Presentation for KOTESOL Seoul Chapter, March 25th 2026
Title: Learning-to-learn with AI: Re-thinking Human-Centered Intelligence in Education
By: Alvaro Fuentes, Core Research Institute of Intelligent Robots, Jeonbuk National University, South Korea
Zoom Link: Topic: KOTESOL Seoul Chapter
Time: Mar 25, 2026 07:00 PM Seoul
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Abstract
As Artificial Intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in educational environments, the focus must shift from viewing AI solely as a productivity tool to comprehending its role in shaping how learners think, reflect, and develop. This talk introduces the concept of “learning-to-learn with AI,” framing intelligent systems not as substitutes for human intelligence, but as cognitive partners that can support metacognition, creativity, and critical inquiry.
The session explores how human-centered and trustworthy AI can be designed and utilized to scaffold learners’ thinking, foster self-regulation, and encourage deeper engagement with knowledge rather than passive reliance on automated responses. Through practical educational scenarios, the talk illustrates how AI can support lesson planning, formative assessment, and reflective learning practices, while maintaining teachers’ central role as facilitators, mentors, and ethical decision-makers.
Ultimately, the talk argues that meaningful AI integration in education depends not on what AI can do for learners, but on how it can help learners learn how to learn, grounded in human values and long-term educational goals.
Bio:
Dr. Alvaro Fuentes is a researcher and educator specializing in Artificial Intelligence and computer vision. He is currently a Research Professor at the Core Research Institute of Intelligent Robots and the Department of Electronics Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, South Korea, where his work focuses on the design and implementation of intelligent AI systems across diverse application domains, including agriculture, medicine, and education. He has extensive experience teaching and mentoring students at undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels in multiple countries, and is actively engaged in international research collaborations and academic initiatives. His recent work in education emphasizes AI as a cognitive partner in learning, promoting reflection, creativity, and responsible human-AI interaction in educational contexts.
Contact:
Email: afuentes@jbnu.ac.kr
