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-...
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Emotional Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence: The interaction of human intelligence in evolutionary robotics Inteligência Emocional vs. Inteligência Artificial: A interação da inteligência humana na robótica evolutiva Inteligencia... more
Emotional Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence: The interaction of human intelligence in evolutionary robotics Inteligência Emocional vs. Inteligência Artificial: A interação da inteligência humana na robótica evolutiva Inteligencia Emocional vs. Inteligencia Artificial: La interacción de la inteligencia humana en la robótica evolutive
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In recent years there has been a growing interest in people on the autism spectrum emotional intelligence, an area in which people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) show a deficit. The aim of this work is through a literature review of... more
In recent years there has been a growing interest in people on the autism spectrum emotional intelligence, an area in which people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) show a deficit. The aim of this work is through a literature review of the research a) to illustrate the emotional development and education of individuals on the spectrum and b) to present the findings of eye-tracking, neuro-imaging, and electro-physiological studies in individuals with ASD because they allow researchers, among other things, to discover the mechanisms and how they affect emotion. (c) Raise questions about the development of educational methods aimed at enhancing the emotional development of individuals on the autism spectrum and subsequently the development of social skills.
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ABSTRACT Athanasios Drigas, Eleni Ioannidou Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has developed computer tools for carrying out a number of tasks, simulating the intelligent way of problem solving by humans. AI techniques have also been... more
ABSTRACT Athanasios Drigas, Eleni Ioannidou Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has developed computer tools for carrying out a number of tasks, simulating the intelligent way of problem solving by humans. AI techniques have also been identified as one of the most valuable applications in the field of special educational needs (SEN). The goal of these tools is to enhance the way children interact with their environment to promote learning and to enrich their daily life. Due to the implicit characteristics of special educational needs, the diagnosis has been an issue of major importance. At the same time intervention strategies need to be highly individualized to be effective. In this report we introduce some of the most representative studies over the last decade (2001–2010), which use AI methods in making accurate diagnosis and prompt intervention action. Keywords: artificial intelligence; special educational needs; diagnosis; intervention
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Latest trends in learning technologies verify of the fact that they are indispensable for students’ cognitive improvement. ICTs in coordination with a concrete pedagogical framework may provide students and teachers flexible, engaging,... more
Latest trends in learning technologies verify of the fact that they are indispensable for students’ cognitive improvement. ICTs in coordination with a concrete pedagogical framework may provide students and teachers flexible, engaging, cost-effective and above all, personalized learning experiences, which focus on the adoption of the 21 century cognitive skills into the actual learning process. Such higher order thinking skills (HOTS) entail critical thinking, problem solving, independent inquiry, creativity, communication, collaboration, digital literacy. Therefore, technologically-supported educational environments aim at self-regulated and inquisitive, constructivist, knowledge building rather than knowledge accumulation.
The current paper gives a brief description of the position of ICTs, Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence at the inter-National educational policies. Therefore, many researchers note that ICTs, Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence... more
The current paper gives a brief description of the position of ICTs, Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence at the inter-National educational policies. Therefore, many researchers note that ICTs, Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence play a key role in education for sustainable development and benefit both the teachers and the students. Thus, the research team of this paper presents the contribution of the above practices to the personal and academic growth of the students and al-so highlights the efforts of the governments to include them in their policies. Lastly, it is worth noting that the inclusion of these practices to the national poli-cies will eventually lead to a sustainable society and should be a priority for the governments.
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In recent years there have been significant advances in the use of ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies) inthe education of students with learning disabilities. In this paper we represent some important studies which highlight... more
In recent years there have been significant advances in the use of ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies) inthe education of students with learning disabilities. In this paper we represent some important studies which highlight theimportance of using ICTs, with special reference to online and mobile learning applications, both for assessment andintervention required for students with dyscalculia. Results of the studies revealed that the use of ICTs in education andespecially in children with dyscalculia, may in the future become an integral part of the global education process, howeverthere are still many parameters to be investigated.
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Recent development in the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) at the field of special education is thought significant. ICT nowadays is recognized as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences in the... more
Recent development in the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) at the field of special education is thought significant. ICT nowadays is recognized as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences in the areas of needs it serves as it is considered significant for teaching and learning process. In the last decade, a number of studies have demonstrated the benefits of various forms of ICTs tools for children with attention difficulties and hyperactivity disorders (ADHD). These tools can be employed to facilitate and train young learners, as well as can help them to increase their quality of life and functional independence. In this paper we present a brief review of the most representative research papers for computer-based applications for diagnosis and intervention purposes included the mobile learning and social media for technology enhanced learning for people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
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It is a well-known fact that despite the rapid growth of technology over the past years, not all people have equal access to information and knowledge. Senior citizens are one major example of people being excluded from the abundance of... more
It is a well-known fact that despite the rapid growth of technology over the past years, not all people have equal access to information and knowledge. Senior citizens are one major example of people being excluded from the abundance of services that technology has to offer nowadays, which results in feelings of inactiveness, loneliness and isolation. This paper presents a European Project in the framework of the Lifelong Learning Programme entitled “Grandparents and Grandchildren Keep In Touch” (GRANKIT), which attempted to bridge the gap between senior citizens, their acquisition of basic ICTs skills and ultimately their access to information, knowledge and communication tools. The main aim of the GRANKIT project was to promote active citizenship regardless of age and to explore the relationship of the first and third generation by bringing together senior citizens (grandparents) with their grandchildren through the provision of basic ICT learning courses.
In recent years there has been a growing interest in people on the autism spectrum emotional intelligence, an area in which people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) show a deficit. The aim of this work is through a literature review of... more
In recent years there has been a growing interest in people on the autism spectrum emotional intelligence, an area in which people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) show a deficit. The aim of this work is through a literature review of the research a) to illustrate the emotional development and education of individuals on the spectrum and b) to present the findings of eye-tracking, neuro-imaging, and electro-physiological studies in individuals with ASD because they allow researchers, among other things, to discover the mechanisms and how they affect emotion. (c) Raise questions about the development of educational methods aimed at enhancing the emotional development of individuals on the autism spectrum and subsequently the development of social skills.
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The emerging and widespread use of technology to support students with autism is evident by the growing number of studies investigating the use of technology-based interventions, including mobile technologies. Most of the recent research... more
The emerging and widespread use of technology to support students with autism is evident by the growing number of studies investigating the use of technology-based interventions, including mobile technologies. Most of the recent research concerning the use of mobile apps has been focused on social stories effectiveness. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of digital social stories on children with autism social skills acquisition. Three students with high functional autism were watching for one year social scenarios through an Android tablet solving social interaction problems. According to the results appropriate social behaviors in children with autism could be integrated for a long time.
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Latest trends in learning technologies verify of the fact that they are indispensable for students’ cognitive improvement. ICTs in coordination with a concrete pedagogical framework may provide students and teachers flexible, engaging,... more
Latest trends in learning technologies verify of the fact that they are indispensable for students’ cognitive improvement. ICTs in coordination with a concrete pedagogical framework may provide students and teachers flexible, engaging, cost-effective and above all, personalized learning experiences, which focus on the adoption of the 21 century cognitive skills into the actual learning process. Such higher order thinking skills (HOTS) entail critical thinking, problem solving, independent inquiry, creativity, communication, collaboration, digital literacy. Therefore, technologically-supported educational environments aim at self-regulated and inquisitive, constructivist, knowledge building rather than knowledge accumulation.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex neurological disorder with a lack of an official scientific understanding of its genetic nature and the potential causes. However, there are practical research data that points... more
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex neurological disorder with a lack of an official scientific understanding of its genetic nature and the potential causes. However, there are practical research data that points to certain directions. In this paper, we examine the possible external causes of the disorder and specifically ones whose influence is related to pregnancy and (early) childhood years. Children born prematurely and/or with low birth weight are at high risk of developing ADHD. Maternal smoking, alcohol consumption and psychological disorders during pregnancy were proven to play a part as well. Some special social and economic situations raised the risk of appearance in the minors experiencing them. Electronics are a factor of distraction to children and were found to exacerbate symptoms. Most importantly, parenting choices can be determinant for a child with the disorder. A solution often proposed for symptoms of this nature is medication. Nonetheles...
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The current paper gives a brief description of the position of ICTs, Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence at the inter-National educational policies. Therefore, many researchers note that ICTs, Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence... more
The current paper gives a brief description of the position of ICTs, Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence at the inter-National educational policies. Therefore, many researchers note that ICTs, Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence play a key role in education for sustainable development and benefit both the teachers and the students. Thus, the research team of this paper presents the contribution of the above practices to the personal and academic growth of the students and al-so highlights the efforts of the governments to include them in their policies. Lastly, it is worth noting that the inclusion of these practices to the national poli-cies will eventually lead to a sustainable society and should be a priority for the governments.
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In recent years there have been significant advances in the use of ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies) inthe education of students with learning disabilities. In this paper we represent some important studies which highlight... more
In recent years there have been significant advances in the use of ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies) inthe education of students with learning disabilities. In this paper we represent some important studies which highlight theimportance of using ICTs, with special reference to online and mobile learning applications, both for assessment andintervention required for students with dyscalculia. Results of the studies revealed that the use of ICTs in education andespecially in children with dyscalculia, may in the future become an integral part of the global education process, howeverthere are still many parameters to be investigated.
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Mathematical achievement during the first years of primary school seems to be a reliable predictor of students’ later performance. In addition, cognitive, metacognitive, and psychological parameters are considered to be factors related to... more
Mathematical achievement during the first years of primary school seems to be a reliable predictor of students’ later performance. In addition, cognitive, metacognitive, and psychological parameters are considered to be factors related to mathematical achievement. However, in the Greek educational system, there is a shortage of valid and reliable tools for the assessment of mathematics difficulties and as a consequence, identification of children with these difficulties does not take place before the last years of primary school. This study aims to investigate the relationship between working memory, sustained attention, executive functions, and math anxiety with mathematical achievement in 2nd and 3rd graders. The design of the study was based on the parameters of mathematics difficulties, as they arise from the literature review. Ninety-one Year 2 and Year 3 primary school students (mean age 8.06 years) from three public schools situated in Attica, Greece participated in the study...
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Recent development in the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) at the field of special education is thought significant. ICT nowadays is recognized as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences in the... more
Recent development in the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) at the field of special education is thought significant. ICT nowadays is recognized as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences in the areas of needs it serves as it is considered significant for teaching and learning process. In the last decade, a number of studies have demonstrated the benefits of various forms of ICTs tools for children with attention difficulties and hyperactivity disorders (ADHD). These tools can be employed to facilitate and train young learners, as well as can help them to increase their quality of life and functional independence. In this paper we present a brief review of the most representative research papers for computer-based applications for diagnosis and intervention purposes included the mobile learning and social media for technology enhanced learning for people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
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Motivation, affect and cognition are interrelated. However, the control of attentional deployment and more specifically, attempting to provide a more complete account of the interactions between the dorsal and ventral processing streams... more
Motivation, affect and cognition are interrelated. However, the control of attentional deployment and more specifically, attempting to provide a more complete account of the interactions between the dorsal and ventral processing streams is still a challenge. The interaction between overt and covert attention is particularly important for models concerned with visual search. Further modeling of such interactions can assist to scrutinize many mechanisms, such as saccadic suppression, dynamic remapping of the saliency map and inhibition of return, covert pre-selection of targets for overt saccades and online understanding of complex visual scenes.
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It is a well-known fact that despite the rapid growth of technology over the past years, not all people have equal access to information and knowledge. Senior citizens are one major example of people being excluded from the abundance of... more
It is a well-known fact that despite the rapid growth of technology over the past years, not all people have equal access to information and knowledge. Senior citizens are one major example of people being excluded from the abundance of services that technology has to offer nowadays, which results in feelings of inactiveness, loneliness and isolation. This paper presents a European Project in the framework of the Lifelong Learning Programme entitled “Grandparents and Grandchildren Keep In Touch” (GRANKIT), which attempted to bridge the gap between senior citizens, their acquisition of basic ICTs skills and ultimately their access to information, knowledge and communication tools. The main aim of the GRANKIT project was to promote active citizenship regardless of age and to explore the relationship of the first and third generation by bringing together senior citizens (grandparents) with their grandchildren through the provision of basic ICT learning courses.
ADHD and autism, also called Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), according to the DSM-5, are both two of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood although they can continue into adolescence. ADHD is characterized by... more
ADHD and autism, also called Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), according to the DSM-5, are both two of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood although they can continue into adolescence. ADHD is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity and Autism by problems with social interactions and stereotyped (repetitive or ritualistic) behaviors. Many studies have proved that the two conditions can occur together and furthermore, that children with ADHD and or autism disorder can have or develop a co-morbid psychiatric disorder. In this paper we review research on the presentation of these two behavioral and emotional disorders as ADHD and Autism ,their common symptoms and characteristics as well as the significant and major contribution of ICT’s who shows magnificent promise to improve the quality of life for children with ADHD and ASD.
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The emerging and widespread use of technology to support students with autism is evident by the growing number of studies investigating the use of technology-based interventions, including mobile technologies. Most of the recent research... more
The emerging and widespread use of technology to support students with autism is evident by the growing number of studies investigating the use of technology-based interventions, including mobile technologies. Most of the recent research concerning the use of mobile apps has been focused on social stories effectiveness. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of digital social stories on children with autism social skills acquisition. Three students with high functional autism were watching for one year social scenarios through an Android tablet solving social interaction problems. According to the results appropriate social behaviors in children with autism could be integrated for a long time.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex neurological disorder with a lack of an official scientific understanding of its genetic nature and the potential causes. However, there are practical research data that points... more
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex neurological disorder with a lack of an official scientific understanding of its genetic nature and the potential causes. However, there are practical research data that points to certain directions. In this paper, we examine the possible external causes of the disorder and specifically ones whose influence is related to pregnancy and (early) childhood years. Children born prematurely and/or with low birth weight are at high risk of developing ADHD. Maternal smoking, alcohol consumption and psychological disorders during pregnancy were proven to play a part as well. Some special social and economic situations raised the risk of appearance in the minors experiencing them. Electronics are a factor of distraction to children and were found to exacerbate symptoms. Most importantly, parenting choices can be determinant for a child with the disorder. A solution often proposed for symptoms of this nature is medication. Nonetheles...
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Mathematical achievement during the first years of primary school seems to be a reliable predictor of students’ later performance. In addition, cognitive, metacognitive, and psychological parameters are considered to be factors related to... more
Mathematical achievement during the first years of primary school seems to be a reliable predictor of students’ later performance. In addition, cognitive, metacognitive, and psychological parameters are considered to be factors related to mathematical achievement. However, in the Greek educational system, there is a shortage of valid and reliable tools for the assessment of mathematics difficulties and as a consequence, identification of children with these difficulties does not take place before the last years of primary school. This study aims to investigate the relationship between working memory, sustained attention, executive functions, and math anxiety with mathematical achievement in 2nd and 3rd graders. The design of the study was based on the parameters of mathematics difficulties, as they arise from the literature review. Ninety-one Year 2 and Year 3 primary school students (mean age 8.06 years) from three public schools situated in Attica, Greece participated in the study...
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Motivation, affect and cognition are interrelated. However, the control of attentional deployment and more specifically, attempting to provide a more complete account of the interactions between the dorsal and ventral processing streams... more
Motivation, affect and cognition are interrelated. However, the control of attentional deployment and more specifically, attempting to provide a more complete account of the interactions between the dorsal and ventral processing streams is still a challenge. The interaction between overt and covert attention is particularly important for models concerned with visual search. Further modeling of such interactions can assist to scrutinize many mechanisms, such as saccadic suppression, dynamic remapping of the saliency map and inhibition of return, covert pre-selection of targets for overt saccades and online understanding of complex visual scenes.
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The utilization of ICTs in creating new jobs and eliminating gender based inequalities in employability and entrepreneurship, employs increasingly more researchers, governments and organizations around the world. In this article we... more
The utilization of ICTs in creating new jobs and eliminating gender based inequalities in employability and entrepreneurship, employs increasingly more researchers, governments and organizations around the world. In this article we analyze the current situation regarding the impact of ICTs, social networks and media on creating new opportunities for the employability of women. We also present the new market requirements, the new e-skills that will be acquired by women in order to take advantage of new labor market opportunities. Finally special reference is made to new trends in women's entrepreneurship as well as the supportive role of ICTs.
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ADHD and autism, also called Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), according to the DSM-5, are both two of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood although they can continue into adolescence. ADHD is characterized by... more
ADHD and autism, also called Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), according to the DSM-5, are both two of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood although they can continue into adolescence. ADHD is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity and Autism by problems with social interactions and stereotyped (repetitive or ritualistic) behaviors. Many studies have proved that the two conditions can occur together and furthermore, that children with ADHD and or autism disorder can have or develop a co-morbid psychiatric disorder. In this paper we review research on the presentation of these two behavioral and emotional disorders as ADHD and Autism ,their common symptoms and characteristics as well as the significant and major contribution of ICT’s who shows magnificent promise to improve the quality of life for children with ADHD and ASD.
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Serious Games (SGs) indicate positive effects on Preschool and Primary school students and promote a multi sensory style of learning. This review paper explores the integration of Serious Games in the area of Preschool and Primary... more
Serious Games (SGs) indicate positive effects on Preschool and Primary school students and promote a multi sensory style of learning. This review paper explores the integration of Serious Games in the area of Preschool and Primary Education, in the last decade (2006-2016). The studies were carried out on Preschool and Primary school settings, respectively. Research showed that Serious Games are able to keep all students engaged in classroom facilities, scaffolding their learning through increased motivation, independence, autonomy and resultant self-esteem. Serious Games Based Learning (GBL) has proven its added value in almost every aspect of the curriculum.
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This article is a review of how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) help in the assessment and early intervention of reading disabilities (RD) and especially of dyslexia. Phonological awareness is highlighted as a main... more
This article is a review of how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) help in the assessment and early intervention of reading disabilities (RD) and especially of dyslexia. Phonological awareness is highlighted as a main ability that predicts later reading skills. Here are presented several studies that display computer games, programs and applications by which teachers can intervene to boost phonological awareness and help preventing RD or dyslexia from an early age. Most studies focus in preschool age, although dyslexia in kindergarten is a field that has not been investigated thoroughly, and are certainly a precursor for studies to follow.
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Nowadays the development of the Mobile Learning (ML) in children’s progress is thought significant. However, its role in special preschool education is recognized crucial, as it is a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences... more
Nowadays the development of the Mobile Learning (ML) in children’s progress is thought significant. However, its role in special preschool education is recognized crucial, as it is a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences for this sensitive age. The support of specific areas in preschool education according to the educational perspective is thought significant with the maintenance of the mobile applications. In this paper we present a brief overview of the most representative studies of the last decade (2005-2015), which concentrates on skills that are examined in special kindergarten (early literacy, early mathematics, cognitive, social-emotional) and are supported by the mobile learning. The effectiveness of mobile applications in children who are autistic and face attention deficit problems is examined. The role of mobile learning in preschool children who face mental problems is also investigated.
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The utilization of ICTs in creating new jobs and eliminating gender based inequalities in employability and entrepreneurship, employs increasingly more researchers, governments and organizations around the world. In this article we... more
The utilization of ICTs in creating new jobs and eliminating gender based inequalities in employability and entrepreneurship, employs increasingly more researchers, governments and organizations around the world. In this article we analyze the current situation regarding the impact of ICTs, social networks and media on creating new opportunities for the employability of women. We also present the new market requirements, the new e-skills that will be acquired by women in order to take advantage of new labor market opportunities. Finally special reference is made to new trends in women's entrepreneurship as well as the supportive role of ICTs.
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During the past decades there have been considerable innovations with the use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in many fields and sectors. In many settings ICTs have become an important element of the learning and teaching... more
During the past decades there have been considerable innovations with the use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in many fields and sectors. In many settings ICTs have become an important element of the learning and teaching process. All social groups have been helped including children and adults with special educational needs. In this paper we provide a brief overview of the most representative articles for applications used for assessment, intervention and development of empathy which is an important skill that researches indicate that people with special educational needs lack of it. Empathy is a complex form of psychological inference in which observation, memory, knowledge, and reasoning are combined to yield insights into the thoughts and feelings of others.
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Serious Games (SGs) indicate positive effects on Preschool and Primary school students and promote a multi sensory style of learning. This review paper explores the integration of Serious Games in the area of Preschool and Primary... more
Serious Games (SGs) indicate positive effects on Preschool and Primary school students and promote a multi sensory style of learning. This review paper explores the integration of Serious Games in the area of Preschool and Primary Education, in the last decade (2006-2016). The studies were carried out on Preschool and Primary school settings, respectively. Research showed that Serious Games are able to keep all students engaged in classroom facilities, scaffolding their learning through increased motivation, independence, autonomy and resultant self-esteem. Serious Games Based Learning (GBL) has proven its added value in almost every aspect of the curriculum.
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This is a review paper which examines the exploitation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for cognitive deficits and more precisely for memory deficits. Several research papers which related to computerized techniques... more
This is a review paper which examines the exploitation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for cognitive deficits and more precisely for memory deficits. Several research papers which related to computerized techniques and developed applications for short or long term memory were chosen. In addition it is assessed in several presented papers of how helpful these techniques and applications prove to be for people with such deficits. This kind of assistance and intervention focuses on human-computer interaction and on its positive results in the development of linguistic or social skills and personal relationships. This review, points out certain technological breakthroughs of several researchers from the Global Scientific Society that assist adults and children with memory deficits.
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This paper is a review on the exploitation of the Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) on the diagnosis, intervention and assistance of learning disabilities and especially on dyslexia. Here are presented several studies that... more
This paper is a review on the exploitation of the Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) on the diagnosis, intervention and assistance of learning disabilities and especially on dyslexia. Here are presented several studies that include computerized techniques or developed applications for adults and children with dyslexia. Special focus is given on individualized approaches in the areas of diagnosis and intervention. New technologies on general or special areas, such as fuzzy systems, artificial intelligence etc. offer direct observation, measurement and qualification of the subject so they are incorporated on designed software for diagnosis, screening or intervention. Here are presented, studies on learning disabilities (dyslexia in particular) that have been realized so far by researchers who have done global research in the educational community. These studies seem promising through technological progress on the areas of psychological assessment, diagnosis and interven...
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This article is a review of how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) help in the assessment and early intervention of reading disabilities (RD) and especially of dyslexia. Phonological awareness is highlighted as a main... more
This article is a review of how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) help in the assessment and early intervention of reading disabilities (RD) and especially of dyslexia. Phonological awareness is highlighted as a main ability that predicts later reading skills. Here are presented several studies that display computer games, programs and applications by which teachers can intervene to boost phonological awareness and help preventing RD or dyslexia from an early age. Most studies focus in preschool age, although dyslexia in kindergarten is a field that has not been investigated thoroughly, and are certainly a precursor for studies to follow.
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Nowadays the development of the Mobile Learning (ML) in children’s progress is thought significant. However, its role in special preschool education is recognized crucial, as it is a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences... more
Nowadays the development of the Mobile Learning (ML) in children’s progress is thought significant. However, its role in special preschool education is recognized crucial, as it is a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences for this sensitive age. The support of specific areas in preschool education according to the educational perspective is thought significant with the maintenance of the mobile applications. In this paper we present a brief overview of the most representative studies of the last decade (2005-2015), which concentrates on skills that are examined in special kindergarten (early literacy, early mathematics, cognitive, social-emotional) and are supported by the mobile learning. The effectiveness of mobile applications in children who are autistic and face attention deficit problems is examined. The role of mobile learning in preschool children who face mental problems is also investigated.
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During the past decades there have been considerable innovations with the use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in many fields and sectors. In many settings ICTs have become an important element of the learning and teaching... more
During the past decades there have been considerable innovations with the use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in many fields and sectors. In many settings ICTs have become an important element of the learning and teaching process. All social groups have been helped including children and adults with special educational needs. In this paper we provide a brief overview of the most representative articles for applications used for assessment, intervention and development of empathy which is an important skill that researches indicate that people with special educational needs lack of it. Empathy is a complex form of psychological inference in which observation, memory, knowledge, and reasoning are combined to yield insights into the thoughts and feelings of others.
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Empathy can be defined as the ability to perceive and understand others’ emotional states. Neuropsychological evidence has shown that humans empathize with each other to different degrees depending on factors such as their mood,... more
Empathy can be defined as the ability to perceive and understand others’ emotional states. Neuropsychological evidence has shown that humans empathize with each other to different degrees depending on factors such as their mood, personality, and social relationships. ICTs with the features that offered are a very important tool for the detection, the development and the cultivation of empathy in children and adults in various fields and in different ways.
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Recent development in the role of education in pre-school children includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). ICT nowadays is recognized as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences for this... more
Recent development in the role of education in pre-school children includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). ICT nowadays is recognized as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences for this crucial age and the support of specific areas in kindergarten according to the educational perspective and the areas of needs they serve, is thought significant. In this paper we present a brief overview of the most representative studies of the last decade (2004-2014), which concentrates on the working memory and attention difficulties that children face in kindergarten, and are supported by ICTs. A brief theoretical scientific approach of the role of working memory is presented while its correlation with the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is examined.
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Recent development in the role of kindergarten in children’s progress includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). ICT nowadays is recognized as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences for this... more
Recent development in the role of kindergarten in children’s progress includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). ICT nowadays is recognized as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences for this crucial age and the support of children who face difficulties in kindergarten age is thought significant. In this paper we present a list of the most representative tools and e-tools of the last decade (2005-2015) for pre-school children who face memory and attention problems. The role and the significance of these tools in children’s development are examined. The effectiveness of these tools is also investigated.
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Developmental Dyscalculia (DD) is a specific learning disability of childhood, which is mainly related to problems in arithmetic skills and numerosity. It is estimated that the prevalence of dyscalculia range between 3 and 6 % of the... more
Developmental Dyscalculia (DD) is a specific learning disability of childhood, which is mainly related to problems in arithmetic skills and numerosity. It is estimated that the prevalence of dyscalculia range between 3 and 6 % of the world population. DD is a cognitive disorder, observed during the development of the individual. Mathematical achievement of children with DD fall far short of their mental capacity. In this study we present an approach to genetic, neurological and environmental factors associated with DD, as well as the computerized screening tools that have been developed and used so far, according to the literature review of the past two decades.
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Perception as a thought process has been one of the most popular fields of study and therefore much has been stated about it. Perhaps the most fundamental cognitive function is perception, in the sense that, is one of the basic elements... more
Perception as a thought process has been one of the most popular fields of study and therefore much has been stated about it. Perhaps the most fundamental cognitive function is perception, in the sense that, is one of the basic elements that constitute the structure of mental states and activities. This chart review examines the extent of the interaction of ICTs with special needs and brain perception itself. For this scope a thorough search and comprehensive review of numerous articles was conducted with respect to the aforementioned aspects in order to survey the findings. The various tests of perception such as n-back, illusions and simulation tests … are representative examples of the knowledge acquired through this study regarding the current trend of research. Six different approaches of perception have been discussed over the past century. In that respect the questions which concern us at least most of all are, firstly, which are the types of perceptual phenomena that we use ...
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Mobile and online learning applications become more known year after year and are used today from millions of students and educators in all over the world. Wireless mobile devices like smartphones, PDAs and tablets, could be used to... more
Mobile and online learning applications become more known year after year and are used today from millions of students and educators in all over the world. Wireless mobile devices like smartphones, PDAs and tablets, could be used to benefit students’ learning in or out of the classroom. In front of the idea of inclusion of mobile learning in educational process, we represent in this paper some important case studies which examine the consequence of using mobile tools and apps, as well as online applications in mathematics teaching, at all educational levels.
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Cognitive training and assessment refers to ICTs and their relation with students, students with learning disabilities and adults with dementia. This article revises on contemporary research concerning ICTs effectiveness on the training... more
Cognitive training and assessment refers to ICTs and their relation with students, students with learning disabilities and adults with dementia. This article revises on contemporary research concerning ICTs effectiveness on the training and assessment of attention, memory and executive control functions. Artificial intelligence seems to hold a significant role in the field of cognitive training and rehabilitation as its adaptability and interactivity, enhance users’ motivation and involvement. Moreover, artificial intelligence in combination with other applications provides the means for holistic and cost-effective cognitive interventions through its integrative information processes. Evidently, educators and therapists should advocate of improvements in the engineering features of the applications as well as they should, themselves, expand the implementation of the aforementioned technological innovations in favour of the users’ cognition.
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The last decade, researchers and educators have shown particular interest for the use of educational video games in mathematics education, in an effort to provide educational character to entertainment. In this paper we represent some of... more
The last decade, researchers and educators have shown particular interest for the use of educational video games in mathematics education, in an effort to provide educational character to entertainment. In this paper we represent some of the most representative studies which evaluate the effects of video games on mathematics achievement as well as the improvement of memory, attention and cognitive skills. As indicated by the studies, video games may constitute useful tools in mathematics education as they support children’s comprehension on fundamental concepts, but also motivate them to see positively the course of mathematics.
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This paper is a study on the use of Big Data in Education. Analyzed how the Big Data and Open Data technology can actually involve to education. Furthermore how big mounts of unused data can benefit and improve education. Providing some... more
This paper is a study on the use of Big Data in Education. Analyzed how the Big Data and Open Data technology can actually involve to education. Furthermore how big mounts of unused data can benefit and improve education. Providing some new tools and methods bypassing the traditional difficulties and open a new way of education.
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A significant number of e-inclusion projects have been realized at N.C.S.R. “Demokritos” and specifically at Telecoms Lab – Net Media Lab of the Institute of Informatics & Telecommunications the most important of which are the following:... more
A significant number of e-inclusion projects have been realized at N.C.S.R. “Demokritos” and specifically at Telecoms Lab – Net Media Lab of the Institute of Informatics & Telecommunications the most important of which are the following: DELFE: “Distance and Life Long Training for the Deaf people in the E-Commerce and New Technologies Sector via e-Learning Tools” DEDALOS: “Teaching English as a second language to Deaf people, whose first language is the Sign Language, via e-Learning tools” EPEAEK: “Improvement of the integration conditions for individuals with multiple disabilities in the educational system” ETSL: “E-Learning for the Teaching of Sign Language” AMEI: “A System for the Informing and Education of People with sight disabilities” SYNERGIA: “Innovation Transfer of the DELFE Project, for the Distance and Lifelong Training of the Deaf People via ICT based Strategies, in e-Business and New Economy” ENFORA: Innovation Transfer of DEDALOS Project for teaching English as a Seco...
The purpose of this paper is to present a review of sample papers that have been published from 2003-2013 regarding lifelong learning and ICT. The use of ICT in lifelong learning is viewed in relation to different settings of learning... more
The purpose of this paper is to present a review of sample papers that have been published from 2003-2013 regarding lifelong learning and ICT. The use of ICT in lifelong learning is viewed in relation to different settings of learning i.e. formal, informal and non-formal learning, with special reference to the third-age. A special focus is also given on the technologies and specific tools which are used for the provision of lifelong learning. The role of ICT networks, web technologies in e-learning, mobile learning tools and virtual worlds as facilitators of knowledge sharing in all types of learning settings is examined.
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Information Society aims to promote innovation in the context of governmental and enterprise information systems and participation of the majority of the general population. An important prerequisite for the penetration and widespread use... more
Information Society aims to promote innovation in the context of governmental and enterprise information systems and participation of the majority of the general population. An important prerequisite for the penetration and widespread use of Information Society technologies is to enhance the perception of security that these technologies offer without making them inaccessible to users with limited computational resources. In this paper a new algorithm for the software implementation of modular multiplication is proposed, which uses pre-computations with a constant modulus to reduce the computational load imposed upon the processor. The developed modular multiplication algorithm 182 Accessible Secure Information Society Applications … provides faster execution on low complexity hardware in comparison with the existing algorithms and is oriented towards the variable value of the modulus, especially with the software implementation on micro controllers and smart cards whose architectur...
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The incorporation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in activities and services such as education, culture and medicine constitutes a contemporary reality and governmental activities and services could not be an... more
The incorporation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in activities and services such as education, culture and medicine constitutes a contemporary reality and governmental activities and services could not be an exception. Apart from expanded citizen services, e-government also offers a complete reshuffle of public organizations and their services through the efficient use of Internet services. This article presents an e-government platform which supports easy public access to governmental information, e-transactions between citizens and public organizations through the acceptance of e-documents submissions (e-applications and e-petitions) and their management through the e-protocol and finally, electronic delivery of a requested document. In addition, a model Greek egovernment web portal is presented, which supports the Government to Citizen (G2C) model, which focuses on governmental information dissemination, which includes among others information about ministri...
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ABSTRACT Recent development in the role of education in pre-school children includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). ICT nowadays is considered as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the collaborative... more
ABSTRACT Recent development in the role of education in pre-school children includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). ICT nowadays is considered as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the collaborative co-learning for this crucial age and the support of specific areas in kindergarten according to the educational perspective and the areas of needs they serve, is thought important. In this study we present a brief overview of the most representative studies of the last decade (2003–2014), which concentrates on the collaborative co learning and other ICT applications in kindergarten children who face memory difficulties. The effectiveness of ICT in literature, in maths and in children who face learning difficulties is examined. Additionally, the effectiveness of collaborative intervention and diagnostic tools for children with poor working memory in kindergarten children is examined. Concluding, this review, points out certain technological breakthroughs of several researches that focus on the support of children with such deficits.
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The term “students with special needs”, “disabled” or “impaired students” is used to describe some students who have real, persistent, and substantial individual differences and educational needs that regular education has been unable to... more
The term “students with special needs”, “disabled” or “impaired students” is used to describe some students who have real, persistent, and substantial individual differences and educational needs that regular education has been unable to accommodate. These individual differences vary, from medical conditions such as cerebral palsy, to dyslexia, to pervasive and chronic maladaptive patterns of behaviour. These same students will and should not be considered disabled or impaired once they leave school. Nonetheless, their specialized learning needs are intense and legitimate because students with learning disabilities have significant difficulty acquiring and retaining math and other skills. ICTS are here to play an important role, offering the educators a valuable set of tools to cope with these difficulties. A number of factors are significant to the poor math performance of these students. In this review article we discuss these factors, the contribution of ICTS and make recommendat...
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A great number of articles have been written about English language teaching and the use of ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies) during the last decade, achieving a laudable outcome. Recent literature has shown that the use... more
A great number of articles have been written about English language teaching and the use of ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies) during the last decade, achieving a laudable outcome. Recent literature has shown that the use of ICTs in the language classroom has a lot to offer to both learners and teachers, with learners enhancing their vocabulary, improving their reading and speaking skills, and with teachers having to hold a double role; the role of the educator and that of the facilitator, while having to cope with complex situations which include lack of training or lack of equipment in the language classroom. In this paper we shall review and present some representative studies on this field during the last decade.
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This paper presents modelling results for H.26x video traffic generated by popular videoconference software applications. The analysis of videoconference data, that were measured during realistic point-point videoconference sessions, led... more
This paper presents modelling results for H.26x video traffic generated by popular videoconference software applications. The analysis of videoconference data, that were measured during realistic point-point videoconference sessions, led us to the general conclusion that the traffic can be distinguished into two categories: unconstrained and constrained. In the unconstrained traffic, there is a direct relation between the encoder and the form of the frequency histogram of the frame-size sequence. Moreover, for this type of traffic, strong correlations between successive video frames can be found. On the other hand, where bandwidth constraints are imposed during the encoding process, the generated traffic appears to exhibit similar characteristics for all the examined encoders with the very low autocorrelation values being the most notable one. On the basis of these results, this study proposes methods to calculate the parameters of a widely adopted autoregressive model for both type...
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Learning technologies are an indispensable tool for students’ cognitive improvement and assessment. ICTs in coordination with a concrete pedagogical framework may provide students and teachers flexible, engaging, cost-effective and above... more
Learning technologies are an indispensable tool for students’ cognitive improvement and assessment. ICTs in coordination with a concrete pedagogical framework may provide students and teachers flexible, engaging, cost-effective and above all, personalized learning experiences, which focus on the adoption of the 21st century cognitive skills into the actual learning process. Such higher order thinking skills (HOTS) entail critical thinking, problem solving, independent inquiry, creativity, communication, collaboration, digital literacy. Therefore, technologically-supported educational environments aim at self-regulated and inquisitive, constructivist, knowledge building rather than knowledge accumulation.
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Technologies within the domain of interactive, remote and on line science which are extensively adopted in education’s everyday life are interactive whiteboards and related applications. Interactive whiteboards indicate positive effects... more
Technologies within the domain of interactive, remote and on line science which are extensively adopted in education’s everyday life are interactive whiteboards and related applications. Interactive whiteboards indicate positive effects on students’ learning and instructors' teaching, promoting whole class teaching. In this review-paper we cope with the studies that explore the integration of IWBs in preschool and primary education in the last decade (2004-2013). Research has shown that interactive whiteboards are able to keep students involved and foster their attention in every aspect of the curriculum, much easier than without it. This technology has proven its value added to students and teachers in different facets of teaching and learning, in literacy, in mathematics, in science, in physics, its impact on English Language Learners, on relations and learning, on the use of IWBs by kindergartners, professional development of teachers, pedagogical orchestration, classroom dia...
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Over the past decade speech and language therapy has taken an interesting turn towards the use of information communication technologies (ICTs) for diagnosis of disorders and delivery of therapy. In many cases ICTs have worked as... more
Over the past decade speech and language therapy has taken an interesting turn towards the use of information communication technologies (ICTs) for diagnosis of disorders and delivery of therapy. In many cases ICTs have worked as assistive tools to therapists, while in others as sole providers of therapy, especially in remote areas. In this report we provide a brief overview of the most representative articles for applications and assistive technologies used for assessment and intervention purposes in Speech Therapy according to the type of disorders.
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Interactive whiteboards indicate positive effects on students with special educational needs and promote a multi sensory style of learning. In this review paper we cope with the studies that explore the integration of IWBs in special... more
Interactive whiteboards indicate positive effects on students with special educational needs and promote a multi sensory style of learning. In this review paper we cope with the studies that explore the integration of IWBs in special education, in the last fourteen years (2000-2013). Research showed that interactive whiteboards are able to keep Special Education Needs students engaged in classroom facilities scaffolding their learning through technical and pedagogical interactivity. This technology has proven its value added to students with severe, complex, moderate learning disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and on deaf, blind or physically impaired.
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Recent development in the role of special education in kindergarten children includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). ICT nowadays is recognized as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences for... more
Recent development in the role of special education in kindergarten children includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). ICT nowadays is recognized as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences for this crucial age and the support of specific areas in kindergarten according to the educational perspective and the areas of needs they serve is thought significant. In this paper we present a brief overview of the most representative studies of the last decade (2003-2013) which concentrates on the most frequent difficulties that children face in kindergarten and are supported by ICTs. The effectiveness of ICT in gifted and bilingual children is also presented.
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Sign language videoconference traces (H.261 and H.263 encoded) gathered during realistic multipoint IP sessions (switched and continuous presence) between Greek signers are statistically analyzed using the models proposed in our previous... more
Sign language videoconference traces (H.261 and H.263 encoded) gathered during realistic multipoint IP sessions (switched and continuous presence) between Greek signers are statistically analyzed using the models proposed in our previous study (1). Comparing our analytical results against a simulation using actual sign language videoconference data, it is proven that the application of our statistical models into the C-DAR(1) model (5) is a conservative solution in all experimental cases. It must be noted that the focus of the current manuscript is the performance analysis of sign language videoconference traffic as well as the contribution of results for further use in theoretical studies concerning videoconferencing for deaf people.
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Recent development in the role of kindergarten in children's progress includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). ICT nowadays is recognized as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences for... more
Recent development in the role of kindergarten in children's progress includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). ICT nowadays is recognized as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences for this crucial age and the support of specific areas in kindergarten according to the educational perspective is thought significant. In this paper we present a brief overview of the most representative studies of the last decade (2003-2013) which concentrates on the skills that are examined in kindergarten (early literacy ,early mathematics, cognitive, social-emotional, motor, creativity) and are supported by ICTs. The effectiveness of ICT in special education and gifted children in the regular kindergarten is examined. The attitudes of kindergarten teachers towards ICTs are presented.
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Recent development in special education includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to assist students during their lifetime. ICT is now also recognized as a tool which ensures access to knowledge and learning... more
Recent development in special education includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to assist students during their lifetime. ICT is now also recognized as a tool which ensures access to knowledge and learning resources. In this paper we present an overview of the most representative studies of the last decade (2001-2010) which deal with the two important issues in the field of special education, diagnosis and intervention. One important advantage of these tools is that they can be employed by teachers and parents as well, to adapt education to the needs and abilities of pupils. The studies chosen will be classified according to the areas of needs they serve.
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Search all the public and authenticated articles in CiteULike. Include unauthenticated results too (may include &quot;spam&quot;) Enter a search phrase. You can also specify a CiteULike article id (123456),. a DOI... more
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—This article is a review of how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) help in the assessment and early intervention of reading disabilities (RD) and especially of dyslexia. Phonological awareness is highlighted as a main... more
—This article is a review of how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) help in the assessment and early intervention of reading disabilities (RD) and especially of dyslexia. Phonological awareness is highlighted as a main ability that predicts later reading skills. Here are presented several studies that display computer games, programs and applications by which teachers can intervene to boost phonological awareness and help preventing RD or dyslexia from an early age. Most studies focus in preschool age, although dyslexia in kindergarten is a field that has not been investigated thoroughly, and are certainly a precursor for studies to follow.
—Nowadays the development of the Mobile Learning (ML) in children's progress is thought significant. However , its role in special preschool education is recognized crucial, as it is a tool that can foster the knowledge and the... more
—Nowadays the development of the Mobile Learning (ML) in children's progress is thought significant. However , its role in special preschool education is recognized crucial, as it is a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences for this sensitive age. The support of specific areas in preschool education according to the educational perspective is thought significant with the maintenance of the mobile applications. In this paper we present a brief overview of the most representative studies of the last decade (2005-2015), which concentrates on skills that are examined in special kindergarten (early literacy, early mathematics , cognitive, social-emotional) and are supported by the mobile learning. The effectiveness of mobile applications in children who are autistic and face attention deficit problems is examined. The role of mobile learning in preschool children who face mental problems is also investigated.
It is a well-known fact that despite the rapid growth of technology over the past years, not all people have equal access to information and knowledge. Senior citizens are one major example of people being excluded from the abundance of... more
It is a well-known fact that despite the rapid growth of technology over the past years, not all people have equal access to information and knowledge. Senior citizens are one major example of people being excluded from the abundance of services that technology has to offer nowadays, which results in feelings of inactiveness, loneliness and isolation. This paper presents a European Project in the framework of the Lifelong Learning Programme entitled " Grandparents and Grandchildren Keep In Touch " (GRANKIT), which attempted to bridge the gap between senior citizens, their acquisition of basic ICTs skills and ultimately their access to information, knowledge and communication tools. The main aim of the GRANKIT project was to promote active citizenship regardless of age and to explore the relationship of the first and third generation by bringing together senior citizens (grandparents) with their grandchildren through the provision of basic ICT learning courses.
– During the past decades there have been considerable innovations with the use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in many fields and sectors. In many settings ICTs have become an important element of the learning and... more
– During the past decades there have been considerable innovations with the use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in many fields and sectors. In many settings ICTs have become an important element of the learning and teaching process. All social groups have been helped including children and adults with special educational needs. In this paper we provide a brief overview of the most representative articles for applications used for assessment, intervention and development of empathy which is an important skill that researches indicate that people with special educational needs lack of it. Empathy is a complex form of psychological inference in which observation, memory, knowledge, and reasoning are combined to yield insights into the thoughts and feelings of others.
—Empathy can be de!ned as the ability to perceive and understand others' emotional states. Neuropsychologi-cal evidence has shown that humans empathize with each other to different degrees depending on factors such as their mood,... more
—Empathy can be de!ned as the ability to perceive and understand others' emotional states. Neuropsychologi-cal evidence has shown that humans empathize with each other to different degrees depending on factors such as their mood, personality, and social relationships. ICTs with the features that offered are a very important tool for the detection , the development and the cultivation of empathy in children and adults in various fields and in different ways.
!Developmental Dyscalculia (DD) is a specific learning disability of childhood, which is mainly related to problems in arithmetic skills and numerosity. It is estimated that the prevalence of dyscalculia range between 3 and 6 % of the... more
!Developmental Dyscalculia (DD) is a specific learning disability of childhood, which is mainly related to problems in arithmetic skills and numerosity. It is estimated that the prevalence of dyscalculia range between 3 and 6 % of the world population. DD is a cognitive disorder, observed during the development of the individual. Mathematical achievement of children with DD fall far short of their mental capacity. In this study we present an approach to genetic, neurological and environmental factors associated with DD, as well as the computerized screening tools that have been developed and used so far, according to the literature review of the past two decades.
!The last decade, researchers and educators have shown particular interest for the use of educational video games in mathematics education, in an effort to provide educational character to entertainment. In this paper we represent some of... more
!The last decade, researchers and educators have shown particular interest for the use of educational video games in mathematics education, in an effort to provide educational character to entertainment. In this paper we represent some of the most representative studies which evaluate the effects of video games on mathematics achievement as well as the improvement of memory, attention and cognitive skills. As indicated by the studies, video games may constitute useful tools in mathematics education as they support children's comprehension on fundamental concepts, but also motivate them to see positively the course of mathematics.
—Recent development in the role of kindergarten in children's progress includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). ICT nowadays is recognized as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences for this... more
—Recent development in the role of kindergarten in children's progress includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). ICT nowadays is recognized as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences for this crucial age and the support of children who face difficulties in kindergarten age is thought significant. In this paper we present a list of the most representative tools and e-tools of the last decade (2005-2015) for preschool children who face memory and attention problems. The role and the significance of these tools in children's development are examined. The effectiveness of these tools is also investigated.
—Perception as a thought process and as one of the most fundamental cognitive functions is considered as an important scientific field of study and therefore has been discussed intensively. The role of ICTs in brain perception is reviewed... more
—Perception as a thought process and as one of the most fundamental cognitive functions is considered as an important scientific field of study and therefore has been discussed intensively. The role of ICTs in brain perception is reviewed here. The importance of ICTs in children with special needs and perception difficulties is explored while the effectiveness of new technology in reading perceptual ability is presented. For the scope of our research, a comprehensive review of the most representative studies of the last decade was conducted with respect to the aforemen-tioned aspects in order to survey the findings.
!Mobile and online learning applications become more known year after year and are used today from millions of students and educators in all over the world. Wireless mobile devices like smartphones, PDAs and tablets, could be used to... more
!Mobile and online learning applications become more known year after year and are used today from millions of students and educators in all over the world. Wireless mobile devices like smartphones, PDAs and tablets, could be used to benefit students' learning in or out of the classroom. In front of the idea of inclusion of mobile learning in educational process, we represent in this paper some important case studies which examine the consequence of using mobile tools and apps, as well as online applications in mathematics teaching, at all educational levels.
—the purpose of this paper is to present a review of sample papers that have been published from 2003-2013 regarding lifelong learning and ICT. The use of ICT in lifelong learning is viewed in relation to different settings of learning... more
—the purpose of this paper is to present a review of sample papers that have been published from 2003-2013 regarding lifelong learning and ICT. The use of ICT in lifelong learning is viewed in relation to different settings of learning i.e. formal, informal and non-formal learning, with special reference to the third-age. A special focus is also given on the technologies and specific tools which are used for the provision of lifelong learning. The role of ICT networks , web technologies in e-learning, mobile learning tools and virtual worlds as facilitators of knowledge sharing in all types of learning settings is examined.
—Recent development in the role of education in preschool children includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). ICT nowadays is recognized as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences for this... more
—Recent development in the role of education in preschool children includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). ICT nowadays is recognized as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences for this crucial age and the support of specific areas in kindergarten according to the educational perspective and the areas of needs they serve, is thought significant. In this paper we present a brief overview of the most representative studies of the last decade (2004-2014), which concentrates on the working memory and attention difficulties that children face in kindergarten, and are supported by ICTs. A brief theoretical scientific approach of the role of working memory is presented while its correlation with the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is examined .
—Cognitive training and assessment refers to ICTs and their relation with students, students with learning disabilities and adults with dementia. This article revises on contemporary research concerning ICTs effectiveness on the training... more
—Cognitive training and assessment refers to ICTs and their relation with students, students with learning disabilities and adults with dementia. This article revises on contemporary research concerning ICTs effectiveness on the training and assessment of attention, memory and executive control functions. Artificial intelligence seems to hold a significant role in the field of cognitive training and rehabilitation as its adaptability and interactivity, enhance users' motivation and involvement. Moreover, artificial intelligence in combination with other applications provides the means for holistic and cost-effective cognitive interventions through its integrative information processes. Evidently, educators and therapists should advocate of improvements in the engineering features of the applications as well as they should, themselves, expand the implementation of the aforementioned technological innovations in favour of the users' cognition.
This paper is intended to offer a comprehensive review on current research trends in the field of cognitive science and in particular, in the sector of the meta-cognitive attention skill. The paper features the latest developments in the... more
This paper is intended to offer a comprehensive
review on current research trends in the field of cognitive
science and in particular, in the sector of the meta-cognitive
attention skill. The paper features the latest developments in
the research of attention and the cases in which attention is
distracted due to ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder). More specifically, the review describes the certain
types of attention such as selective, sustained, divided,
focused and alternating attention and the attention function
processes. Mainly, it focuses on thoroughly examining the
methods and processes, as well as the ICT tools for ADHD
Assessment, Intervention and Attention training. Finally it
states the present achievements of the scientific research, it
focuses on the impact of ICT as well as the role of parents
and teachers in the confrontation of attention disabilities, it
summarizes the standardized tools and rating scales of
attention assessment, it goes in further examination of the
association of attention with other meta cognitive skills, it
points out questions that rise out of this examination, parts
that need more intensive investigation, and estimates the
future orientation of the attention research.���
review on current research trends in the field of cognitive
science and in particular, in the sector of the meta-cognitive
attention skill. The paper features the latest developments in
the research of attention and the cases in which attention is
distracted due to ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder). More specifically, the review describes the certain
types of attention such as selective, sustained, divided,
focused and alternating attention and the attention function
processes. Mainly, it focuses on thoroughly examining the
methods and processes, as well as the ICT tools for ADHD
Assessment, Intervention and Attention training. Finally it
states the present achievements of the scientific research, it
focuses on the impact of ICT as well as the role of parents
and teachers in the confrontation of attention disabilities, it
summarizes the standardized tools and rating scales of
attention assessment, it goes in further examination of the
association of attention with other meta cognitive skills, it
points out questions that rise out of this examination, parts
that need more intensive investigation, and estimates the
future orientation of the attention research.���
—The term " students with special needs " , " disabled " or " impaired students " is used to describe some students who have real, persistent, and substantial individual differences and educational needs that regular education has been... more
—The term " students with special needs " , " disabled " or " impaired students " is used to describe some students who have real, persistent, and substantial individual differences and educational needs that regular education has been unable to accommodate. These individual differences vary, from medical conditions such as cerebral palsy, to dyslexia, to pervasive and chronic maladaptive patterns of behaviour. These same students will and should not be considered disabled or impaired once they leave school. Nonetheless, their specialized learning needs are intense and legitimate because students with learning disabilities have significant difficulty acquiring and retaining math and other skills. ICTS are here to play an important role, offering the educators a valuable set of tools to cope with these difficulties. A number of factors are significant to the poor math performance of these students. In this review article we discuss these factors, the contribution of ICTS and make recommendations for a better math performance.
—A great number of articles have been written about English language teaching and the use of ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies) during the last decade, achieving a laudable outcome. Recent literature has shown that the use... more
—A great number of articles have been written about English language teaching and the use of ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies) during the last decade, achieving a laudable outcome. Recent literature has shown that the use of ICTs in the language classroom has a lot to offer to both learners and teachers, with learners enhancing their vocabulary, improving their reading and speaking skills, and with teachers having to hold a double role; the role of the educator and that of the facilitator, while having to cope with complex situations which include lack of training or lack of equipment in the language classroom. In this paper we shall review and present some representative studies on this field during the last decade.
—Interactive whiteboards indicate positive effects on students with special educational needs and promote a multi sensory style of learning. In this review paper we cope with the studies that explore the integration of IWBs in special... more
—Interactive whiteboards indicate positive effects on students with special educational needs and promote a multi sensory style of learning. In this review paper we cope with the studies that explore the integration of IWBs in special education, in the last fourteen years (2000-2013). Research showed that interactive whiteboards are able to keep Special Education Needs students engaged in classroom facilities scaffolding their learning through technical and pedagogical interactivity. This technology has proven its value added to students with severe, complex, moderate learning disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and on deaf, blind or physically impaired.
—Technologies within the domain of interactive, remote and on line science which are extensively adopted in education's everyday life are interactive whiteboards and related applications. Interactive whiteboards indicate positive effects... more
—Technologies within the domain of interactive, remote and on line science which are extensively adopted in education's everyday life are interactive whiteboards and related applications. Interactive whiteboards indicate positive effects on students' learning and instructors' teaching, promoting whole class teaching. In this review-paper we cope with the studies that explore the integration of IWBs in preschool and primary education in the last decade (2004-2013). Research has shown that interactive whiteboards are able to keep students involved and foster their attention in every aspect of the curriculum, much easier than without it. This technology has proven its value added to students and teachers in different facets of teaching and learning, in literacy , in mathematics, in science, in physics, its impact on English Language Learners, on relations and learning, on the use of IWBs by kindergartners, professional development of teachers, pedagogical orchestration, classroom dialogue and pedagogic practice.
—Recent development in the role of special education in kindergarten children includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). ICT nowadays is recognized as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences... more
—Recent development in the role of special education in kindergarten children includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). ICT nowadays is recognized as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences for this crucial age and the support of specific areas in kindergarten according to the educational perspective and the areas of needs they serve is thought significant. In this paper we present a brief overview of the most representative studies of the last decade (2003-2013) which concentrates on the most frequent difficulties that children face in kindergarten and are supported by ICTs. The effectiveness of ICT in gifted and bilingual children is also presented.
—Latest trends in learning technologies verify of the fact that they are indispensable for students' cognitive improvement. ICTs in coordination with a concrete peda-gogical framework may provide students and teachers flexible, engaging,... more
—Latest trends in learning technologies verify of the fact that they are indispensable for students' cognitive improvement. ICTs in coordination with a concrete peda-gogical framework may provide students and teachers flexible, engaging, cost-effective and above all, personal-ized learning experiences, which focus on the adoption of the 21 st century cognitive skills into the actual learning process. Such higher order thinking skills (HOTS) entail critical thinking, problem solving, independent inquiry, creativity, communication, collaboration, digital literacy. Therefore, technologically-supported educational environments aim at self-regulated and inquisitive, construc-tivist, knowledge building rather than knowledge accumulation .
—Recent development in the role of kindergarten in children's progress includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). ICT nowadays is recognized as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences for this... more
—Recent development in the role of kindergarten in children's progress includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). ICT nowadays is recognized as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences for this crucial age and the support of specific areas in kindergarten according to the educational perspective is thought significant. In this paper we present a brief overview of the most representative studies of the last decade (2003-2013) which concentrates on the skills that are examined in kindergarten (early literacy ,early mathematics , cognitive, social-emotional, motor, creativity) and are supported by ICTs. The effectiveness of ICT in special education and gifted children in the regular kindergarten is examined. The attitudes of kindergarten teachers towards ICTs are presented.
—Over the past decade speech and language therapy has taken an interesting turn towards the use of information communication technologies (ICTs) for diagnosis of disorders and delivery of therapy. In many cases ICTs have worked as... more
—Over the past decade speech and language therapy has taken an interesting turn towards the use of information communication technologies (ICTs) for diagnosis of disorders and delivery of therapy. In many cases ICTs have worked as assistive tools to therapists, while in others as sole providers of therapy, especially in remote areas. In this report we provide a brief overview of the most representative articles for applications and assistive technologies used for assessment and intervention purposes in Speech Therapy according to the type of disorders.
ICTs have become a strong ally in strengthening individuals� healthy lifestyle, taking into account nutrition intake and physical activity levels. Nutrition applications provide the means for automatic dietary intake and energy... more
ICTs have become a strong ally in strengthening
individuals� healthy lifestyle, taking into account nutrition
intake and physical activity levels. Nutrition applications
provide the means for automatic dietary intake
and energy expenditure measurements as well as personalised
counselling and educational services. Behaviour
targeted applications should be appealing and intriguing,
as they apply to many people with a variety of needs for a
long period of time. Therefore, they should be efficient,
accurate and functional. It is a fact that nutrition applications
are by all means a cost-effective innovation by
reducing the chasm between the individuals in need for
constant interaction and their caregivers.
individuals� healthy lifestyle, taking into account nutrition
intake and physical activity levels. Nutrition applications
provide the means for automatic dietary intake
and energy expenditure measurements as well as personalised
counselling and educational services. Behaviour
targeted applications should be appealing and intriguing,
as they apply to many people with a variety of needs for a
long period of time. Therefore, they should be efficient,
accurate and functional. It is a fact that nutrition applications
are by all means a cost-effective innovation by
reducing the chasm between the individuals in need for
constant interaction and their caregivers.
— This paper is a review on the exploitation of the Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) on the diagnosis, intervention and assistance of learning disabilities and especially on dyslexia. Here are presented several studies... more
— This paper is a review on the exploitation of the Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) on the diagnosis, intervention and assistance of learning disabilities and especially on dyslexia. Here are presented several studies that include computerized techniques or developed applications for adults and children with dyslexia. Special focus is given on individualized approaches in the areas of diagnosis and intervention. New technologies on general or special areas, such as fuzzy systems, artificial intelligence etc. offer direct observation, measurement and qualification of the subject so they are incorporated on designed software for diagnosis, screening or intervention. Here are presented, studies on learning disabilities (dyslexia in particular) that have been realized so far by researchers who have done global research in the educational community. These studies seem promising through technological progress on the areas of psychological assessment, diagnosis and intervention.
—this is a review paper which examines the exploitation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for cognitive deficits and more precisely for memory deficits. Several research papers which related to computerized techniques... more
—this is a review paper which examines the exploitation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for cognitive deficits and more precisely for memory deficits. Several research papers which related to computerized techniques and developed applications for short or long term memory were chosen. In addition it is assessed in several presented papers of how helpful these techniques and applications prove to be for people with such deficits. This kind of assistance and intervention focuses on human-computer interaction and on its positive results in the development of linguistic or social skills and personal relationships. This review, points out certain technological breakthroughs of several researchers from the Global Scientific Society that assist adults and children with memory deficits.
—Recent development in special education includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to assist students during their lifetime. ICT is now also recognized as a tool which ensures access to knowledge and learning... more
—Recent development in special education includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to assist students during their lifetime. ICT is now also recognized as a tool which ensures access to knowledge and learning resources. In this paper we present an overview of the most representative studies of the last decade (2001-2010) which deal with the two important issues in the field of special education, diagnosis and intervention. One important advantage of these tools is that they can be employed by teachers and parents as well, to adapt education to the needs and abilities of pupils. The studies chosen will be classified according to the areas of needs they serve.
Innovative educational technologies have started to open new ways of interacting with students with special educational needs (SEN). Amongst the most effective approaches during the last decade (2001-2010) are those based on Artificial... more
Innovative educational technologies have started to open new ways
of interacting with students with special educational needs (SEN). Amongst the
most effective approaches during the last decade (2001-2010) are those based
on Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) techniques. The effective application of A.I.
methods is seen as a means of improving the quality of life of SEN learners.
Hence, a need for introducing A.I. techniques arises in order to develop both
diagnosis and intervention processes. This paper presents a brief overview of
the most representative studies of the past ten years, used for the above
purposes ��
of interacting with students with special educational needs (SEN). Amongst the
most effective approaches during the last decade (2001-2010) are those based
on Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) techniques. The effective application of A.I.
methods is seen as a means of improving the quality of life of SEN learners.
Hence, a need for introducing A.I. techniques arises in order to develop both
diagnosis and intervention processes. This paper presents a brief overview of
the most representative studies of the past ten years, used for the above
purposes ��
The use of information communication technologies (ICTs) in a special educational needs (SEN) environment has gathered accumulative evidence around it during the last decade (2001-2010). In many settings ICT has become an important... more
The use of information communication technologies (ICTs) in a special educational needs (SEN) environment has gathered accumulative evidence around it during the last decade (2001-2010). In many settings ICT has become an important element of the learning and teaching process. ICT assessment tools can better recognize and integrate learning difficulties across students, while computer-based intervention tools can play a significant role in a child's life. In this report we provide a brief overview of the most representative articles for applications used for assessment and intervention purpose after classifying them according to the areas of needs they serve.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has developed computer tools for carrying out a number of tasks, simulating the intelligent way of problem solving by humans. AI techniques have also been identified as one of the most valuable... more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has developed computer tools for carrying out a number of tasks, simulating the intelligent way of problem solving by humans. AI techniques have also been identified as one of the most valuable applications in the field of special educational needs (SEN). The goal of these tools is to enhance the way children interact with their environment to promote learning and to enrich their daily life. Due to the implicit characteristics of special educational needs, the diagnosis has been an issue of major importance. At the same time intervention strategies need to be highly individualized to be effective. In this report we introduce some of the most representative studies over the last decade (2001–2010), which use AI methods in making accurate diagnosis and prompt intervention action.
Some new ideas are presented for the improvement of the known QKD protocols and their application to an Internet environment. The full automatization of a technological setup is considered, as a result of the property of most basic QKD... more
Some new ideas are presented for the improvement of the known QKD protocols and their application to an Internet environment. The full automatization of a technological setup is considered, as a result of the property of most basic QKD protocols to have the appearance of step by step algorithmic procedures and thus to offer themselves to materialization as computer code applications. This is the basis for the creation of a computer network connecting various users to be developed, working as an expert system and making decisions on the best strategy to recognize and counter especially dangerous eavesdropper attacks. The use of robotic technology, knowledge based simulation of the most dangerous and complicated attacks, game theory and neuronal networks to make these decisions, permits the system to adapt its behavior in the face of adverse situations. An elementary example of adaptivity of QKD protocols, by the use of game theory, is given.
This paper presents a learning management system (LMS) which offers Greek Sign Language videos in correspondence to every text in the learning environment. The system is designed notably for deaf adults for the purpose of their lifelong... more
This paper presents a learning management system (LMS) which offers Greek Sign Language videos in correspondence to every text in the learning environment. The system is designed notably for deaf adults for the purpose of their lifelong vocational and educational training. In the LMS, the special needs of deaf learners are satisfied, as e.g. bilingual information (text and sign language), high level of visualization, interactive and explorative learning, and the possibility of learning in peer groups via video conferencing. In this environment, for the first time, Greek signers are able to learn in their own language, the sign language.
The Internet has been considered a new alternative for teaching-learning processes; vocational assessment; counseling and orientation (virtual psychological consultation); and intervention focused on specific health-related problems. The... more
The Internet has been considered a new alternative for teaching-learning processes; vocational assessment; counseling and orientation (virtual psychological consultation); and intervention focused on specific health-related problems. The experiences of on-line psychological services and their conclusions constitute a valuable body of knowledge for the e-learners and interested users of the psychology science. However, such knowledge is widespread in the World Wide Web and consequently hardly accessed by the end-users. In this paper, an e-course platform is presented that serves the delivery of such knowledge via instructional-informative and communication web tools.
Some new ideas are presented for the improvement of the known QKD protocols and their application to an Internet environment. The ful automatization of a technological setup is considered, as a result of the property of most basic QKD... more
Some new ideas are presented for the improvement of the known QKD protocols and their application to an Internet environment. The ful automatization of a technological setup is considered, as a result of the property of most basic QKD protocols to have the appearence of step by step algorithmic procedures and thus to offer themselves to materialization as computer code applications. This is the basis for the creation of a computer network connecting various users to be developed, working as an expert system and making decisions on the best strategy to recognize and counter especially dangerous eavesdropper attacks. The use of robotic technology, knowledge based simulation of the most dangerous and complicated attacks, game theory and neuronic networks to make these decisions permits the system to adapt its behavior in the face of adverse situations.
In this paper we present the “DEDALOS” [1] project which main object is the promotion of the English Language as a second language for the Deaf people. For this, we have designed and use pedagogic methodology of distant Linguistic... more
In this paper we present the “DEDALOS” [1] project which main object is the promotion of the English Language as a second language for the Deaf people. For this, we have designed and use pedagogic methodology of distant Linguistic Training and as well as innovative instructive material suitably adapted to the special team. The whole process has designed and includes audits and evaluation of the linguistic faculties of e-student. The educational material has designed to be separated in different levels depending on the knowledge of the student. The system has designed to evaluate the student and set the pedagogic material at the correspondent level, using an intelligent taxonomy system. Particular importance in the design has been given to the quality and innovation of the educational material of self-paced learning where we extensively use new technologies of animation and digital video into the Sign Language of each partner
Sign language videoconference traces (H.261 and H.263 encoded) gathered during realistic multipoint IP sessions (switched and continuous presence) between Greek signers are statistically analyzed using the models proposed in our previous... more
Sign language videoconference traces (H.261 and H.263 encoded) gathered during realistic multipoint IP sessions (switched and continuous presence) between Greek signers are statistically analyzed using the models proposed in our previous study [1]. Comparing our analytical results against a simulation using actual sign language videoconference data, it is proven that the application of our statistical models into the C-DAR(1) model [5] is a conservative solution in all experimental cases. It must be noted that the focus of the current manuscript is the performance analysis of sign language videoconference traffic as well as the contribution of results for further use in theoretical studies concerning videoconferencing for deaf people.
A discrete dynamic system is utilized for the creation of random number series. It contains discontinuities based on the modulo and signum functions. The binary number series created show almost total randomness, as indicated by block... more
A discrete dynamic system is utilized for the creation of random number series. It contains
discontinuities based on the modulo and signum functions. The binary number series created show almost total
randomness, as indicated by block entropy tests. The concept of a virtual cryptographic device is defined and
analyzed. A new method, based on the above is proposed, for secure and easy application in the Internet and all
digital networks in general.
discontinuities based on the modulo and signum functions. The binary number series created show almost total
randomness, as indicated by block entropy tests. The concept of a virtual cryptographic device is defined and
analyzed. A new method, based on the above is proposed, for secure and easy application in the Internet and all
digital networks in general.
is paper presents modelling results for H.26x video traffic generated by popular videoconference soware applications. e analysis of videoconference data, that were measured during realistic point-point videoconference sessions, led us... more
is paper presents modelling results for H.26x video traffic generated by popular videoconference soware applications. e analysis of videoconference data, that were measured during realistic point-point videoconference sessions, led us to the general conclusion that the traffic can be distinguished into two categories: unconstrained and constrained. In the unconstrained traffic, there is a direct relation between the encoder and the form of the frequency histogram of the frame-size sequence. Moreover, for this type of traffic, strong correlations between successive video frames can be found. On the other hand, where bandwidth constraints are imposed during the encoding process, the generated traffic appears to exhibit similar characteristics for all the examined encoders with the very low autocorrelation values being the most notable one. On the basis of these results, this study proposes methods to calculate the parameters of a widely adopted autoregressive model for both types of traffic.
Innovative educational technologies have started to open new ways of interacting with students with special educational needs (SEN). Amongst the most effective approaches during the last decade (2001-2010) are those based on Artificial... more
Innovative educational technologies have started to open new ways of interacting with students with special educational needs (SEN). Amongst the most effective approaches during the last decade (2001-2010) are those based on Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) techniques. The effective application of A.I. methods is seen as a means of improving the quality of life of SEN learners. Hence, a need for introducing A.I. techniques arises in order to develop both diagnosis and intervention processes. This paper presents a brief overview of the most representative studies of the past ten years, used for the above purposes.
The use of information communication technologies (ICTs) in a special educational needs (SEN) environment has gathered accumulative evidence around it during the last decade (2001-2010). In many settings ICT has become an important... more
The use of information communication technologies (ICTs) in a special educational needs (SEN) environment has gathered accumulative evidence around it during the last decade (2001-2010). In many settings ICT has become an important element of the learning and teaching process. ICT assessment tools can better recognize and integrate learning difficulties across students, while computer-based intervention tools can play a significant role in a child's life. In this report we provide a brief overview of the most representative articles for applications used for assessment and intervention purpose after classifying them according to the areas of needs they serve.
The incorporation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in activities and services such as education, culture and medicine constitutes a contemporary reality and governmental activities and services could not be an... more
The incorporation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in activities and services such as education, culture and medicine constitutes a contemporary reality and governmental activities and services could not be an exception. Apart from expanded citizen services, e-government also offers a complete reshuffle of public organizations and their services through the efficient use of Internet services. This article presents an e-government platform which supports easy public access to governmental information, e-transactions between citizens and public organizations through the acceptance of e-documents submissions (e-applications and e-petitions) and their management through the e-protocol and finally, electronic delivery of a requested document. In addition, a model Greek e-government web portal is presented, which supports the Government to Citizen (G2C) model, which focuses on governmental information dissemination, which includes among others information about ministries, social services, and city news and information.
In modern society where digital technology prevails, the combination of Information and Communication technology (ICT) and the various human activities created the term e-services. This paper presents an e-culture services portal,... more
In modern society where digital technology prevails, the combination of Information and Communication technology (ICT) and the various human activities created the term e-services. This paper presents an e-culture services portal, focusing on e-culture applications like e-literature, e-gallery and music servers. The user-visitor has the opportunity to navigate through its pages which contain a large amount of information about Greek literature, galleries and music in the form of text, images and sound. Although it started as an early e-culture application, today it has been updated with new web-based technologies, in order to be accessible by people with visual disabilities, using dynamical techniques for content management. Its goals are mainly to make the so-called " Information for All " scheme a palpable reality and secondly to spread the aforementioned Greek cultural heritage aspects to a global level.
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Content analysis technologies give more and more emphasis on multimedia semantics. However most watermarking systems are frame-oriented and do not focus on the protection of semantic regions. As a result, they fail to protect semantic... more
Content analysis technologies give more and more emphasis on multimedia semantics. However most watermarking systems are frame-oriented and do not focus on the protection of semantic regions. As a result, they fail to protect semantic content, especially in case of the copy-paste attack. In this framework, a novel unsupervised semantic region watermark encoding scheme is proposed. The proposed scheme is applied to real and artwork human objects, localized by two different face and body detection methods. Next, an invariant method is designed, based on Hu moments, for properly encoding the watermark information into each semantic region, using a chaotic pseudo-random number generator. Finally, experiments are carried out, to illustrate the advantages of the proposed scheme, such as: (a) robustness to RST, copy-paste and other attacks, and (b) low overhead transmission.
The teaching of the English language as a second language to deaf and hearing impaired individuals, whose mother language is the sign language, through the prism of the project 'Dedalos', is the main topic of this article. More... more
The teaching of the English language as a second language to deaf and hearing impaired individuals, whose mother language is the sign language, through the prism of the project 'Dedalos', is the main topic of this article. More particularly, a special e-learning platform was developed, which incorporated special pedagogic methods of distant linguistic training as well as innovative and high-quality educational e-content, suitably adapted to the needs of hearing impaired people through the use of contemporary animation and digital video technologies. In addition, audits and evaluation tests were incorporated within the platform, in order to assess and evaluate the linguistic skills of the hearing impaired students and the educational e-content was divided into various levels according to the educational level of each e-student. Both the evaluation process and the setting of the e-content to the appropriate level are achieved through the use of an intelligent taxonomy system.
SOM O.D.I.S.S.E.A.S is an intelligent searching tool using the Self-Organizing Map (SOM) algorithm, as a prototype e-content retrieval tool. The proposed searching tool has the ability to adjust and scale into any e-learning system that... more
SOM O.D.I.S.S.E.A.S is an intelligent searching tool using the Self-Organizing Map (SOM) algorithm, as a prototype e-content retrieval tool. The proposed searching tool has the ability to adjust and scale into any e-learning system that requires concept-based queries. In the proposed methodology, maps are used for the automatic replacement of the unstructured, the half structured and the multidimensional data of text, in a way that similar entries in the map are represented near between them. The performance and the functionality of the document organization, and the retrieval tool employing the SOM architecture, are also presented. Furthermore, experiments were performed to test the time performance of a learning algorithm used for the direct creation of teams of terms and texts enabling efficient searching and retrieval of the documents.
The modeling of diagnostic systems of taxonomies using fuzzy logic is presented in this paper. Specifically the taxonomies system solo is studied, which that can be applied in a wide range of fields of diagnostic science. The intelligent... more
The modeling of diagnostic systems of taxonomies using fuzzy logic is presented in this paper. Specifically the taxonomies system solo is studied, which that can be applied in a wide range of fields of diagnostic science. The intelligent system that is developed based on the presented modeling can make easier the use of diagnostic systems in education since the test correction is extremely hard and demands experts that are not always available. Addifionally, the rate of the extraction of results is a reason for using and distributing such tools (diagnostic systems) in the educational process. It is very useful for e-leaming systems [1], [2], and distance diagnostics systems.
E-activities are considered a very powerful tool for the strengthening of enterprises and enterprising in general. They include among others, e-leaming, e-govemment, e-conmierce and e-business, which are the main e-activities that... more
E-activities are considered a very powerful tool for the strengthening of enterprises and enterprising in general. They include among others, e-leaming, e-govemment, e-conmierce and e-business, which are the main e-activities that directly interest the enterprises. This article presents and describes a compound e-govemment envirormient-application that is addressed to enterprises, which incorporates e-leaming and training activities within the enterprises on issues covering ICTs and e-activities. Moreover, particular emphasis is given to the exploitation of the Intemet technologies and e-commerce from the enterprises in order to exploit the various forms of e-commerce and e-promotion of their products. For example through B2B transactions (Business to Business), there is the potential of reducing the operational expenses for the procurement cycle for their products. Furthermore, through B2C transactions (Business to Consumer), there is the potential to promote worldwide the products and services of the SMEs and finally, through e-advertisement there is the opportunity to exploit the Intemet as a promotion medium for the activities of the SMEs. The environment covers all the aforementioned e-services and offers educational e-content for them. Finally, this article presents the electronic infrastructure that was developed in the framework of a relevant European project (Leonardo Da Vinci) for the supporting of e-activities in the field of enterprising and SMEs.
—This paper presents an electronic environment which supports activities of e-learning, as well as activities of e-psychology. This e-environment supports synchronous and asynchronous activities of teaching and learning through... more
—This paper presents an electronic environment which supports activities of e-learning, as well as activities of e-psychology. This e-environment supports synchronous and asynchronous activities of teaching and learning through communicative and informative tools and services. These " tools and services " are constructed in a powerful modular environment which can be adjusted and modulated to support different scenarios – policies of teaching, learning and manipulating the knowledge circle, in an electronic way. On the other hand, the ideas of learning, of transferring the knowledge, of analyzing the end user (learner) needs, of analyzing the status and end user development, on supporting synchronous and asynchronous communication, between the learner and teacher – professor parts, are also included in the e-psychology circle and are procedures of it. As a result the e-learning and the e-psychological actions, like psychological support and consultation, are parallelized, and can be both supported by the aforementioned e-environment.
This manuscript is a contribution on the modeling of H.263 traffic in multipoint videoconference sessions over IP Networks. Our study includes analysis and modeling assessment of extensive data gathered during realistic videoconference... more
This manuscript is a contribution on the modeling of H.263 traffic in multipoint videoconference sessions over IP Networks. Our study includes analysis and modeling assessment of extensive data gathered during realistic videoconference sessions between commercial H.263-compliant terminal clients (with different videoconference software packages installed). All terminal clients were communicating through a Multipoint Control Unit (software or hardware MCU) at 'switched presence' mode and for comparative purposes the same typical videoconference content (a person speaking, with mild movement and occasional zoom/span) was used. The analysis of the H.263 data at the frame level suggests that the traffic from the different terminals to the MCU can be represented by a stationary stochastic process with an AutoCorrelation Function (ACF) rapidly decaying to zero and a Gamma formed marginal frame-size Probability Distribution Function (PDF). An accurate analysis of the H.263 traffic from all terminals (with the same visual content and different videoconference software used) shows indicative differences in the ACF and PDF of different terminals' traffic and insights that no generic traffic model can be applied for all cases. Aiming at a realistic, reusable and simple H.263 traffic model, conservative enough for queueing analysis and network estimation, this study discusses methods for calculating the appropriate model parameters from the observed traffic data and proposes a new technique for unconventional fitting of the PDF. The presented modeling and queueing results indicate the suitability of the proposed models for H.263 traffic modeling in IP networks.
This paper presents an expert system for evaluation of the unemployed at certain offered posts. The expert application uses Neuro-Fuzzy techniques for analyzing a corporate database of unemployed and enterprises profile data. The process... more
This paper presents an expert system for evaluation of the unemployed at certain offered posts. The expert application uses Neuro-Fuzzy techniques for analyzing a corporate database of unemployed and enterprises profile data. The process of matching an unemployed with an offered job is performed through a Sugeno type Neuro-Fuzzy inference system. Large training sets of old historical records of unemployed (belonging to the same social class), rejected or approved at several posts, (provided by the Greek General Secretariat of Social Training) were used to define the weights of the system parameters. New instances of rejected or approved cases arriving become part of the training set. Retraining is performed after a standard amount of new cases available. The system output is a measure of the unemployed suitability for the certain job (evaluation mark).
The paper contributes results on the modeling of videoconferencing traffic over IP networks. The study is based on extensive data, gathered by tracing the actual packet exchange during a comprehensive set of realistic teleconferencing... more
The paper contributes results on the modeling of videoconferencing traffic over IP networks. The study is based on extensive data, gathered by tracing the actual packet exchange during a comprehensive set of realistic teleconferencing sessions over an asymmetric platform, in which commercial H.261-compliant terminal clients were communicating through a Multipoint Control Unit (MCU) at 'continuous presence' mode. Analysis of the data suggests that the video traffic from the client terminals can always be represented at the frame level as a stationary stochastic process with an autocorrelation function of exponentially fast decay and a marginal frame size distribution of approximately Gamma form. The video traffic from the MCU to the clients is again stationary and with exponentially decaying correlations, while the corresponding marginal frame-size PDF has the form of an appropriately weighted sum of Gamma components, the number of terms in the sum always being equal to the number of conferring terminals. The paper discusses methods for correctly matching the parameters of the modeling components to the data and for combining these components into complete traffic models that have been proposed in the literature.
The presented project aims at the examination of the relation of the deaf and hard of hearing people with the new technologies in Greece. The research was conducted through the construction and delivery of an online questionnaire to the... more
The presented project aims at the examination of the relation of the deaf and hard of hearing people with the new technologies in Greece. The research was conducted through the construction and delivery of an online questionnaire to the members of two deaf organisations in Athens and refers to the motives, for the use of the internet services by deaf people. Particularly, the subject of this project is the comprehension of the needs and wishes of the deaf people regarding the new technologies capabilities as a means of information and communication and whether these capabilities contribute to the active social and economical participation of the people with hearing impairment. Hypotheses and questions are enounced, the survey tool is described as the survey progresses and finally the results of the survey are discussed. This discussion will consist of the basis for the formulation of psychological extensions and technological applications regarding the use of the internet capabilities by people with hearing impairment.
The primary goal of this paper is to study whether WEB 2.0 tools such as blogs, wikis, social networks and typical hypermedia as well as techniques such as lip – reading, video – sign language and learning activities are appropriate to... more
The primary goal of this paper is to study whether WEB 2.0 tools such as blogs, wikis, social networks and typical hypermedia as well as techniques such as lip – reading, video – sign language and learning activities are appropriate to use for learning purpose for deaf and hard of hearing people. In order to check the extent in which the choices mentioned above are compatible with the features of the specific group and maximize the learning results we designed an empirical study which will be presented below. The study was conducted in the context of SYNERGIA, a project of Leonardo da Vinci of Lifelong Learning Programme, in the section of MULTILATERAL PROJECTS TRANSFER OF INNOVATION, The evaluation was conducted on data that came up through questionnaire analysis.
Information Society aims to promote innovation in the context of governmental and enterprise information systems and participation of the majority of the general population. An important prerequisite for the penetration and widespread use... more
Information Society aims to promote innovation in the context of governmental and enterprise information systems and participation of the majority of the general population. An important prerequisite for the penetration and widespread use of Information Society technologies is to enhance the perception of security that these technologies offer without making them inaccessible to users with limited computational resources. In this paper a new algorithm for the software implementation of modular multiplication is proposed, which uses pre-computations with a constant modulus to reduce the computational load imposed upon the processor. The developed modular multiplication algorithm provides faster execution on low complexity hardware in comparison with the existing algorithms and is oriented towards the variable value of the modulus, especially with the software implementation on micro controllers and smart cards whose architectures include a small number of bits. The use of the new algorithm in Information Society applications that demand security is investigated. Such applications include e-Government, e-Banking, e-Commerce etc. The algorithm is shown to be adequate both for the applications for which it was originally intended, as well as for applications that are much more demanding in the level of security they require, such as military applications.
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After many years of scholar study, manuscript collections continue to be an important source of novel information for scholars, concerning both the history of earlier times as well as the development of cultural documentation over the... more
After many years of scholar study, manuscript collections continue to be an important source of novel information for scholars, concerning both the history of earlier times as well as the development of cultural documentation over the centuries. D-SCRIBE project aims to support and facilitate current and future efforts in manuscript digitization and processing. It strives toward the creation of a
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ABSTRACTNew economy is a term, describing something profoundly different from the typical postwar business cycle. For this weird and unprecedented economical entity, there are many approximations for an explanation. Innovation and... more
ABSTRACTNew economy is a term, describing something profoundly different from the typical postwar business cycle. For this weird and unprecedented economical entity, there are many approximations for an explanation.
Innovation and e-services, beyond their identity, as the major pillars, of information and knowledge society, which has transformed our social and individual lives, constitute the two most competitive causes of the novel phenomenon of new economy.
E-services, that span from e-learning to e-commerce, from e-culture to e-health, and from e-government to e-democracy, comprise the basic tools to transform the structure of the society, to a more effective, fair, and productive organization in to the era of information and knowledge society.
E-services and innovation are included in the main kernel of EU group of policies known as e-Europe. Under this politic umbrella, the EU’s endeavor is covered, targeting, beyond of ICT infrastructures development, to fight also the so called, EU’s paradoxes: The large production of knowledge and innovation, in contrast to the little economical exploitation of this knowledge and innovation, on one hand and on the other hand the huge amount of information holding in contrast to the negative network information turnover.
Beyond and over all the previously mentioned, new economy is a way for increasing profits of decreased investments, and the instruments for this are innovation and e-services.
Innovation and e-services, beyond their identity, as the major pillars, of information and knowledge society, which has transformed our social and individual lives, constitute the two most competitive causes of the novel phenomenon of new economy.
E-services, that span from e-learning to e-commerce, from e-culture to e-health, and from e-government to e-democracy, comprise the basic tools to transform the structure of the society, to a more effective, fair, and productive organization in to the era of information and knowledge society.
E-services and innovation are included in the main kernel of EU group of policies known as e-Europe. Under this politic umbrella, the EU’s endeavor is covered, targeting, beyond of ICT infrastructures development, to fight also the so called, EU’s paradoxes: The large production of knowledge and innovation, in contrast to the little economical exploitation of this knowledge and innovation, on one hand and on the other hand the huge amount of information holding in contrast to the negative network information turnover.
Beyond and over all the previously mentioned, new economy is a way for increasing profits of decreased investments, and the instruments for this are innovation and e-services.
ABSTRACT The main purpose of this paper is to present the project research, development, installation and finally the function of a total system of tele-education and tele- presentation by means of the techniques of videoconference of the... more
ABSTRACT The main purpose of this paper is to present the project research, development, installation and finally the function of a total system of tele-education and tele- presentation by means of the techniques of videoconference of the Internet which are able to function through narrow band transition. Moreover, the project aims at the application of its results into the organizations, which are representatives of the Greek economy such as the mass media. The development of the general system is based upon the World Wide Web (WWW), assuring the friendly environment, the existent familiarity of the users and indisputably the wider spread of it considering the fact that it will run under services of the Internet. The realization of the project is based on the philosophy of the development of Teleconference Centers, which work simultaneously as virtual and teaching classrooms that support interactive flow of information in the form of multimedia in real time or on demand. In terms of the accomplishment of a total educational system, it is highly recommended to develop new services and tools through Internet (like joint editor, on line syllabus) and multimedia databases of multiple themes as well as smart gadgets of search (intelligent systems). The use of the above means provide a proper educational environment which include the whole educational procedure, that means the production, preparation and completion of the lesson via the Internet .The additional support of the students is also included. Finally, it would be a subjective way of evaluation of the system ODISEAS its comparison with the other similar commerce systems of World Market.
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... 15. Habtamu Abie, Bent Foyn, Jon Bing, Bernd Blobel, Peter Pharow, Jaime Delgado, Stamatis Karnouskos, Olli Pitkanen, Dimitrios Tzovaras, The need for a digital rights management framework for the next generation of e-government... more
... 15. Habtamu Abie, Bent Foyn, Jon Bing, Bernd Blobel, Peter Pharow, Jaime Delgado, Stamatis Karnouskos, Olli Pitkanen, Dimitrios Tzovaras, The need for a digital rights management framework for the next generation of e-government services, Electronic Government, an ...
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Today all around the world are taking place efforts for the preservation of antique documents and valuable manuscripts, which constitute a part of our vast artistic and cultural heritage. Could such an effort contribute to the... more
Today all around the world are taking place efforts for the preservation of antique documents and valuable manuscripts, which constitute a part of our vast artistic and cultural heritage. Could such an effort contribute to the preservation of manuscripts and simultaneously be used for educational purposes? That is the goal of the e-learning system that is presented in this paper. The content of this e-learning system is a meeting point of the past and the future, providing historic content, taking advantage of the new technologies with an original and interactive educational way. The system aims to provide fundamental knowledge to scholars in the Greek Paleography of the Byzantine era, through the processed presentation of authentic manuscripts taken from “The Book of Jove”, and interactive and multiform-leveled lessons.
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As the Internet has developed into a reliable channel of tuition, distance-learning programmes have become increasingly popular over the last few years. Technology has a great development rate and it is mandatory for the technicians to be... more
As the Internet has developed into a reliable channel of tuition, distance-learning programmes have become increasingly popular over the last few years. Technology has a great development rate and it is mandatory for the technicians to be informed about their domains new features. Distance-learning programmes are ideal for professionals, who need to update their knowledge and skills. This paper presents an e-training system for the renewable energy systems in which the visitor can learn, watch and be educated. It gives information in picture-text format and also a virtual lab is available. The implementation of the above system is taking place with the use of new digital techniques, using multimedia content management schemes and Open and Distance Learning (ODL) principles and planning specifications.
In this paper a fully automatic system for embedding visually recognizable watermark patterns to video objects is proposed. The architecture consists of 3 main modules. During the first module unsupervised video object extraction is... more
In this paper a fully automatic system for embedding visually recognizable watermark patterns to video objects is proposed. The architecture consists of 3 main modules. During the first module unsupervised video object extraction is performed, by analyzing stereoscopic pairs of frames. Then each video object is decom- posed into three levels with ten subbands, using the Discrete Wavelet Transform (DWT)
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ABSTRACT This paper is a review on Business to Consumer (B2C) electronic commerce (e-commerce) and it studies its evolution over the last decade. The Internet characteristics that affect B2C are the Internet growth, which at first... more
ABSTRACT This paper is a review on Business to Consumer (B2C) electronic commerce (e-commerce) and it studies its evolution over the last decade. The Internet characteristics that affect B2C are the Internet growth, which at first includes the number of Internet users and secondly, the infrastructure, which is basically the quality and speed of the lines. Moreover, the way the Internet growth has affected the B2C e-commerce growth over the last ten years is studied in three major countries-areas. The USA because it is an Internet developed country with vast e-commerce sales, China because it is a rapidly developing Internet country with a large number of users and fast e-commerce activity growth in the last decade and finally, the European Union, because of its diversity in Internet and e-commerce growth. This paper focuses on the aforementioned three geographic areas and extracts its conclusions from the observations of B2C behavior growth in these areas.
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As the growth of e-learning is expanding, the need for organizing and searching for e-learning content resources grows too. One can find on the Internet many sites that provide searches for e-learning content resources on the Web. But... more
As the growth of e-learning is expanding, the need for organizing and searching for e-learning content resources grows too. One can find on the Internet many sites that provide searches for e-learning content resources on the Web. But what about the need for the search of e-content in a e-learning platform or a digital library? SOM O.D.I.S.S.E.A.S is an intelligent
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ABSTRACT This chapter discusses the e-learning methods that were used within the Dedalos project for the teaching of English (as a second language) to deaf and hearing impaired people through the use of Sign Language. Firstly, special... more
ABSTRACT This chapter discusses the e-learning methods that were used within the Dedalos project for the teaching of English (as a second language) to deaf and hearing impaired people through the use of Sign Language. Firstly, special educational e-content was developed using modern digital and animation technologies, which was divided into educational levels in accordance to the special needs of the deaf and hearing impaired students. In addition, this special educational content was embedded in a newly developed e-learning environment aiming at the distance training of the aforementioned target group. Apart from the educational material, special evaluation tests were embedded in the e-learning environment towards the assessment and evaluation of the skills of the students. Finally, an intelligent taxonomy system was used for setting the e-content to the right level as well as for the realization of the evaluation process. The procedure can be used in tertiary education. http://www.igi-global.com/chapter/learning-fuzzy-methods-sign-language/78441
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... of UDL Mesh Satellite Networks Using DVB-S Technology", Proceedings Asia Pacific Conference on Communications (APCC2003), Penang, Malaysia Sept 21-24, 2003 [9] Nihal KG Samaraweera, "Return Link ... [14] Jehan-Franc,ois Paris, Steven W. Carter, Darrell DE Longz ...
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ABSTRACT In Greece, the training system and education can be adapted to distance lifelong e-learning and the teachers, the society and the economy can be benefited via the introduction and training of in-service teachers in (a) the Video... more
ABSTRACT In Greece, the training system and education can be adapted to distance lifelong e-learning and the teachers, the society and the economy can be benefited via the introduction and training of in-service teachers in (a) the Video Conferencing (VC) technology and mode of distant training, granted that VC is put into a learning framework, and (b) Knowledge Management (KM) methodology, through lectures and seminars. Incidentally, VC technology and KM methodology can be integrated into in-service teacher distance lifelong training and development, and to this end, an example, a hybrid model, of the manner VC technology and KM methodology can be integrated into in-service teacher distance lifelong training and development, that is, a microteaching session via VC and KM, which is advisable for Greek teachers of all specialisations in Greece or abroad, is given. http://www.igi-global.com/article/advanced-learning-services-teachers/75144 International Journal of Knowledge Society Research, 3(4), 85-96, October-December 2012 85
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In this paper we present the creation of a distance and life-long training Environment for the deaf people in the e-commerce and new technologies sector via e-learning tools. The resources will feed the development of a multi-language... more
In this paper we present the creation of a distance and life-long training Environment for the deaf people in the e-commerce and new technologies sector via e-learning tools. The resources will feed the development of a multi-language platform within Leonardo framework (DELFE project) for supporting e- learning in Greek Sign Language (GSL). The basic objective of the project is the
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ABSTRACT E-culture is the combination of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) with traditional culture. Cultural heritage reveals elements of the past, which renders the occupation with it by contemporary societies, an... more
ABSTRACT E-culture is the combination of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) with traditional culture. Cultural heritage reveals elements of the past, which renders the occupation with it by contemporary societies, an absolute necessity. This paper aims to present a thorough review of e-culture, its methods and its applications in recent years. First, it focuses on the alternative choice of creating virtual museums in order to improve traditional museums&#39; services through an attractive way to the visitor. Moreover, it discusses the significance of cultural digitization analysing the methods of digitization for both monuments and objects. Finally, it mentions the potential of numerous existing guide applications, which can be installed on cell phones and whose aim is to facilitate the navigation of visitors at archaeological sites and museums, as well as the potential of robots, which guide visitors to museums in an interactive way.
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ABSTRACT This article proposes an approach that accelerates the realization of user identification schemes that follow the principle of zero knowledge. The proposed approach is based on using finite field arithmetic to replace the usual... more
ABSTRACT This article proposes an approach that accelerates the realization of user identification schemes that follow the principle of zero knowledge. The proposed approach is based on using finite field arithmetic to replace the usual modular arithmetic approaches. The application of this efficient method that was developed using Galois Fields, renders feasible an exponential reduction of the computation time required for classical zero knowledge authentication methods, such as FFSIS, Schnorr and Guillou &amp; Quisquater. Modifications of the relevant schemes are presented that use Galois Field multiplication operations. It is shown, both theoretically and experimentally that the proposed procedure attains a per order acceleration of the execution time required for the user authentication by 2-3 orders of magnitude, via a hardware implementation.
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This paper presents modeling results for sign language videoconference traces (H.261 and H.263 encoded) which were captured from realistic multipoint IP videoconference sessions between Greek signers. By comparing traffic models against... more
This paper presents modeling results for sign language videoconference traces (H.261 and H.263 encoded) which were captured from realistic multipoint IP videoconference sessions between Greek signers. By comparing traffic models against simulations, it is proven that the application of the proposed theoretical parameters into a generic continuous Markovian model can lead to a conservative, though accurate, solution for the analytical
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The integration of modern Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) within the cultural domain creates what is commonly known as e-culture. The need to create an e-culture environment arose from the undeniable fact that the... more
The integration of modern Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) within the cultural domain creates what is commonly known as e-culture. The need to create an e-culture environment arose from the undeniable fact that the cultural heritage of a nation defines it and therefore, should be disseminated to all, regardless of their location and their disability. This article discusses an e-culture
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This paper presents the DVB-S satellite network infrastructure that achieves the broadcast of cultural events in real time through a satellite network, in the Hellenic area. In addition, the realization and usage of such a satellite... more
This paper presents the DVB-S satellite network infrastructure that achieves the broadcast of cultural events in real time through a satellite network, in the Hellenic area. In addition, the realization and usage of such a satellite network infrastructure is described, as well as how the interconnection of remote parts within the country is feasible. Hence, this paper distinguishes not only the usage of a digital satellite network platform for the provision of television programs but also as a Pan-Hellenic coverage network infrastructure. The satellite network comprises one transmission base station, one mobile transmission station and minimum ten pilot receiver stations as well as the satellite itself. Finally, the real time broadcast of cultural events is achieved using four synchronous alternative means of video broadcasting, which are divided into real time and non real time and will be discussed in detail throughout the paper.
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The Internet has been considered a new alternative for teaching-learning processes; vocational assessment; counseling and orientation (virtual psychological consultation); and intervention focused on specific health-related problems. The... more
The Internet has been considered a new alternative for teaching-learning processes; vocational assessment; counseling and orientation (virtual psychological consultation); and intervention focused on specific health-related problems. The experiences of on-line psychological services and their conclusions constitute a valuable body of knowledge for the e-learners and interested users of the psychology science. However, such knowledge is widespread in the World Wide Web and consequently hardly accessed by the end-users. In this paper, an e-course platform is presented that serves the delivery of such knowledge via instructional-informative and communication web tools.
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Apart from many characteristics of a nation such as its history, its tradition and customs, the most distinctive one is its cultural heritage. This paper presents an e-culture portal which gives to a user-visitor the potential to navigate... more
Apart from many characteristics of a nation such as its history, its tradition and customs, the most distinctive one is its cultural heritage. This paper presents an e-culture portal which gives to a user-visitor the potential to navigate through numerous museums and galleries around Greece and Cyprus, containing a large amount of information and images concerning them. Although it started as an early e-culture application, today it has been updated with modern web-based technologies, in order to be accessible by people with visual disabilities, by simultaneously adding new features. Its main goals are firstly to make the so-called "Information for All" scheme a palpable reality and secondly to spread the Greek civilization to a global level.
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In this manuscript, we present a generic and simple method to model conservativelywith respect to queuingvideoconference traffic from VBR video encoders over IP Networks. The analysis of extensive data compressed by the encoders of the... more
In this manuscript, we present a generic and simple method to model conservativelywith respect to queuingvideoconference traffic from VBR video encoders over IP Networks. The analysis of extensive data compressed by the encoders of the Videoconferencing ...
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This paper presents a learning management system (LMS) which offers Greek Sign Language videos in correspondence to every text in the learning environment. The system is designed notably for deaf adults for the purpose of their lifelong... more
This paper presents a learning management system (LMS) which offers Greek Sign Language videos in correspondence to every text in the learning environment. The system is designed notably for deaf adults for the purpose of their lifelong vocational and educational training. ...
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Abstract: - Today all around the world are taking place efforts for the preservation of antique documents and valuable manuscripts, which constitute a part of our vast artistic and cultural heritage. Could such an effort contribute to the... more
Abstract: - Today all around the world are taking place efforts for the preservation of antique documents and valuable manuscripts, which constitute a part of our vast artistic and cultural heritage. Could such an effort contribute to the preservation of manuscripts and simultaneously be used ...
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This paper presents an e-learning system, which aims to introduce the users in paleography, specifically in Greek pearlscript type paleography of the 19th to the 12th century, which is a representing sample of the Byzantine writing. It is... more
This paper presents an e-learning system, which aims to introduce the users in paleography, specifically in Greek pearlscript type paleography of the 19th to the 12th century, which is a representing sample of the Byzantine writing. It is aimed to scholars interested in paleography giving ...
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Abstract: - The new technologies and the Internet constitute the tools of the future, but they can also be the tools that will link us with the past and our cultural inheritance. In this spirit the D-scribe program was born, a complete... more
Abstract: - The new technologies and the Internet constitute the tools of the future, but they can also be the tools that will link us with the past and our cultural inheritance. In this spirit the D-scribe program was born, a complete program for the recording, manipulation and management ...
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User authentication procedures are a computer system&amp;amp;amp;#x27;s first line of defense against malicious attacks that could potentially jeopardize its availability and reliability. Computational complexity considerations may... more
User authentication procedures are a computer system&amp;amp;amp;#x27;s first line of defense against malicious attacks that could potentially jeopardize its availability and reliability. Computational complexity considerations may prevent system designers from implementing efficient authentication procedures. This paper presents a robust two level authentication procedure is presented that is highly efficient and suitable for multi-user systems. Authentication is attained in only a
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has developed computer tools for carrying out a number of tasks, simulating the intelligent way of problem solving by humans. AI techniques have also been identified as one of the most valuable... more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has developed computer tools for carrying out a number of tasks, simulating the intelligent way of problem solving by humans. AI techniques have also been identified as one of the most valuable applications in the field of special educational needs (SEN). The goal of these tools is to enhance the way children interact with their environment to promote learning and to enrich their daily life. Due to the implicit characteristics of special educational needs, the diagnosis has been an issue of major importance. At the same time intervention strategies need to be highly individualized to be effective. In this report we introduce some of the most representative studies over the last decade (2001–2010), which use AI methods in making accurate diagnosis and prompt intervention action.
—Recent development in special education includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to assist students during their lifetime. ICT is now also recognized as a tool which ensures access to knowledge and learning... more
—Recent development in special education includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to assist students during their lifetime. ICT is now also recognized as a tool which ensures access to knowledge and learning resources. In this paper we present an overview of the most representative studies of the last decade (2001-2010) which deal with the two important issues in the field of special education, diagnosis and intervention. One important advantage of these tools is that they can be employed by teachers and parents as well, to adapt education to the needs and abilities of pupils. The studies chosen will be classified according to the areas of needs they serve.
—this is a review paper which examines the exploitation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for cognitive deficits and more precisely for memory deficits. Several research papers which related to computerized techniques... more
—this is a review paper which examines the exploitation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for cognitive deficits and more precisely for memory deficits. Several research papers which related to computerized techniques and developed applications for short or long term memory were chosen. In addition it is assessed in several presented papers of how helpful these techniques and applications prove to be for people with such deficits. This kind of assistance and intervention focuses on human-computer interaction and on its positive results in the development of linguistic or social skills and personal relationships. This review, points out certain technological breakthroughs of several researchers from the Global Scientific Society that assist adults and children with memory deficits.
This paper is a review on the exploitation of the Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) on the diagnosis, intervention and assistance of learning disabilities and especially on dyslexia. Here are presented several studies that... more
This paper is a review on the exploitation of the Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) on the diagnosis, intervention and assistance of learning disabilities and especially on dyslexia. Here are presented several studies that include computerized techniques or developed applications for adults and children with dyslexia. Special focus is given on individualized approaches in the areas of diagnosis and intervention. New technologies on general or special areas, such as fuzzy systems, artificial intelligence etc. offer direct observation, measurement and qualification of the subject so they are incorporated on designed software for diagnosis, screening or intervention. Here are presented, studies on learning disabilities (dyslexia in particular) that have been realized so far by researchers who have done global research in the educational community. These studies seem promising through technological progress on the areas of psychological assessment, diagnosis and intervention.
—Over the past decade speech and language therapy has taken an interesting turn towards the use of information communication technologies (ICTs) for diagnosis of disorders and delivery of therapy. In many cases ICTs have worked as... more
—Over the past decade speech and language therapy has taken an interesting turn towards the use of information communication technologies (ICTs) for diagnosis of disorders and delivery of therapy. In many cases ICTs have worked as assistive tools to therapists, while in others as sole providers of therapy, especially in remote areas. In this report we provide a brief overview of the most representative articles for applications and assistive technologies used for assessment and intervention purposes in Speech Therapy according to the type of disorders.
—Recent development in the role of special education in kindergarten children includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). ICT nowadays is recognized as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences... more
—Recent development in the role of special education in kindergarten children includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). ICT nowadays is recognized as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences for this crucial age and the support of specific areas in kindergarten according to the educational perspective and the areas of needs they serve is thought significant. In this paper we present a brief overview of the most representative studies of the last decade (2003-2013) which concentrates on the most frequent difficulties that children face in kindergarten and are supported by ICTs. The effectiveness of ICT in gifted and bilingual children is also presented.
—Recent development in the role of kindergarten in children's progress includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). ICT nowadays is recognized as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences for this... more
—Recent development in the role of kindergarten in children's progress includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). ICT nowadays is recognized as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences for this crucial age and the support of specific areas in kindergarten according to the educational perspective is thought significant. In this paper we present a brief overview of the most representative studies of the last decade (2003-2013) which concentrates on the skills that are examined in kindergarten (early literacy ,early mathematics , cognitive, social-emotional, motor, creativity) and are supported by ICTs. The effectiveness of ICT in special education and gifted children in the regular kindergarten is examined. The attitudes of kindergarten teachers towards ICTs are presented.
—Technologies within the domain of interactive, remote and on line science which are extensively adopted in education's everyday life are interactive whiteboards and related applications. Interactive whiteboards indicate positive effects... more
—Technologies within the domain of interactive, remote and on line science which are extensively adopted in education's everyday life are interactive whiteboards and related applications. Interactive whiteboards indicate positive effects on students' learning and instructors' teaching, promoting whole class teaching. In this review-paper we cope with the studies that explore the integration of IWBs in preschool and primary education in the last decade (2004-2013). Research has shown that interactive whiteboards are able to keep students involved and foster their attention in every aspect of the curriculum, much easier than without it. This technology has proven its value added to students and teachers in different facets of teaching and learning, in literacy , in mathematics, in science, in physics, its impact on English Language Learners, on relations and learning, on the use of IWBs by kindergartners, professional development of teachers, pedagogical orchestration, classroom dialogue and pedagogic practice.
—Interactive whiteboards indicate positive effects on students with special educational needs and promote a multi sensory style of learning. In this review paper we cope with the studies that explore the integration of IWBs in special... more
—Interactive whiteboards indicate positive effects on students with special educational needs and promote a multi sensory style of learning. In this review paper we cope with the studies that explore the integration of IWBs in special education, in the last fourteen years (2000-2013). Research showed that interactive whiteboards are able to keep Special Education Needs students engaged in classroom facilities scaffolding their learning through technical and pedagogical interactivity. This technology has proven its value added to students with severe, complex, moderate learning disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and on deaf, blind or physically impaired.
This paper is a study on the use of Big Data in Education. Analyzed how the Big Data and Open Data technology can actually involve to education. Furthermore how big mounts of unused data can benefit and improve education. Providing some... more
This paper is a study on the use of Big Data in Education. Analyzed how the Big Data and Open Data technology can actually involve to education. Furthermore how big mounts of unused data can benefit and improve education. Providing some new tools and methods bypassing the traditional difficulties and open a new way of education.
—A great number of articles have been written about English language teaching and the use of ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies) during the last decade, achieving a laudable outcome. Recent literature has shown that the use... more
—A great number of articles have been written about English language teaching and the use of ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies) during the last decade, achieving a laudable outcome. Recent literature has shown that the use of ICTs in the language classroom has a lot to offer to both learners and teachers, with learners enhancing their vocabulary, improving their reading and speaking skills, and with teachers having to hold a double role; the role of the educator and that of the facilitator, while having to cope with complex situations which include lack of training or lack of equipment in the language classroom. In this paper we shall review and present some representative studies on this field during the last decade.
—The term " students with special needs " , " disabled " or " impaired students " is used to describe some students who have real, persistent, and substantial individual differences and educational needs that regular education has been... more
—The term " students with special needs " , " disabled " or " impaired students " is used to describe some students who have real, persistent, and substantial individual differences and educational needs that regular education has been unable to accommodate. These individual differences vary, from medical conditions such as cerebral palsy, to dyslexia, to pervasive and chronic maladaptive patterns of behaviour. These same students will and should not be considered disabled or impaired once they leave school. Nonetheless, their specialized learning needs are intense and legitimate because students with learning disabilities have significant difficulty acquiring and retaining math and other skills. ICTS are here to play an important role, offering the educators a valuable set of tools to cope with these difficulties. A number of factors are significant to the poor math performance of these students. In this review article we discuss these factors, the contribution of ICTS and make recommendations for a better math performance.
—This paper is intended to offer a comprehensive review on current research trends in the field of cognitive science and in particular, in the sector of the meta-cognitive attention skill. The paper features the latest developments in the... more
—This paper is intended to offer a comprehensive review on current research trends in the field of cognitive science and in particular, in the sector of the meta-cognitive attention skill. The paper features the latest developments in the research of attention and the cases in which attention is distracted due to ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). More specifically, the review describes the certain types of attention such as selective, sustained, divided, focused and alternating attention and the attention function processes. Mainly, it focuses on thoroughly examining the methods and processes, as well as the ICT tools for ADHD Assessment, Intervention and Attention training. Finally it states the present achievements of the scientific research, it focuses on the impact of ICT as well as the role of parents and teachers in the confrontation of attention disabilities, it summarizes the standardized tools and rating scales of attention assessment, it goes in further examination of the association of attention with other meta cognitive skills, it points out questions that rise out of this examination, parts that need more intensive investigation, and estimates the future orientation of the attention research.
—ICTs have become a strong ally in strengthening individuals' healthy lifestyle, taking into account nutrition intake and physical activity levels. Nutrition applications provide the means for automatic dietary intake and energy... more
—ICTs have become a strong ally in strengthening individuals' healthy lifestyle, taking into account nutrition intake and physical activity levels. Nutrition applications provide the means for automatic dietary intake and energy expenditure measurements as well as person-alised counselling and educational services. Behaviour targeted applications should be appealing and intriguing, as they apply to many people with a variety of needs for a long period of time. Therefore, they should be efficient, accurate and functional. It is a fact that nutrition applications are by all means a cost-effective innovation by reducing the chasm between the individuals in need for constant interaction and their caregivers.
—Latest trends in learning technologies verify of the fact that they are indispensable for students' cognitive improvement. ICTs in coordination with a concrete peda-gogical framework may provide students and teachers flexible, engaging,... more
—Latest trends in learning technologies verify of the fact that they are indispensable for students' cognitive improvement. ICTs in coordination with a concrete peda-gogical framework may provide students and teachers flexible, engaging, cost-effective and above all, personal-ized learning experiences, which focus on the adoption of the 21 st century cognitive skills into the actual learning process. Such higher order thinking skills (HOTS) entail critical thinking, problem solving, independent inquiry, creativity, communication, collaboration, digital literacy. Therefore, technologically-supported educational environments aim at self-regulated and inquisitive, construc-tivist, knowledge building rather than knowledge accumulation .
—Cognitive training and assessment refers to ICTs and their relation with students, students with learning disabilities and adults with dementia. This article revises on contemporary research concerning ICTs effectiveness on the training... more
—Cognitive training and assessment refers to ICTs and their relation with students, students with learning disabilities and adults with dementia. This article revises on contemporary research concerning ICTs effectiveness on the training and assessment of attention, memory and executive control functions. Artificial intelligence seems to hold a significant role in the field of cognitive training and rehabilitation as its adaptability and interactivity, enhance users' motivation and involvement. Moreover, artificial intelligence in combination with other applications provides the means for holistic and cost-effective cognitive interventions through its integrative information processes. Evidently, educators and therapists should advocate of improvements in the engineering features of the applications as well as they should, themselves, expand the implementation of the aforementioned technological innovations in favour of the users' cognition.
—the purpose of this paper is to present a review of sample papers that have been published from 2003-2013 regarding lifelong learning and ICT. The use of ICT in lifelong learning is viewed in relation to different settings of learning... more
—the purpose of this paper is to present a review of sample papers that have been published from 2003-2013 regarding lifelong learning and ICT. The use of ICT in lifelong learning is viewed in relation to different settings of learning i.e. formal, informal and non-formal learning, with special reference to the third-age. A special focus is also given on the technologies and specific tools which are used for the provision of lifelong learning. The role of ICT networks , web technologies in e-learning, mobile learning tools and virtual worlds as facilitators of knowledge sharing in all types of learning settings is examined.
—Perception as a thought process and as one of the most fundamental cognitive functions is considered as an important scientific field of study and therefore has been discussed intensively. The role of ICTs in brain perception is reviewed... more
—Perception as a thought process and as one of the most fundamental cognitive functions is considered as an important scientific field of study and therefore has been discussed intensively. The role of ICTs in brain perception is reviewed here. The importance of ICTs in children with special needs and perception difficulties is explored while the effectiveness of new technology in reading perceptual ability is presented. For the scope of our research, a comprehensive review of the most representative studies of the last decade was conducted with respect to the aforemen-tioned aspects in order to survey the findings.
—Recent development in the role of education in preschool children includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). ICT nowadays is recognized as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences for this... more
—Recent development in the role of education in preschool children includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). ICT nowadays is recognized as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences for this crucial age and the support of specific areas in kindergarten according to the educational perspective and the areas of needs they serve, is thought significant. In this paper we present a brief overview of the most representative studies of the last decade (2004-2014), which concentrates on the working memory and attention difficulties that children face in kindergarten, and are supported by ICTs. A brief theoretical scientific approach of the role of working memory is presented while its correlation with the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is examined .
—Recent development in the role of kindergarten in children's progress includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). ICT nowadays is recognized as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences for this... more
—Recent development in the role of kindergarten in children's progress includes the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). ICT nowadays is recognized as a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences for this crucial age and the support of children who face difficulties in kindergarten age is thought significant. In this paper we present a list of the most representative tools and e-tools of the last decade (2005-2015) for preschool children who face memory and attention problems. The role and the significance of these tools in children's development are examined. The effectiveness of these tools is also investigated.
!Mobile and online learning applications become more known year after year and are used today from millions of students and educators in all over the world. Wireless mobile devices like smartphones, PDAs and tablets, could be used to... more
!Mobile and online learning applications become more known year after year and are used today from millions of students and educators in all over the world. Wireless mobile devices like smartphones, PDAs and tablets, could be used to benefit students' learning in or out of the classroom. In front of the idea of inclusion of mobile learning in educational process, we represent in this paper some important case studies which examine the consequence of using mobile tools and apps, as well as online applications in mathematics teaching, at all educational levels.
!The last decade, researchers and educators have shown particular interest for the use of educational video games in mathematics education, in an effort to provide educational character to entertainment. In this paper we represent some of... more
!The last decade, researchers and educators have shown particular interest for the use of educational video games in mathematics education, in an effort to provide educational character to entertainment. In this paper we represent some of the most representative studies which evaluate the effects of video games on mathematics achievement as well as the improvement of memory, attention and cognitive skills. As indicated by the studies, video games may constitute useful tools in mathematics education as they support children's comprehension on fundamental concepts, but also motivate them to see positively the course of mathematics.
!Developmental Dyscalculia (DD) is a specific learning disability of childhood, which is mainly related to problems in arithmetic skills and numerosity. It is estimated that the prevalence of dyscalculia range between 3 and 6 % of the... more
!Developmental Dyscalculia (DD) is a specific learning disability of childhood, which is mainly related to problems in arithmetic skills and numerosity. It is estimated that the prevalence of dyscalculia range between 3 and 6 % of the world population. DD is a cognitive disorder, observed during the development of the individual. Mathematical achievement of children with DD fall far short of their mental capacity. In this study we present an approach to genetic, neurological and environmental factors associated with DD, as well as the computerized screening tools that have been developed and used so far, according to the literature review of the past two decades.
—Empathy can be de!ned as the ability to perceive and understand others' emotional states. Neuropsychologi-cal evidence has shown that humans empathize with each other to different degrees depending on factors such as their mood,... more
—Empathy can be de!ned as the ability to perceive and understand others' emotional states. Neuropsychologi-cal evidence has shown that humans empathize with each other to different degrees depending on factors such as their mood, personality, and social relationships. ICTs with the features that offered are a very important tool for the detection , the development and the cultivation of empathy in children and adults in various fields and in different ways.
– During the past decades there have been considerable innovations with the use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in many fields and sectors. In many settings ICTs have become an important element of the learning and... more
– During the past decades there have been considerable innovations with the use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in many fields and sectors. In many settings ICTs have become an important element of the learning and teaching process. All social groups have been helped including children and adults with special educational needs. In this paper we provide a brief overview of the most representative articles for applications used for assessment, intervention and development of empathy which is an important skill that researches indicate that people with special educational needs lack of it. Empathy is a complex form of psychological inference in which observation, memory, knowledge, and reasoning are combined to yield insights into the thoughts and feelings of others.
—Nowadays the development of the Mobile Learning (ML) in children's progress is thought significant. However , its role in special preschool education is recognized crucial, as it is a tool that can foster the knowledge and the... more
—Nowadays the development of the Mobile Learning (ML) in children's progress is thought significant. However , its role in special preschool education is recognized crucial, as it is a tool that can foster the knowledge and the experiences for this sensitive age. The support of specific areas in preschool education according to the educational perspective is thought significant with the maintenance of the mobile applications. In this paper we present a brief overview of the most representative studies of the last decade (2005-2015), which concentrates on skills that are examined in special kindergarten (early literacy, early mathematics , cognitive, social-emotional) and are supported by the mobile learning. The effectiveness of mobile applications in children who are autistic and face attention deficit problems is examined. The role of mobile learning in preschool children who face mental problems is also investigated.
After many years of scholar study, manuscript collections continue to be an important source of novel information for scholars, concerning both the history of earlier times as well as the development of cultural documentation over the... more
After many years of scholar study, manuscript collections continue to be an important source of novel information for scholars, concerning both the history of earlier times as well as the development of cultural documentation over the centuries. In this paper we present research efforts leading to the creation of a comprehensive software product, which can assist the content holders in