Encyclopedia | Papers Published in the Field of Educational Technology and Digital Learning
We are pleased to present a curated selection of papers published in Encyclopedia (ISSN 2673-8392) from 2023 to 2026, highlighting the diverse applications and interdisciplinary perspectives of artificial intelligence and emerging digital technologies in education. This collection showcases research spanning higher and school education, special education, mathematics and nursing education, featuring studies on AI literacy and competency, smart classrooms, digital and formative assessment, educational data mining, immersive learning, augmented and virtual reality, gamification, differentiated instruction, mathematical thinking, and AI competence frameworks for STEAM educators.
1. “Immersive Learning”
by Stylianos Mystakidis and Vangelis Lympouridis
Encyclopedia 2023, 3(2), 396–405; https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia3020026
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/3/2/26
2. “The Infusion of Gamification in Promoting Chemical Engineering Laboratory Classes”
by Jude A. Okolie and Patrick U. Okoye
Encyclopedia 2023, 3(3), 1058–1066; https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia3030077
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/3/3/77
3. “Gaming for the Education of Biology in High Schools”
by Marina Lantzouni, Vassilis Poulopoulos and Manolis Wallace
Encyclopedia 2024, 4(2), 672–681; https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia4020041
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/4/2/41
4. “Educational Data Mining: A Foundational Overview”
by Ilias Papadogiannis, Manolis Wallace and Georgia Karountzou
Encyclopedia 2024, 4(4), 1644–1664; https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia4040108
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/4/4/108
5. “Digital Simulations in STEM Education: Insights from Recent Empirical Studies, a Systematic Review”
by Chrysovalantis Kefalis, Constantine Skordoulis and Athanasios Drigas
Encyclopedia 2025, 5(1), 10; https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia5010010
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/5/1/10
6. “New Frontiers of Electronic Theses and Dissertations”
by Joachim Schöpfel, Michael Boock, Behrooz Rasuli and Brenda van Wyk
Encyclopedia 2025, 5(1), 6; https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia5010006
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/5/1/6
7. “Challenges of Misinformation in Online Learning: A Post-Pandemic Perspective”
by Hedviga Tkácová
Encyclopedia 2025, 5(1), 25; https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia5010025
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/5/1/25
8. “Location-Based Augmented Reality in Education”
by Alexandros Kleftodimos and Athanasios Evagelou
Encyclopedia 2025, 5(2), 54; https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia5020054
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/5/2/54
9. “Differentiated Education Using Technology in Junior and High School Classrooms”
by Elissavet Spyropoulou, Manolis Wallace and Vassilis Poulopoulos
Encyclopedia 2025, 5(2), 71; https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia5020071
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/5/2/71
10. “Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: A State-of-the-Art Overview of Pedagogical Integrity, Artificial Intelligence Literacy, and Policy Integration”
by Manolis Adamakis and Theodoros Rachiotis
Encyclopedia 2025, 5(4), 180; https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia5040180
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/5/4/180
11. “Inclusive AI-Mediated Mathematics Education for Students with Learning Difficulties: Reducing Math Anxiety in Digital and Smart-City Learning Ecosystems”
by Georgios Polydoros, Alexandros-Stamatios Antoniou and Charis Polydoros
Encyclopedia 2026, 6(2), 39; https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia6020039
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/6/2/39
12. “Fidelity, Virtual Human Assistants, and Engagement in Immersive Virtual Learning Environments: The Role of Temporal Functional Fidelity”
by Thomas Gaudi, Bill Kapralos and Alvaro Quevedo
Encyclopedia 2026, 6(4), 77; https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia6040077
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/6/4/77
13. “Assessment Analytics in Digital Assessments”
by Okan Bulut and Seyma N. Yildirim-Erbasli
Encyclopedia 2026, 6(4), 81; https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia6040081
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/6/4/81
14. “Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability, and the Development of Mathematical Thinking: A Theory-Grounded Scoping Review”
by Georgios Polydoros, Ilias Vasileiou, Zoe Krokou and Alexandros-Stamatios Antoniou
Encyclopedia 2026, 6(5), 98; https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia6050098
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/6/5/98
15. “Artificial Intelligence in Smart Classrooms: A Systematic Literature Review of Applications, Dimensions, and Teacher Roles”
by Cèlia Llurba, Gabriela Fretes, Antoni Martínez-Ballesté and Ramon Palau
Encyclopedia 2026, 6(6), 138; https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia6060138
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/6/6/138
16. “Academic Performance in Nursing Education Through Digital Competencies and AI Integration: A Systematic Review”
by Lorena Espina-Romero, Jorge Izaguirre Olmedo, Angélica Ochoa-Díaz, Omar El Kadi Janbeih, Karla Rojas Jimenez and Hugo Benzaquen Hinope
Encyclopedia 2026, 6(7), 143; https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia6070143
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/6/7/143
17. “AI Competence Frameworks for STEAM Educators: A Knowledge Codification Perspective”
by Michalis Ioannou, Natalia Spyropoulou and Achilles Kameas
Encyclopedia 2026, 6(8), 168; https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia6080168
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/6/8/168
18. “Integrating Problem-Based Learning, Gamification, and the ARCS Motivation Framework: An Integrative Review of Educational Practice”
by Mustafa Akpinar, Usman Khan Durrani, Asif Malik, Jinane Mounsef, Ahmed Mostafa, Omar Abdul Latif, Ghazi Al-Naymat, Milan Dordevic and Ibrahim Delibasoglu
Encyclopedia 2026, 6(9), 204; https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia6090204
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/6/9/204