The 19^th annual International Technology, Education and Development (INTED) Conference was held from 03 to 05 March 2025 in Valencia (Spain). The Conference provided a unique opportunity for scientific exchanges with a wide range of global experts and for presenting a number of papers showcasing research results of european co-funded projects in which the DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) has participated.

The International Academy of Technology, Education and Development (IATED) has been organizing INTED on an annual basis for nineteen years in a row. INTED is now recognized as an important forum that brings together educators, policy makers and other stakeholders who use or are interested in using technology in educational practice, with an emphasis on digital technologies. Over 550 educators attended this year to share their knowledge and learn from others in their field. Hence the presence of DAISSy researchers in the Conference significantly increased the impact of research conducted by the DAISSy team. 

DAISSy-HOU was actively involved in the INTED2025 Conference by contributing four (4) scientific papers and posters, which showcased high-quality results regarding the use of innovative methodologies and tools in education that have been achieved by the members of DAISSy in the context of the international projects and collaborations of the Group.

The list of the papers that were presented includes:

• Towards an Inclusive Society via a Suite of Educational Instruments, authored by Achilles Kameas and Eleni Georgakakou, showcasing methodologies, MOOCs, games, campaigns, hackathons and other results of different European projects on the theme of inclusion
• Workplace Learning needs of Greek Postal Sector Employees regarding Digital and Green Competencies, authored by, Ioannis Paliokas, Markos G. Tsipouras, Christos Bellos, Eleni Varvarousi, Eirini Gavala, Aris Maragkakis, Achilles Kameas, which presented the preliminary results of European project DigiGreen Post.
• AI and the Future of Teaching In STEAM: Competences, Challenges and Opportunities, a position paper authored by Natalia Spyropoulou and Achilles Kameas, which examines the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on teaching practices, with a particular emphasis on STEAM education, where educators already function as facilitators of creativity, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Educating Educators Through MOOCs: Competence-Based Approaches for Teacher Professional Development in the Digital Era, authored by Natalia Spyropoulou and Achilles Kameas, which discusses how MOOCs, designed using competence frameworks, support teacher professional development in the digital age and presents three exemplary MOOCs which address digital competences, interdisciplinary teaching, and inclusivity, respectively

The DAISSy-HOU was represented at the INTED25 Conference by Prof. Achilles Kameas, Director of DAISSy and Dr. Natalia Spyropoulou, Senior Researcher and Project Manager, who attended a number of sessions and elaborated on peer learning and networking activities.

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