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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

2026-06-22
EdUHK Delegation Strengthens UK Partnerships in AI and Interdisciplinary Research

Dr. Sun Daner's team from The Education University of Hong Kong has successfully concluded a five-day academic visit to the United Kingdom, forging strategic partnerships with leading universities to advance research in AI and its interdisciplinary applications in education. The mission aimed to deepen academic collaboration, explore student exchange opportunities, and benchmark innovative AI research and pedagogical practices. [Read More]

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

At the AI4EDU Forum, Dr. Sun Daner delivered a talk showcasing the ScaffoldiaMyMaths platform's shift from conventional scaffolding to an intelligent, agent-based support system. 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. Sun Dan'er 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 the workshop, she delivered a presentation entitled “Pedagogical Design and Analysis for Human-AI Interaction in STEM Education.”