Seoyeon LEE
Prospective Ph.D. Student
in Educational Technology
(target entry: Fall 2026)
seoizzang0120@gmail.com
+82 10-7177-3848
About me
I am a prospective Ph.D. student in Educational Technology, holding a B.A. in Korean Language Education and an M.A. in Educational Psychology. This interdisciplinary background has provided a foundation for understanding the social emotional dimensions of learning alongside cognitive processes, and for approaching learners’ experiences from both classroom-based and psychological perspectives.
Through my work at KEDI and TeamSparta, where I designed and managed online learning experiences for diverse learners, I have developed a strong interest in technology-enhanced learning. These practice-based experiences, combined with my theoretical training, have shaped my ability to analyze how learners engage, regulate, and collaborate in digital environments.
I aim to investigate the social emotional dynamics of online learning interactions—particularly in CSCL environments—and to design AI-informed instructional supports for diverse learners. Ultimately, I hope to integrate psychological insights, instructional design, and real-world digital learning practice to support meaningful learning experiences in online settings.
Research Interests
- CSCL (Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning)
- Affective Engagement in Digital Learning Environments
- AI-informed Instructional Design & Scaffolding
- Social Emotional Competence
- Social Emotional Dynamics of Online Learning Interactions
Education
- M.A. in Educational Psychology
Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul (Mar. 2019 ~ Feb. 2021)
Thesis: The Mediating Effects of University Students’ Social Emotional Competence on the Relationship between their Empathy and Social Adjustment to University
Advisor: Prof. Seunglee Do
- B.A. in Korean Language Education
Hongik University, Seoul (Mar. 2014 ~ Feb. 2019)
Work Experiences
- TeamSparta Inc. (Mar. 2022 ~ Sep. 2025)
External Cooperation Manager in B2G Business Planning Team
- Korea Educational Development Institute (KEDI) (Mar. 2021 ~ Feb. 2022)
Researcher in Digital Education Research Center, Out-of-School Learning Support Team
Certifications
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(Expected) Instruction Consultant Level 2
Korean Society for Educational Technology (KSET): Training in progress
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Learning Consultant Level 2
Korean Society for Educational Psychology (KEPA) (Feb. 2022)
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Secondary School Teacher Certificate (Korean Language) Level 2
Ministry of Education (MOE) (Feb. 2019)
Awards & Honors
- Graduate School Special Scholarship, SungKyunKwan University (Mar. 2019)
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Academic Excellence Scholarship, Hongik University (Sep. 2014 ~ Sep. 2017)
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Outstanding Club - Dreaming Brush (President), SK Telecom YT Research Lab (Nov.
2018) - Young Talent 4th Excellence Award - Dreaming Brush (President), Small Enterprise And Market Service (Dec. 2017)
- Seoul Mayor’s Citation for Meritorious Volunteer Service - Dreaming Brush (President), Seoul
Metropolitan Government (Nov. 2017)