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- Dr. A.S. Drigas (Eng & psych) is a Director of Research at IIT-NCSR Demokritos. Tel: 0030-210-6503124, 6503199, Fax: ... moreDr. A.S. Drigas (Eng & psych) is a Director of Research at IIT-NCSR
Demokritos.
Tel: 0030-210-6503124, 6503199, Fax: 0030-210-6532910
Email: dr@iit.demokritos.gr Web Page: http://imm.demokritos.gr
M.S.c. Electrical Engineering in Info & Comms Technologies
Diploma in Psychology
PhD in Cognitive Science (Memory & Resource Management in Computer
Networks)
Coordinator & founder of Telecoms & Net Media Lab since 1996.
1990 to 1999 was Operational manager of Greek Academic network ARIADNE.
Coordinator of Several International & National Projects, in the fields of ICTs – Telecoms, e-services (elearning,
e-psychology, e-government, e-inclusion, e-culture, e-business etc). (In Greece, UK, France,
Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Italy, Cyprus, Romania, etc)
He has published more than 260 (120 Journals) international & national articles in ICTs, 8 books, 25
educational CD-ROMs, & several patents.
Since 1988 he has been member in several International & National committees for design and coordination
Network & ICT services & activities in National and European Level and to entities such as the Hellenic
Parliament, the Ministry of Development, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Transport and
Communications, Information Society, General Secretariat for Research and Technology, General Secretariat
for Youth, General Secretariat for Communications, General Secretariat for Civil Protection, General Secretariat
for Public Works, etc.
(Top National Committee for 3rd EU Framework Program, National Council for Informatics, National
Committee for Electronic Commerce, National Committee for e-business, National Committee for 2000 virusproblem,
National Committee for Network Infrastructures, National Committee for Civil Protection, RARE &
COSINE EU committees for EU Networks, EU committees for projects evaluation, National Committees
for project evaluation etc)
Also he has been a member in several committees of international conferences & journals for ICTs and their
exploitation & consequences.
Finally, he has received several distinctions & awards (National & European) for his scientific work (articles,
projects, patents).
(National Innovation Award for quantum cryptography patent 2004, European distinction 2002 for SolWin
Project (Solar &Wind), European distinction 2007 for Dedalos Project (for people with hearing disabilities),
NASA selection of 2 articles 2006, The National Council on Disability of USA included article in 2006 Report
to USA President (Empowerment for Americans with Disabilities), article in a policy report by the Australian
Government, article in a study about e-government in India, European e-learning distinction in 2010, one article
in an essay of USA ACADEMY of EDUCATION 2013, article in a study of UK Essays for E-Government, 2014.
More than 140 newspaper articles, more than 60 TV presentations, covered his innovative scientific activities.
He has coordinated more than 45 Projects Internationally & Nationally
ICT Projects to Support the Hellenic Civilization like Satellite Network for Hellenic Civilization.
E-Government Infrastructure for common citizens & disabled people in various organizations.
Projects with IVR , voice & videoconference technologies
Projects with AI and neural network development (for unemployed, students, instructors, etc)
Several projects to support e-learning, e-business, self-improvement for deaf people
Project to support navigation on the Internet for people with sight disabilities
Open Distance Interactive Systems for Educational Applications (ODISSEAS) for SMEs
E-Science Project with WI FI support for NCSR Demokritos
Several Projects to E-learning Scientists & Technicians in Renewal Energy Resources
ICT Projects to Support Teachers-Students & innovative learning Processes in Education
E-Psychology projects to support various communities.
Several national and international studies for e-business, e-commerce, public e-procurement,
telecommunications, information society indexes etc.
You can see the full CV in the following web page: http://imm.demokritos.gr/cv/CV_Drigas_EN.pdf
See Telecoms Lab - Net Media Lab at a glance here: http://imm.demokritos.gr/documents/fylladio_en.pdf
See hear all the publications: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Athanasios_Drigas
Comprehensive Publications List (1) - SCOPUS
Comprehensive Publications List (2) - DBLPedit
Due to COVID-19, Industry 4.0 technologies have been deeply integrated into our lives, making it possible to interact, learn, and be productive. The rise of ICT has been established for a lot of years, transforming the educational process... more
Due to COVID-19, Industry 4.0 technologies have been deeply integrated into our lives, making it possible to interact, learn, and be productive. The rise of ICT has been established for a lot of years, transforming the educational process of many students with more and more educators applying them in school settings and considering them an essential part of teaching. ICT constantly evolves incorporates and utilizes all the recent and cutting-edge technology to help learners interact and learn in the most engaging and motivating way. The purpose of this literature review is to investigate a very fascinating and promising piece of robotic technology called a drone or unmanned aerial vehicle and how it has been integrated and utilized in the educational process of students to date. In the introduction, the main adoptions of ICT and drones are discussed. In the main part, we explore the possibilities and the applications of drone technology in the educational path from analysis of included studies and research, as well as discussing the students’ and teachers’ perceptions of their use. The results of this study of the application of drones in education show promising effects among students and teachers, but several limitations were identified, making it still difficult to generalize their use in the educational process. Furthermore, a need for a unified framework for reference is needed to be able to accommodate their use in school and academic environments.
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The current hierarchical structure of human cognition proposed is indicative of the multi - factorial and multi - layered construct of giftedness and intelligence. All individuals are intellectually endowed, but giftedness is perceived as... more
The current hierarchical structure of human cognition proposed is indicative of the multi - factorial and multi - layered construct of giftedness and intelligence. All individuals are intellectually endowed, but giftedness is perceived as an achievement in academic and practical intelligence as well as in the manipulation of wisdom-related skills and attitudes, taking into account nonintellective personal characteristics and contextual, sociocultural variables. Therefore, any attempt to measure intelligence should include multiple and diverse assessments comprising various psychological processes taking place in a specific time and place. Metacognitive processes are at the top of the hierarchy of cognition as their significance for one’s quality of life and social progress is immense and their existence signals for a successful person. Moreover, metacognition requires handling for a confluence of knowledge, feelings and skills in a balanced way; this is the point where individuals n...
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Several years ago, a characteristic of leadership was the intelligence index, but in recent years this has changed, and emotional intelligence is considered an important parameter for a leader. A leader who shows a high index of emotional... more
Several years ago, a characteristic of leadership was the intelligence index, but in recent years this has changed, and emotional intelligence is considered an important parameter for a leader. A leader who shows a high index of emotional intelligence can activate his/her human potential and subsequently others. There is a large body of literature on “what” great leaders should do, but more emphasis needs to be placed on “how” to develop such leaders by focusing on detailed individual behavior change and self-development. The current article aims to investigate the concept of emotional intelligence and describe the levels of the emotional intelligence pyramid model and how these are reflected in the role of leadership. The theoretical model is complemented by a set of metacognitive and metaemotional strategies while emphasizing the role of technologies to provide fertile ground for the implementation of emotional intelligence skills in leadership. The strategies framework provides a...
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Technology is developing at a rapid pace, affecting the socioeconomic situation of the planet through innovation and the evolution of applications for easier and faster access to goods and services. The development of new technologies has... more
Technology is developing at a rapid pace, affecting the socioeconomic situation of the planet through innovation and the evolution of applications for easier and faster access to goods and services. The development of new technologies has also affected education. In this paper, the school of the future is presented with regard to emerging or exponential disruptive technologies and the impact of emotional intelligence on those involved in education. The politics of globalization, global perspectives, perceptions, and contemporary social values lead to the education of individuals with accessibility for everyone, from everyone, and from everywhere and at any time in an inclusive world. The school is changing. Research showed that the school of the future reshapes its learning environment to meet the increasing demands of the 21st century which are positively correlated with dynamic, flexible, interactive, creative, and self-directed learning technologies.
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Serious Games appear to benefit children with special needs and provide a multidimensional approach to learning. According to research, Serious Games can help Special Education Needs children stay interested in their study by increasing... more
Serious Games appear to benefit children with special needs and provide a multidimensional approach to learning. According to research, Serious Games can help Special Education Needs children stay interested in their study by increasing their motivation, independence, autonomy, and resulting self-esteem. In practically every subject area of the curriculum for preschool and primary education, serious game-based learning has demonstrated its contribution for students with attention, memory, and executive control issues as well as with mental or developmental disabilities.
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Empathy and compassion have become a major focus for international research and appear to be important concepts in human development. There are several definitions and models of empathy and compassion available in the literature. Based on... more
Empathy and compassion have become a major focus for international research and appear to be important concepts in human development. There are several definitions and models of empathy and compassion available in the literature. Based on theoretical foundations, a new model of empathy – compassion - love is proposed in the present article. This new model emphasizes the evolution of the concept of empathy, which, at higher levels, takes the form of compassion, which will then be transformed into even higher universal love making empathy and compassion a creative and significant process for the gradual evolution of individuals. In addition, emphasis is placed on ICT tools that contribute to the development of empathy and compassion.
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The use of technologies to develop serious games for the enhancement of the abilities in the spectrum of emotional intelligence is of utmost importance and it has led progressively to the appearance of new applications. On the other hand,... more
The use of technologies to develop serious games for the enhancement of the abilities in the spectrum of emotional intelligence is of utmost importance and it has led progressively to the appearance of new applications. On the other hand, emotional intelligence is a very important concept that positively affects all areas of our lives. This paper aimed to review to show the current state of the studies that administrate the use of serious games to develop and improve emotional intelligence which is very important for our physical, mental and emotional health. The review included 14 scientific articles that met the inclusion criteria from 2010 until 2021. Our findings showed that serious games can play an important role in cultivating and promoting emotional intelligence skills which in turn results in a better quality of life. Future research on the subject could study and focus more systematically on the importance of serious games in the development of emotional skills in people&#...
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The aim of this paper is to provide a different approach in the educational process, introducing “The Theatre of Mind” - a term that we use instead of the term tabletop Role Playing Games (tRPGs)- as a powerful interdisciplinary... more
The aim of this paper is to provide a different approach in the educational process, introducing “The Theatre of Mind” - a term that we use instead of the term tabletop Role Playing Games (tRPGs)- as a powerful interdisciplinary educational tool with a view to cultivating and developing the emotional intelligence of students. According to this approach, my intention is to indicate how the use of the Theatre of Mind in the educational environment can be an integral asset; not only in teaching school’s subjects (ex. Language, History, Physics etc.) but also in teaching behavior, culture, ideals, and ethical values. Therefore, it aims at student's mental and emotional stimulation targeting the integration of mental and emotional process emphasizing the latter. Thus, the Theatre of Mind may provoke and develop concrete emotions, manners and behavior through simulating real life. It is a method that may provide a unique experience for the student. Concluding, I suggest that the Theat...
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Gender equality is a demand in all societies and a key goal of all countries. Among the goals of equality is the entrepreneurship of women. This article attempts to present the factors that affect the equal participation of women... more
Gender equality is a demand in all societies and a key goal of all countries. Among the goals of equality is the entrepreneurship of women. This article attempts to present the factors that affect the equal participation of women entrepreneurs in business and e-business and the role of lifelong learning in combating inequality. Moreover, because entrepreneurship is an environment with distinct emotional and social demands over many other organizational environments, the article highlights the important role of emotional intelligence in entrepreneurship. Finally, it presents future proposals - actions for the development of the female presence in the working digital business to reduce the gap of inequality for a better, optimistic, and promising world.
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Chatbots are software applications assimilating human communication with the aim to raise adherence and engagement between human-systems interaction. Text messaging-based conversational agents (CAs) make an interesting use of natural... more
Chatbots are software applications assimilating human communication with the aim to raise adherence and engagement between human-systems interaction. Text messaging-based conversational agents (CAs) make an interesting use of natural language processing and improve by learning, allowing coherent two-way communication with humans, either oral or written as well as real-time decision-making. Chatbots serve as means of learning and teaching, as virtual assistants and social companions. Machine learning algorithms embedded into Chatbots simulate human cognition, including cognitive learning, decision making and adaptation to the environment. Thus, the future of artificial intelligence in Chatbots lies in the development of a global, reliable and sustainable ecosystem of knowledge, skills and values by bringing together all interested stakeholders, such as scientists, consumers, businesses and the state. Such effective customized/personalized learning frameworks depend on sophisticated c...
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Gender equality and digital development are inextricably linked. On the other hand digital skills are in increased demand due to the digital skill gap expanding. Most of the tech nation’s reports have shown that men still outweigh women... more
Gender equality and digital development are inextricably linked. On the other hand digital skills are in increased demand due to the digital skill gap expanding. Most of the tech nation’s reports have shown that men still outweigh women by 3 to 1. This study aims to expound the relationship between digital technology and women’s leadership in business and society and try to clarify the reasons that women fall short of the demands of the digital sector as it is increasingly growing.
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Gender equality is a demand in all societies and is a key goal of all of us, as well as the integration of people with disabilities and especially women. This article reports on the prevailing situation of women with disabilities in... more
Gender equality is a demand in all societies and is a key goal of all of us, as well as the integration of people with disabilities and especially women. This article reports on the prevailing situation of women with disabilities in society, how to deal with them and how to eliminate their exclusion and accept them as equal citizens in society.
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Gender equality is a fundamental human right and is essential for the existence of peaceful societies, with human resources that are fully utilized and sustainable development. Emotional Intelligence is not gender biased and it is an... more
Gender equality is a fundamental human right and is essential for the existence of peaceful societies, with human resources that are fully utilized and sustainable development. Emotional Intelligence is not gender biased and it is an integral key to successful personal and working life. In (Drigas & Papoutsi, 2021) there was an attempt to construct a reliable and valid measurement instrument of emotional intelligence with 81 items, based on the theoretical nine-layer pyramid model of emotional intelligence. The sample was consisted of 520 teachers (129 males and 391 females) from primary and secondary school grade and the data was collected with the Nine Layer Pyramid Model Questionnaire for Emotional Intelligence. Among other results we examined gender differences in emotional intelligence. The results revealed some differences between the two genders on emotional intelligence with women scoring higher on overall emotional intelligence. This article also provides an overview of the...
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The aim of this paper is to present a different viewpoint on the educational process through the usage of- adjusted to educational needs - RPGs (Role Playing Games), emphasizing on an interdisciplinary teaching in both cognitive and... more
The aim of this paper is to present a different viewpoint on the educational process through the usage of- adjusted to educational needs - RPGs (Role Playing Games), emphasizing on an interdisciplinary teaching in both cognitive and social-emotional level, which will offer intervention and simultaneously the improvement of the academic weaknesses for dyslexic students. RPGs -in any form- may be a powerful and unique teaching tool so that learning can be fun and meaningfully constructive to the dyslexic learners
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The development and the cultivation of emotional intelligence and of the skills it can offer to the individual are the main elements and pursuits of contemporary research. The enhancement of self-control, the reinforcement of... more
The development and the cultivation of emotional intelligence and of the skills it can offer to the individual are the main elements and pursuits of contemporary research. The enhancement of self-control, the reinforcement of self-criticism and self-awareness and the cultivation of the constant self-development are the most central objectives of all the people and of the scientists since they are the cornerstone for euphoria. The aim of the present study is the review and the critical reproduction of information and conclusions that have been extracted from the international bibliography regarding the issue in question. More specifically, there will be an effort to evaluate and present the significance of the activities of virtual reality and of augmented reality that contribute to the development of emotional intelligence skills. Along the same lines, there will be an important review of the articles that refer to the exploitation of such digital tools, to achieve the same results ...
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This study is a comprehensive attempt to assess the impact of the cognitive skill of perception in the ability to comprehend a text. More specifically, it investigates the function of perception as a primary structure of the human brain... more
This study is a comprehensive attempt to assess the impact of the cognitive skill of perception in the ability to comprehend a text. More specifically, it investigates the function of perception as a primary structure of the human brain to contact the world and examines the certain cognitive processes of perception that affect text comprehension. It is also presented the relation between cognitive perception and the linguistic approach of pragmatics in order the subject to comprehend the text. Perception is the organization, identification and interpretation of sensory information in order to represent and understand the environment. Pragmatics is the linguistic field that studies how people comprehend and produce speech or a text as a communicative act. Furthermore, it features the current scientific achievements on the ICTs processes and tools, which exploit the assessment of perception in text comprehension.
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The ability to understand and regulate emotions in ourselves and others is essential for the healthy development of all human beings. It helps people comprehend themselves and other people, it guides response and decision making and... more
The ability to understand and regulate emotions in ourselves and others is essential for the healthy development of all human beings. It helps people comprehend themselves and other people, it guides response and decision making and enhances the capacity to develop social relationships. People with Autistic Spectrum Disorders have deficiencies in Emotional Intelligence skills and that leads to difficulties in understanding themselves and the people in their social environments in relation to emotions, feelings and thoughts. The usability of mobile applications developed for children and adolescents with ASD is important because it gives the opportunity to practice in an accessible and creative way to enhance their emotional intelligence. The current article aims to carry out a systematic review of mobile applications on improving emotional intelligence in children and adolescents with Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
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In recent years, more and more researchers have been investigating mathematical knowledge, as well as the cognitive skills that seem to be related to the improvement of mathematical thinking, numerical skills, mathematical logic and... more
In recent years, more and more researchers have been investigating mathematical knowledge, as well as the cognitive skills that seem to be related to the improvement of mathematical thinking, numerical skills, mathematical logic and problem solving techniques. In this paper, we present the cognitive processes that are related to mathematical performance, such as working memory, anxiety, attention, spatial cognition, executive function and phonological awareness. In addition, we refer to metacognitive skills and their role in controlling and regulating cognitive processes, in order to improve mathematical performance. Finally, we present a new taxonomy of mathematical skills, the pyramid of mathematical cognition, as well as their gradual development through the appropriate cognitive and metacognitive mechanisms.
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The research area of brain plasticity studies indicates that individuals can train and improve their cognitive abilities throughout life. In addition, more and more computerized training tools are presented in recent studies. The purpose... more
The research area of brain plasticity studies indicates that individuals can train and improve their cognitive abilities throughout life. In addition, more and more computerized training tools are presented in recent studies. The purpose of this study is to represent studies of the last decade in the field of cognitive training with the use of Information and Communication Tech-nologies, to record the cognitive improvement techniques used, as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of these intervention programs. As indicated by the literature review, computer-based tools, mobile training apps and video games could be used in intervention studies for cognitive improve-ment. In addition, cognitive training techniques seem to be significantly ef-fective for the cognitive improvement of healthy or cognitive impaired in-dividuals.
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There is a bidirectional relation between one’s executive functioning abilities and problem solving skills as they are both based on self-control. “Hot” and “cold” executive functions account for individuals’ cognitive control and... more
There is a bidirectional relation between one’s executive functioning abilities and problem solving skills as they are both based on self-control. “Hot” and “cold” executive functions account for individuals’ cognitive control and emotional regulation. In addition, problem solving is tied to metacognitive awareness processes, necessary for applying executive function skills in goal setting and decision making situations. Therefore, individuals’ overall cognitive flexibility and emotional regulation can promote the quality, quantity and speed of decision-making processes, such as adaptable and creative information processing as well as efficiency in setting and prioritizing goals. Moreover, individuals with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and individuals with other comorbid states, such as older adults, individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can counterbalance their cognitive control deficits through enhancing their problem solving skills. In addi...
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Aging is highly correlated with a decline in cognitive abilities. Information and communication technologies are nowadays increasingly used for knowledge acquisition, education, cognitive development, etc. Older adults should be prepared... more
Aging is highly correlated with a decline in cognitive abilities. Information and communication technologies are nowadays increasingly used for knowledge acquisition, education, cognitive development, etc. Older adults should be prepared to adopt these technologies and take advantage of their capabilities. The purpose of this study was to analyze the cognitive profile of older adults in order to identify the ways that they learn, as well as to analyze older adults’ attitudes, to aid in the development of an e-learning platform adapted to their needs. The sample of the study consisted of 103 older adults, aged 55+, from Greece. According to their responses, older adults seemed to prefer e-learning modules that presented the educational content step-by-step and contained practice questions and examples. In addition, respondents had positive attitudes toward the existence of assessment tests for after the completion of each module. Finally, the utilization of explanatory videos and spe...
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Deaf individuals present differences compared to their hearing peers in terms of their learning profile. In addition, deaf adults seem to still be socially excluded nowadays, given that the transition from school to work is more difficult... more
Deaf individuals present differences compared to their hearing peers in terms of their learning profile. In addition, deaf adults seem to still be socially excluded nowadays, given that the transition from school to work is more difficult for people with hearing loss. This study aims to analyze the cognitive characteristics of deaf adults, as well as the way they learn better, for the development of an innovative and user-friendly e-learning platform, which will be adapted to the educational needs of the target group. Fifty-three deaf or hard-of-hearing adults participated in the field research for the needs of this study. According to the results, participants prefer e-learning modules with continuity in terms of the content, which offer comprehension questions during the sessions, as well as practice exercises after their completion. Furthermore, participants had positive attitudes towards the use of special graphics and explanatory videos.
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Mobile devices, such as mobile phones and personal digital assistants, have gained wide-spread popularity and are part of the everyday life of billions of people. Today’s mobile phones represent a rich and powerful computing platform,... more
Mobile devices, such as mobile phones and personal digital assistants, have gained wide-spread popularity and are part of the everyday life of billions of people. Today’s mobile phones represent a rich and powerful computing platform, given their sensing, processing, social and communication capabilities. Empathy is the ability to identify with and understand another person’s situation and feelings. Our ability to empathize affects how well we communicate our thoughts and feelings with others, how well we understand others, and how comfortable people feel communicating with us. Mobile devices have made a huge step in trying to cultivate empathy to people and different social groups through interesting applications.
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The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of human memory in language comprehension and specifically to examine the relationship between the function of working memory and the fields of linguistic analysis which are ... more
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of human memory in language comprehension and specifically to examine the relationship between the function of working memory and the fields of linguistic analysis which are phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics. Working memory -as one of the most important cognitive skills of human brain- comprises a system with specific functions with which the information from the external environment are being transferred, encoded, stored and retrieved. The present study is an attempt to explore which specific function of working memory is activated in order to decode each linguistic field of analysis. Furthermore, it features the current scientific achievements on the ICTs processes and tools, which exploit the cognitive skill of memory and they are applied in the assessment of difficulties in text comprehension, intervention and training of the language comprehension ability.
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Technology is changing and affecting the world around us from all angles. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) constitute suitable tools for interventions with children and adolescents promoting their emotional, psychological... more
Technology is changing and affecting the world around us from all angles. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) constitute suitable tools for interventions with children and adolescents promoting their emotional, psychological and social wellbeing. However, many good reasons underlie the conviction that digital simulations and games are particularly effective media for developing empathy. The current article aims to carry out a systematic review of ICTs on evoking empathy through games.
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Problem solving is the skill that coordinates all the cognitive, metacognitive and behavioral processes taking place when individuals encounter a previously unprecedented situation or difficulty. Metacognitive processes seem to play the... more
Problem solving is the skill that coordinates all the cognitive, metacognitive and behavioral processes taking place when individuals encounter a previously unprecedented situation or difficulty. Metacognitive processes seem to play the most important role for resolving a problematic situation as individuals reflect on their acquired knowledge, skills and experiences, thus become aware of their capabilities and how to regulate them. Therefore, metacognitive awareness is the competence that mostly assists individuals in their attempt to construct new knowledge and reach their goals. Furthermore, individuals’ self-assessment and peer-assessment processes could reveal their level of metacognitive awareness and therefore, by far, their problem solving competency. Consequently, ICTs could capture individuals’ problem solving skills through tracking down and analyzing the latters’ cognitive and metacognitive processes as well as their behavioral patterns. The aforementioned computer-based...
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Problem-solving requires creative skills, critical thinking as well the ability to implement ideas and theories in practical ways. Moreover, interactive and self-managed problem-solving experiences promote students’ motivation as... more
Problem-solving requires creative skills, critical thinking as well the ability to implement ideas and theories in practical ways. Moreover, interactive and self-managed problem-solving experiences promote students’ motivation as expressed through the developmental progression of learners’ metacognitive skills, such as self-monitoring and self-reinforcement. Effective learning based on constructivist didactics, encompassing self-organized learning in combination with active and creative problem-solving in collaborative settings, advances students’ concomitant cognitive and meta-cognitive processes. Hence, students’ co-construction of knowledge embodied in social dynamic learning environments, such as school-based tasks leverage the semantic relationships rising from exercising, verifying and testing of knowledge through information sharing and discussion. Future studies should focus on designing interactive, adaptable, ill-defined, real-world learning environments to elicit students...
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Problem-solving skills assessment starts with the imperative that the hypothesized construct of skills, is theoretically sound. Secondly, assessment refers to identifying and recording inductive and deductive types of reasoning as well as... more
Problem-solving skills assessment starts with the imperative that the hypothesized construct of skills, is theoretically sound. Secondly, assessment refers to identifying and recording inductive and deductive types of reasoning as well as divergent and convergent thinking skills. The aforementioned procedures should be measured, independent of specific learning domains or knowledge backgrounds. Future research should be oriented towards the development of a prototype set of tasks that would embed problem-solving skills in different content and context areas and that would act as a model for implementation in online large-scale assessments. Furthermore, the classroom provides an environment amenable to collaborative problem solving, in which capturing the progress of students’ both social and cognitive processes through identifying the exchange of implicit and explicit types of information, remains to be sufficiently addressed. Effective collaborative problem-solving assessment is re...
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The purpose of this study was to examine teachers’ attitudes and perceptions regarding the integration and development of Emotional Intelligence (ΕΙ) in preschool, primary, and secondary teaching levels within the school context. ΕΙ is a... more
The purpose of this study was to examine teachers’ attitudes and perceptions regarding the integration and development of Emotional Intelligence (ΕΙ) in preschool, primary, and secondary teaching levels within the school context. ΕΙ is a gateway to a balanced life. It is a major factor for a healthy development of interpersonal relationships, whether we are referring to relationships in personal or professional life. Because of its importance, teachers should be informed and trained how to develop their ΕΙ and how to cultivate and strengthen their students’ ΕΙ. In this study is presented an online questionnaire which was designed in order to assess teachers’ attitudes and perceptions regarding El development in Greek schools. Psychometric evaluation on data from 242 teachers indicates that the proposed scale is valid and reliable.
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Technology is developing at a rapid pace, affecting the socioeconomic situation of the planet through innovation and the evolution of applications for easier and faster access to goods and services. The development of new technologies has... more
Technology is developing at a rapid pace, affecting the socioeconomic situation of the planet through innovation and the evolution of applications for easier and faster access to goods and services. The development of new technologies has also affected education. In this paper, the school of the future is presented with regard to emerging or exponential disruptive technologies and the impact of emotional intelligence on those involved in education. The politics of globalization, global perspectives, perceptions, and contemporary social values lead to the education of individuals with accessibility for everyone, from everyone, and from everywhere and at any time in an inclusive world. The school is changing. Research showed that the school of the future reshapes its learning environment to meet the increasing demands of the 21st century which are positively correlated with dynamic, flexible, interactive, creative, and self-directed learning technologies.
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In this article, we decided to focus on applications for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) knowing the significant influence of them on those children. Below, we analyze the different types of applications that are available... more
In this article, we decided to focus on applications for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) knowing the significant influence of them on those children. Below, we analyze the different types of applications that are available for children with ASD. The applications are presenting, have been categorized in three categories. The first category is Diagnostic Tools, the second is Intervention Tools and the third is generally Mobile Apps. This separation was made to give a clear view about the characteristics and the developmental area each application covers. Finally, the applications have been chosen, based on positive reviews, in combined with how many had download and install them, whether they were easy to use and if they responded to what their description said they were providing. Keywords—ASD, Diagnostic Tools, Intervention Tools, Mobile Apps
The perception, empathy, expression and regulation of emotion have been recognized as the determining factors to everyday communication and psychosocial adaptation in children. Deficits in them can cause emotional and social problems and... more
The perception, empathy, expression and regulation of emotion have been recognized as the determining factors to everyday communication and psychosocial adaptation in children. Deficits in them can cause emotional and social problems and affect everyday life. This paper aims at investigating by reviewing the current clinical and empirical knowledge of psychoemotional and social development as much as emotional intelligence in children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) coexistence looking into the emotion recognition deficits as well as processing, reciprocity and emotional expression deficits noticing and characterizing these children mostly. Moreover they are considering and being studied the technical means and the ways that they could help in the development and growing of social skills and emotional intelligence. The results proclaimed that the therapeutic contribution of Information and Communication Technologies ...
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Mobile phones hold a rather permeating role in our lives. Their portability and ease of use have turned them to indispensable parts of our everyday activities, since they are steadily connected to the internet, providing a wide range of... more
Mobile phones hold a rather permeating role in our lives. Their portability and ease of use have turned them to indispensable parts of our everyday activities, since they are steadily connected to the internet, providing a wide range of applications at the same time. However, there has been little research so far, on the way mobile technology habits could be related to alterations in our cognitive functioning. The review presented in this paper, introduces findings of the last decade on the field of cognitive flexibility, some of which, tend to be contradictory at times. Cognitive flexibility is presented through the prism of attention-switching, task–switching and in close relation to working memory and inhibitory control, functions which have been proved to be interrelated. Moving a step forward, an attempt was made to present a more contemporary approach towards cognitive flexibility and the ways it is affected by mobile and advanced information and communication technologies.
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Autism Spectrum Disorders is a group of lifelong disabilities that affect people's communication and underlying social messages. The state of the art is an indication of how technology, and in particular robotics, can offer promising... more
Autism Spectrum Disorders is a group of lifelong disabilities that affect people's communication and underlying social messages. The state of the art is an indication of how technology, and in particular robotics, can offer promising tools to enhance research and treatment in ASD. This review represents an attempt to investigate how robot-assistive therapy strategies help children with autism increase social interaction and to imitate, recognize and express feelings. One of the major questions of this paper was if the robots appear to be effective means in assistive therapies. The research team of this paper concluded that robots are discovered to be a predictable and secure environment for ASD children and to be quite efficient in the intervention process. In addition to the above-mentioned, this project also broaches ethical issues that should be taken into consideration by the researchers and therapists during human-robot interplay.
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Technology has the potential to improve many aspects of our daily lives, including learning. It has been proven to increase student engagement and learning outcomes. With recent advances in the capabilities of smart mobile devices and... more
Technology has the potential to improve many aspects of our daily lives, including learning. It has been proven to increase student engagement and learning outcomes. With recent advances in the capabilities of smart mobile devices and their growing penetration rate among the student cohort, it is possible to take advantage of these devices to design appropriate exercises and tools that foster student’s knowledge and learning. In this paper we present some of the most well known mobile procedures that are used for secondary students in order to promote their learning and their skills. Additionally, its role in secondary students who face learning and other difficulties is investigated. Lastly, the results of a study that examined whether there is a relationship between the performance of secondary school Greek students in the language lesson, in mathematics lesson and index of verbal intelligence, index of intelligence practice and general index of intelligence are showed thoroughly.
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Extensive research and numerous reviews have been conducted in the last years, concerning gifted students. The present review aims at investigating the special personality traits of the resilient gifted students, targeting to the... more
Extensive research and numerous reviews have been conducted in the last years, concerning gifted students. The present review aims at investigating the special personality traits of the resilient gifted students, targeting to the development of strategic methods of prevention and intervention, to enhance the resilience of those in danger of academic underachievement. Many research questions concerning resilience, stress, adaptation, protective factors, intelligence and connections to mental health emerged through the procedure of the systematic review. The evidence found substantiates that the enhancement of resilience in gifted students, is of major importance to help them overcome difficulties in family, school and social environments, thus resulting to the establishment of good physical and mental health.
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Current article aims to shed light on the reciprocal relation between attentional control and emotional regulation. More specifically, there is a verified relation between attention and cognitive, metacognitive and emotional processes,... more
Current article aims to shed light on the reciprocal relation between attentional control and emotional regulation. More specifically, there is a verified relation between attention and cognitive, metacognitive and emotional processes, such as memory, perception, reasoning as well as inhibitory control, cognitive flexibility, self-monitoring and positive moods. In addition, positive mood has been already reciprocally related to a broad attentional scope as well as to an increased cognitive flexibility. Future research should focus on the effects of attentional control on cognitive control processes, thereby, on individuals’ emotional regulation, as a whole. Evidently, an advanced research in the relation of attentional control and emotional regulation could develop a comprehensive methodology for counterbalancing the difficulties facing individuals with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder or even depression.
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Intelligent Tutoring Systems incorporate Artificial Intelligence techniques, in order to imitate a human tutor. These expert systems are able to assess student’s proficiency, to provide solved examples and exercises for practice in each... more
Intelligent Tutoring Systems incorporate Artificial Intelligence techniques, in order to imitate a human tutor. These expert systems are able to assess student’s proficiency, to provide solved examples and exercises for practice in each topic, as well as to provide immediate and personalized feedback to learners. The present study is a systematic review that evaluates the contribution of the Intelligent Tutoring Systems developed so far, to Mathematics Education, representing some of the most representative studies of the last decade.
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Due to the increasing demands of highly skilled employees on ICT, European industries could face shortage of employees in the ICT sector. In the existing problem of lack of ICT executives in the European labour market it is added the... more
Due to the increasing demands of highly skilled employees on ICT, European industries could face shortage of employees in the ICT sector. In the existing problem of lack of ICT executives in the European labour market it is added the problem of low representation of women in jobs related to ICT. In Greece this problem is even more intense as a result of the economic conditions in the last six years. Our online research for the impact of ICT on Greek women’s employability and entrepreneurship revealed that women overwhelmingly recognize that the field of digital entrepreneurship is one of the most important indicators of success in the 21<sup>st</sup> century economy, as well as that there are large gaps and mismatches between the supply and demand for ICT skills. Women believe that they are under-represented in the ICT sector and there is a gender-based gap in both ICT professionals and new occupations associated with new communication technologies. The problem of under-...