of artificial intelligence.This conference will feature presentations by leading experts from various fields in Korea and in-depth panel discussions on AI technologies, policy, and higher education. We hope this will be an excellent opportunity to gain new insights and ideas for educational technology research.Conference DetailsTitle: 2025 AI in Higher EducationTheme: Lead in AI – New Roles and Practical Strategies for UniversitiesDate & Time: Friday, September 12, 2025, 1:00–5:00 PM (KST)Venue: Cho Byung-Doo Hall, 600th Anniversary Hall, Humanities & Social Sciences Campus, Sungkyunkwan UniversityHosted by: Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation, Sungkyunkwan University & LSRI, Seoul National UniversityProgram Outline:a. Keynote Presentations- Direction of University Education in the AI Era – Sang-Hoon Bae (Director, Digital Education Innovation Institute, SKKU)- New Learning Ecosystem: Data, Connectivity, and Platforms – Hong-Ki Kim (Director, Big Data Convergence Project Group, SNU)b. University & Policy/Industry Sessions: See attached file for detailsc. Panel Discussion- Ayoung Seo (Director, CTL Innovation, SKKU)- Younghwan Cho (Director, LSRI, SNU)- Kyunghee Song (Planning Commissioner, National Planning Committee AI TF Lead; Director, AI Trustworthiness Center, SKKU)- Haein Son (Upstage, Selected Project Lead for Independent AI Foundation Model)Registration: http://bit.ly/2025AIinHigherEducationFee: Free (Certificate of participation will be issued)Inquiries: Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation, SKKU (+82-2-760-0974/0975/0976)We sincerely look forward to your participation in this meaningful conference and your contributions to the discussions on the future of higher education in the AI era.

2025.08.05

[LSRI] 2025 4th LSRI Seminar: Exploring Brain Development

Hello,The Learning Sciences Research Institute (LSRI) at Seoul National University is pleased to announce the 4th LSRI Seminar of 2025, aimed at fostering scientific research on learning and promoting interdisciplinary dialogue.For this seminar, we are delighted to welcomeProf. Kyungmin Ahn from the University of Birmingham, who will deliver a talk titled:“Exploring Brain Development from Infancy to Adulthood: Sensory, Motor, and Emotional Processing across Neurotypical and Neurodiverse Populations.”Date & Time: Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 2:00–3:00 PM (KST)Format: Hybrid (Zoom link will be provided to pre-registered participants)Venue: Room 401, Building 12, Seoul National UniversityPre-registration: https://bit.ly/0812_seminar(closes Monday, August 11, 6:00 PM KST)Inquiries: Youngeun Chu (daria0115@snu.ac.kr, +82-2-880-4496)About the Speaker:Prof. Ahn is currently an Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Birmingham, UK. Her research focuses on developmental neuroscience, particularly investigating brain activity and developmental trajectories in children with and without developmental disorders. She uses EEG, MEG, and OPMs to measure neural responses in children across various stages of development, with an emphasis on sensory, motor, and emotional processing.This seminar will explore how human brain development unfolds from infancy to adulthood, highlighting differences and commonalities across neurotypical and neurodiverse populations. It will be a valuable opportunity for professors, researchers, and students interested in learning sciences and neuroscience.The seminar will be held in a hybrid format, and we look forward to your active participation.

2025.07.28

[LSRI] 2025 2nd Public Education Learning Data Seminar

Hello,The Learning Sciences Research Institute (LSRI) at Seoul National University is conducting a research project supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea’s Humanities and Social Sciences Research Institute Program titled “Strategies for Building a Public Education Learning Data Ecosystem.”This project aims to propose strategies for establishing a learning data ecosystem that enables personalized education and informs national policy development.As part of this effort, LSRI will host the 2nd Public Education Learning Data Seminar on Monday, August 4, 2025, under the theme: “Designing Personalized Instruction Based on Public Education Learning Data.”This seminar will focus on practical approaches to personalized instruction using public education learning data. In particular, it will share concrete instructional design cases that applied data-driven models in elementary and high school classrooms, illustrating how data can transform teaching and learning.Date & Time: Monday, August 4, 2025, 3:00 PM (KST)Format: HybridOn-site Venue: Room 105, Building 10, Seoul National UniversityPre-registration: https://bit.ly/2025Seminar02Inquiries: Hyorim Ha, Senior Researcher (kidofirst@snu.ac.kr)We invite educators and professionals with expertise in data-driven instructional design to join us in exploring the future directions of education.Your active interest and participation will be greatly appreciated.

2025.07.09

[LSRI] 2025 3rd LSRI Seminar: Multimodal Data–Driven Research Methods

Hello,To explore the latest trends and applications of multimodal data–driven research and to broaden the theories and methodologies of learning sciences, the Learning Sciences Research Institute (LSRI) will host its 3rd seminar on Thursday, July 24, 2025 under the theme: “Multimodal Data–Driven Research Methods in Learning Sciences.”We warmly invite your interest and participation. If you wish to attend, please complete the application form via the link below.Date & Time: Thursday, July 24, 2025, 09:30–12:00 (KST)Format: Hybrid (On-site: Room 208, Lotte International Education Hall, Seoul National University; Online: Zoom)Registration Link: bit.ly/0724learningsciencesRegistration Deadline: Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 09:00 (KST)We look forward to your active participation in this seminar.

2025.06.20

[LDRC] Invited Lecture: The Future of Humanity in the Age of AI

Hello,The Learning Data Research Center of the Learning Sciences Research Institute (LSRI) at Seoul National University is pleased to host an invited lecture titled “The Future of Humanity in the Age of AI.”We welcome Prof. Sung-Hyun Maeng (Vice President for Planning and Dean of the Graduate School of AI Convergence Strategy, Taejae University; Emeritus Professor, School of Computing, KAIST) to explore strategies for human–AI collaboration and coexistence, as well as the key competencies future generations will need.Date & Time:Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (KST)Format: Hybrid (Zoom link will be provided to pre-registered participants)Venue: Room 103, Building 10-1, Seoul National UniversityPre-registration: https://forms.gle/xDUDLwRxUGneg3Xb8Inquiries: Jeongchan Lee (jjl0909@snu.ac.kr)About the Speaker:Prof. Maeng is an Emeritus Professor at KAIST’s School of Computing and currently serves as Vice President for Planning and Dean of the Graduate School of AI Convergence Strategy at Taejae University. Over the past 30 years, he has published more than 250 papers in the fields of natural language processing, text mining, and information retrieval. His career includes appointments as Professor at Temple University and tenured Professor at Syracuse University, and since 2003, he has served at KAIST as Director of the Global e-Learning Center, Founding Chair of the Graduate School of Web Science & Engineering, Director of the Office of International Cooperation, ICT Endowed Chair Professor, and Director of the KAIST–Samsung SDS AI Research Center. His notable publications include AGI 시대와 인간의 미래 (The Future of Humanity in the AGI Era) and Experiential Knowledge Mining.This lecture will examine the societal, economic, and cultural changes anticipated with the rise of AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) and introduce educational directions and key competencies for future generations.The session will be held in a hybrid format, and we look forward to your participation.

2025.05.23

[CIFE] Invited Lecture: Prof. LIM Cher Ping (EduHK)

The Center for Innovation of Future Education (CIFE) at Seoul National University regularly hosts invited lectures by distinguished international scholars on various topics related to future education.This year, we are pleased to welcome Prof. LIM Cher Ping from The Education University of Hong Kong, who will deliver a lecture titled:“Leveraging Advanced Technologies for Teacher Professional Development: The Case of The Education University of Hong Kong.”Prof. Lim, Chair Professor of Learning Technologies and Innovation at EdUHK, collaborates with international organizations such as UNESCO and the World Bank, exploring applications of advanced technologies in higher education.Through this seminar, we aim to share global insights on the evolving nature of teacher professionalism driven by advanced technologies.The lecture will be delivered in English with simultaneous Korean interpretation provided.We look forward to your interest and participation. Thank you.Pre-registration Google Form: https://m.site.naver.com/1Ic9zDate & Time: Thursday, May 29, 2025, 13:30 – 15:30Venue: Room 101, Education Information Hall (Bldg. 10-1), College of Education, Seoul National UniversityTopic: Leveraging Advanced Technologies for Teacher Professional Development – The Case of The Education University of Hong KongSpeaker: Prof. LIM Cher PingAmong participants, a raffle will be held to win a copy of Digital Education (by Cheolil Lim et al.) or the CIFE book series Directions and Practices of Future Education I.

2025.05.22

[LSRI] 2025 2nd Public Education Learning Data Policy Forum

Hello,The Learning Sciences Research Institute (LSRI) at Seoul National University is conducting a research project supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea’s Humanities and Social Sciences Research Institute Program, titled “Strategies for Building a Public Education Learning Data Ecosystem.”This research aims to propose strategies for establishing a learning data ecosystem to support personalized education and inform national policy development.On Friday, May 30, 2025, LSRI will host the 2nd Public Education Learning Data Policy Forum under the theme: “The Future of the Learning Data Ecosystem: Public and Private Collaboration.”For this forum, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Si-Joon Jang (KERIS) and CEO Youngkyu Shin (BubbleCon) as keynote speakers.Following the talks, a panel discussion will feature:- Jaewon Park (Head, Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education)- Eunju Lee (Researcher, Gyeonggi Institute of Education)- Sunghoon Lee (Teacher, Seoul Dongjak-Gwanak Office of Education)Date & Time:Friday, May 30, 2025, 2:00 PM (KST)Format: HybridOn-site Venue: Room 401, Building 12, Seoul National UniversityPre-registration: https://bit.ly/2025Forum02Inquiries: Hyorim Ha, Senior Researcher (kidofirst@snu.ac.kr)The forum will explore the perspectives and roles of both public and private sectors in the learning data ecosystem, as well as potential challenges and solutions for effective collaboration.We sincerely invite your interest and active participation.Thank you,Young-hoan ChoDirector, Learning Sciences Research Institute, Seoul National University

2025.05.15

ICOLSEI 2025

Greetings,We are pleased to announce that the 1st International Conference on Learning Sciences and Educational Innovation (ICOLSEI 2025) will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the Samsung Convention Center, Hoam Faculty House, Seoul National University.ICOLSEI 2025 aims to foster the advancement of the learning sciences through the convergence of diverse academic disciplines such as linguistics, computer science, neuroscience, education, and psychology. Under the theme "The Learning Nexus: AI, Neuroscience, and Education," the conference will serve as a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration.Please see the registration details below, and we encourage your active interest and participation.[Registration Information]You can register via the following link: https://bit.ly/regist_engStudents (including undergraduates and graduate students): Free※ Lunch will only be provided to those who pre-register.Early Registration (Deadline: May 17, 2025, KST):USD 20 / KRW 30,000On-site Registration (Date: June 5, 2025, KST):USD 30 / KRW 40,000[Accommodation Information]A 10% discount is available for those who wish to stay at the Hoam Faculty House. For reservations, please contact the ICOLSEI Committee by May 17, 2025.[Contact Information]For inquiries regarding registration, accommodation, or the program, please email: icolsei2025@gmail.comDetailed schedule and program information are available on our website: https://bit.ly/icolsei2025We look forward to your meaningful participation in this special occasion with learning scientists and educational technology researchers from around the world.Thank you.Prof. Younghoan Cho · Prof. Heonkook ChoCo-Chairs, ICOLSEI 2025

2025.03.31

[Call for Papers] ICOLSEI 2025

With the rapid advancement of cutting-edge science and technology and the increasing importance of lifelong learning, there is a growing need for research that explores the essence of learning and addresses the challenges in education. It is essential for various fields to collaborate and prepare for learning innovation from a long-term perspective to benefit everyone.In response to this demand, we are pleased to announce that the 1st International Conference on Learning Sciences and Educational Innovation (ICOLSEI 2025) will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025. ICOLSEI 2025 will serve as a global research platform to promote interdisciplinary research on learning. We invite the participation and interest of graduate students, researchers, practitioners, and university faculty involved in learning sciences.If you wish to present at the conference, please refer to the attached Call for Papers and submit your presentation application byApril 1.Conference Details:Conference Name: International Conference on Learning Sciences and Educational Innovation (ICOLSEI)Theme: The Learning Nexus: AI, Neuroscience, and EducationDate:Thursday, June 5, 2025Venue:Hoam Faculty House, Seoul National UniversityHosts: Learning Sciences Research Institute (LSRI), Knowledge Design Convergence Research Institute, Dankook UniversityPresentation Application Deadline: April 15, 2025 (Oral/Poster Presentation)Conference Website: https://bit.ly/icolsei2025For more details, please visit the conference website. If you have any inquiries regarding the conference, feel free to contact us at icolsei2025@gmail.com.Thank you for your interest and support.Best regards,Younghwan Cho, Heonkuk ChoCo-Chairs, ICOLSEI 2025

2025.02.25

[LSRI] Neurocognitive Development Underlying Changes in Episodic Memory Function

Hello,The Learning Sciences Research Institute (LSRI) at Seoul National University is pleased to host the "2025 2nd LSRI Seminar" to promote scientific research on learning and interdisciplinary discussions.In this seminar, Professor Sang-Ah Lee from the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at Seoul National University will present on "Brain Development and Changes in Memory Function," exploring the evolution and development of core brain-cognitive functions.Date & Time: Thursday, February 27, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMFormat: HybridOn-site Venue: Building 10-1, Room 103Pre-registration: https://bit.ly/LSRI_0227Inquiries: Sunmin Eun (eunglish0217@snu.ac.kr)This seminar will feature engaging discussions on hippocampal development and memory function during childhood and adolescence, as well as the impact of emotional stress. It will be a valuable opportunity for faculty, researchers, and students interested in learning sciences, neuroscience, and data. Since it will be held in a hybrid format, we encourage broad participation.