Laia Albó

Researcher on Learning Technologies

I am a researcher in the TIDE research group at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF). My research interest lies in the use of learning design, educational technologies and intelligent systems to support learning and knowledge construction. I am passionate about supporting educators in designing for learning, co-designing educational technologies with multidisciplinary teams and researching on how to better develop and use human–AI systems for education. I have participated as a researcher in several European projects (e.g. BLENDI, Illumine) and one of the outputs of my doctoral thesis was the design and development of the tool edCrumble, a social lesson planning tool for educators which we hope to evolve during the RemixED project.

• Laia Albó personal website

Marc Beardsley

Science of Learning Researcher

I’m a researcher and project manager in the TIDE research group at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF). My work involves synthesizing insights from the Science of Learning into digital technologies for education (e.g. ClassMood App), Open Educational Resources (e.g. e-booklet, MOOCs, toolkits), and multidisciplinary projects (Illuminated, Illumine, Beam, and Spotlighters). I teach first year, third year, and masters students at UPF's Department of Information and Communications Technologies. Both of my parents were longtime public school teachers in Canada which has shaped my interests in education and motivation to support teachers. RemixED combines my interest in supporting teachers and improving student wellbeing.

Elena Dutto Roca

Vocational training coordinator and professor

I am an Economist from the University of Barcelona and a teacher in the vocational training course in Administration and Finance. I am the Coordinator of the Quality and Continuous Improvement Program and responsible for International Mobility, running internship programs Erasmus + for vocational training students.

I recently joined the school Management Team. As a member of the Board, I am committed to an education that is a tool for social transformation, guarantees equal opportunities, and adapts to the different ways of learning of students.

Aina Nadal Sard

Professor

I have a degree in Human Biology from Pompeu Fabra University (Barcelona). Currently, I work as a high school Biology, Earth Sciences and Science for a Contemporary World Teacher. I am also a class tutor and research projects coordinator. In recent years, I have been actively involved in projects linked to the professional development of teachers. My main interest is the acquisition of tools for the review of teaching work at school, as well as the activation of processes and spaces that allow the improvement of this practice. In this sense, some of the focuses on which I have concentrated have been Blended Learning and the application of knowledge in neuroscience to student learning processes. I have coordinated the implementation of projects and trainings led by Universitat Pompeu Fabra in CE Dolmen, such as Communities of teaching as a data‐informed design science and contextualized practice (CoT), Illuminated and Spotlighters.

Ana Sesé Nadal

Professor

Biologist, graduated from Pompeu Fabra University in Human Biology specialised in clynical analysis, I am currently teaching the vocational training programme of clinical and biomedical laboratory at Dolmen Study Centre. I am the Head of this Department and I deliver de following subjects: management of biological samples, molecular biology and cytogenetics, biochemical analysis, clinical microbiology, immunodiagnostic techniques and hematological analysis techniques. I have participated in projects and trainings led by the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (CoT, Illuminated, Spotlighters). For the last six years, I have been the person in charge of coeducation in the School Council and I am an active member of the Equality and Diversity Committee of my center. Among my tasks, I suggest measures and initiatives to promote democratic coexistence and equality in education. To this end, I plan strategies to prevent gender inequalities and I raise awareness by organising activities for students and teachers to promote non-discrimination and equality.

 

 

Andreu Cabrero Sagristà

Professor

I hold a Telecommunications Engineering degree from the UPC (Polytechnic University of Catalonia), and I have a European Master's in Language and Speech and another Master's in Neuroscience and language. I currently work in a high school as a teacher of technical areas (technology, mathematics, technical drawing, etc). I am also a class tutor and research project tutor with students. I have been involved in research on neuroscience and language, as well as in research on Successful Educational Actions. I also actively participate in an association of teachers interested in the implementation of scientifically validated educational actions that provide quality education for all.

Alberto Dafonte Gómez

Associate Professor

Alberto Dafonte Gómez is lecturer in the Department of Audiovisual Communication and Advertising at the University of Vigo. PhD in Audiovisual Communication and Advertising (Uvigo), Master in Education and ICT (UOC). He is coordinator of DIXITAIS, which focuses on Digital Competence. His research is centered on digital communication, the integration of technology in teaching and user behaviour on social networks. He has participated in a total of 13 research projects or contracts. He is currently the lead researcher of the project Digital Narratives against Disinformation. Study of networks, subjects and formats in Ibero-American factcheckers (PID2019-108035RB-I00) funded by the Spanish Government's National Research Agency (AEI).

Juan Manuel Corbacho Valencia

Associate Professor

I am an associate professor at the Universidade de Vigo. I hold a BA in Advertising and Public Relations and another one in Translating and Interpreting from this university and I am also PhD in Communication, Advertising and Public Relations. My research areas are international communication strategies, new media, public relations and protocol. Author of several indexed publications, I have also been member of several projects at local, national and international level such as CIAKL – Cinema and Industrial Alliance for Knowledge and Learning, funded by the European Union and LAPASSION (Latin-American Practices and Soft Skills for an Innovation Oriented Network), also funded by the European Union. At national level, he is parte of the group SEPCOM which has been granted with a research project on digital narratives against misinformation to study networks, topics and formats of Ibero-American fact-checkers. I have also been actively involved at the management level, as both vicedean and dean of the School of Social Sciences and Communication and vicepresident of the Universidade de Vigo in charge of the campus of Pontevedra. Currently, I’m in charge of curricular internships of the MA in Communication in Social Networks and Digital Content Creation. 

Gonzalo García Fernández

Technology for Learning Department Coordinator & IB DP Physics teacher

I have a Masters Degree in Physics and I have been teaching Math, Physics, Technology and Sciences for nearly 25 years. In the last 6 years, I have focused my teaching in IB DP Physics and, at the same time, I have been shifting my professional profile towards Technology for Learning Expertise, with teacher training and EdTech consulting as main responsibilities.

Jacobo Olmedo

Head of School

I have a degree in English Language. I have worked in SEK for 30 years and have been committed to the power of education to transform the world. I’m proud of leading a passionate group of teachers from different backgrounds to create and offer the best education experiences to our students. I have always felt passion for teaching and learning, searching  the best  educational environment for kids. In all these years I have taken part in numerous activities and training courses on international education, coaching, leadership, etc, as well as visited different schools in foreign countries and Spain to get in touch with different educational styles and curricular developments. Always looking for inspiring and motivating examples. 

Maria Meletiou-Mavrotheris

Professor

Sentence: Dr. Maria Meletiou-Mavrotheris is a Professor of Mathematics Education at EUC, and Head of Education and Training Services of CERIDES. She holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education (University of Texas at Austin), an M.Sc. in Statistics  University of Texas at Austin), an M.Sc. in Engineering (University of Texas at Austin), an M.A. in Open and Distance Learning (UK Open University), a B.A. in Mathematics (University of Texas at Austin), and Teacher’s Certification in Primary Education. Professor Meletiou-Mavrotheris has engaged extensively in research and has established a respected research record through numerous scholarly publications and repeated invitations to participate in international conferences.

She is the co-editor of the volumes Integrating Touch-Enabled and Mobile Devices into Contemporary Mathematics Education published in 2015 by IGI Global, and Statistics in Early Childhood and Primary Education published in 2018 by Springer Nature.

Professor Meletiou-Mavrotheris has been able to attract  considerable research funding from national and international sources. She has been involved, in the capacity of either Project Coordinator or Research Collaborator, in 27 EU-funded projects, 1 project funded by EDUCAUSE, and 4 projects funded by the Cyprus Research Promotion foundation. Indicative EU funded programs in which she has participated include H2020, Erasmus+, LLP-Grundtvig, Socrates Minerva and Comenius, Leonardo da Vinci, and Eureka. All of these multinational programs focus on  technology-enabled education, specifically on the use of advanced e-learning technologies in mathematics and science teaching and learning at the school and higher education level, and in vocational training. 

Nayia Stylianidou

Scientific Collaborator

Nayia Stylianidou is a Scientific Collaborator at the Department of Education, European University Cyprus and a Research Associate at The Center of Excellence in Research & Innovation in Social Sciences, the Arts and the Humanities (SoScieAtH) – Research Unit Assistive Technology, Disability and Inclusive Education, European University Cyprus. She holds a PhD in the area of Inclusive Education and Disability Studies (European University Cyprus), MA in Special Needs (University of Nottingham) and a BA in History and Archaeology (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki). Her research interests focus on Inclusive Education, Disability Studies, Disability Studies in Education, Universal Design for Learning, Blended Learning, Augmented Reality, Alternate Reality Games, Teachers’ professional development, Media Literacy, Creative Writing. She has participated in projects involving teachers, and students from disadvantaged backgrounds with regards to education, digital technologies and immersive technologies (eg. Living Book: Augmenting Reading for Life). Currently, she is participating in projects related to blended learning and inclusive education (BLENDI – Blended learning for inclusion), inclusive assessment and augmented reality (Augmented Assessment), to media literacy (European SafeOnline Initiative – ESOI) and to a project focusing on effective strategies and tools to promote love for reading among young people (ReadTwinning-Connecting students through shared interests to develop a love for reading).

Angelos Sofianidis

Research Associate

Sentence: Dr Angelos Sofianidis has a turned position as Faculty Member at the Department of Early Childhood Education of the University of Western Macedonia. He is also a Research Associate at the European University Cyprus and an Adjunct Faculty Member at the University of Nicosia. He owns a PhD in Science Education (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki), a Master’s degree in Education (Didactics of Chemistry and New Educational Technologies, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) and a BSc in Physics (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki). He has participated in professional development programs regarding Special Education and Intercultural Education (University of Aegean).

His research interests focus on the promotion and use of collaborative approaches in Science or STEAM Education, on the use of immersive technologies in Science or STEAM Education, and on students’ inclusion in Science or STEAM Education with respect to their diverse needs.

Panagiota Konstantinou

Mathematics Teacher

I am currently working at public high schools in Cyprus as a mathematics teacher. I have a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Arizona (USA) where I  taught various Calculus courses as a teaching assistant. During the summer times, I taught  at the Summer program of the Master in Public Administration for mid-careers of Harvard Kennedy School. Additionally, I collaborated with a research team from European University Cyprus in various research projects. Most recently, we  conducted a research study on distance learning during the pandemic due to Covid-19.

Konstantinia Chatzopoulou

Greek language and literature teacher, history teacher

I am a teacher of history, Greek language and literature with a PhD in Linguistics. I have an intense interest in language and linguistics and that is the reason why I also have a Master’s degree in conference interpreting (in English, Spanish, Greek). I speak English and Spanish fluently and French and German to a satisfactory level. My main interest at school is finding and developing ways in which to help my students cope with their workload and acquire knowledge, as well as broaden their horizon. 

Mads Lynge Clauson-Kaas

Educational consultant / teacher

Educated teacher with a PD in project management and organizational development. 21 years of teaching experience focusing on stress reducing and a neuroscience approach. 

Mie Guldbaek Broens

Educational consultant / educational anthropologist

I consult and do in depth research in teachers' collaboration and the relationship with the physical space and in acoustic and 21st Century learning. I have a M.ED. in Educational anthropology and often use ethnographic methods including fieldwork to support my research. I have been working with educational environments for the last 10+ years, studying the relationship between teacher practices, pedagogy, the organisation and the physical space internationally. I am motivated by wanting better conditions for children to thrive, develop and feel free to be creative thinkers. Students cannot thrive in environments where teachers suffer thus my energy is on providing teachers with the best possible work conditions.

Headmaster at 10. Klasseskolen i Hillerød

I graduated from teachers seminarium in 1987. I have been working with school management since 2002. The last seven years as headmaster at 10. Klasseskolen i Hillerød. I have a diploma in school management and this June a Master in professional communication.