2024 EVERC International Conference
In the “Innovative Application of Digital Learning in Vocational Education” conference organized by the Empower Vocational Education Research Center (EVERC) from November 5 to 8, we invited scholars and experts to share the latest research findings. The conference explored the application of digital technology, artificial intelligence, affective computing, digital art and collaborative learning techniques in digital education.
Prof. Sang Min Lee discussed the application of AI technology in counseling training, explaining how ChatGPT and Metaforest platform can help novice counselors to reduce anxiety and improve self-confidence. Prof. Freydis Vogel emphasized the importance of collaboration and perspective shifting in vocational education. Prof. Hannie Gijlers shared the effectiveness of different methods of facilitation in inquiry learning, emphasizing the importance of providing structured facilitation while avoiding over-prescriptiveness. Prof. Sunny S.J. Lin explained in detail how facial emotion recognition can enhance learners’ self-awareness and improve learning. Finally, Prof.
Hao-Chiang Koong Lin introduced the fusion of AI emotional computing and technological art, and his rich body language allowed the audience to experience AI’s creativity in interactive design and emotional music, and stimulated their thinking about digital art creation.
This conference brings different inspirations and practices to digital learning. Through the sharing, participants gained a deeper understanding of the potential of the integration of technology and education, especially in the areas of collaboration, personalized learning, and emotional interaction, encouraging us to explore the future of education.
2024 students Competition
Winners
First Prize: Lai Huynh Thanh Truc, Nguyen Ngoc Nguyen
Second Prize: Dong Thi Hue
Third Prize: Wen-Hsiang Lin
Merit Prize: Sylvia Faustine
Honorable Mention: Defry Azhari
Honorable Mention: Chen Kai Hung
Honorable Mention: Lan Wen Chun
2024 EVERC International Conference
Innovative Applications of Digital Learning in Vocational Education
Nowadays, vocational education is facing many problems, including emphasising academics over technical vocational education, leading to a gap between learning and use, and an insufficient supply of talents, etc. Digital technology is one of the ways to solve these problems. We will share the interdisciplinary application of digital learning in vocational education and discuss the latest technological tools and perspectives.
Introduction
This conference will share interdisciplinary applications of digital learning for vocational education. The latest technological tools and perspectives will be discussed. All attendees are welcome to join the roundtable and enjoy the flow of ideas as well as a conversation with the speakers. Innovative lesson plans in vocational education and research outcomes of the center will be presented, promising an exciting and insightful experience.
- Dates: November 5, 2024 (Tue) ~ November 8, 2024 (Fri)
- Time: 9:10 AM ~ 12:50 PM
- Venue: Room IB-202, International Building, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (map)
- Event Registration: Open until full (90 participants), free to attend!
The conference spans four days. During the first three days, domestic and international experts will share the latest advancements in digital education for vocational education, offering cutting-edge technologies and perspectives. All attendees are welcome to join the roundtable discussions on the first two days for idea exchange and speaker interaction.
On the third day, the award ceremony for vocational education lesson plans will take place.
The fourth day features an innovative research presentation competition for vocational education, open to master’s and PhD students.
The topics are diverse, including cooperation and perspective shifts in vocational education, empowering learners in digital settings, and technological applications of the metaverse and AI, offering cutting-edge technologies and perspectives.
The highlight of the first two days is the roundtable discussion, where scholars and participants interact closely, diving deep into relevant issues and sparking innovative ideas together.
We have invited the winners of the vocational education lesson plan competition to share their innovative lesson plans that utilize digital technologies. There will also be a static display of these lesson plans. We believe this event will inspire both teachers and students in attendance to develop creative teaching ideas.
We encourage students to transform their insights from the conference into innovative research proposals. This competition aims to foster creative ideas in vocational education, providing a platform for students to showcase their knowledge and engage in intellectual competition. The goal is to enhance academic research skills and promote creative thinking.
Keynote Speakers
Nov. 5
Prof. Dr. Freydis Vogel
Universität Hamburg – Department of General, Intercultural and International Comparative Education as well as Educational Psychology (Website)
Research Area：Computer-supported collaborative learning, Analyzing collaborative learning processes, Fostering argumentation in learning dialog, Learning with computer-supported collaboration scripts, Digital literacy and learning with digital technology, Evidence-based practice, Teacher education
Speech Topic：The role of collaboration and perspective taking in digitally supported VET learning environments
Prof. Sang Min Lee
Korea University – Department of Education (Website)
Research Area：School Counseling, Burnout, Academic Counseling, Career Counseling and Development
Speech Topic：Examining the Effect of Counseling Training on AI Clients in Metaverse Environments
Nov. 6
Prof. Hannie Gijlers
University of Twente – Faculty of Behavioral, Management and Social Sciences (Website)
Research Area：Collaborative learning, Inquiry-based learning, the Application of information and Communication technology (ICT) in education
Speech Topic：Empowering Learners in Digital Settings
Prof. Sunny S. J. Lin
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University – Institute of Education/the Center of Teacher Education (Website)
Research Area：Digital technology-assisted teaching, Eye-tracking learning research, Personalized learning design, Study of anti-digital learning phenomena, and Longitudinal tracking research
Speech Topic：Momentary Emotion Profiles in Knowledge Construction: Academic Facial Emotion Recognition with Machine Learning Models
Nov. 7
Prof. Hao-Chiang Koong Lin
National University of Tainan – Department of Digital Learning Technology (Website)
Research Area：Artificial Intelligence, Affective Computing, Extended Reality and Metaverse, Digital Art and Interactive Multimedia, Personalized Adaptive Learning, Self-Directed Learning, Scaffolding Strategies, Natural Language Processing, and E-Commerce
Speech Topic：The co-creation of AI emotional computing and technological art in digital learning
Review of the 2023 EVERC International Conference Digital Transformation of Vocational Education in a Sustainable Society
The goal of the conference was to enhance the academic research capabilities of vocational education teachers and students and to promote international academic exchange. This four-day event (11/28-12/1) featured expert presentations from South Africa, Thailand, Korea, and Taiwan over the first three days, with topics including personalized digital learning, educational robotics, STEM and entrepreneurship, sustainable employability, innovative education, and metaverse counseling.
During the event, attendees not only listened to presentations by scholars and experts but also had the opportunity for close interaction with top academics from around the world during the Round Table Discussion.
A student commented after the event, saying, “The conference was a great success. I believe the topics presented are aligned with current trends, as STEM, artificial intelligence, and other technology-driven or technology-supported educational developments are now in the spotlight. Everyone is paying attention and conducting in-depth research on these topics. We need more insights from scholars on these pressing issues.”
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