KSIF Holds Public Workshop for Metaverse
KSI Instructors

> On August 30, the Metaverse KSI Public Workshop for Instructors was held simultaneously both in-person and online

> 468 Korean language instructors interested in using metaverse and educational technology participated

The King Sejong Institute Foundation(hereafter referred to as the KSIF) held a public workshop on August 30 to expand opportunities for Korean language instructors to utilize the metaverse and educational technology (Edutech).

The Metaverse KSI, which officially began operation in February 2023, serves as a “real-time Korean language communication platform” where learners worldwide can experience Korean language and culture without the constraints of time and space. It currently offers intermediate and advanced Korean speaking classes.
 
 

This workshop was organized to provide Korean language instructors with an opportunity to experience the somewhat unfamiliar Metaverse KSI and share case studies of the classes held within the platform. It was conducted both in-person and online, allowing participation from Korean language instructors around the world. The in-person event took place at the CKL Enterprise Support Center in Jung-gu, Seoul, while the virtual event was held at the Metaverse KSI Auditorium (https://zep.us/@ksif/yPB1NY). A total of 468 Korean language instructors who were interested in utilizing the metaverse and educational technology for Korean classes participated (36 in-person and 432 online).

The workshop began with an expert lecture on “Prospects for Utilizing Edutech and the Metaverse,” which discussed case studies and the future outlook for metaverse use in foreign language education. This was followed by sessions introducing the “Metaverse KSI and its Korean Language Classes,” “Examples of Metaverse Korean Conversation Classes,” and a hands-on “Metaverse KSI Classroom Creation Workshop,” showcasing actual class examples and practical instruction. In particular, the hands-on lecture, where participants used ZEP, the platform employed by Metaverse KSI, to create their own metaverse classrooms alongside an expert, offered an excellent opportunity for instructors to experience Korean language teaching through the metaverse.
 
 

Additionally, an exhibition space outside the venue for the in-person workshop showcased various educational materials developed by the KSIF. Participants could explore textbooks used in Metaverse Korean conversation classes, such as 〈King Sejong Institute Practical Korean〉 and 〈King Sejong Institute Korean〉. They also had a chance to check out the AI teacher featured across different parts of Metaverse KSI. Notably, participants could experience the newly released integrated Korean learning app, “Mobile KSI,” and the online web entertainment content ‘Short-form Battles! Everyone's K-Culture’, both available through Metaverse KSI.
 
 

Lee Hai-young, President of KSIF, stated, “It is meaningful that KSIF is introducing a workshop on Korean language education utilizing the metaverse at a time when the use of edutech is gaining attention within the Korean language education field.” She added, “Going forward, KSIF will continue to strive to lead Korean language education by integrating various educational technologies in line with the latest trends in education.”