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Led by Dr. Sun Daner, our lab at The Education University of Hong Kong explores the transformative potential of emerging technologies in education. We focus on AI-powered learning systems, technology-enhanced STEM education, and innovative pedagogical approaches that foster higher-order thinking across disciplines. Our work bridges educational research and real-world implementation—from developing ScaffoldiaMyMaths (https://www.scaffoldia.com/zh-hans/) with adaptive AI scaffolding for students with mathematics learning difficulties, to creating iSTEM (http://isteminquiry.com/), a design thinking-driven platform for aerospace-focused STEM education. Through rigorous research and meaningful collaboration with schools and communities, we strive to create equitable, evidence-based educational solutions that prepare learners for an AI-driven future.

Join us in reimagining education for the 21st century. Please feel free to contact us via email at: sunteam2026@gmail.com.

Latest News

2026-06-18
From Adaptive Scaffolds to AI Agents: Supporting Math Learning Difficulties in ScaffoldiaMyMaths

At the AI4EDU Forum 2026, Dr. Sun Daner delivered a talk showcasing the ScaffoldiaMyMaths platform's shift from conventional adaptive scaffolding to an intelligent, agent-based support system for students with mathematics learning difficulties. The talk underscored how this collaborative agent design on ScaffoldiaMyMaths can fundamentally transform the learning experience, turning moments of struggle into opportunities for genuine mathematical growth.[Read More]

2026-06-16
Workshop Organization and Presentation at ICLS 2026

Dr. Dan'er Sun organized a workshop titled "Methodological Dialogues in the AI Era: Reconciling Tensions and Advancing Learning Sciences Research in STEM Education" at the International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS), held as part of the 2026 ISLS Annual Meeting. Within this workshop, she delivered an presentation entitled “Pedagogical Design and Analysis for Human-AI Interaction in STEM Education.”

2026-06-03
Embracing the Generative AI Era: Prof. Maiga Chang Shares Insights on Essential 'Passive Skills'
Prof. Maiga Chang Lecture

Professor Maiga Chang (Associate Dean at Athabasca University) delivered a forward-looking lecture on “New 21st Century PASV (Passive) Skills Required in the Generative AI Era,” moderated by Dr. Sun Daner of EdUHK. Since ChatGPT's 2022 launch, generative AI tools have gone global; Prof. Chang explained how GPT models work, their capabilities, and their critical limitations in an accessible way. [Read More]