Ateneo Laboratory for the Learning Sciences

How do the elderly relate with technology? What are the tensions that arise when older adults have to learn to use digital innovations? Join us on April 8, 5 pm, as we listen to Dr. Pedro Ferreira discuss findings from his study on the effects of digitalization on the labor of older adults.

To register, go to bit.ly/allslecture-260408
The lecture will be onsite at Faura Hall, Room 223, Ateneo de Manila University.

The 34th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE 2026)
Theme: Reimagining Learning Ecologies in the Age of Intelligent Technologies

The Asia-Pacific Society for Computers in Education (APSCE) invites submissions to the 34th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE 2026). All accepted papers will be published in the official conference proceedings, which will be submitted to Elsevier for potential inclusion in Scopus. The main conference proceedings (excluding posters) will also be submitted to Thomson Reuters for consideration in the Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI). Authors of distinguished full papers will be invited to submit extended versions for possible publication in Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning (RPTEL), the official journal of APSCE.

Under the theme “Reimagining Learning Ecologies in the Age of Intelligent Technologies,” ICCE 2026 invites the global community to examine how intelligent technologies are reshaping learning ecologies - holistic systems encompassing learners, educators, communities, technologies, environments, and the relationships that connect them.

Conference Structure
ICCE 2026 adopts APSCE’s established meta-conference structure, comprising seven theme-based sub-conferences coordinated by Program Committees appointed by APSCE’s Special Interest Groups. Together, these form a five-day academic program reflecting the breadth and depth of research in computers in education.
The conference includes:
• Seven theme-based sub-conferences
• Keynote speeches
• Theme-based invited talks and expert panels
• Pre-conference workshops and tutorials/symposiums/interactive events
• Doctoral Student Consortia (DSC)
• Early Career Workshop (ECW)
• Showcase of Advancements in Technology-Enhanced Learning in Underrepresented Countries (SATELUC)
Researchers, educators, students, policymakers, and technology developers are warmly invited to contribute.

Submission Categories
Submissions are invited in the following categories:
• Full papers (8–10 pages)
• Short papers (5–6 pages)
• Poster papers (2–3 pages)
• Workshop and tutorial/symposiums/interactive event papers
• Doctoral Student Consortia (DSC)
• Early Career Workshop (ECW)
• SATELUC submissions

Review Process and Submission Guidelines
The conference follows a single-blind review process: reviewers will know the authors’ identities, but authors will not know the reviewers’. Anonymization is therefore not required.

Please refer to the submission guidelines and download the latest version of the Paper Template (Word version) when preparing your manuscript. We strongly recommend using the template directly to ensure compliance with formatting requirements.

Thematic Focus
ICCE 2026 particularly welcomes research that:
• Advances human–AI collaboration in learning
• Explores data-informed and socio-technical educational systems
• Promotes inclusive design and equitable access
• Introduces innovative methodologies or theoretical perspectives
• Envisions adaptive, future-ready learning ecologies

Organization
General Chair: Hiroaki Ogata, Kyoto University, Japan
International Program Chair: Yanjie Song, The Education University of Hong Kong
International Program Co-Chair: Ivica Botički, University of Zagreb, Croatia

The Ateneo Public Mental Health Collaborative and the Ateneo Laboratory for the Learning Sciences welcome Dr. Konrad Maj of SWSP University in Warsaw! He will be sharing his talk entitled, "GenAI and Robotherapy: Implications for Mental Health" on March 3, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at SEC C 201, Ateneo de Manila University.

The talk is free and open to the public but registration is required. See the links in the poster for registration details!

The Open University of Malaysia is calling for applications for Southeast Asian Fellowship 2026-27: Sociodigital Futures of Southeast Asia.

The Southeast Asian Fellowship is a new one-year programme developed by the Centre for Digital Education Futures (CENDEF), Open University Malaysia (OUM). It is expected to run from April 2026 through March 2027.

Up to five Fellowships will be awarded.

Applicants may apply individually or in groups of up to three persons, with each selected individual or group counting as one Fellowship.

The Fellowship is structured as a remote engagement. Fellows will work primarily from their home base in Southeast Asia, while remaining connected to CENDEF and other Fellows through regular online dialogue and collaboration.

Attendance in Kuala Lumpur will be required for a public exhibition tentatively planned for late 2026.

Enquiries prior to submission may be directed to [email protected]

What is bullying? How do we cope when we are bullied? How can we help our friends who are bullied? Find out in this series of YouTube shorts produced by the Ateneo Laboratory for the Learning Science, the Business Insights Laboratory for Development, the Ateneo Public Mental Health Collaborative, and the Renew Health Organization PH for the Department of Education and with the support of Areté's Sandbox Program and the Ateneo de Manila University.

Tinig at Tapang: Apat na Aral sa Pagharap sa Bullying Samahan natin sina Maya and Gino sa kanilang mga karanasan! Ito ay isang serye mula sa DepEd na gumagabay sa atin tungkol sa bullying. Halina at alamin ang m...

Join the Ateneo Institute of Sustainability's "Ready, Set, Resilience!" event, an afternoon of games about climate and resilience! The Ateneo Laboratory for the Learning Sciences is joining the event by exhibiting its game, "For People and Planet: An SDG Adventure". This is a narrative-based adventure game that teaches students about the integration of the UN's sustainable development goals into everyday life.

🎲🌏 Level up your understanding on climate and disaster challenges to turn learning into playable, real-world solutions!

Join us for 'Ready, Set, Resilience!'—an engaging afternoon gamifying climate and disaster resilience. Learn through games, think with purpose, and create meaningful impact. 🃏🌱

📅 20 February 2026 (Friday)
🕰️ 1:00-5:00pm (GMT+8)
📍 Heyden Hall, Manila Observatory

🔗 Register at: go.ateneo.edu/RSRRegistration

Note: The event is open to the Ateneo de Manila community, is free of charge, and slots are limited.

This event is in partnership with the Ateneo Department of Environmental Science, Ateneo Laboratory for the Learning Sciences, and Climate Fresk Philippines.

Read more about Dr. Shamya Karumbaiah's visit last week! Thank you, Arnel Ocay, for writing this story!

ALLS Opens the Year with a Lecture and a Seminar-Workshop on AI in Education | Ateneo Laboratory for the Learning Sciences The Ateneo Laboratory for the Learning Sciences (ALLS), in collaboration with Ateneo Sandbox Programs, opened the year with two distinct activities on Artificial Intelligence in Education, held on January 16 and 17, 2026. The first lecture was held on January 16, followed by a seminar-workshop on Ja...

On January 16 and 17, ALLS had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Shamya Karumbaiah of the University of Wisconsin-Madison for a lecture entitled "Blurring the Language Boundaries: AI Support for Translanguaging in Classrooms" and a workshop entitled "Responsible Use of AI in Classrooms." Each session had about 25 attendees from the Ateneo and other schools. We thank Dr. Karumbaiah for generously sharing her expertise with us and for giving us new perspectives and lenses with which to think about our engagement with AI! We also thank all our attendees who so actively participated in the discussions! Finally, we Areté and the Sandbox Program for partnering us for these two events!

This January, we have the pleasure of hosting Dr. Shamya Karumbaiah of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she directs The Responsible AI for Learning (TRAIL) Lab. Dr. Karumbaiah will be giving an onsite lecture and a workshop at the Ateneo de Manila, both open to the public and free of charge. See the posters for details.

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to share the Call for Papers for the 2026 International Conference on Educational Data Mining.

Educational Data Mining (EDM) is a leading international forum for high-quality research that mines datasets to answer educational research questions, including exploring how people learn and how they teach. These data may originate from a variety of learning contexts, including learning and information management systems, interactive learning environments, intelligent tutoring systems, educational games, and data-rich learning activities. Educational data mining considers a wide variety of types of data, including but not limited to log files, student-produced artifacts, discourse, learning content and context, sensor data, and multi-resource and multimodal streams. The overarching goal of the Educational Data Mining research community is to support learners and teachers more effectively, by developing data-driven understandings of the learning and teaching processes in a wide variety of contexts and for diverse learners.

The 19th iteration of the conference, EDM 2026, will participate in the Festival of Learning 2026.

The theme of this year’s conference is “Educational Data Mining Across Borders: Bridging Disciplines, Contexts, and Perspectives.” Educational Data Mining has reached a stage where methods and findings are relevant across multiple areas of research and practice. Many of the challenges in learning and teaching cannot be addressed from a single perspective, and solutions are strengthened by crossing disciplinary, contextual, and cultural boundaries. EDM 2026 emphasizes the opportunities that emerge through building connections across disciplines, contexts, geographies, cultures, and societies.This year’s theme highlights work that integrates perspectives, links research and practice, and broadens the impact of educational data mining to support diverse and inclusive learning opportunities.

We welcome submissions of original research papers, short papers, industry papers, journal-track papers, posters, demonstrations, doctoral consortium submissions, as well as proposals for workshops and tutorials. Submissions may address methodological advances, theoretical contributions, practical applications, ethical and societal considerations, and interdisciplinary approaches related to educational data mining. Contributions from researchers, practitioners, and industry partners across disciplines and global contexts are strongly encouraged.

Important Dates
Abstracts due: February 2, 2026
Full, Short, and Industry Paper Submissions due: February 9, 2026

Please see the full call for additional details: https://educationaldatamining.org/edm2026/call-for-papers/

—
Anthony Botelho, Maria Mercedes Rodrigo, & Adish Singla
EDM 2026 Program Chairs

Call For Papers: Educational Data Mining 2026- Educational Data Mining is a leading international forum for high-quality research that mines datasets to answer educational research questions, including exploring how people learn and how they teach. These data may originate from a variety of learning contexts, including learning and information m...

Come to a special exhibit of "Heritage Hero: Secrets of the 'Golden Era'", a virtual reality game created by the Ateneo Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality Laboratory (VAMR), the Ateneo Laboratory for the Learning Sciences (ALLS), and the Ateneo Martial Law Museum and Library.

VAMR and ALLS are excited to share this virtual experience with you!

The Ateneo Martial Law Museum and Library, in collaboration with the Ateneo Laboratory for the Learning Sciences (ALLS) and the Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality (VAMR) Laboratory under the Department of Information Systems and Computer Science (DISCS), School of Science and Engineering, and with support from the Dr. Rosita G. Leong School of Social Sciences, invites everyone to a Martial Law VR Game Exhibit on Thursday, 25 September 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Room F-206, Faura Hall, Ateneo de Manila University.

Step into the abandoned mansion of a crony, and armed with only a hand-crank radio, uncover the hidden truths behind the Marcos Dictatorship. Investigate controversial infrastructure projects, public health crises, and a press constantly threatened by the state propaganda machine.

Was the period of Martial Law truly prosperous, or just a carefully constructed illusion? Come, play “Heritage Hero: The Secrets of the ‘Golden Era’” and find out!

This event is open to all current Ateneo college students. Interested participants may register by clicking here: bit.ly/HeritageHero

Everyone is also welcome to watch, cheer on their friends, and help out while the game is in progress.

See you there!

The Ateneo Martial Law Museum and Library, in collaboration with the Ateneo Laboratory for the Learning Sciences (ALLS) and the Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality (VAMR) Laboratory under the Department of Information Systems and Computer Science (DISCS), School of Science and Engineering, and with support from the Dr. Rosita G. Leong School of Social Sciences, invites everyone to a Martial Law VR Game Exhibit on Thursday, 25 September 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Room F-206, Faura Hall, Ateneo de Manila University.

Step into the abandoned mansion of a crony, and armed with only a hand-crank radio, uncover the hidden truths behind the Marcos Dictatorship. Investigate controversial infrastructure projects, public health crises, and a press constantly threatened by the state propaganda machine.

Was the period of Martial Law truly prosperous, or just a carefully constructed illusion? Come, play “Heritage Hero: The Secrets of the ‘Golden Era’” and find out!

This event is open to all current Ateneo college students. Interested participants may register by clicking here: bit.ly/HeritageHero

Everyone is also welcome to watch, cheer on their friends, and help out while the game is in progress.

See you there!