Welcome to
The International Society of the Learning Sciences
An interdisciplinary society dedicated to the research of learning in all of its forms
The International Society of the Learning Sciences is a professional and widely interdisciplinary society dedicated to the empirical investigation of learning as it exists in real-world settings and to how learning may be facilitated both with and without technology
Welcome to
The International Society of the Learning Sciences
An interdisciplinary society dedicated to the research of learning in all of its forms
Welcome to
The International Society of the Learning Sciences
An interdisciplinary society dedicated to the research of learning in all of its forms
Early Bird Registration ends
May 12, 2026 – 11:59 PM AoE
Registration Now Open
ISLS Annual Meeting 2026
Irvine, California, USA June 15–19, 2026 Learn more at 2026.isls.org
Membership
Become an ISLS member to access JLS and ijCSCL online journal subscriptions, ISLS Annual Meeting registration, and to collaborate with ISLS members from all around the world.
Explore Resources
Explore our rich selection of interdisciplinary research and resources across educational psychology, collaboration, data science, information sciences, design studies, and more.
Donate to ISLS 2027
Make a donation to financially support accessibility and inclusion efforts at the ISLS Annual Meeting.
Online Journal Access
Access the International Journal of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (ijCSCL) and the Journal of the Learning Sciences (JLS) online here.
Membership Renewal
Renew your membership to access online journal subscriptions, book discounts, and ISLS Annual Meeting registration.
Donate to ISLS 2027
Make a donation to financially support accessibility and inclusion efforts at the ISLS Annual Meeting.
The International Conference of the Learning Sciences
The ISLS Annual Meeting is a major international event, which hosts keynotes, symposia, workshops, panels, submitted paper sessions, and poster sessions. It covers timely and important issues and reports research findings across the entire field of the Learning Sciences. The ISLS Annual Meeting brings together those interested in learning experiences across schools, homes, workplaces, and communities who seek to understand how collaboration and learning are enabled by knowledge, tools, networks, and social structures.
ISLS-Affiliated Journals
ijCSCL
The International Journal of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (ijCSCL) is primarily focused on how learning unfolds during collaborative activity and how to design effective technological and pedagogical settings for collaboration
JLS
The Journal of the Learning Sciences (JLS) is a multidisciplinary forum for the presentation and discussion of important ideas that can change our understanding of learning and teaching
Educational Resources
The Network of Academic Programs in the Learning Sciences (NAPLeS) is a network of Ph.D. and Master’s Programs.
NAPLeS supports the exchange of ideas in teaching and research. We have curated a collection of resources consisting of webinars and videos, syllabi, suggested readings, and learning activities for the design of introductory courses into the Learning Sciences.
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Updated CFP: International Society of the Learning Sciences Annual Meeting 2027
Conference Theme: Act Local, Think Global: Contextualizing Design, Learning and Technologies June 12–16, 2027 | IIT Bombay, Mumbai, India Relevant webpages: ISLS 2027 homepage: https://2027.isls.org/ ISLS 2027 submission instructions: https://2027.isls.org/submission-instructions/ ISLS 2027 submission link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=isls2027…
ISLS 2027 Mumbai Info Sessions
We warmly invite everyone in the ISLS community to join us for a conversation and Q&A about the ISLS 2027 Annual Meeting. Discussion topics will include: * Overall focus of the conference - Context, Practice, conference…
EJ/ILSSA ISLS Intergenerational Dialogue Webinar
Dear ISLS Community,You’re invited to our first intergenerational dialogue webinar, "Finding Flight in the Whirlwind: Centering Global Futures and Intergenerational Possibilities in Research”, featuring Dr. Areej Mawasi, Dr. Carol Lee, Dr. Mikateko Mathebula, Dr. Rochelle…
2026 ISLS Annual Meeting Registration Now Open!
We are pleased to announce that the ISLS Annual Meeting Registration is now open!Join us in Irvine, California, USA from June 15–June 19, 2026 to celebrate our theme, "Partnering with Purpose." Expanded workshop offerings featuring…
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