ICSLE 2025

The International Conference on Smart Learning Environments (ICSLE 2025) aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, and policy makers to discuss how the rapid evolution and changing landscape of learning environment is shaping learning and teaching, how AI is shaping future education and what is needed to safely and effectively embrace AI in education. The focus is on the interplay of pedagogy, technology and the ethics towards the development of human-centered learning.


Joensuu, Finland, October 16-17
Paper submission: August 15th, 2025


General Chairs
Dr. DeJian Liu, Beijing Normal University, China
Dr. Markku Tukiainen, University of Eastern Finland, Finland

Program Chairs
Dr. Mohammed Saqr, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Dr. Ahmed Tlili, Beijing Normal University, China
Dr. Junfeng Yang, Hangzhou Normal University, China
Dr. Maiga Chang, Athabasca University, Canada

Workshop chairs
Dr. Sonsoles López-Pernas, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Dr. Ting-Wen Chang, Beijing Normal University, China

Local organizing Chairs
Dr. Ilkka Jormanainen, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Chengxin Zhang, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Aleya Siddika, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Hesham Ahmed, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Ruotian Ren, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Wentao Wang, University of Eastern Finland, Finland

Proceedings Editors
Sonsoles López-Pernas, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Dejian Liu, Beijing Normal University, China
Kamila Misiejuk, FernUniversität Hagen, Germany
Ahmed Tlili, Beijing Normal University, China
Mohammed Saqr, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Sami Heikkinen, LAB University of Applied Sciences, Finland
Ronghuai Huang, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Kinshuk, The University of North Texas, United States

Program Committee

Fitsum Gizachew Deriba, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Awais Ilyas Baig, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan
Chengxin Zhang, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Kamila Misiejuk, FernUniversität Hagen, Germany
Teemu Valtonen, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Thomas Viik, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Usama Kalim, Beijing Normal University, China
Aleya Siddika, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Amos Oyelere Sunday, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Carlos Arriaga, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain
Dong Yang, Beijing Normal University, China
Halil Kayaduman, Inonu University, Turkiye
Hibiki Ito, Kyoto University, Japan
Mohammed Saqr, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Nicolas Pope, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Ram Prasad Gurung, LUT University
Ramy Elmoazen, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Ruotian Ren, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Salem Saaidia, Institut Supérieur de l’Education et de la Formation Continue, Tunisia
Salwa Mrayhi, University of Tunis, Tunisia
Sami Heikkinen, LAB University of Applied Sciences, Finland
Sonsoles López-Pernas, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Yifan Zhang, Beijing Normal University, China
Anita Maharani, Bina Nusantara University, Indonesia
Eduardo Oliveira, The University of Melbourne, Australia
Glória Aplugi, Universidade Aberta Portugal, Portugal
Henriikka Vartiainen, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Hesham Ahmed, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Hongxin Yan, Athabasca University, Canada
Imane Hilal, Ecole des Sciences de l’Information, Morocco
Islam Metwally, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Jun Feng, Northwest University, China
Meïssa Ouerghi, Higher Institute of Applied Studies in Humanities of Zaghouan, Tunisia
Michael Agyemang Adarkwah, Southwest University, China
Mouna Denden, Polytechnic University of Hauts-de-France, France
Sini Kontkanen, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Soheil Salha, An Najah National University, Palestine
Sunday Olaleye, Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences, Finland
Wentao Wang, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Widad Benghachoua, ENSEM Casablanca, Morocco


Hosted as a Hybrid (Virtual and Physical) Conference by
University of Eastern Finland, Finland
International Association of Smart Learning Environments (IASLE)
Global Smart Education Network (GSENet)
UEF DIGS research Community, University of Eastern Finland

Call for papers


“The changing landscapes of Smart learning environments: pedagogy, AI, collaborative intelligence and ethics”

The International Conference on Smart Learning Environments (ICSLE 2025) aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, and policy makers to discuss how the rapid evolution and changing landscape of learning environment is shaping learning and teaching, how AI is shaping future education and what is needed to safely and effectively embrace AI in education. The focus is on the interplay of pedagogy, technology and the ethics towards the development of human-centered learning. Various components of this interplay include but are not limited to:
Track 1. Next generation learning environments — AI powered learning environments, personalized learning environments, (multimodal) learning analytics, Personalized and interoperable learning environment, inclusive learning environments. Topics cover smart learning tools, digital media, and all issues related to the design, implementation, and impact of innovative learning ecosystems.

Track 2: Collaboration among humans, human-machine collaboration, interactions or dynamics. This includes all topics about how humans interact or collaborate with each other, with computers, AI, or intelligent machines at large. It also includes human-(ro)bot collaboration, avatars, digital twins, and the metaverse. Relevant issues of synergy in education — policies, applications, case studies, and best practices of domain-specific / subject-specific smart learning — are also included.

Track 3: Pedagogy, Learning Approaches and Instructional Design. This includes approaches informed by theory, human or artificial intelligence, including game-based learning, gamification, inquiry-based learning, simulation, and work-integrated learning. Relevant topics include instructional design models, technology-enhanced teaching strategies, and practices that support active, experiential, and personalized learning across contexts.

Track 4: Digital transformation for catalyzing online, immersive and open learning spaces — E-learning; Blended/Hybrid Learning; Mobile Learning; MOOCs; Open education, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality Learning.

Track 5: Digital, machine and AI ethics in education — This includes ethical frameworks, guidelines, and policies for the responsible use of digital technologies and AI in education. Topics include general and generative AI ethics, teaching ethics in curricula, data privacy, algorithmic transparency, and the development of human-centered, inclusive, and accountable AI systems in learning environments.

Author guidelines and Proceedings
All papers must follow the conference template found on http://iasle.net/author-guidelines-icsle-2025/
All accepted papers will be included in the conference proceedings published under Springer’s Lecture Notes in Educational Technology (LNET) series (https://www.springer.com/series/11777).
An extended version of selected accepted papers will be considered for publication in Springer’s Smart Learning Environments journal (https://slejournal.springeropen.com/).

Important Dates

Paper submission: August 15th, 2025
Conference dates: October 16-17, 2025
Workshop proposal submission: June 1st, 2025
Notification of acceptance: September 5th, 2025
Registration and Camera-ready papers: September 22nd, 2025

Registration fee
Regular Registration Fee:
Non-students
Students
US$ 200
US$ 150

Organizers and partners
University of Eastern Finland, Finland
International Association of Smart Learning Environments (IASLE)
Global Smart Education Network (GSENet)
UEF DIGS research Community, University of Eastern Finland