LIS Agenda – DAY 2
8:30 – 9:00 REGISTRATIONS
9:00 – 9:30 KEYNOTE SPEECH – REALITY-EMBEDDED LEARNING WITH AI AND XR
Dr. Fridolin Wild, Professor at the Institute of Educational Technology of the Open University of the UK
9:30 – 10:15 PANEL DISCUSSION – TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN THE AI ERA
Panelists
Dr. Fridolin Wild, Professor at the Institute of Educational Technology of the Open University
of the UK
Dr. Lucy Avraamidou, Professor and the Director of the Center for Learning and Teaching at
the University of Groningen
Dr. Elena Hadjikakou, Director of the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute of the Ministry of
Education, Sport and Youth
Facilitator: Dr. Charalambos Vrasidas, Executive Director of CARDET, Professor of Learning
Innovations and Policy at the University of Nicosia
10:15 – 10:40 KEYNOTE SPEECH – THE GLOBAL ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS:
THE ROLE OF DIGITAL HEALTH GAMES IN CLOSING THE GAP
Dr. Lynn Fiellin, Professor of Biomedical Data Science at Dartmouth College
10:40 – 11:30 PANEL DISCUSSION – DIVERSE INSIGHTS AND PERSPECTIVES ON DIGITAL MENTAL HEALTH
Panelists
Dr. Lynn Fiellin, Professor of Biomedical Data Science at Dartmouth College
Mr. Alexandros Tifas, Mental Health Nursing Officer and Certified Drug Addiction Counselor
(IC&RC/AODA) at the Mental Health Nursing Services Administration of the Ministry of
Health, Cyprus
Mrs. Anahit Minassian, Youth Mental Health Technical Support Coordinator at UNICEF
Dr. Charalambos Vrasidas, Executive Director of CARDET, Professor of Learning Innovations
and Policy at the University of Nicosia
Facilitator: Dr. Tassos Kyriakides, Assistant Professor at the Yale School of Public Health,
Head of Data Science at CARDET
11:30 – 11:45 COFFEE BREAK
11:45 – 13:00 PARALLEL WORKSHOPS
Four engaging workshops presenting innovative approaches and practical applications of emerging technologies in education and learning.
Workshop 1 (Greek or English):
Digital and augmented reality applications in STEAM education, Dr. Xanthia Aristidou, Senior Researcher/Project Manager, CARDET
This workshop will provide hands-on experience with augmented reality tools and adaptable methodologies, equipping teachers with the skills and knowledge needed to support talented students aged 8-18 in STEAM education through the Learning by Design approach.
Blue Conference (Millenium Building)
Workshop 2:
MetaCivicEdu – Teachers’ workshop on metaverse and learning design, Dr. Eleni Mangina, Professor at School of Computer Science, University College Dublin
This workshop will train participants in metaverse features and scenario design, enhancing their digital skills and pedagogical practices to drive the digital transformation of civic
education in primary schools.
Red Conference (Millenium Building)
Workshop 3 (Greek or English):
Leveraging Extended Reality Technologies in the Cypriot Education System, Dr. Christos Roushias, Teachers’ Educator – Educational Technologist at the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute.
This workshop will explore the integration of Extended Reality (XR) technologies into the Cypriot education system, focusing on immersive 3D environments that enhance learning experiences. Participants will engage with practical examples and discussions on creating interactive virtual reality tours and leveraging AI tools to enrich educational outcomes.
Yellow Conference (Millenium Building)
Workshop 4:
Collective Intelligence Integration in ΑΙ-powered Education Practices: How can we engage students? Maria Filippi (Med, MBA), Head of Informatics Literacy & Digital Education, Dr. Yannis Kotsanis, Head of R & D at Doukas School This workshop will equip educators with resources to integrate AI effectively into their teaching, fostering transdisciplinary and peer-to-peer learning to empower students as proactive learners.
Turquoise Conference (Millenium Building)
13:00-14:15 PARALLEL SESSIONS
Session 7: AI and STEAM Education
Moderator: Franscisco Castillo Hernandez
Blue Conference (Millenium Building)
Session 8: Technology Integration in Education
Moderator: Nikleia Eteokleous
Red Conference (Millenium Building)
Session 9: Metaverse and XR in Education
Moderator: Eftychia Xerou
Yellow Conference (Millenium Building)
14:15 – 14:30 CLOSING – REFLECTION – PLENARY
14:30 – 15:30 LUNCH – POSTER EXHIBITION