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Don't Miss the Digital Education Research Conference! Learn from the Winners and Take on the Challenge!

Don't Miss the Digital Education Research Conference! Learn from the Winners and Take on the Challenge! - March 21st (Thu) to 28th (Thu): Learn the winning know-how from the previous competition winners through the Knowledge Spring service. - Open to all elementary, middle, and high school teachers nationwide: Submit your work to the preliminary round of each province and city from April to August. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- □ The Korea Education and Research Information Service (KERIS) has announced the guidelines for the 18th Digital Education Research Conference (hereinafter referred to as the Conference) and has prepared a special lecture on Knowledge Spring to help teachers prepare for the competition. ○ The name of the conference has been changed from the Educational Informatization Research Conference to the "Digital Education Research Conference" to support research that supports digital-based educational innovation in the school field. The conference will be operated in three categories according to the research field: ▲Digital Teaching and Learning, ▲Educational SW and AI, and ▲Digital School Management. ○ The preliminary round will be held in each province and city from April to August, and the national competition will be held in October. The Digital School Management category will be operated only with the national competition without the provincial and city competitions. Teachers who wish to submit their work for the preliminary round should follow the schedule and guidelines of their affiliated education office. ○ It is expected that more teachers will be able to benefit from the winning rate of the conference being expanded from 40% to 60% of the submitted works starting this year. We also plan to expand the special benefits of global capacity building training for excellent winners. □ To support teachers' participation in the conference, KERIS will offer a special lecture through the real-time online training service Digital Knowledge Spring from March 21st to 28th. ○ The Knowledge Spring special lecture will be held three times for each category, and each session will consist of three classes. It is expected that the winners of the previous year's conference in each category will directly share their research methods and winning know-how and provide real-time QA to provide practical help for the participants' preparation for the conference. ○ Early childhood, elementary, and middle school teachers who wish to participate in the special lecture can apply on Knowledge Spring before the start of each class. □ Seejoon Chang, Director of the AI Digital Textbook Division at KERIS, said, "The conference has played a role in leading the digital transformation of the classroom with the power of teachers." He also encouraged, "I hope many of you will participate in the 18th Digital Education Research Conference and fully demonstrate your abilities as leading digital education teachers."

2024-03-26

Korea Education and Research Information Service Signs MOU with 1EdTech, a US Non-profit Digital Badge Standards Organization

□ The Korea Education and Research Information Service (KERIS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with 1EdTech, a US non-profit organization leading international standards in various digital education sectors, including the Open Badge standard, the international standard for digital badges, on March 7th. ○ The MOU was signed during the "2024 Digital Credentials Summit" held in New Orleans, USA, from March 4th to 6th, with the aim of active cooperation between the two organizations in digital badge initiatives and various EdTech applications. □ KERIS has been researching various international standards related to digital education. It will operate the Domestic Digital Badge Council promoted by the Ministry of Education in 2024 to revitalize the domestic digital badge business. ○ 1EdTech has been playing a role in enhancing the reliability and status of digital badge-issuing platforms by certifying them. 1EdTech also possesses various international standards used in AI digital textbook development, and there are expected to be opportunities for cooperation with KERIS in various digital education fields in the future. □ Sang-hyun Jang, Director of the Education Data Center at KERIS, said, "If we create an international digital credential ecosystem that can issue and distribute learner's learning outcome data, it will provide an opportunity to support not only personalized learning based on individual's abilities and skills but also national talent development policies." Photo caption: Rob Abel, CEO of 1EdTech (left), Beatriz Arnillas, Vice President of 1EdTech (center), and Sang-hyun Jang, Director of the Education Data Center at KERIS (right)

2024-03-26

Memorandum of Understanding Signed for the Operation of Information Security Gifted Education Centers Designated by the Ministry of Education in 2024

Memorandum of Understanding Signed for the Operation of Information Security Gifted Education Centers Designated by the Ministry of Education in 2024 - Joint cooperation for early identification and systematic nurturing of information security talents - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- □ On Friday, March 23rd, the Korea Education and Research Information Service (KERIS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the operation of the Information Security Gifted Education Centers designated by the Ministry of Education in 2024 at the Osong Sejong Convention and Conference Center. ○ This MOU was signed between KERIS, which oversees the overall operation of the Information Security Gifted Education Center program, and the Information Security Gifted Education Centers designated by the Ministry of Education in each region. It aims to stipulate the rights and obligations of both parties regarding the operation of the Information Security Gifted Education Center program in 2024 and ensure its faithful implementation. ○ The Information Security Gifted Education Centers designated by the Ministry of Education have been established in four regions nationwide since 2014: Seoul Metropolitan Area (Seoul Women's University), Chungcheong Region (Konkuk University), Yeongnam Region (Daegu University), and Honam Region (Mokpo National University). The centers aim to identify and nurture outstanding information security talents at an early stage and foster the next generation of information security leaders with competitive edge. ○ Starting in 2024, the Ministry of Education plans to gradually expand the program from the current system centered on the Information Security Gifted Education Centers of four universities designated by the Ministry of Education to 17 provincial offices of education. ☐ Kim Tae-woo, Director of the Information Security Division at KERIS, said, "This MOU will strengthen the mutual cooperation system between the Ministry of Education, KERIS, and officials from the Information Security Gifted Education Centers in each region and serve as a catalyst for new driving force."

2024-03-26

Korea Education and Research Information Service Selected as a Recognized Institution for Community Service Contribution

The Korea Education and Research Information Service (KERIS) announced on the 8th that it has been selected as a recognized institution for the "Community Service Contribution Recognition System" jointly implemented by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korea Social Welfare Council and received the award as a representative of the Daegu region. The Community Service Contribution Recognition System recognizes companies and institutions that have consistently contributed to solving community problems by forming cooperative relationships with local non-profit organizations. A team of expert judges evaluates the companies in three areas: environmental management, social contribution, and ethical management, and selects the recognized companies. Since its relocation to Daegu in 2013, KERIS has continuously promoted the distribution of yellow cards for the safety of elementary school students in the region. It has promoted various social contribution activities for socially disadvantaged and marginalized groups, such as providing career experience opportunities for out-of-school youth. In recognition of these efforts, KERIS was selected as a recognized institution for community service contribution for the first time this year and received the award at the event representing various companies and public institutions in the Daegu region. Shin Myung-ho, Acting President of KERIS, said, "It is meaningful to be selected as a recognized institution for community service contribution at a time when the ESG (environment, society, governance) capabilities of public institutions are important." He added, "We will continue to explore models for linking social responsibility with the local community based on this award."

2024-03-05

KERIS Honors Outstanding KOCW Lecturers and Donor Institutions for 2023

The Korea Education and Research Information Service (KERIS) presented the Korea Education and Research Institute President's Award to eight outstanding popular lecture professors and two outstanding donor institutions of the Korea Open Course Ware (KOCW) service. KERIS selects professors (and institutions) who have donated high-quality lectures with high utilization to expand higher and lifelong education opportunities and foster a culture of donating educational content. The professors selected for their outstanding lectures are: Professor Lee Seok-bok (Hanyang University) Professor Kim Chung-rak (Busan University) Professor Shin Kyung-wook (Kumoh National Institute of Technology) Professor Park Kong-sik (Mokpo Catholic University) Professor Han Kwang-hee (Korea University of Technology and Education) Professor Park Kyung-eun (Hankuk University of Foreign Studies) Professor Ha Seung-wan (Kyungpook National University) Professor Cho Hyo-sun (Deoksung Women's University) The outstanding donor institutions for 2023 are: Yeungnam University Daerim University Yeungnam University and Daerim University were selected to donate the most high-quality lecture videos during the year. Some of the popular lectures by the outstanding professors include: Computer Networks by Professor Lee Seok-bok of Hanyang University Mathematical Statistics by Professor Kim Chung-rak of Busan University Beginner Thai Reading Practice by Professor Park Kyung-eun of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Immunology by Professor Cho Hyo-sun of Deoksung Women's University HDL Design by Professor Shin Kyung-wook of Kumoh National Institute of Technology Engineering Mathematics by Korea University of Technology and Education These lectures are available to anyone for free on KOCW without membership or login. KOCW (www.kocw.net) is a national service launched in 2009 that provides access to 25,851 (as of November 2023) lecture videos from universities and institutions in Korea and abroad to all citizens, including college students and adult learners. It is a platform that provides everyone with a learning path. KERIS is continuously expanding the service of providing lecture videos with subtitles in cooperation with universities and private institutions so that information-vulnerable groups can also have equal lifelong learning opportunities. Shin Myung-ho, Acting President of KERIS, said, "I would like to express my gratitude to you for generously providing excellent university open lectures and content to KOCW in each major field." He added, "We will continue to strive to make KOCW a service that allows users to fulfill their passion for learning anytime, anywhere."

2024-03-05

Korea Education and Research Information Service Receives "2023 Fair Recruitment Excellent Institution" Certification

On December 7, the Korea Education and Research Information Service (KERIS) received the "2023 Fair Recruitment Excellent Institution" certification from the Korea Management Certification Institute. The Fair Recruitment Excellent Institution certification is awarded to public institutions and companies evaluated by the Korea Management Certification Institute to have eliminated prejudice in their recruitment processes and are exemplary in operating fair recruitment based on job competence. In the certification evaluation, KERIS was evaluated in three categories: recruitment system, recruitment operation, and recruitment results, with nine evaluation items and 59 sub-items. KERIS conducts blind recruitment to eliminate factors leading to prejudice, such as age and gender and evaluates applicants based on their skills and abilities. In particular, KERIS's efforts to prevent recruitment irregularities based on institutional improvements such as revisions to personnel regulations and recruitment guidelines were highly evaluated. Shin Myung-ho, Acting President of KERIS, said, "This certification recognizes KERIS's fair recruitment system externally," and added, "We will continue to strive to lead a fair and transparent recruitment culture." With this certification, KERIS has become the first institution to obtain all three certifications of "Fair Recruitment," "Family-Friendly," and "Human Rights Management" in a single year, receiving external recognition for its efforts in fair management.

2024-03-05

2023 KERIS Symposium

The 2023 KERIS Symposium will be held under the theme "Humanity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: What Should Education Prepare For?" The symposium will take place at the Seoul Science and Technology Convention Center on December 6, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The event will feature a keynote speech by Professor Kim Hyung-joo of Chung-Ang University on "What Does Humanity Need in the Age of Artificial Intelligence?" and a presentation by Eastsoft CEO Jeong Sang-won on "How Far Has Digital Human AI Tutor Come?" Presentations on the following topics will follow these: A Glimpse into the 2025 Classroom: AI-based Personalized Learning The Role and Direction of Platforms in the Age of Artificial Intelligence The EdTech Future Classroom Designed by Teachers A question-and-answer session and a general discussion will follow the presentations. KERIS expects the symposium to be a venue for sharing visions on educational innovation strategies with stakeholders from the public, private, and academic sectors, as well as the school field, and to expand general consensus. Pre-registration for the symposium is available through the website on December 4, 12:00 PM (http://www.2023keris.com). After the pre-registration period, anyone can register on-site or watch the event online at https://www.youtube.com/c/한국교육학술정보원. The event video will be available on KERIS YouTube and KOCW.

2024-03-05

KERIS and Ho Chi Minh City Korean Language Education Center Sign MOU to Support Korean Language Education

The Korea Education and Research Information Service (KERIS) and the Ho Chi Minh City Korean Language Education Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on November 10 (Friday) to jointly utilize the ACU-OER (ASEAN Cyber University-Open Educational Resources) platform and learning management system (LMS) to support Korean language education in ASEAN. The Ho Chi Minh City Korean Language Education Center can co-utilize the Korean culture-related open lectures embedded in the ACU-OER platform through this agreement. KERIS also plans to actively support Korean online education courses in Ho Chi Minh City. Starting with user training on utilizing the learning management system for about 30 elementary and middle school teachers, managers of the center, and Korean language lecturers at universities in Ho Chi Minh City after the signing ceremony, KERIS began its support activities. This agreement is part of the ASEAN Cyber University Project (ACU Project) being promoted by KERIS. The ACU Project is a project that aims to expand online-based higher education exchanges between Korea and ASEAN by sharing open lectures from universities in each country through the ACU-OER platform and operating various online education courses through the learning management system. Since its establishment in November 2012, the Ho Chi Minh City Korean Language Education Center has been operating Korean language courses for Vietnamese locals residing in Ho Chi Minh City and the southern region below Da Nang while also being responsible for re-educating Korean language teachers and instructors at nearby schools. "As the educational demand and scope of activities of the Ho Chi Minh City Korean Language Education Center expand, KERIS plans to actively support online education to supplement the areas that cannot be met by face-to-face education," said Jang Geum-yeon, Director of the University and Academic Affairs Division at KERIS. "We expect the two institutions to become a model for Korea-ASEAN online education cooperation in the future."

2024-03-05

Share Your Diverse Experiences with e-Learning Platform! e-Learning Platform Utilization Event Open

The Korea Education and Research Information Service (KERIS) is hosting the "F/W Festa with e-Learning Platform" until December 10 for elementary and middle school students and teachers nationwide who use the e-Learning Platform (https://cls.edunet.net). The event features various contests and giveaways for elementary and middle school students and teachers: Student Experience Essay Contest Teacher Lesson Plan Contest e-Learning Platform Short-form Video Challenge Various Lucky Draw Events Experts will evaluate submitted works to select the best entries in each category. Studentswill receive book vouchers (up to 200,000 won for the grand prize). Teacherswill receive cash prizes (up to 1 million won for the grand prize). In addition, the school with the best short-form video challenge entry will receive a snack cart, and participants can enter a lucky draw to win prizes such as iPads and photo printers by using various features of the e-Learning Platform. Detailed participation methods and prize information are available on the e-Learning Platform (cls.edunet.net). Jung Kwang-hoon, Director of the Digital Education Division at KERIS, said, "We hope that this festival will serve as a stepping stone for the e-Learning Platform to shed its image as a remote learning service and be reborn as a service that supports various learning activities in schools."

2024-03-05

KERIS Signs MOU with SEAMEO on ICT-based Education Cooperation

The Korea Education and Research Information Service (KERIS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) on ICT-based education cooperation at the SEAMEO Secretariat in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 3. The MOU aims to establish a cooperation framework between KERIS and SEAMEO to promote ICT-based education and exchange in Southeast Asia. The signing ceremony was attended by Chang Seejoon, Director of the AI Digital Textbook Division at KERIS, Habibah Abdul Rahim, Secretary-General of SEAMEO, and officials from both organizations. Through this MOU, the two organizations will collaborate on various activities related to ICT-based education, including: Promoting the use of ICT to improve the quality of education Conducting joint research and holding seminars Sharing information and resources in the field of ICT education SEAMEO is an inter-governmental organization established in 1965 to promote cooperation among 11 Southeast Asian countries in the fields of education, science, and culture. Through this MOU, KERIS plans to strengthen its education cooperation network with government agencies in Southeast Asia and expand its exchange and cooperation. In particular, KERIS will share the outcomes of its ongoing projects, such as the development and pilot application of an EdTech lesson model in the elementary education field in Indonesia and the policy consulting and technical cooperation project for EMIS (Education Management Information System) in Timor-Leste, to strengthen its leadership in the field of digital education in Asia. Chang Seejoon, Director of the AI Digital Textbook Division, said, "KERIS and SEAMEO will actively contribute to the achievement of SDG4 (Sustainable Development Goals in Education) for SEAMEO member countries through cooperation in the field of digital education and lead global educational innovation."

2024-03-05