EDEN Research Workshop Emerging technologies, challenges and opportunities in education and research
The main theme of the event is: "Emerging technologies, challenges and opportunities in education and research"
This conference will comprehensively explore the latest advances and challenges in educational technology, with a particular focus on the integration of artificial intelligence in education, European university alliances and their roles in research and digital education, the emerging concept of micro-education and micro -credits, as well as the application of AR/VR technologies in educational environments.
Submit your work
We invite you to send original works in the above themes, in the format of Full paper, Concise paper, Poster, in English by the date of August 19, 2024 (possible extension September 5, 2024).
Accepted full papers will be published in EDEN 2024 Research Workshop Proceedings, published in Ubiquity Proceedings Journal – open access – and accessible on the EDEN website and indexed in CrossRef, Open Aire, ChronosHub, J-Gate, JISC KB+, CNKI, SHERPA RoMEO , Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and Google Scholar.
Selected papers, improved and expanded, will be published after the conference in the series Springer Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS) and presented as EDEN All these papers will be published in accordance with the open access policy of Springer Nature and EDEN. CCIS is summarized/indexed in DBLP, Google Scholar, EI-Compendex, Mathematical Reviews, SCImago, Scopus. CCIS volumes are also submitted for inclusion in ISI Proceedings. Authors will also have the opportunity to extend their work and publish it in the online journal EURODL
Special prices for registrations from Romania
The price for teachers and researchers from Romania who register for the conference until September 10 is €300 iar after this date is 350 EUR, reduced prices than those for other participants.
Keynote Speakers
Don't miss the presentations made by Prof. Teemu Ross (University of Helsinki, Finland) and Prof. Carmen Holotescu (Ioan Slavici University Timisoara). Teemu Roos will present the Impact of AI in Educational Technologies, he is also the creator of the online course Elements of AI, which has over 1.2 million users and has been rated as the best computer science MOOC in the world. Carmen Holotescu will talk about the impact and development of open educational technologies and blockchain, with an emphasis on education in Romania.
EDEN PhD Masterclass
PhD or master students, young researchers are invited to participate and register at the EDEN PhD Masterclass, Timisoara with the Theme: Digital Education which will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 (participation fee EUR 60). With renowned professors from Europe, the aim of the Masterclass is to facilitate the research collaboration of doctoral schools in education in Europe through international research and learning exchanges, addressing research perspectives from several fields with challenges encountered in education.
Topics addressed at the EDEN 2024 Research Workshops & PhD Masterclass in Timișoara:
Educational technologies
This theme will cover a wide range of emerging educational technologies beyond AI, focusing on open educational technologies, interoperability of educational systems, as well as principles of open education in digital assessment tools and collaborative online learning environments. Discussions will address how these technologies can improve engagement, accessibility and effectiveness in education, while also considering issues of openness, the digital divide and over-reliance on technology.
AI in education
On this theme, we invite papers that focus on how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing educational paradigms, the role of AI in personalizing learning experiences, in creating tools to automate administrative tasks, data literacy for AI, but also the impact on educational assessment, challenges such as ethical considerations, data privacy and the need for balanced human-AI interaction in pedagogy.
AR/VR in education
We invite papers that discuss the use of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in educational settings. The presentations will highlight the practical applications of AR/VR in creating immersive learning experiences, particularly in creative industries and complex scientific simulations, and the challenges of ensuring educational quality in these virtual environments.
Micro-education and micro-credits
The conference will provide the space for discussions on the evolving concept of micro-education, the growing trend of micro-learning and micro-credits, highlighting their potential in providing flexible and skill-focused educational opportunities, with the challenges of assessment and validation, recognition and integration of these micro-credits in traditional educational frameworks.
Emerging topics in education
Other topics will highlight both the transformative potential of emerging technologies and the challenges that need to be addressed across the educational landscape, including VET, schools and training, with current trends, challenges and future prospects.
Digital research and education in European university alliances
One of the most important topics for European higher education, we invite papers that analyze how European university alliances stimulate collaboration in research and digital education. Discussions should highlight how these alliances promote innovation in higher education through joint research projects, shared digital platforms and cross-border educational initiatives, promoting internationalization and inclusion in education.
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