Maria Tzelepi
Postdoctoral researcher in Technology Enhanced Learning
at the University of West Attica, Greece.
Information and Communication Technology teacher
in Primary Education, Athens Directorate of Education.
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RESEARCH PROFILE |
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RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Learning Analytics
- Inquiry-Based Learning
- Gamification
- Computational Thinking
- Educational Robotics
RESEARCH PROJECTS
| 2022-2025 |
Erasmus+ partnership “FERTILE: Artful Educational Robotics to promote Computational Thinking in a Blended Learning context”. A project promoting contemporary pedagogies that embrace cross-disciplinary learning by integrating Educational Robotics with Arts to cultivate Computational Thinking skills in a blended learning context. https://fertile-project.eu A project carried out by UniWA as coordinator of the Erasmus+ KA2 project no 2021-1-EL01-KA220-HED-000023361.
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| 2018-2021 |
Researcher: Research Project “Enhancing Communities of Inquiry through Learning Analytics and Gamification” by the School of Pedagogical and Technological Education through the operational program “Research strengthening in ASPETE”. ELKE Act 22/22-6-2008, ASPAITE. |
| 2017 |
Researcher and Analyst at the Project “Design, Implementation and Evaluation of Blended Learning Scenarios in a Teacher Training Context Accommodating their Individual Psychological Characteristics (BleSTePsy)”. The project is implemented through the Operational Program “Education and Lifelong Learning” and is co-financed by the European Commission (European Social Fund) and Greek national funds. |
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Papanikolaou, K., Tzelepi, M., Moundridou, M., & Petroulis, I. (2020, June). Employing Social Network Analysis to Enhance Community Learning. In International Conference on Intelligent Tutoring Systems (pp. 342-352). Springer, Cham.
Tzelepi, M., Makri, K., Petroulis, I., Moundridou, M., & Papanikolaou, K. Gamification in online discussions: How do game elements affect critical thinking?, In International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (IEEE, ICALT2020), 6-9 July 2020, Tartu, Estonia
Petroulis, I., Tzelepi, M., & Papanikolaou, K. (2019, October). Integration of gamification techniques in Communities Of Inquiry, 6th Panhellenic Scientific Conference “Integration and Use of ICT in the Educational Process” Athens, (In Greek)
Petroulis, I., Tzelepi, M., & Papanikolaou, K. (2019, November). On the Design of Gamification Elements in Moodle Courses. In International Conference on Games and Learning Alliance (pp. 428-437). Springer, Cham.
Tzelepi, M., Petroulis, I., & Papanikolaou, K. (2019, June). Investigating Gamification and Learning Analytics Tools for Promoting and Measuring Communities of Inquiry in Moodle Courses. In International Conference in Methodologies and Ιntelligent Systems for Techhnology Enhanced Learning (pp. 89-96). Springer, Cham
Papanikolaou, K., Gouli E., Makri, A., Sofos, I., Tzelepi, M. (2016) Writing and evaluating learning scenarios based on the TPACK framework: the PeerLAND environment. In the Proceedings of the Panhellenic Conference with International Participation “Information & Communication Technologies in Education”, University of Ioannina, Greece (In Greek)
Tzelepi, M. Papanikolaou, K & Roussos P. Developing adaptable visualizations of communities and learners. . In the Proceedings of the Panhellenic Conference with International Participation “Information & Communication Technologies in Education”, University of Ioannina, Greece (In Greek)
Papanikolaou, K ., Makri, A., Tzelepi, M., Malliaris, K.: Design challenges as a building block of asynchronous communication and collaboration in a Community of Inquiry of pre-serviced teachers. 4th Panhellenic Conference “Integration and Use of ICT in the Educational Process”, Thessaloniki, October 2015 (In Greek)
Tzelepi, M., Papanikolaou, K., Roussos, P. & Tsakiri, A. (2015). Promoting Cognitive Presence through Asynchronous Discussions on Learning Design Tasks. In Proceedings of E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2015 (pp. 579-585). Chesapeake, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
Tzelepi, M; Papanikolaou K.; Roussos P.: Involving Learners in Content Analysis to Empower a Community of Inquiry, 8th International Workshop on Social and Personal Computing for Web-Supported Learning Communities, September 2015
Tzelepi, M. Personalizing learning analytics to support collaborative learning design and community building. 14th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, June 2014, page 205-207.
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BIOGRAPHY |
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STUDIES
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2020
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PhD Degree, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
https://www.didaktorika.gr/eadd/handle/10442/47143?locale=en |
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2008
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Master D. in Pedagogy with Information and Communication Technology, Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy and Psychology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens & ASPETE
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2005
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Bachelor Department of Technological Education and Digital Systems – expertise on Education, University of Piraeus, Greece
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2020
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“Communities of Inquiry: Cultivating cognitive development in asynchronous discussions through an adaptable learning analytics visualization tool”
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2008
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“Open Student Modelling Evaluation on Adaptive Educational Hypermedia System “INSPIREus”” Supervisor: Prof. Kyparissia Papanikolaou.
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2005
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“Design, Development and Evaluation of Digital Learning Material based on Cognitive Styles “ Field Dependent/ Independent” Supervisor: Prof. Kyparissia Papanikolaou.
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English, C2 level (Michigan Proficiency), 2006
Italian, B2 level (Celi 3), 1996
Oct. 2020 – Today Adjunct Lecturer on “Research Studies” and “Educational Robotics” in “Master’s Degree in Digital Transformation and Educational Practice”. Partnership of University of West Attica, School of PEdagogical and Technological Education, and University of Athens.
Oct. 2019-Feb. 2020 Research Assistant on “Educational Robotics” in “Master’s Degree in Digital Transformation and Educational Practice”. Partnership of University of West Attica, School of PEdagogical and Technological Education, and University of Athens.
Sept 2016-Today Teaching Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at the Private School Leonteios Lyceum, Athens Greece
Sept. 2007 – Aug. 2014 Teaching ICT at the Hellenic Public Sector (Greek Ministry of Education)
Feb. 2007- Jun. 2010 Teaching ICT at Informatics Learning Center DMS (adults)
Oct. 2004 – Jun. 2006 Head of the Educational Department & ICT Teacher at Informatics Learning Center IMS (adults)
Oct. 2003- Dec. 2003 Development of Digital Educational Material at Hellenic British College, Greece