Research Interests
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Design of technology based learning environments addressed to young children, college and high school students: Open learning environments, Collaborative systems, Networked systems for education, Modelling environments, Integration of multiple technological applications and devices as rich technology-based learning environments (GPS, VR, Robotics, palmtops, walkie-talkies, etc), computer based Interaction Analysis
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Research on learning effects of technological environments, Evaluation of technology based learning environments
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Internet-based educational-learning activities, Technology based Distance Education
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Cognitive model of students, Modelling of tutorial strategies
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Teachers Education on ICTs in Education
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Educational Policy on ICTs implementation in educational systems
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Science Education
The last seven years I have a particular interest in collaborative technology based learning environments, for small groups as well as for communities of learners, while during the last five years, I work intensively on computer based Interaction Analysis supporting selfregulation.
European Union [Esprit/I3, IST-FP5/Education&Training, IST-FP6 -TEL & E-learning-], Hellenic General Secretary of Research and Technology, Hellenic Ministry of Education & Ministry of Labor: they have funded sixteen (16) research projects [1998-2004], related to technologies and education, in the frame of ‘LTEE’ Laboratory and under the responsibility of A.D.
You can find the short description of funded research projects in the List of Projects.