Bárbara Azevedo is a researcher and PhD candidate at the Instituto de Educação, University of Lisbon, specializing in Educational Technologies and Instructional Design. She holds a Master's degree in Educational Sciences, focusing on integrating MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses) in higher education. Bárbara has worked with the ROSSIO open knowledge platform at the Universidade Nova de Lisboa and Instituto Superior Técnico, contributing to initiatives promoting accessible digital education. Her research interests include the pedagogical impact of digital learning environments and the role of technology in enhancing learner engagement and retention. Throughout her academic journey, she has collaborated on various educational projects, aiming to improve the quality and accessibility of learning through technological innovation. Interests: 21st-century skills; artificial intelligence in education; ICT in educational context, Pedagogical Models; MOOC. Institute of Education, University of Lisbon, 1648-013 Lisboa, Portugal
Prof. Dr. Ana Pedro is an Assistant Professor at the Instituto de Educação, University of Lisbon. She holds a PhD in Education, specialising in ICT in Education, from Lisbon University, and a Master's degree in Psychology, with a specialisation in Educational Psychology, from ISPA. She coordinates the Centro de Competência em Tecnologias e Inovação (C2Ti IEUL). She is a member of the UIDEF Research Group at the Institute of Education, focusing on Teachers' Professional Development, ICT competencies, 21st Century Skills, Digital Learning, Learning Spaces, and Technology-Enhanced Learning. She has been involved in several national and international research projects, contributing to advancements in educational technology and teacher training. Prof. Dr. Ana Pedro teaches in the PhD in Education, Master’s degrees in Education, and the Postgraduate Programme in Technologies and Methodologies of Programming in Basic Education.
