Supporting Student Engagement in Education 4.0 Environments
A special issue of Education Sciences (ISSN 2227-7102).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 October 2025) | Viewed by 4240
Special Issue Editors
Interests: technology and engineering education with emphasis on design of learning environments; learning of and with Industry 4.0 technologies; student engagement; engineering thinking skills
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Education 4.0 focuses on the knowledge and skills people need for an active life in the age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and on developing innovative pedagogical approaches and learning environments based on advanced digital technologies. As educational settings become increasingly complex and digital, student engagement—that is, attention, interest, and passion for learning—is emerging as a key driver of student achievement and learning outcomes.
In traditional educational settings, engagement was often measured by classroom attendance and participation. However, in Education 4.0, engagement extends beyond these traditional metrics to include direct and online interactions with smart systems and experiential activities in real, virtual, and augmented environments. The expansion of learning opportunities necessitates a rethinking of how student engagement can be supported and enhanced in this digital age. There is a need for research to characterize engagement in learning in Education 4.0 environments and understand how to foster it among different student personalities.
This Special Issue aims to explore the various dimensions of student engagement within the context of Education 4.0, examining its theoretical underpinnings, methods of study, and practical approaches to creating engaging and inclusive learning environments.
We solicit original, unpublished research papers on student engagement in Education 4.0. The topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Conceptualizing student engagement in Education 4.0.
- Specific features of student engagement in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences.
- Specific features of engagement in online, hybrid, and blended learning contexts.
- Design of engaging environments and strategies for Education 4.0.
- Tracking student engagement and evaluating its impact on Education 4.0.
- Understanding engagement across diverse learner profiles and personalities.
- Data privacy and ethical concerns in monitoring engagement in Education 4.0 environments.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Igor Verner
Dr. Huberth Perez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Education 4.0
- student engagement
- experiential learning
- advanced technological environments
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