Rewarding How Models Think Pedagogically: Integrating Pedagogical Reasoning and Thinking Rewards for LLMs in Education
Unggi Lee, Jiyeong Bae, Jaehyeon Park, Haeun Park, Taejun Park, Younghoon Jeon, Sungmin Cho, Junbo Koh, Yeil Jeong, and Gyeonggeon Lee
arXiv:2601.14560 (2026)|arXiv|Under review

OpenLearnLM Benchmark: A Unified Framework for Evaluating Knowledge, Skill, and Attitude in Educational Large Language Models
Unggi Lee, Sookbun Lee, Heungsoo Choi, Jinseo Lee, Haeun Park, Younghoon Jeon, Sungmin Cho, Minju Kang, Junbo Koh, Jiyeong Bae, Minwoo Nam, Juyeon Eun, Yeonji Jung, and Yeil Jeong
arXiv:2601.13882 (2026)|arXiv|Under review

Peer and Tutor in One: A Productive Failure-Based Architecture for Multi-Role Conversational Agents in Physics Learning
Junbo Koh, Minsun Cho, and Sunyoung Keum
AIED 2026: The 27th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education|Springer

Agents for Agency: Development of AI Agents to Support Agency in Generative AI-Integrated Data Analysis
Junbo Koh, Woohyeok Kang, Yohan Jo, and Cheolil Lim
ICER 2026: The 26th International Conference on Education Research|Conference

Design and Development of an AI System for Generating Instructional Materials Based on Instructional Design Principles: A Case Study of Korean Medicine Education
Cheolil Lim, Junbo Koh, Hoetaek Rah, Gyuri Byun, and Hyesung Kwon
2026 Spring Conference of the Korean Society for Educational Technology

Development and Implementation of a Generative Artificial Intelligence-Enhanced Simulation to Enhance Problem-Solving Skills for Pre-Service Teachers
Jieun Lim, Unggi Lee, Junbo Koh, Yeil Jeong, Yunseo Lee, Gyuri Byun, Haewon Jung, Yoonsun Jang, Sanghyeok Lee, and Jewoong Moon
Computers & Education, 232, 105306 (2025)|DOI|SSCI, Q1

Generative Artificial Intelligence in Educational Game Design: Nuanced Challenges, Design Implications, and Future Research
Jewoong Moon, Unggi Lee, Junbo Koh, Yeil Jeong, Yunseo Lee, Gyuri Byun, and Jieun Lim
Technology, Knowledge and Learning, 30, 447–459 (2025)|DOI

Pedagogy-R1: Pedagogical Large Reasoning Model and Well-balanced Educational Benchmark
Unggi Lee, Jaeyong Lee, Jiyeong Bae, Yeil Jeong, Junbo Koh, Gyeonggeon Lee, Gunho Lee, Taekyung Ahn, and Hyeoncheol Kim
CIKM 2025: The 34th ACM International Conference on Information and Knowledge Management|Conference

LLaVA-Docent-V2: Improving Data Quality to Train Large Multimodal Models for Art Appreciation Education
Unggi Lee, Yoorim Son, Jaeyoon Shin, Gyuri Byun, Yunseo Lee, Junbo Koh, Minji Jeon, and Hyeoncheol Kim
ITS 2025: The 21st International Conference on Intelligent Tutoring Systems|Conference

A Development of a Simulation-Based AI System for Supporting Physics Inquiry-Based Learning
Junbo Koh, Chanhui Kim, Yoomin Kim, Jahyun Jeong, Minsun Cho, Jiwoong Park, and Sunyoung Keum
AECT 2025: Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention|Conference

Clarifying AI Education: A Scoping Review of AI-Utilization and AI-Convergence Education in Korean Elementary Education
Kyungwook Jeong, Junbo Koh, Yeono Son, Minsung Kim, and Sunyoung Keum
AECT 2025: Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention|Conference

AIED for Student Agency in the Generative AI Era: A Scoping Review
Junbo Koh
ICoME 2025: The 23rd International Conference for Media in Education|Conference

Development of an Agentic AI for Novice Instructional Designers
Unggi Lee, Hyeseong Kwon, Junbo Koh, Yeil Jeong, Gyuri Byun, Junseo Kim, Minji Jeon, and Cheolil Lim
ICER 2025: The 25th International Conference on Education Research|Conference

Development of a Teacher Competency Model for AI Digital Textbook-Integrated Instruction
Kungwook Jeong, Daeun Jeong, Hyejin Lee, and Junbo Koh*
Journal of Educational Technology, 41(4), 1643–1682 (2025)|DOI|Corresponding author

Development of a Prototype Simulation-Based AI System to Support Physics Inquiry Learning
Junbo Koh, Jiwoong Park, Chanhui Kim, Yoomin Kim, and Sunyoung Keum
The Journal of Educational Information and Media, 31(2), 493–517 (2025)|DOI

A Scoping Review of AI Utilization and AI Convergence Education in Korean Elementary Education
Kungwook Jeong, Junbo Koh, Yeono Son, Minsung Kim, and Sunyoung Keum
The Journal of Educational Information and Media, 31(1), 169–193 (2025)|DOI

Learner Perceptions and the Feasibility of Implementing AI Tutors in Distance Universities: Focusing on Improvements to the Current Tutoring System
Jahyun Jeong, Junbo Koh, and Haengsu Shin
Journal of Lifelong Learning Society, 21(3), 82–112 (2025)|DOI

Designing a Mathematics Dashboard for Data-Driven Personalized Instruction: Focusing on the Cognitive Diagnostic Assessment Platform ‘MathCoDi’
Eunseon Lim, Hyowon Wang, Juhyeon Park, Junbo Koh, Cheolil Lim, and Yunjoo Yoo
Journal of Educational Technology, 41(2), 509–546 (2025)|DOI

Development of a Programming-Based Instructional Program to Enhance Digital Competency of Pre-Service Social Studies Teachers
Sang-Il Lee, Bokyung Go, Junbo Koh, Sechang Kim, Woohyung Kim, and Cheolil Lim
Journal of Educational Technology, 41(1), 79–109 (2025)|DOI

Development of a Teacher Competency Model for AI Digital Textbook-Integrated Instruction: Based on the High-Touch High-Tech Approach
Kungwook Jeong, Daeun Jeong, Hyejin Lee, and Junbo Koh*
2025 Joint Fall Conference of the Korean Association for Educational Information and Media and the Korean Society for Educational Technology|Corresponding author

Development of Pedagogical Reasoning and a Pedagogical Benchmark for Large Language Models
Unggi Lee, Jaeyong Lee, Junbo Koh, and Gyeonggeon Lee
2025 Spring Conference of the Korean Society for Educational Technology

Exploring Pre-Service Teacher Education Approaches for Enhancing AI Digital Textbook Utilization Competencies Based on Educational Needs Analysis
Cheolil Lim, Junbo Koh, Juhyun Park, Seongkyung Park, Junseo Kim, and Kungwook Jeong
2025 Spring Conference of the Korean Society for Educational Technology

Development of a Simulation-Based AI System to Support Physics Inquiry Processes
Junbo Koh, Jiwoong Park, Chanhui Kim, Yoomin Kim, and Sunyoung Keum
2025 Spring Conference of the Korean Association for Educational Information and Media

Development of a Large Language Model-Based ISD Agent to Support Novice Instructional Designers
Hyesung Kwon, Junbo Koh, Yeil Jeong, Gyuri Byun, Junseo Kim, Cheolil Lim, Unggi Lee, and Minji Jeon
2025 Spring Conference of the Korean Association for Educational Information and Media

Slidecaster: Human-AI Collaborative Authoring of Pedagogically Grounded Micro-Learning Videos
Junbo Koh, Hoetaek Rah, Hyeseong Kwon, Gyuri Byun, and Cheolil Lim
AIED 2026: The 27th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education|Program|Demo

Agent for Agency: Developing an AI Agent to Support Student Agency in Generative AI–Supported Learning Environments
Junbo Koh, Jiyoon Han, Woohyeok Kang, Cheolil Lim, and Yohan Jo
LAK26: The 16th International Learning Analytics and Knowledge Conference|Poster

A Study on Teacher Education University Faculty Members' Perceptions of the Functions and Use of AI Digital Textbooks
Cheolil Lim, Seongkyung Park, Juhyun Park, Junbo Koh, Junseo Kim, and Kungwook Jeong
2025 Spring Conference of the Korean Society for Educational Technology|Poster