I conduct research on learning environments using ICT from the perspectives of Educational Technology and Learning Sciences. Specifically, my current research includes:

• Research on learning environment design through Learning Analytics
• Research on learning environment design applying Self-Regulated Learning theory
• Research on class design based on Learning Analytics in elementary and secondary education
• Research on learning environment design using Virtual Reality
• Research on the design, development, and evaluation of learning support systems based on the “Community of Inquiry”
• Research on the development and evaluation of game-based learning environments
• Research on collaborative language learning support environments using ICT
• Research on the design, development, and evaluation of active learning support environments outside the classroom

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• Information Processing Society of Japan (IPSJ)
• Japanese Cognitive Science Society
• Japan Society for Educational Technology (JSET)
• Japan Society for Educational System and Information
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Senior member
• ACM

• Masanori Yamada, System Design for Synchronous CMC-based Communicative Language Learning, Doctoral Dissertation, Graduate School of Decision Science and Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology
• Masanori Yamada, Development and Evaluation of a Distance Learning Support System for Acquiring English Communication Skills, Master's Thesis, Graduate School of Decision Science and Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology

• Recommendation system, recommendation method, recommendation program, and information storage medium, Yuhei Yamauchi, Masanori Yamada, Satoshi Kitamura, Hideya Matsukawa, Tatsuya Wake, Shiori Sakaguchi, Mai Yoridaka, The University of Tokyo, Benesse Corporation, December 2010, March 2014, 5451644
• Weakness discovery system and method, Yuhei Yamauchi, Satoshi Kitamura, Masanori Yamada, Hideya Matsukawa, Tatsuya Wake, Shiori Sakaguchi, Mai Yoridaka, The University of Tokyo, Benesse Corporation, December 2010, March 2014, 5411251
• Live distribution server and live distribution method, Toru Aruga, Masanori Yamada, Makoto Nakamura, Tomoko Ito, NTT COMWARE CORPORATION, June 2002, April 2004, 2004-15750

• Chair, Expert Committee on the Future of Municipal High Schools with Specialized Courses, Fukuoka City Board of Education (2023-2024)
• Co-chair of the Track No.14 of IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2022-2024)
• Program Committee member of Learning Analytics and Knowledge(LAK 2023)
• EDUSummit 2023 TWE4 member (Drafting recommendations for the application of Self-Regulated Learning theory at UNESCO EDUSummit)
• Program Committee member of Learning Analytics and Knowledge(LAK 2022)
• Program Committee member of The IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Education (TALE2022)
• Program Committee member of Learning Analytics and Knowledge(LAK 2021)
• Program Committee member of The IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Education (TALE2021)
• Member, Sub-committee on Complex Fields I, Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (2019-2020)
• Publication chair of The IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Education (TALE2020)
• Program Committee member of International Conference on Learning Analytics in Asia (LA-Asia 20)
• Program Committee member of Learning Analytics and Knowledge(LAK 2020) Data Challenge Workshop
• Program Committee member of Learning Analytics and Knowledge(LAK 2020)
• Program Committee member of Digital Games Research Association (DiGRA 2020)
• Program Committee member of The IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Education (TALE2019)
• Program Committee member of Digital Games Research Association (DiGRA 2019)
• EDUSummit 2019 TWE6 member (Drafting recommendations for the dissemination of Learning Analytics at UNESCO EDUSummit)
• Program Committee member of The IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Education (TALE 2018)
• Program Co-chair of International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE) 2018 sub conference on Technology Enhanced Language Learning (TELL)(2018)
• Program committee member of the 3rd International Conference on Digital Learning Strategies and Applications (DLSA 2018)(2018)
• Education Advisor, “Future Classroom” Project, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (2018-2019)
• Board Member, Japan Society for Educational Technology (In charge of Spring National Conference) (2018-2021)
• Education Advisor, Tomeikan Junior and Senior High School, Tomeikan Gakuen (2017-2020)
• Member, Sub-committee on Complex Fields I, Second Review Section, Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (2017)
• Program Committee of The 17th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2017)
• Program committee member of 6th International Congress on Advanced Applied Informatics (AAI 2017)
• Program committee member of International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE) 2017 sub conference on Technology Enhanced Language Learning (TELL)(2017)
• Program Committee of The 16th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2016)
• Program committee member of International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE) 2016 sub conference on Technology Enhanced Language Learning (TELL)(2016)
• Editorial board member of Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning (RPTEL)（2016-2018）
• 1st International Symposium on Emerging Technologies for Education 2016(SETE 2016) Workshop Technology-Enhanced Language Learning (TELL) Organizer（2016）
• Deliberation Committee Member, ICT Proficiency Certification Association (P-Kentei Association) (2016-)
• Asia Pacific Society for Computers in Education(APSCE) ICCE TELL SIG chair（2016-2017）
• Councilor, Japan Society for Educational Technology (2015-2017)
• Member, ICT Education Promotion Council, Itoshima City Board of Education (2015-2016)
• Program Committee Member of 2015 International Workshop on Learning Analytics, Technology Adoption, and Language Learning in the Big-Data Era(LATALL 2015) (2015)
• Member, Research Promotion Council for “New Learning Project,” Fukuoka Prefectural High Schools (2015-)
• Member, Short Letter Editorial Committee, Japan Society for Educational Technology (2015-2016)
• Program Committee of The 15th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2015)
• Technical Program Committee of WebET 2014 (WWW 2014 Workshop on Web-based Education Technologies)(2013 – 2014)
• Member, Editorial Committee for Special Issue on “Learning Environments and Learning Support in the Era of 1-to-1 Devices,” Japan Society for Educational Technology (2013 – 2014)
• Program Committee of The 14th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2014)
• Program Committee of 3rd International Symposium on Engineering, Energy and Environment 2013
• Program Committee of AECT International Conference on the Frontier in e-Learning Research (AECT-ICFER) 2013 (2013)
• Technical program committee member of IEEE The 3rd International Conference on Information Technology and e-Services 2013(ICITeS’2013)
• Technical program committee member of IEEE International Conference on Computer Application Technology (ICCAT) 2013
• Secretary, Editorial Committee for Special Issue on “Improvement of University Education and FD,” Japan Society for Educational Technology (2012) Collaborator, Information Literacy Instruction (ILI) Librarian Training Project (2012.4-2013.3) Funded by the Library Promotion Foundation. Vice-Chair, Editorial Committee for Special Issue on “Informal Learning in an Information Society,” Japan Society for Educational Technology (2012 – 2013)
• Web Material Development and Design, NHK High School Course, Basic English “Let’s Start from the Basics!”, NHK Educational Corporation http://www.nhk.or.jp/kokokoza/tv/basiceng/clip/
• Program committee member of IEEE International Conference on Education & E-Learning Innovations (ICEELI) 2012
• Program committee member of International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE) 2012 sub conference on Technology Enhanced Language Learning (TELL)
• Editorial review board member of “Handbook of Research Didactic Strategies and Technologies for Education Incorporating Advancements” published by IGI global (2012 – 2013)
• The International Association for Technology, Education and Development (IATED) 6th International Technology, Education and Development (INTED) 2012 Scientific Advisory Board Member (2011.11 – 2012.3)
• Member, Special Planning (FD) Committee, Japan Society for Educational Technology (2010.9 – 2012.6)
• Member, Editorial Committee, Japan Society for Educational Technology (2009.7 – Present)
• Member, Research Committee, Japan Society for Educational Technology (2009.7 – 2011.6)
• External Advisor, Demonstration Experiment (Research Study) on Utilization Methods for Disseminating PBL Materials (ICT Management Field 2) for Advanced ICT Human Resource Development, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Project, NRI Learning Network, Ltd. (2008.12 – 2009.2)
• Member, Special Committee on ICT Research, The Japan Association of College English Teachers (2009.1 – 2009.3)
• Member, Executive Committee for the 25th National Conference, Japan Society for Educational Technology (2008.10 – 2009.9)
• Member, Conference Planning Committee, Japan Society for Educational Technology (2009.1 – 2013.1)
• Member, New Technology Development and Utilization Committee, Japan Society for Educational System and Information (2009.10 – 2011.9)
• Member, SNS New Technology Creation Committee, Japan Society for Educational System and Information (2008.12 – 2009.10)
• Member, Research Planning Committee, The Japan Association of College English Teachers (2008.5 – Present)
• Development of Official Support Site and Operation Support for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology “Model Project for Promoting Information Sharing in Education” (e-Teacher Project) (2003.4 – 2005.3)

• Learning Analytics at the University of Michigan: My Learning Analytics (MyLA), Masanori Yamada, The 46th Cyber Symposium on Online Education and Digital Transformation in Universities: "Educational Institution DX Symposium", 2022/2/4
• What Can Learning Analytics Do to Improve the Quality of Education?, Masanori Yamada, Hiroshima City University 2021 FD Seminar: "On Educational DX Initiatives", 2021/11/19
• Session: "How to Foster Active Learners Even Online", Masanori Yamada, Edvation x Summit 2021, 2021/11/18
• How Can Educational Data Be Used for Course Design and Support?, Masanori Yamada, New Education Expo 2021, 2021/6/4
• What Can Learning Analytics Do to Foster Autonomous Learners?, Masanori Yamada, Japan Society for Educational Technology 2021 Spring National Conference Independent Symposium, 2021/3/7
• What Can Learning Analytics Do to Foster Autonomous Learners?, Masanori Yamada, Kyoto University Academic Center for Computing and Media Studies Seminar: "Educational Transformation through the Utilization of Educational Data: Future Prospects Based on Accumulated Practical Knowledge", 2021/1/19
• Course Improvement Using ICT: What Learning Analytics Reveals, Masanori Yamada, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Life Science and Systems Engineering FD Training Session, 2020/10/29
• Thinking About Course Improvement Through ICT in the COVID-19 Era: An Approach from Learning Analytics, Masanori Yamada, Kagoshima University Faculty of Education FD, 2020/7/30
• Let's Try It Because It's an Online Class! Course Improvement Through Learning Analytics, Masanori Yamada, Kyushu University Active Learning Classroom FD, 2020/7/10
• Grading Based on Course Design: What Changes and What Doesn't in Online Classes, Masanori Yamada, The 5th Cyber Symposium on Sharing the Status of Remote Classes at Universities Since April, 2020/4/24
• Toward Evidence-based Instructional Design～Case of Collaborative Problem Solving Class with Learning Analytics in High School, Masanori Yamada, Science Council of Japan Public Symposium: "International Symposium on Evidence-based Education through Learning Analytics", 2019/3/22
• How to Provide Education and Learning Support Based on Learning Analytics, Masanori Yamada, UeLA & JADE Joint Forum JADE Symposium 2018, 2019/3/15
• ICT Utilization to Deepen Proactive and Interactive Learning and Future Challenges, Masanori Yamada, Education Family Newspaper The 55th Seminar for Boards of Education, Fukuoka, 2019/2/8
• Development of Education and Learning Support Using Educational Big Data, Masanori Yamada, Tanabe Consulting Seminar, 2018/11/23
• Active Learning Design Based on Learning Analytics, Masanori Yamada, Nanzan University University-wide FD Project, 2018/11/22
• Course Improvement Based on Learning Analytics: Development of Learning Analytics Enabled by BYOD, Masanori Yamada, Kansai University FD Forum: "Thinking About Class and Learning Environments Utilizing BYOD", 2018/11/10
• Visualization of Learning Outcomes Based on Learning Analytics, Masanori Yamada, Nihon Fukushi University AP Symposium, 2018/8/24
• Learning Support Tutoring Seminar, Masanori Yamada, Seinan Gakuin University Library Seminar, 2018/6/26
• Changing Classes Through School Library Utilization: Active Learning Possible Only Because It Is a School Library, Masanori Yamada, Fukuoka Prefectural Board of Education School Librarian Training Session, 2018/6/14
• What do learning behaviors promote sense of self regulated learning? - from learning analytics view-, Masanori Yamada, Asia University AI in Learning Technology Forum, 2018/6/1
• Intersection of psychological data and learning logs- Can learning logs predict self-regulated learning? -, Masanori Yamada, Symposium on Learning Analytics: Development of Education and Learning Support Using Educational Big Data, 2018/3/22
• Writing Workshop, Masanori Yamada, Okayama University of Science Report Writing Seminar, Lecturer, 2017.11.17, 2017/11/17
• Writing Workshop, Masanori Yamada, Okayama University of Science Report Writing Seminar, Lecturer, 2017.09.20, 2017/9/20
• Active Learning Design Using ICT, Masanori Yamada, Tomeikan School Summer Educational Research Meeting, 2017/8/25
• Will University Libraries Change Universities? The Potential and Challenges of University Libraries, Masanori Yamada, Maruzen-Yushodo University Library Staff Training Session, 2017/2/25
• Support for Education and Learning Improvement Based on Learning Analytics (LA), Masanori Yamada, University of Toyama Information Technology Center Lecture, 2017/2/20
• Flipped Learning Support System in Foreign Language Learning and Its Practical Use, Masanori Yamada, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies The 6th University Education Rebuilding Acceleration Program Study Group, 2017/1/26
• What Should Be Done for Learning Support in University Libraries?, Masanori Yamada, Ishikawa Prefecture University Library Council Special Training Session, 2016/10/13
• Initiatives for Educational Improvement Using Learning Analytics, Masanori Yamada, Japan Society for Educational Technology The 32nd National Conference Symposium: "Learning Support and Learning Evaluation in the Big Data Era: From the Perspective of Educational Technology Research", 2016/9/18
• Learning data for effective and efficient learning improvement: From the viewpoint of self-regulated learning, Masanori Yamada, Kyushu University and INPT seminar, 2016/2/29
• Thinking About Learning Support That University Libraries Can Provide, Masanori Yamada, Kumamoto Prefecture University Library Council Practitioner Training Session, 2015/8/28
• The "Now" of Active Learning: Focusing on Design and Tools, Masanori Yamada, Fukuoka Prefectural Fukuoka High School Teacher Training Session, 2015/6/25
• Development of Active Learning Classes: Why Active Learning Now?, Masanori Yamada, National Institute of Technology, Kurume College The 1st FD Meeting, 2015/6/5
• What Is Active Learning: How to Conduct Active Learning Classes, Masanori Yamada, Fukuoka Prefectural Itoshima High School Teacher Training Session, 2015/5/29
• Active Learning in New Libraries, Masanori Yamada, Library Fair & Forum 2015 @ Onna Village, 2015/5/16
• University Libraries Contributing to Improving the Quality of Education: Suggestions from Educational Technology, Masanori Yamada, Japan Association of Private University Libraries Kyushu Regional Council, 2015/4/16
• The Role of Social Presence for Quality Interaction in Social Media, Masanori Yamada, Social Media for All 2015 ? 21st International Education and Technology Conference, 2015/4/10
• Design of Learning Support Systems Utilizing Learning Theories: In Search of Effective Learning Support Systems, Masanori Yamada, Fukuoka University of Education Graduate School of Education, FY2014 Special Expense Project, Digital Foundation Material Development Project for Fostering Advanced Teaching Practice Skills - Transmission of "Master's Techniques" - The 1st Training Session for Improving Developed Materials, 2015/3/3
• University Libraries as Education and Learning Support Environments: From Domestic and International Case Studies, Masanori Yamada, FY2014 Japan Association of National University Libraries Symposium, 2015/1/28
• Learning Support Linked to Classes: Thinking About What Libraries Can Do, Masanori Yamada, Miyazaki Prefecture University Library Staff Training Session, 2014/11/28
• Learning Support in University Libraries for Improving the Quality of Education, Masanori Yamada, Kumamoto University 21st Century University Education Seminar: "Improving the Quality of Education and the Role of Libraries: From the Perspective of Learning Support", 2014/1/24
• The Role of University Libraries in Future Human Resource Development: Focusing on Learning Support, Masanori Yamada, The 99th All Japan Library Conference, Fukuoka Conference, Sub-committee 2: "Thinking About Library Learning Support", 2013/11/22
• New Learning Space: Learning Commons, Masanori Yamada, Kwansei Gakuin University Academic Commons Symposium & Center for Higher Education Promotion The 4th FD Lecture: "Rediscovery of Learning Starting from Academic Commons", 2013/10/2
• The Situation Surrounding Universities and the Role of University Libraries, Masanori Yamada, FY2013 Short-term Training for University Library Staff, 2013/10/1
• The Challenge of University Libraries Supporting Active Learning, Masanori Yamada, Kyushu Institute of Technology MILAiS Forum: "Realizing Next-Generation Learning: Environmental Design to Promote Active Learning", 2013/9/28
• Course Design Incorporating Collaborative Active Learning: From the Perspectives of Learning Behavior, Learning Space, and Learning Tools, Masanori Yamada, Nagasaki University FY2013 Educational Innovation Symposium, 2013/8/3
• Learning Support in Learning Commons: From the Perspective of Formal and Informal Learning, Masanori Yamada, Kwansei Gakuin University Academic Commons Opening Commemorative Symposium: "The World Opened Up by New Learning Spaces: Activation of Knowledge Created by 'Awareness and Encounters'", 2013/7/10
• Learning Support in University Libraries: What We Can Do Now, What We Will Do in the Future, Masanori Yamada, Kanazawa University "Library Function Enhancement Program" Symposium: "The Future of Learning Support in University Libraries", 2013/3/27
• Redesigning University Libraries to Foster Future Talent, Masanori Yamada, FY2012 Tohoku University Library Staff Comprehensive Training Session: "Active Learning and the Future Role of University Libraries", 2013/2/28
• Learning Support in University Libraries: Thinking About What We Can Do from Overseas Case Studies, Masanori Yamada, Tokai Region University Library Council Training Session, 2012/12/13
• Thinking About the Present and Future of Learning Support in University Libraries: Focusing on Kanazawa University Learning Commons Initiatives, Masanori Yamada, The 14th Library Fair & Forum: "Current Status and Challenges of Learning Support in Libraries", 2012/11/21
• Learning Support in University Libraries from the Perspective of Educational Technology: What and How Should We Support Learning?, Masanori Yamada, Public University Association Library Council Training Session, 2012/9/7
• Thinking About Usage and Learning Support in Learning Commons, Masanori Yamada, Maruzen/DNP Joint Seminar: "New Learning Environments and the Role of University Libraries", 2012/1/27
• How to Contribute to Research Globally? Through Disseminating Research Results Overseas, Masanori Yamada, Japan Society for Educational Technology The 27th National Conference Symposium, 2011/9/18
• Design of Collaborative Learning Environments for Learning Motivation, Masanori Yamada, Hokkaido University Information Initiative Center Public International Symposium: "ICT + Autonomous Learning + Motivation", 2011/2/19
• Foreign Language Learning and Social Media, Frontiers of Foreign Language Education: Social Media, The Future of Foreign Language Education Opened by Advanced Media and Our Society, Masanori Yamada, 2010 University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences Center for Liberal Arts Forum, 2010/12/11
• Foreign Language Education Using Social Media, Masanori Yamada, BEAT Seminar: "Social Innovation in Foreign Language Learning", 2010/9/4
• Development and Evaluation of Social Software Based on Social Presence in Language Education, Masanori Yamada, Young Researchers Discuss New Coexistence of Media and Foreign Language Education, Panelist, The Japan Association for Language Education and Technology 50th Anniversary National Research Conference Overall Symposium, 2010/8/5
• Current Status and Challenges of ICT-Utilized Education, Masanori Yamada, Kanazawa University 150th Anniversary Symposium Series: The Future of ICT-Utilized Education and Kanazawa University's Information Strategy, 2010/7/8
• New University Consortium and Active Learning, Masanori Yamada, University Consortium Ishikawa Relocation Commemorative Strategic Inter-University Cooperation Support Project Public Symposium: "Reborn University Consortium Ishikawa and Its Future Vision", 2010/3/5
• Introduction to Language Education System Project, Masanori Yamada, Kanazawa University Foreign Language Education Research Center Research Meeting, 2009/6/30
• Learning Systems at Universities and Their Backgrounds, Masanori Yamada, Kanazawa University Center for University Education and Support The 224th Joint Study Group, 2009/3/31
• Development and Evaluation of English Listening Materials Tailored to Learner Context: Practice of "Narikiri English!", Masanori Yamada, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies Symposium: "Thinking About How to Create Digital Content at Universities", 2008/2/20

Kyushu University (2013–Present)

• Center for Learning Analytics, Faculty of Arts and Science, Collaborating Faculty (2016.4–2021.3)
• Research and Development Division, University Library, Collaborating Faculty (2013.4–)
• Office of Educational Reform Planning and Support, Staff Member (2013.4–2014.9)
• Student Support Center, Faculty of Arts and Science, Concurrent Faculty (2014.4–2015.3)
• University Evaluation Expert Committee, Member (2013.4–2017.3)
• Faculty of Education Information System Committee, Member (2013.4–2016.3)
• Center for Educational Materials Development, University Library, Collaborating Faculty (2013.4–2014.3)
• Headquarters for Educational Reform, LA Division, Next-Generation Education Unit, Member (2017.9–2022.3)
• Center for Learning Analytics, Research and Development Division Director (2021.4–2026.3)
• Director, Digital Society Creation Research Division (2024.4–)
• Director, Data-Driven Innovation Promotion Headquarters (2026.8–)

Kanazawa University (2009–2012)

• University-wide FD Committee, Member (2009.6–2012.12)
• Inter-University Strategic GP Steering Committee, Member (2009.6–2011.3)
• FD and ICT Education Promotion Office, Working Committee, Member (2009.4–2010.3)
• FD and ICT Education Promotion Office, Working Committee, Chair (2010.4–2012.12)
• Information Strategy Headquarters, Education and Research Informatization Promotion Subcommittee, ICT Education System WG, Member (2010.5–2012.12)
• General Education Committee, Member (2010.5–2012.12)
• Library Committee, Learning Commons Management Subcommittee, Vice Chair (2010.6–2012.12)
• Information Strategy Headquarters, Integrated Authentication and Portal Development WG, Member (2010.6–2012.12)
• Organization for Global Human Resource Development, Core Curriculum WG, Member (2012.4–2012.7)