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Inclusive STEAM Education
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 504 | Submission Open
Keywords: STEAM; natural sciences; inclusion education; special needs; school; life-long learning; teacher training
Innovative Teaching Strategies to Promote Language and Literacy Development: Multimodal and Multidisciplinary Perspectives
edited by , Xin Zhang and Irene Shidong An
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open
Keywords: language teaching strategies; innovative pedagogies; multimodal literacy; language development; digital tools in education; interdisciplinary approaches; inclusive literacy instruction; educational technology; artificial intelligence; virtual reality; translanguaging; multilingual and intercultural identity; language and intercultural development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Language and Literacy Education)
Diversity and Inclusion in Education: Strategies for Equitable Learning Environments
edited by Norimune Kawai
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: inclusive education; accessibility; diversity and equity; wellbeing
Equitable Science Education for Engaging All Learners in Science submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: equity; science education; scientific literacy; science careers; learning needs; cognitive challenges; contextualized science; teacher education; diversity; inclusion
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Human–Computer Interaction (HCI) for Education: Creating Engaging and Inclusive Digital Learning Experiences
edited by Charoula Angeli
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open
Keywords: human– computer interaction; AI and HCI for learning; inclusive and accessible design
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Innovative Educator Evaluations: Bridging Policy and Practice
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open
Keywords: observation; evaluation; development; educator effectiveness; artificial intelligence; implementation; econometric; regression; machine learning; qualitative; school effectiveness
Playful Pathways to Computational Thinking, Maker Literacies, and STEAM in Early Childhood
edited by Amanda L. Strawhacker and
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 872 | Submission Open
Keywords: STEM; STEAM; computational thinking; computer science; early childhood; play; playful learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Innovative Technologies for Inclusive Education: Supporting Learners with Special Educational Needs
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open
Keywords: inclusive education; special educational needs; educational technology; assistive technologies; AI in education; adaptive learning tools; universal design for learning (UDL); serious games; wearable sensors in education; digital equity
Innovative Pedagogies for Sustainability and Science Education in Teacher Training submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: education; teacher training; science education; STEAM; environmental literacy; SDGs; biodiversity education; early childhood education; educational technology
Social Presence and Collaboration in Online Learning Environments in an Age of Generative AI
edited by Aimee Whiteside
submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 2 | Submission Open
Keywords: social presence; collaboration; connectedness; online learning; blended learning; hybrid learning; technology-enhanced learning; leadership; higher education; K-12; AI; generative AI  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
Evidence-Based Solutions for Literacy Development in the Global South: A Focus on Latin America and the Caribbean
edited by , Pelusa Orellana and Katherine Strasser
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 932 | Submission Open
Keywords: early literacy development; oral language and communication; reading phonics and comprehension; writing; using digital technology to promote literacy; collaborative learning to promote literacy; equity in literacy learning; targeted interventions capable of improving literacy outcomes for all pupils
(This special issue belongs to the Section Language and Literacy Education)
School Leadership and School Improvement, 2nd Edition
edited by Liz Hollingworth
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open
Keywords: school leadership; school reform; improvement science; program evaluation
Innovations in Language Assessment for Multilingual Education: Digital, Inclusive, and Global Perspectives
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 3048 | Submission Open
Keywords: multilingual assessment; language testing; digital assessment; translanguaging; AI in language assessment; teacher education; assessment literacy; inclusive assessment; social justice; multilingual contexts
Higher Education in the Age of AI: Instructional Innovation, Societal Equity, and Infrastructure Reliance
edited by Isabel Steinhardt
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 283 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI in higher education; pedagogical innovation; societal responsibility; technological dependency; algorithmic bias; AI hallucinations; ethical governance; digital divide
(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher Education)
Integrating GAI into K-12 Education to Support Innovative Teaching and Learning: Reports of Evidence of Practice
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative artificial intelligence; educational innovation; value added; student centered learning; curriculum integration
Reimagining School-Based Mental Health: Social-Emotional Learning and Preventive Interventions in an Era of Global Transformation submission deadline 1 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open
Keywords: school-based mental health; social-emotional learning (SEL); preventive interventions; K-12 education; student wellbeing; educational transformation; trauma-informed practices; mental health promotion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Education and Psychology)
The Cloud in Education: Towards Pedagogical and Digital Transformation submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: cloud computing; educational technology; digital learning; innovation in education; virtual learning environments; flexible learning; digital transformation; online education; distance education; information and communication technologies (ICT) in education
Studying Problem-Solving in Diverse Contexts: From Well-Defined Problem Solving to Real-World Problem Solving
edited by Margarida Romero
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open
Keywords: problem-solving diversity; creative problem solving; collaborative problem solving; complex problem solving; Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); computational thinking; human– AI collaboration; curriculum innovation; interdisciplinary learning; 21st century competencies
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
AI—The Emerging Episteme in Higher Education: New Epistemologies, Pedagogies, and Research Methodologies submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI in education; adaptive learning systems; intelligent tutoring tools; AI-powered assessments; equity and justice in AI education; AI and academic integrity; AI for inclusive learning; ethics and AI pedagogy; teacher roles with AI; AI and sustainability
Fostering Students’ Critical Thinking in the Age of Artificial Intelligence in Institutions of Higher Education
edited by Michael DeBraga
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative AI; student perceptions; critical thinking; higher education; academic integrity; metacognition; assessment design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher Education)
Technology-Assisted Instruction in Special Education
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: technology-assisted instruction; assistive technology; special education; inclusive education; virtual reality; augmented reality; AI-based education; educational technology design; wearable technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Special and Inclusive Education)
Extended Reality in Educational Innovation: Technological Advancements, Empirical Insights, and Future Directions
edited by and Yu-Hsuan Lin
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open
Keywords: extended reality (XR); immersive learning; STEM education; teacher training; learning analytics; gamification; educational equity; remote and hybrid learning; educational technology trends; AI and XR
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
Aesthetics, Creativity, and Emotional Intelligence: New Pathways to Education
edited by John Pellitteri, and
submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: art; aesthetics; creativity; emotional intelligence; learning; education
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