Preprints

arXiv
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)Under review
arXiv
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)Under review

Conference and Journal Papers

AIED
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
C&E
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) · SCIE/SSCI · IF 13.2
Technology, Knowledge and Learning
TKL
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) · ESCI · IF 4.2
CIKM
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
ITS
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
SLE
I See You: Teacher Analytics with GPT-4 Vision-Powered Observational Assessment
Unggi Lee, Yeil Jeong, Junbo Koh, Gyuri Byun, Yunseo Lee, Hyunwoong Lee, Seunmin Eun, Jewoong Moon, Cheolil Lim, and Hyeoncheol Kim
Smart Learning Environments, 11(1), 48 (2024) · SSCI · IF 17.9
ET&S
Can ChatGPT Be a Debate Partner? Developing ChatGPT-Based Application “DEBO” for Debate Education, Findings and Limitations
Unggi Lee, Yeil Jeong, Junbo Koh, Gyuri Byun, Yunseo Lee, Youngsun Hwang, Hyeoncheol Kim, and Cheolil Lim
Educational Technology & Society, 27(2), 321–346 (2024) · SSCI · IF 7.1

KCI (Korea Citation Index)

JET
Development of a Teacher Competency Model for AI Digital Educational Materials-Integrated Instruction
Kyungwook Jeong, Daeun Jeong, Hyejin Lee, and Junbo Koh*
Journal of Educational Technology, 41(4), 1643–1682 (2025) · KCICorresponding author
JEIM
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) · KCI
Presented at
AECT 2025: Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention
JEIM
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
The Journal of Educational Information and Media, 31(1), 169–193 (2025) · KCI
Presented at
AECT 2025: Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention
Journal of Lifelong Learning Society
JLLS
Learners’ Perceptions and the Feasibility of Adapting AI Tutors in Distance Universities: Focusing on Improvements of the Current Tutoring System
Jahyun Jeong, Junbo Koh, and Haengsoo Shin
Journal of Lifelong Learning Society, 21(3), 82–112 (2025) · KCI
JET
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) · KCI
JET
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) · KCI

Posters, Demos, Workshop Papers

AIED
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 EducationDemo
LAK
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 ConferencePoster
GAIED
Generative Agent for Teacher Training: Designing Educational Problem-Solving Simulations with Large Language Model-Based Agents for Pre-Service Teachers
Unggi Lee, Sanghyeok Lee, Junbo Koh, Yeil Jeong, Haewon Jung, Gyuri Byun, Yunseo Lee, Jewoong Moon, Jieun Lim, and Hyeoncheol Kim
NeurIPS 2023 Workshop on Generative AI for Education (GAIED)Workshop Paper