Korea University of Technology and Education Signs Agreement with Korea Polytechnics for Joint Development of E-learning Content

To Be Offered Through the Smart Vocational Training Platform (STEP)

From the left, Yoo Gilsang, president of Hankyong National University, and Lee Cheolsu, chairman of Polytech University. (Provided by Hankyong National University)

Korea University of Technology and Education signed an agreement with Korea Polytechnics on the 16th to jointly develop e-learning content.

The agreement was signed at the Mondrian Conference Room in Itaewon, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, with President Yoo Gil-sang of Korea University of Technology and Education and Chairman Lee Cheol-soo of Korea Polytechnics in attendance.

Through this agreement, the two universities plan to develop around 40 e-learning content items in various fields, including NCS-based lifelong vocational competency and artificial intelligence (AI), to provide self-directed learning and high-quality online education.

The developed content will be offered through the Smart Vocational Training Platform (STEP), co-operated by the Ministry of Employment and Labor and Korea University of Technology and Education, as well as Korea Polytechnics' Smart Learning Management System.

President Yoo Gil-sang of Korea University of Technology and Education said, "Through close cooperation, we will contribute to enhancing lifelong vocational competencies for all vocational trainees and employees nationwide."

Chairman Lee Cheol-soo of Korea Polytechnics also stated, "We will strive to produce field-oriented content so that anyone in Korea can receive high-quality technical education anytime, anywhere."