The Digital Transformation of Education: Trends, Technologies, and Responsible Innovation
A special issue of Computers (ISSN 2073-431X). This special issue belongs to the section "AI-Driven Innovations".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 12
Special Issue Editors
Interests: social media; digital pedagogy; information society; artificial intelligence in education
Interests: mobile P2P; wireless networks; software engineering; applied artificial intelligence
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Computing education and software engineering education are undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by emerging technologies, evolving pedagogical models, and the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in learning environments. This Special Issue aims to explore innovative research, practices, and tools that are shaping the future of education in computer science and software development.
We invite original research articles, reviews, and case studies that address current challenges in modern education, including curriculum development, assessment techniques, and the integration of industry demands. Of particular interest are contributions that focus on the impact of AI—especially large language models (LLMs)—on teaching and learning, including intelligent tutoring systems, code generation, and automated feedback mechanisms. The Issue also welcomes innovative proposals and discussions on responsible design and deployment of AI-driven educational technologies, with attention to data privacy and user trust and other similar topics.
Submissions exploring cutting-edge solutions such as augmented/virtual/mixed reality (AR/VR/XR), gamified learning platforms, adaptive learning environments, modern software development practices, and the use of cloud or edge computing in educational software are highly encouraged. We also welcome interdisciplinary approaches and applied research that bridges education, software engineering, and AI, fostering a holistic view of the next generation of computing education.
Dr. Zoltán Szűts
Dr. Péter Ekler
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- computing education
- software engineering education
- artificial intelligence in education
- large language models
- intelligent tutoring systems
- AR/VR/XR in education
- innovative EdTech solutions
- data privacy in EdTech
- responsible educational technology
- digital transformation in learning
- adaptive learning technologies
- gamification in computer science education
- digital pedagogy
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