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Digital Tools and Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
edited by
submission deadline 16 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 371 | Submission Open
Keywords: technology-enhanced language learning (TELL); innovative digital tools; pedagogical integration
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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4931 | 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)
Competencies for Sustainable Development in University Education: Challenges and Opportunities
edited by , Diego Gavilán-Martín and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 642 | Submission Open
Keywords: university education for sustainable development; skills for sustainable development; health and wellness; renewable energies; human rights; corporate responsibility; social sciences and law; engineering and architecture; arts and humanities; higher education
School Leadership and School Improvement, 2nd Edition
edited by Liz Hollingworth
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 275 | Submission Open
Keywords: school leadership; school reform; improvement science; program evaluation
Re-Examining Argumentation in Science Education: Implications for the Future of Learning, Pedagogy and Research submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open
Keywords: argumentation; pedagogy; uncertainty; science education; dialogue; agency; research methods; generative AI; human learning
Teacher Education and Education for Sustainability submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: teacher education for sustainability; education for sustainable development (ESD); sustainability competences; teacher professional development; service-learning (ApS); practicum and reflective practice; transformative learning; transdisciplinary education; curriculum innovation; global citizenship education
Effective Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in Secondary Schools
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open
Keywords: inclusion; inclusive models; inclusive practices; inclusive education; students with disabilities; general education
(This special issue belongs to the Section Special and Inclusive Education)
Sustainable Development of Digital Education: Opportunities and Challenges
edited by and Jaekwon Shim
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability in digital education; artificial intelligence education; digital divide in education; information and communication ethics; digital education policies; gifted education in digital education; digital education for the disabled
From Curiosity to Care: Early Childhood Science, STEM, and Sustainability Education
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open
Keywords: early childhood science education; STEM; environmental education; sustainability education; play-based learning; teacher education; place/land-based; equity; accessibility; community partnerships
(This special issue belongs to the Section Early Childhood Education)
Game-Based Learning for Competency Development: Design, Mechanisms and Evidence
edited by Michele D. Dickey
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open
Keywords: game-based learning; game mechanics; experiential learning; cognitive engagement; affective engagement; immersive learning; learning design; narrative design; digital learning environments
Machine Learning in Educational Large Data Analysis
edited by and Yuyang Cai
submission deadline 1 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; educational research; large data; data analysis; statistical procedure; large language model
AI for Innovative Pedagogy, Educational Value, and Instructional Impact
edited by
submission deadline 1 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; AI; teaching; tool selection; pedagogy; assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
Mathematics Education in Special and Inclusive Settings: Research and Practice
edited by , Anastasia Alevriadou and
submission deadline 12 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open
Keywords: early numeracy; mathematics vocabulary knowledge; early numeracy interventions; home-numeracy experiences; new directions in measurement; screening for early numeracy skill development; systematic reviews/meta-analysis; data science in mathematics education; inclusive education; special education
(This special issue belongs to the Section Special and Inclusive Education)
Navigating Mathematics Learning with Technologies in the Age of AI submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open
Keywords: STEM and STEAM education; mathematics education; mathematics learning; technology in mathematics education; technology in mathematics learning; technology-enhanced learning; artificial intelligence (AI) in education; digital tools in education; artifacts; tools and mindtools; epistemology of mathematics education
Supporting Students with Learning Difficulties: Evidence-Based Assessment, Intervention, and Classroom Strategies
edited by and Kristi L Santi
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open
Keywords: learning difficulties; evidence-based education; assessment; intervention; inclusive instruction; behavioral support; academic outcomes; assistive technology; prevention; teacher professional knowledge
Innovations in Language Assessment for Multilingual Education: Digital, Inclusive, and Global Perspectives
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 5092 | Submission Open
Keywords: multilingual assessment; language testing; digital assessment; translanguaging; AI in language assessment; teacher education; assessment literacy; inclusive assessment; social justice; multilingual contexts
A Nexus Between Teacher Agency and Accountability: Research and Practice
edited by and Paul Campbell
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2167 | Submission Open
Keywords: teacher agency; accountability; professionalism; professional practice
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 1162 | 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 179 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative artificial intelligence; educational innovation; value added; student centered learning; curriculum integration
Supporting Early Language and Literacy Success: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Classroom Practice
edited by and Lisa Furlong
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open
Keywords: language development; literacy development; evidence-based practice; teacher professional learning; oral language intervention; inclusive education; multilingual learners
(This special issue belongs to the Section Language and Literacy Education)
Immersive and Interactive Technologies in Education: Innovations, Applications, and Experiences
edited by Yu-Tung Kuo and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 366 | Submission Open
Keywords: immersive technologies; virtual reality (VR); augmented reality (AR); mixed reality (MR); extended reality (XR); artificial intelligence (AI); metaverse; human– computer interaction; user experience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
The AI-Driven Sustainability in Education: Opportunities and Challenges
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI in education; educational sustainability; AI-enhanced learning; sustainable educational technology; AI-driven educational innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
Reimagining School-Based Mental Health: Social-Emotional Learning and Preventive Interventions in an Era of Global Transformation submission deadline 1 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 691 | 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)
Teacher Emotion, Pedagogical Agents and Psychological Well-Being: Implications for Student Development
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 265 | Submission Open
Keywords: teacher emotion; pedagogical agents; psychological well-being; academic emotion; teacher– student interaction; student learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Education and Psychology)
Being a Teacher in the Era of Artificial Intelligence—Challenges and Opportunities submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital learning environments; artificial intelligence; teacher roles; education technology; instructional design; pedagogy; professional development; digital literacy; ethics; personalized learning; curriculum design; classroom innovation; adaptive learning; learning analytics; AI competencies; educational policy; teacher training
(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)
The Cloud in Education: Towards Pedagogical and Digital Transformation submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 185 | 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 227 | 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)
Adult Education and Literacy: Exploring the Impact of Adult Education, Literacy and Lifelong Learning
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: adult education; literacy; lifelong learning
AI—The Emerging Episteme in Higher Education: New Epistemologies, Pedagogies, and Research Methodologies submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 405 | 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
Mathematics Education in the Digital Age: Integrating Technology to Enhance Mathematics Teaching and Learning
edited by , and Yuling Zhuang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 388 | Submission Open
Keywords: mathematics teaching and learning; digital technologies; technology integration; dynamic mathematical technologies; Artificial Intelligence (AI)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
Advancing Change in Faculty Evaluation: Pathways to Inclusive Evaluative Cultures and Structures
edited by Leslie D. Gonzales, and Wuqi Yu
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 304 | Submission Open
Keywords: academia; academic work environments; academic disciplines; knowledge production; tenure-track faculty; contingent faculty; epistemic exclusion; epistemic inclusion; epistemic oppression; evaluative cultures; peer review; academic hiring; tenure and promotion in academia
(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher Education)
The Role of Technology in STEM Education: Opportunities and Challenges
edited by , Ahmed Ashraf Butt, and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open
Keywords: STEM; technology; technology integration; technology-enhanced learning; technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Technology-Assisted Instruction in Special Education
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 274 | 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)
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 197 | 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)
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 141 | 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)
The Role of Ethics Education in Shaping Student Success
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: academic integrity; academic dishonesty; ethics education; AI-assisted learning; plagiarism detection; academic honesty
Unleashing Minds: Cultivating Critical Thinking in the Classroom in the Era of AI
edited by , Juho Mäkiö and Freeha Azmat
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open
Keywords: critical thinking; artificial intelligence in education; curriculum innovation; ai-enhanced assessment; human– ai collaboration
Family and Community Engagement as Disruptive Forces for Change
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open
Keywords: parent engagement; family engagement; community engagement; disruptive change
Aesthetics, Creativity, and Emotional Intelligence: New Pathways to Education
edited by John Pellitteri, and
submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open
Keywords: art; aesthetics; creativity; emotional intelligence; learning; education
Beyond Engagement: Lived Expertise and User-Led Innovation for Disability Inclusion
edited by and Zeta Williams-Brown
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open
Keywords: co-creation; collaboration; partnership; user-led; lived expertise; innovation; disability inclusion; equality; intersectionality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Special and Inclusive Education)
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