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Name: Christos Position: Professor
Surname: Panagiotakopoulos Subject: Educational Technology – Development and Use of Educational Software
Email: cpanag(at)upatras.gr Working Hours: Professor Emeritus
Phone: +30 2610 969707 Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=v11QHGsAAAAJ

Dr. Christos T. Panagiotakopoulos served as Professor in the Division of Sciences, Humanities and Their Didactics at the Department of Education and Social Work (formerly the Department of Primary Education, Law 4610/2019), specializing in “Educational Technology – Development and Use of Educational Software” (Government Gazette 149/24-02-2016).

He served as Vice-Rector for Information and Communication Technologies (September 1, 2014 – October 5, 2016), Member of the Board of Directors of the Institute of Educational Policy (June 22, 2011 – January 14, 2013), and Member of the Board of Directors of the Computer Technology Institute and Press (CTI) “Diophantus” (March 7, 2012 – September 30, 2016).

From September 1, 2006, to August 31, 2022, he served as Director of the Laboratory of Computers and Educational Technology. From September 1, 2017, to August 31, 2022, he was also Director of the Postgraduate Programme “Studies in Education” (Master in Education) at the Department of Education and Social Work.

From September 1, 2020, to August 31, 2022, he served as Vice-Chair of the Department.

His research interests focus on the development and use of educational software and the integration of technologies in education. His areas of expertise include the development and evaluation of educational and research software; digital games and their impact on learning; the effects of modern technologies and the Internet on education and contemporary society; educational robotics; e-learning; and open and distance education.

Education:

1973–1978: School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, University of Ioannina, Department of Mathematics. Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics.

1992–1997: Ph.D. in Education, Department of Primary Education, University of Patras. Doctoral dissertation: “The Computer with Multimedia Software as a Modern Tool for Assessing the Understanding of Basic Temporal Concepts.”

1997–1998: Certificate of In-Service Postgraduate Training in Open and Distance Education, Hellenic Open University.

2000–2001: Certificate of Postgraduate Training in “Adult Education”, awarded upon completion of a one-year postgraduate programme at the Hellenic Open University.

2002–2003: Certificate of Postgraduate Training in “Child Development in the Social Environment”, awarded upon completion of a one-year postgraduate programme at the Hellenic Open University.

Scientific and Research Interests:
  1. Design, Development, Evaluation, and Use of Educational Software.
  2. Digital Games.
  3. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Teaching and Learning.
  4. ICT and Society – Social Networks.
  5. E-Learning – Open and Distance Education.
  6. Educational Robotics.
  7. Web Technologies.
Employment history:
  1. 1981–1989: Teaching Mathematics and Computer Science in secondary education.
  2. PATES/SELETE: Teaching the course “Teaching Methodology of Computer Science”.
  3. Regional Teacher Training Centre of Patras (PEK): Teaching courses on computer architecture, operation and use, and educational software.
  4. 1998–2014: Teaching at the In-Service Teacher Training College for Primary Education, University of Patras. Courses taught:
    • Introduction to Computers
    • Computer-Based Organization and Administration
    • Educational Use of Computers – Educational Software
    • Multimedia – Educational Approaches Using Educational Software
  5. 1998–Present: Tutor-Counsellor at the Hellenic Open University, teaching the module “Open and Distance Education” (EKP65) in the postgraduate programme “Studies in Education” (Master in Education).
  6. 1997–Early 2002: Teaching at the Department of Primary Education, University of Patras, under Presidential Decree 407/1980. Courses taught:
    • Introduction to Computers and Data Processing I
    • Introduction to Computers and Data Processing II
  7. 2002–2023: Teaching at the Department of Primary Education (now Department of Education and Social Work), University of Patras. Courses taught:
    • Introduction to Computer Science
    • Computer Laboratory
    • Computers and Education
    • Impacts of Internet Use (introduced in the 2018–2019 academic year, replacing the course “Educational Software”)
  8. 2016–2023: Teaching in the postgraduate programme “Educational Sciences” at the Department of Education and Social Work, University of Patras.Since the 2016–2017 academic year:
    • Special Topics in ICT in Education

    Since the 2018–2019 academic year:

    • Design and Writing of Scientific Papers and Research Methodology (Qualitative and Quantitative) in the Humanities
    • Applied Statistics in the Humanities
  9. 2015–2023: Course Coordinator of “New Technologies and Social Medicine” in the postgraduate programme “Public Health” at the Department of Medicine, University of Patras.
  10. 2000–2014: Teaching the course “Evaluation of Educational Software” during the spring semesters, from the 2000–2001 to the 2013–2014 academic year, within the specialization “Information Technologies in Education and Educational Software” of the postgraduate programme “Computational Mathematics and Informatics”, Department of Mathematics, University of Patras.
  11. 2003–2004: Teaching at the Department of Social and Educational Policy, University of the Peloponnese. Courses taught:
  • Introduction to New Technologies
  • Introduction to the Internet and Computer-Mediated Communication
  1. Professional Development and Training: Served as an instructor in numerous professional development seminars, including those organized by the National Centre for Public Administration and Local Government (EKDDA). The seminars addressed the integration of computers into education, the opportunities and challenges associated with the use of technology in education and society, and the development, evaluation, and use of educational software.
  2. Organization of Teacher Training Seminars: Organized various voluntary professional development seminars periodically held at the Laboratory of Computers and Educational Technology, targeting primary and secondary school teachers. Topics included educational robotics, the implementation of Problem-Based Learning (PBL), educational software, and other applications of technology in education.
Main Research Work:
  1. 1995–1996: Participation in the European TIDE project DICTUM (January 1, 1995 – November 30, 1996), under the scientific supervision of Associate Professor Venetta Lampropoulou, Department of Primary Education, University of Patras. The project involved four universities from European Community member states, major companies, and research institutes (Philips, HADAR, IvD, etc.). It resulted in the development of multimedia educational software for students with special educational needs.
  2. 1995–1997: Participation in the PENED research project entitled “Recording, Classification, and Analysis of Primary School Students’ Written and Spoken Language and Language Textbook Exercises Using New Technologies”, under the scientific supervision of Assistant Professor Anna Iordanidou, Department of Primary Education, University of Patras.
  3. 1997–1999: Participation in the two-year LESEI (Langue Écrite Scolaire des Enfants Immigrés) project, within the framework of SOCRATES–COMENIUS 2 (September 1, 1997 – August 31, 1999), coordinated by Associate Professor Anna Iordanidou. The project aimed to develop specialized research software for identifying major categories of errors made by students whose mother tongue differed from the official language of their country. Software was also developed for the partner countries, Italy and Spain.
  4. 1998–2000: Participation in an EPEAEK project entitled “Training of Teachers and Specialized Professionals in Special Education for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students” (January 1, 1998 – December 31, 2000), under the scientific supervision of Associate Professor Venetta Lampropoulou, University of Patras. The project involved the design and development of a multimedia educational CD-ROM for teaching Greek reading skills to Deaf children, based on the first-grade primary school Greek language curriculum. The CD-ROM was mass-produced and distributed to all special education teachers who participated in the training programme.
  5. 1999–2000: Participation in the European TIDE project EVIDENT (January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2000), in collaboration with eight European partners. The project focused on developing multimedia educational materials on CD-ROM for Deaf learners. Scientific Coordinator: Associate Professor Venetta Lampropoulou, University of Patras.
  6. 2000–2001: Researcher in the PENED project “X-Genitor: An Integrated Environment for Developing Distance Learning Applications Based on Intelligent Agent Technology” (January 1, 2000 – June 30, 2001). The project was coordinated by Professor P. Pintelas, Director of the Division of Computational Mathematics and Informatics, Department of Mathematics, University of Patras.
  7. 2002–2003: Participation in the EPEAEK II project “Training and Specialization in the Education of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students”, funded by the Greek Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs, under the scientific supervision of Professor Venetta Lampropoulou. The project resulted in the development of the educational software “Greek Sign Language – Basic Vocabulary / 1”, designed to teach several hundred common, everyday words in Greek Sign Language.
  8. 2002–2004: Participation in a research project under the scientific supervision of Professor Venetta Lampropoulou. In collaboration with a research team, the educational application “Learning Geography” was developed for Deaf students.
  9. 2005–2006: Participation in a project aimed at empowering parents of Deaf and hard-of-hearing children, involving the development of an educational DVD.
  10. 2006–2008: Scientific Coordinator of the ISTOPOLIS project, implemented within the “Chrysalides” component of the “Pleiades” initiative of the Greek Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs and the Research Academic Computer Technology Institute (RA-CTI).Online version: http://ts.sch.gr/repo/online-packages/lyk-istopolis/istopolis/client/index.php
  11. 2011: Participation in the subproject “Development Activities of the Educational Content, Methodology and Technology Laboratory to Support the Educational Work of the Hellenic Open University”, within the project “Hellenic Open University – Operational Programme Education and Lifelong Learning, NSRF”. The assignment involved evaluating the LAMS platform (February 1 – November 30, 2011).
  12. 2012–2014: Member of the External Evaluation Team for the development of educational tools designed to prepare students to respond to earthquakes and other natural disasters, within the DEUCALION project. The project was implemented by the Department of Primary Education, University of Ioannina, under the coordination of Professor Anastasios Mikropoulos, as part of the national Digital School initiative.
  13. 2012–2014: Scientific Coordinator of the Yourvid YESDigital project (Leonardo da Vinci – Transfer of Innovation), implemented through the Laboratory of Computers and Educational Technology, Department of Primary Education, University of Patras, in collaboration with four international partners.
  14. 2017–2018: Development of an online Bibliographic References Repository.http://www.ocean.upatras.gr/mrr/
  15. 2012–2013: Development of an online Educational Scenarios Repository.http://www.ocean.upatras.gr/scen/
  16. 2013–2014: Development of an online Idea Exchange Network, a social networking platform.http://www.ocean.upatras.gr/ts10/
  17. Development of a series of conceptual mini-games designed to teach various concepts and investigate students’ thinking processes while performing different cognitive tasks.
  18. 2014: Development of an online Dictionary of Modern Greek Words of Ancient Greek Origin with Changes in Meaning.http://www.ocean.upatras.gr/mag/
  19. 2016: Development of an online Greek Sign Language Application.http://www.ocean.upatras.gr/gsl/
  20. 2016: Development of an online Anagram Application.http://www.ocean.upatras.gr/gw/
  21. 2014–2015: Participation in the Google-funded Computer Science for High School (CS4HS) project, entitled “Design and Development of an E-Learning Application for Teaching Scratch” (April 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015).
  22. 2018: Participation in the SlideWiki project (July 9 – October 31, 2018), in collaboration with OpenUK, focusing on the evaluation of a collaborative slide-authoring platform.
  23. 2019: Scientific Coordinator and Institutional Coordinator of the project “Teacher Training in the Integration and Application of Digital Technologies in Teaching Practice” (PAKE), implemented at the Laboratory of Computers and Educational Technology, Department of Primary Education, University of Patras. The laboratory served as a teacher training centre for Western Greece. The project was co-funded by the European Union through the European Social Fund (ESF) and national resources (January 11 – July 6, 2019).
  24. 2019–2020: Scientific Coordinator of the “Solving Problems with Python” project, funded by Google through the Google Educator Grants programme with a grant of USD 20,000 (September 2, 2019 – September 30, 2020). The project aimed to train and support primary and secondary school teachers and students in developing problem-solving skills and computational and algorithmic thinking through the Python programming language.
  25. 2021–2023: Scientific Coordinator of “HI-TEACH: A New Trainer Teaching Framework in the Post-COVID Era”, funded under Erasmus+, Key Action 2 (KA2) – Cooperation for Innovation and the Exchange of Good Practices (June 1, 2021 – May 31, 2023).
  26. 2022–2024: Scientific Coordinator of “T.E.S.T. – Technologies for STEAM Teaching”, funded under Erasmus+, Key Action 2 (KA2) – Cooperation for Innovation and the Exchange of Good Practices (February 1, 2022 – May 31, 2024).
  27. 2022–2023: Scientific Coordinator of “DIGGING – Digital Competences for Engaging Future Educators”, funded under Erasmus+, Key Action 2 (KA2) – Cooperation for Innovation and the Exchange of Good Practices (February 1, 2022 – December 31, 2023).
  28. 2025–2026: Participation in the European Erasmus+ project “Ideal Future – Integrated Digital Educational Leadership for the Future Teaching Academy”, in collaboration with partners from five other European countries. The project involves the development of a series of professional development courses for teachers, addressing six key areas: (1) Professional Engagement, (2) Digital Resources, (3) Teaching and Learning, (4) Assessment, (5) Empowering Learners, and (6) Artificial Intelligence.
  29. 2026–2028: Participation in the European project ERTA, which aims to provide teachers with practical and accessible tools for integrating Educational Robotics (ER) into preschool and early primary education in ways that connect different disciplines and skills. Through classroom pilots and professional development activities, the project will test, evaluate, and refine its educational approach, leading to the development of policy recommendations and a micro-credentialing framework to facilitate broader adoption. The project will conclude with a European Policy Forum on Educational Robotics, promoting dialogue and initiatives to integrate educational robotics into teacher education systems across Europe.

Additional Participation in Research and Training Projects

In addition to the projects listed above, he participated as a member of the scientific teams responsible for implementing various research and professional development projects, including the following:

SignGuide (2021–2022). “Automated Museum Guided Tours Using Sign Language.” Project code: MIS 5069883, T2EDK-00982. Scientific Coordinator: Dimitrios Kosmopoulos.

Support Interventions in Roma Communities (2021–2023). Participation in the project “Support Interventions in Roma Communities to Improve Access to Education and Reduce School Dropout Among Children and Adolescents”, specifically Subproject 10, focusing on the Region of Western Greece. Scientific Coordinator: Georgios Nikolaou.

VIRTUOUS (2021–2022). “Using Collaborative Virtual Environments (CVEs) to Train Teachers in Managing Challenging Student Behaviours.” Scientific Coordinator: Ioannis Dimakos.

Hellenic Open University – LAMS Platform Evaluation (2011). Participation in the subproject “Development Activities of the Educational Content, Methodology and Technology Laboratory to Support the Educational Work of the Hellenic Open University”, within the Operational Programme Education and Lifelong Learning (NSRF). The assignment focused on evaluating the LAMS platform (February 1 – November 30, 2011). Contracting Authority: Hellenic Open University, Educational Content, Methodology and Technology Laboratory.

Postgraduate:

A. Postgraduate Programme of the Department of Education and Social Work, University of Patras

  1. Special Topics in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Education (2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22).
  2. Design and Writing of Scientific Papers and Research Methodology (Qualitative and Quantitative) in the Humanities (2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22).
  3. Applied Statistics in the Humanities (2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22).

B. Hellenic Open University

Postgraduate Programme “Education Sciences”

Module EKP65: “Open and Distance Education” – Tutor-Counsellor (continuously from the 1998–99 to the 2019–20 academic year).

Postgraduate Programme “Education and Technologies in Distance Teaching and Learning Systems” (ETA)

Module ETA51: “Innovation in Distance Education: Pedagogical and Technological Applications” – Member of the Associated Teaching Staff and Module Coordinator (2020–21, 2021–22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26).

Module ETA62: “Digital Media in Education and Communication” – Module Coordinator (2021–22).

C. School of Medicine, University of Patras

Postgraduate Programme “Public Health”

Course Coordinator of “New Technologies and Social Medicine” (2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22).

D. Interdepartmental Postgraduate Programme “Educational Leadership”, University of Patras

“New Technologies in Education” (2021–22).

Undergraduate:

Department of Education and Social Work, University of Patras – Undergraduate Programme

Academic Years 2018–19 to 2021–22

  1. Computer Laboratory – Compulsory first-year course, including mandatory practical training (2nd semester).
  2. Impacts of Internet Use – Elective second-year course (3rd semester).
  3. Introduction to Computer Science – Elective second-year course (4th semester).
  4. New Technologies, the Internet, and Mental Health – Elective second-year course (4th semester).
  5. Computers and Education – Elective fourth-year course (7th semester).

Academic Years 2002–03 to 2017–18

  1. Computer Laboratory – Compulsory first-year course, including mandatory practical training.
  2. Introduction to Computer Science – Elective second-year course.
  3. Educational Software – Elective second-year course.
  4. Computers and Education – Elective fourth-year course.
Teaching – Courses:

Publications in Academic Journals

71. Giossos, I., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Koutsouba, M. (2026). Can learning materials teach? “Speaking,” “teaching,” and the limits of artificial dialogicity in distance education. Open Education: The Journal for Open and Distance Education and Educational Technology, 22(1), 40–63.

70. Psyllaki, A., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2026). Small private online courses (SPOCs) in higher education in a flipped classroom framework: A case study introducing quantum physics. Education Sciences, 16(2), Article 327. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci16020327

69. Lagiou, A., Asimaki, A., Koustourakis, G., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2025). Challenges and limitations in the effective use of ICT by primary school teachers: A case study. Epistimes Agogis (Educational Sciences), 2026(1), 49–68. https://doi.org/10.26248/edusci.v2026i1.1952

68. Panetas, G., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2025). e-Safety literacy of primary school principals. International Journal of Educational Innovation, 6(3), 114–124. https://doi.org/10.69685/AHLQ2945

67. Ahedo-Santisteban, M., Armakolas, S., Gössl, A., Karatrantou, A., Oppl, S., Panagiotakopoulos, C., Romano, A., & Torres-Coronas, T. (2023). Rethinking adaptive teaching for inclusion in higher education: A methodological framework. Italian Journal of Special Education for Inclusion.

66. Karatrantou, A., Stergiopoulou, M., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2022). Teaching about the persistence of vision and the sampling rate of the human eye using STEM methodology: An empirical study. International Journal of Educational Innovation, 4(5), 80–92.

65. Armakolas, S., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2022). Pedagogical factors in distance learning courses conducted through videoconferencing. Open Education – The Journal for Open and Distance Education and Educational Technology, 18(2), ISSN 65-82 1791-9312.

64. Mitsoula, I., Karatrantou, A., Panagiotopoulou, P., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2022). Motivations and self-regulated learning in MOOCs. Open Education – The Journal for Open and Distance Education and Educational Technology, 18(2), 18-33, DOI:10.12681/jode.27503

63. Lazarinis, F., Karatrantou, A., Panagiotakopoulos, C., Daloukas, V., & Panagiotakopoulos, T. (2022). Strengthening the coding skills of teachers in a low dropout Python MOOC. Advances in Mobile Learning Educational Research, 2(1), 187–200. https://doi.org/10.25082/AMLER.2022.01.003

62. Politi, E., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2021). Investigating the operation of wind turbines through a STEM approach with primary school students. Themes in Science and Technology Education, 14, 75–93.

61. Tsoni, R., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Verykios, V. (2021). Revealing latent traits in the social behavior of distance learning students. Education and Information Technologies. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-021-10742-6

60. Paxinou, E., Kalles, D., Panagiotakopoulos, C., Sgourou, A., & Verykios, V. (2021). An IRT-based approach to assess the learning gain of a virtual reality lab students’ experience. Intelligent Decision Technologies, 15(3), 487–496. https://doi.org/10.3233/IDT-200216

59. Paxinou, E., Kalles, D., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Verykios, V. (2021). Analyzing sequence data with Markov chain models in scientific experiments. SN Computer Science, 2(5), 1–14.

58. Tsoni, R., Sakkopoulos, E., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Verykios, V. (2021). On the equivalence between bimodal and unimodal students’ collaboration networks in distance learning. Intelligent Decision Technologies, 15(2), 305–319. https://doi.org/10.3233/IDT-200137

57. Armakolas, S., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Karatrantou, A. (2021). Teleconference sessions in distance learning courses: The influence of psychological factors. International Journal of Online Pedagogy and Course Design, 11(2), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJOPCD.2021040101

56. Armakolas, S., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2020). Distance teaching through videoconferencing: The effects of technological factors. Open Education – The Journal for Open and Distance Education and Educational Technology, 16(1), 22–43. https://doi.org/10.12681/jode.22800

55. Panagiotakopoulos, C., Karatrantou, A., & Antzakas, K. (2020). The web-based application “Greek Sign Language – 1”: Design, development, and evaluation issues. Themes in Science and Technology Education, 13(2), 33–48.

54. Mitsoula, I., Karatrantou, A., Panagiotopoulou, P., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2020). Children using Facebook: Personality traits, self-concept and school performance. International Journal on Integrating Technology in Education, 9(4), 11–26. https://doi.org/10.5121/ijite.2020.9402

53. Gkontzis, A. F., Kotsiantis, S., Kalles, D., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Verykios, V. (2020). Polarity, emotions and online activity of students and tutors as features in predicting grades. Journal of Intelligent Decision Technologies, 14(3). https://doi.org/10.3233/IDT-190137

52. Gkontzis, A. F., Kotsiantis, S., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Verykios, V. (2019). A predictive analytics framework as a countermeasure for attrition of students. Interactive Learning Environments, 26(5). https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2019.1674884

51. Lazarinis, F., Alexandri, K., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Verykios, V. (2019). Sensitizing young children on internet addiction and online safety risks through storytelling in a mobile application. Education and Information Technologies. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-019-09952-w

50. Samaras, C., Niari, M., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Verykios, V. (2019). Investigating internet and mobile phone use among first-year university students: The case of students at the Department of Primary Education, University of Patras. Dialogues! Theory and Practice in Education Sciences, 5, 57–69. https://doi.org/10.12681/dial.20378

49. Paxinou, E., Panagiotakopoulos, C., Karatrantou, A., Kalles, D., & Sgourou, A. (2019). Implementation and evaluation of a 3D virtual reality biology lab vs conventional didactic practices in lab experimenting with the photonic microscope. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 48(1), 21–27. https://doi.org/10.1002/bmb.21307

48. Paxinou, E., Karatrantou, A., Kalles, D., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Sgourou, A. (2018). A 3D virtual reality laboratory as a supplementary educational preparation tool for a biology course. European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning, 21(2). http://www.eurodl.org/?p=current&sp=brief&article=777

47. Armakolas, S., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Karatrantou, A. (2018). Teleconference in support of autonomous learning. European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning, 21(2), 27–43.

46. Armakolas, S., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Magkaki, F. (2018). Interaction and effectiveness: Theoretical approaches in a teleconference environment. International Journal of Sciences, 7(9), 21–26. https://doi.org/10.18483/ijSci.1785

45. Stravropoulos, E., Panagiotakopoulos, C., Kagklis, V., Lionarakis, A., Marketos, G., & Verykios, V. (2017). Student admissions data analytics for open and distance education. Open Education – The Journal for Open and Distance Education and Educational Technology, 13(2), 6–16. https://doi.org/10.12681/jode.11482

44. Paxinou, E., Sgourou, A., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Verykios, V. (2017). Item response theory for assessing the performance of virtual biology laboratory users. Open Education – The Journal for Open and Distance Education and Educational Technology, 13(2), 107–123. https://doi.org/10.12681/jode.14618

43. Armakolas, S., Mikroyannidis, A., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Panousopoulou, S. (2016). A case study on the perceptions of educators on the penetration of personal learning environments in typical education. International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments, 6(1), 18–28. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJVPLE.2016010102

42. Panagiotakopoulos, C., Armakolas, S., Karatrantou, A., & Sarris, M. (2016). The DSR teaching scenarios repository: Description, key considerations, and evaluation of its functionality. Themes in Science and Technology Education, 9(2), 45–61.

41. Gakis, P., Panagiotakopoulos, C., Sgarbas, K., Chalidis, C., & Verykios, V. (2016). Design and construction of the Greek grammar checker. Digital Scholarship in the Humanities. Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/llc/fqw025

40. Kagklis, V., Karatrantou, A., Tantoula, M., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Verykios, V. (2015). A learning analytics methodology for detecting sentiment in student fora: A case study in distance education. European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning, 18(2), 75–94.

39. Xouris, C., Pantazopoulos, S., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2016). Simple automatic control systems and Arduino in education: An application. i-Teacher, 12, 62–71.

38. Kokkali, A., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Kamarianos, I. (2015). Investigating the role of primary school websites in Achaia, Greece. Arethas Scientific Yearbook.

37. Lyras, D., Panagiotakopoulos, T., Kotinas, I., Panagiotakopoulos, C., Sgarbas, K., & Lymberopoulos, D. (2014). Educational software evaluation: A study from an educational data mining perspective. International Journal of Multimedia & Its Applications, 6(3), 1–20.

36. Koustourakis, G., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Papadouris, P. (2014). An investigation of the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) by teachers in the primary cycle of the European Schools Brussels III: An empirical study. British Journal of Science, Education and Culture, 1(5), 94–112. London: London University Press.

35. Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Sarris, M. (2013). “Playing with words”: Effects of an anagram solving game-like application for primary education students. International Education Studies, 6(2), 110–126.

34. Gakis, P., Panagiotakopoulos, C., Sgarbas, K., & Tsalidis, C. (2013). Analysis of lexical ambiguity in Modern Greek using a computational lexicon. Literary and Linguistic Computing. Oxford University Press. First published online July 2, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1093/llc/fqt035

33. Sarris, M., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2013). Linguistic effects on anagram solution: The case of a transparent language. World Journal of Education, 3(4), 41–51.

32. Panagiotakopoulos, C., Tsiatsos, T., Lionarakis, A., & Tzanakos, N. (2013). Teleconference in support of distance learning: Views of educators. Open Education – The Journal for Open and Distance Education and Educational Technology, 9(1), 5–18.

31. Gakis, P., Panagiotakopoulos, C., Sgarbas, K., & Tsalidis, C. (2012). Design and implementation of an electronic lexicon for Modern Greek. Literary and Linguistic Computing. Oxford University Press. First published online February 20, 2012. https://doi.org/10.1093/llc/fqs002

30. Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2011). Applying a conceptual mini game for supporting simple mathematical calculation skills: Students’ perceptions and considerations. World Journal of Education, 1(1), 3–14.

29. Dimakopoulos, D., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2011). ICT and school organization and administration: Findings from an empirical study focusing on the views of secondary school principals in the Prefecture of Achaia. i-Teacher, 3, 29–42.

28. Koustourakis, G., Pefani, I., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2010). Exploiting television in open and distance learning: The case of undergraduate courses in cultural studies at the Hellenic Open University. Open Education – The Journal for Open and Distance Education and Educational Technology, 6(1–2), 67–79.

27. Sarris, M., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2010). Word spelling assessment using ICT: The effect of presentation modality. Themes in Science and Technology Education, 3(1–2), 93–118.

26. Pierri, E., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2008). Exploring the phenomenon of “Change of Phase” of pure substances using the MBL system. Chemistry Education: Research and Practice, 9, 234–239.

25. Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Sarris, M. (2008). Effects on mouse move and click performance. Themes in Science and Technology Education, 1(1), 59–89.

24. Koustourakis, G., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Vergidis, D. (2008). A contribution to the Hellenic Open University: Evaluation of the pedagogical practices and the use of ICT on distance education. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 9(2). http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/424/1044

23. Spiliotopoulou, V., Karatrantou, A., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Koustourakis, G. (2008). Visual representations of the Internet in Greek school textbooks and students’ experiences. Education and Information Technologies. Online first. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-008-9081-9

22. Panagiotakopoulos, C., Frantzi, P., Tsanggaroulias, C., Filippatou, A., & Fylladitakis, E. (2008). Teaching new technologies in all-day schools: Student profiles, attitudes, expectations, and suggestions. Mentoras, 10, 19–42.

21. Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Rigalou, C. (2007). Knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of a sample of special education teachers regarding Information and Communication Technologies. Arethas – Scientific Yearbook of the Department of Primary Education, 4, 224–238.

20. Koustourakis, G., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2006). Aspects of educational policy in primary education: The case of new educational materials and the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). To Vima ton Koinonikon Epistimon (The Social Sciences Tribune), 42, 91–113.

19. Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Vergidis, D. (2006). ICT as an educational tool at the Hellenic Open University: Views of postgraduate students enrolled in the “Studies in Education” programme. Open Education – The Journal for Open and Distance Education and Educational Technology, 4, 16–33.

18. Panagiotakopoulos, C., Pierri, E., Sarris, M., & Nikolopoulos, P. (2005). The effect of simulation on understanding the concept of uniform rectilinear motion: A case study. Themes in Education, 5(1–3), 59–74.

17. Panagiotakopoulos, C., Alexopoulos, C., Goutsos, C., Skaltsas, A., & Tasios, D. (2005). Information and Communication Technologies: How prepared are our teachers to integrate them into classroom practice? Arethas – Scientific Yearbook of the Department of Primary Education, 3, 271–292.

16. Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Koustourakis, G. (2005). The integration of Information and Communication Technologies in education: International, European, and national developments. Arethas – Scientific Yearbook of the Department of Primary Education, 3, 293–312.

15. Pierrakeas, C., Xenos, M., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Vergidis, D. (2004). A comparative study of dropout rates and causes for two different distance education courses. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 5(2).

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14. Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Lampropoulou, V. (2003). Information and Communication Technologies and the education of Deaf students. Epistimes Agogis (Educational Sciences), 1, 39–50.

13. Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2002). Computers, ergonomics, and user protection: A comprehensive approach. Nea Paideia (New Education), 103, 126–145.

12. Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2002). The Hellenic Open University: A truly open institution of higher education? Mentoras, 5, 146–162.

11. Panagiotakopoulos, C., Pierrakeas, C., & Pintelas, P. (2002). Educational websites: Evaluation dimensions and criteria. Mentoras, 6, 75–86.

10. Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Ioannidis, G. (2002). Assessing the understanding of basic time concepts to children using multimedia software. Computers & Education, 38(4), 331–349.

9. Vergidis, D., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2002). Student dropout at the Hellenic Open University: Evaluation of the graduate program, “Studies in Education”. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 3(2). http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/101/180

8. Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Koustourakis, G. (2001). Dealing with first-year university students’ “computer anxiety”. Themes in Education, 2(1), 35–46.

7. Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Koustourakis, G. (2001). The presentation of the Internet in secondary school textbooks: A comparative study. Mentoras, 3, 38–61.

6. Koustourakis, G., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Katsillis, I. (2000). A sociological approach to teachers’ self-reported stress resulting from the introduction of new technologies into education: The case of computer anxiety. Synchroni Ekpaidefsi (Contemporary Education), 110, 122–131.

5. Koustourakis, G., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2000). Open and distance education in the contemporary world: A historical and sociological approach. Nea Paideia (New Education), 94, 13–26.

4. Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Spiliotopoulou, V. (2000). The Hellenic Open University (HOU): A necessity for education in the 21st century. Nea Paideia (New Education), 94, 27–39.

3. Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Ioannidis, G. (1999). Time: Definition, measurement, and children’s understanding of the concept. Nea Paideia (New Education), 89, 87–102.

2. Panagiotakopoulos, C., Koustourakis, G., & Katsillis, I. (1998). Social consequences of the increasing presence of computers in everyday life: Investigating computer anxiety among secondary school teachers of philological subjects. Synchroni Ekpaidefsi (Contemporary Education), 102, 112–120.

1. Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Ioannidis, G. (1997). Multimedia in education? An unequivocal yes. Nea Paideia (New Education), 82, 98–114.

 

Selected Conference Papers

147. Karatrantou, A., Panetas, G., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2026). Pre-service primary school teachers and their acceptance of educational robotics. Proceedings of the International Conference TECHEDU 2026.

146. Karatrantou, A., Panetas, G., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2026). Tools for assessing primary school teachers’ literacy in educational robotics: A systematic review. Proceedings of the International Conference TECHEDU 2026.

145. Karatrantou, A., Panagiotakopoulos, T., Armakolas, S., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2025). Benefits, challenges, and future prospects of using chatbots in distance education: A systematic review. In Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Open and Distance Education (ICODL 2025), “21st Century Skills and the Challenge of Artificial Intelligence” (pp. 172–189). Hellenic Network of Open and Distance Education.

144. Panetas, G., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2025). Digital safety and emergency remote teaching: A qualitative empirical study involving primary school teachers, principals, and parents. In Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Open and Distance Education (ICODL 2025), “21st Century Skills and the Challenge of Artificial Intelligence” (pp. 66–88). Hellenic Network of Open and Distance Education.

143. Droulias, D., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2025). The integration of ICT into primary education curricula. In A. Sofos, E. Fokides, A. Kostas, G. Fesakis, & A. Dimitrakopoulou (Eds.), Proceedings of the 14th Panhellenic Conference with International Participation “ICT in Education” (pp. 946–955). Hellenic Scientific Association of Information and Communication Technologies in Education.

142. Droulias, D., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2025). Integration and application of ICT in primary education curricula: Perceptions of teachers and educational administrators. In A. Sofos, E. Fokides, A. Kostas, G. Fesakis, & A. Dimitrakopoulou (Eds.), Proceedings of the 14th Panhellenic Conference with International Participation “ICT in Education” (pp. 936–945). Hellenic Scientific Association of Information and Communication Technologies in Education.

141. Panetas, G., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2025). Digital safety literacy: A qualitative empirical study involving primary school teachers. In A. Sofos, E. Fokides, A. Kostas, G. Fesakis, & A. Dimitrakopoulou (Eds.), Proceedings of the 14th Panhellenic Conference with International Participation “ICT in Education” (pp. 199–208). Hellenic Scientific Association of Information and Communication Technologies in Education.

140. Armakolas, S., Theodoropoulou, N., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2025). Adolescent procrastination and school anxiety from the perspective of multitasking. In A. Sofos, E. Fokides, A. Kostas, G. Fesakis, & A. Dimitrakopoulou (Eds.), Proceedings of the 14th Panhellenic Conference with International Participation “ICT in Education” (pp. 976–985). Hellenic Scientific Association of Information and Communication Technologies in Education.

139. Karatrantou, A., Panetas, G., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2025). Primary school teachers’ artificial intelligence literacy and anxiety. In Proceedings of the 18th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI 2025). Seville, Spain, November 10–12, 2025. ISBN 978-84-09-78706-7.

138. Karatrantou, A., Panetas, G., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2025). ChatGPT, MagicSchoolAI and WiseWork supporting primary school teachers to design educational scenarios: A case study. In Proceedings of the 18th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI 2025). Seville, Spain, November 10–12, 2025. ISBN 978-84-09-78706-7.

137. Panetas, G., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2025). Digital safety and primary school teachers: A case study. 5th Panhellenic Scientific Conference “E-Learning and Open Educational Resources”. University of the Peloponnese and National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

136. Daloukas, V., Karatrantou, A., Koutroumanos, G., Garofalakis, I., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2025). Integration of the IRT-1PL model into an educational game in Moodle with dynamic assessment. In Proceedings of the 11th International Conference for the Promotion of Educational Innovation. Larissa, Greece.

135. Armakolas, S., Sofatzi, O., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2024). The role of teachers in distance education: The case of personalized science teaching. In Proceedings of the 8th Panhellenic Conference “Integration and Use of ICTs in the Educational Process” (pp. 38–51). Hellenic Scientific Association of Information and Communication Technologies in Education.

134. Daloukas, V., Karatrantou, A., Koutroumanos, G., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2024). Using ChatGPT in an online game about Leros. In Proceedings of the 8th Panhellenic Conference “Integration and Use of ICTs in the Educational Process” (pp. 535–545). Hellenic Scientific Association of Information and Communication Technologies in Education.

133. Daloukas, V., Karatrantou, A., Koutroumanos, G., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2024). Digital games, user characteristics, and gender: An empirical study among fifth-grade primary school students. In Proceedings of the 10th International Conference for the Promotion of Educational Innovation (EEPEK 2024) (pp. 818–826). Larissa: Hellenic Association of Educational Scientists. ISBN 978-618-5562-21-2.

132. Karatrantou, A., Stamatelos, J. M., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2024). Misinformation on the Internet: Knowledge, behaviors and attitudes of future teachers. In Proceedings of the 17th Annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI 2024) (p. 10200). Seville, Spain, November 11–13, 2024. https://doi.org/10.21125/iceri.2024.2584

131. Karatrantou, A., Dimitropoulou, M., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2024). Educational robotics to support kindergarten student’s problem-solving skills: A case study. In A. Reis, J. P. Cravino, L. Hadjileontiadis, P. Martins, S. B. Dias, S. Hadjileontiadou, & T. Mikropoulos (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Technology and Innovation in Learning, Teaching and Education (pp. 346–361). Springer.

130. Paxinou, E., Karatrantou, A., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Kalles, D. (2024). Pre-service teachers’ acceptance and intention to use virtual reality applications in their teaching practice: A case study. In Proceedings of the 10th Immersive Learning Research Network Conference (iLRN 2024). https://doi.org/10.56198/U6C0WFQI6

129. Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2023). Perspective transformation through adaptive teaching: The contribution of the T.E.S.T. project. In G. A. Koulaouzides & D. Soeiro (Eds.), Reimagining Transformative and Emancipatory Adult Education for a World to Come – Proceedings of the 1st Conference of the ESREA Transformative and Emancipatory Adult Education Network (pp. 155–164). Hellenic Open University, Patras, Greece, July 5–7, 2023. ISBN 978-960-658-261-5.

128. Papanikou, G., Armakolas, S., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Dritsas, I. (2023). Social media and addiction: The impact of social networking platforms on the social lives of young adults. International Conference on Open and Distance Education (ICODL).

127. Karatrantou, A., Romano, A., Panagiotakopoulos, C., Tsihouridis, C., & Mitrakas, N. (2023). Perspective transformation through adaptive teaching: The contribution of the T.E.S.T. project (symposium). In Book of Abstracts of the 1st Conference of the ESREA Transformative and Emancipatory Adult Education Network. Hellenic Open University, Patras, Greece, July 5–7, 2023.

126. Panetas, G., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2023). Positive impacts of the recent COVID-19 pandemic on education: The use of Web 2.0 applications. International Conference on Open and Distance Education (ICODL 2023).

125. Karatrantou, A., Giannoula, V., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Nikolaou, G. (2023). Educational robotics applications as tools to support the social interactions and integration of refugee children in primary school communities. In M. Shelley, V. Akerson, & M. Unal (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Social and Education Sciences (IConSES 2023) (pp. 617–633). Las Vegas, NV, USA: ISTES Organization.

124. Karatrantou, A., Kalamatianou, M., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2023). Children with autism and educational robotics: Education and development of social and cognitive skills. In M. Shelley, V. Akerson, & M. Unal (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Social and Education Sciences (IConSES 2023) (pp. 634–651). Las Vegas, NV, USA: ISTES Organization.

123. Panetas, G., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2023). Evaluation of the use of Web 2.0 applications and tools by primary school teachers. In G. Koutroumanos, P. Tsiotakis, & A. Jimoyiannis (Eds.), Proceedings of the 4th Panhellenic Conference “Open Educational Resources and E-Learning” (pp. 48–50). Athens: University of the Peloponnese and National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

122. Panetas, G., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2023). Investigating the acceptance of Web 2.0 applications and tools by primary school teachers: An empirical study. Conference of the Hellenic Scientific Association of Information and Communication Technologies in Education. Kavala, Greece, September 2023.

121. Tsoni, R., Paxinou, E., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Verykios, V. (2022). Building learning analytics dashboards for distance learning through data pipelines. Innovating Higher Education Conference 2022, October 19–21, 2022. Athens: Hellenic Open University.

120. Stathatou, K., Tsoni, R., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Verykios, V. (2022). Implementing statistical disclosure control in educational data. 7th Panhellenic Scientific Conference “Integration and Use of ICTs in the Educational Process”, September 16–18, 2022. Patras: Hellenic Scientific Association of Information and Communication Technologies in Education.

119. Kouvara, T., Karasoula, K., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Verykios, V. (2022). Blended learning in Greek school education: Students’ views in the post-COVID era. 7th Panhellenic Scientific Conference “Integration and Use of ICTs in the Educational Process”, September 16–18, 2022. Patras: Hellenic Scientific Association of Information and Communication Technologies in Education.

118. Paxinou, E., Karatrantou, A., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Kalles, D. (2022). Enhancing laboratory education in biology through the use of virtual reality. 7th Panhellenic Scientific Conference “Integration and Use of ICTs in the Educational Process”, September 16–18, 2022. Patras: Hellenic Scientific Association of Information and Communication Technologies in Education.

117. Polydoropoulou, P., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2022). Investigating the digital skills of prospective teachers: An empirical study. 7th Panhellenic Scientific Conference “Integration and Use of ICTs in the Educational Process”, September 16–18, 2022. Patras: Hellenic Scientific Association of Information and Communication Technologies in Education.

116. Kaloudis, C., Armakolas, S., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2022). A comparative study of ICT integration in primary education in Greece and Cyprus. 7th Panhellenic Scientific Conference “Integration and Use of ICTs in the Educational Process”, September 16–18, 2022. Patras: Hellenic Scientific Association of Information and Communication Technologies in Education.

115. Staikou, C., Armakolas, S., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2022). Distance counselling: Practical methods, principles, and effectiveness. 7th Panhellenic Scientific Conference “Integration and Use of ICTs in the Educational Process”, September 16–18, 2022. Patras: Hellenic Scientific Association of Information and Communication Technologies in Education.

114. Triantafyllidou, E. E., Karatrantou, A., Petropoulos, M., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2022). Distance teaching of chemistry experiments to lower secondary school students using educational simulation software and augmented reality. 7th Panhellenic Scientific Conference “Integration and Use of ICTs in the Educational Process”, September 16–18, 2022. Patras: Hellenic Scientific Association of Information and Communication Technologies in Education.

113. Pierri, E., Karatrantou, A., Koutroumanos, G., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2021). Negative emotions among students during emergency remote teaching in the COVID-19 pandemic: Anxiety and boredom among secondary school students. 11th International Conference on Open and Distance Education, November 26–28, 2021. Athens: Hellenic Open University.

112. Koutroumanos, G., Karatrantou, A., Pierri, E., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2021). Investigating students’ technology-related anxiety during emergency remote teaching in the COVID-19 pandemic. 11th International Conference on Open and Distance Education, November 26–28, 2021. Athens: Hellenic Open University.

111. Koustourakis, G., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2021). Pedagogical practices and the use of videoconferencing systems in online group counselling sessions: An interdisciplinary approach to the perspectives of postgraduate students at the Hellenic Open University. 11th International Conference on Open and Distance Education, November 26–28, 2021. Athens: Hellenic Open University.

110. Gourdoupi, V., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2021). The use of digital storytelling by primary and secondary school teachers. In Proceedings of the 12th Panhellenic/International Conference “ICT in Education” (pp. 299–306). Florina: Hellenic Scientific Association of Information and Communication Technologies in Education.

109. Lygda, A., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2021). Concepts, objectives, and techniques of computer science teaching scenarios in digital repositories. In Proceedings of the 10th Panhellenic/International Conference on Informatics in Education (pp. 66–73). Florina: Hellenic Scientific Association of Information and Communication Technologies in Education.

108. Iordanidou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2019). Issues in the design and implementation of electronic dictionaries of Modern Greek. In 14th International Conference on Greek Linguistics (ICGL14), Book of Abstracts (pp. 136–137). Patras: Department of Philology, University of Patras.

107. Panagiotakopoulos, C., Karatrantou, A., & Antzakas, K. (2019). Design and implementation issues of the educational web application “Greek Sign Language – 1”. In 2nd Panhellenic Conference “Open Educational Resources and E-Learning”, Book of Abstracts (p. 40). Corinth: Department of Social and Educational Policy.

106. Armakolas, S., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Frangoulis, I. (2019). Instructional design of videoconferencing through the use of participatory and experiential learning techniques. In Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Open and Distance Education (pp. 140–149). Athens: Hellenic Network of Open and Distance Education.

105. Valimiti, F., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2019). Online security and personal data breaches: What do prospective primary school teachers know? In Proceedings of the 6th Panhellenic Conference “Integration and Use of ICTs in the Educational Process” (pp. 359–370). Athens: Hellenic Scientific Association of Information and Communication Technologies in Education.

104. Kakoulakis, K., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Koustourakis, G. (2019). Design, development, and evaluation of digital educational material for asynchronous online teacher training in “Introduction to Differentiated Instruction”. In Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Open and Distance Education (pp. 164–177). Athens: Hellenic Network of Open and Distance Education.

103. Tsoni, R., Samaras, C., Paxinou, E., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Verykios, V. S. (2019). From analytics to cognition: Expanding the reach of data in learning. In Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computers Supported Education 2019 (pp. 3213–3221). SCITEPRESS Digital Library.

102. Karemfyllaki, M., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2018). Educational robotics and children attitudes towards STEM. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Innovating STEM Education. Deutsche Schule Athen, Greece, June 22–24, 2018.

101. Gontzis, A., Kotsiantis, S., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Verykios, V. (2018). Measuring engagement to assess performance of students in distance learning. In Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Information, Intelligence, Systems and Applications (IISA 2018). Zakynthos: IEEE.

100. Panetas, G., Karatrantou, A., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Verykios, V. (2018). Prospective teachers’ perceptions of ICT integration in education and their intention to use ICT in the classroom. In Proceedings of the 11th Panhellenic and International Conference “ICT in Education” (pp. 145–152). Thessaloniki: Hellenic Scientific Association of Information and Communication Technologies in Education.

99. Mitsoula, I., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2018). Social media, extraversion, self-concept and school performance: The case of Facebook with children as users. In Proceedings of the 11th Panhellenic and International Conference “ICTs in Education” (pp. 651–658). Thessaloniki: ETPE.

98. Samaras, C., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Verykios, V. (2018). Investigating school attendance through learning analytics: A study of students’ annual attendance at Doxato Vocational High School during the 2016–2017 academic year. In Proceedings of the 11th Panhellenic and International Conference “ICT in Education” (pp. 627–634). Thessaloniki: Hellenic Scientific Association of Information and Communication Technologies in Education.

97. Balaouras, N., Karatrantou, A., Panetas, G., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2018). Introduction to physical computing with Raspberry Pi in a STEM education framework. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Innovating STEM Education. Deutsche Schule Athen, Greece, June 22–24, 2018.

96. Mikroyannidis, A., Pallonetto, F., Mangina, E., Pyrini, N., Sadauskas, M., Trepule, E., Volungevičienė, A., Panagiotakopoulos, C., Karatrantou, A., Armakolas, S., Nelson Mauro, A., Cheniti, L., & Korbaa, O. (2018). Lessons learned from the use of SlideWiki OpenCourseWare Platform in different learning contexts. In Proceedings of the 11th Annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (pp. 3213–3221). Seville: ICERI 2018.

95. Gkontzis, A. F., Karachristos, C. V., Panagiotakopoulos, C. T., Stavropoulos, E. C., & Verykios, V. S. (2017). Sentiment analysis to track emotion and polarity in student fora. In Proceedings of the Panhellenic Conference on Informatics (PCI 2017). Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). ISBN 978-1-4503-5355-7. https://doi.org/10.1145/3139367.3139389

94. Gkontzis, A. F., Panagiotakopoulos, C. T., Stavropoulos, E. C., & Verykios, V. S. (2017). A holistic view on academic-wide data through learning analytics dashboards. In Proceedings of the EADTU Online, Open and Flexible Higher Education Conference (pp. 12–27). United Kingdom: The Open University.

93. Armakolas, S., Magkaki, F., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2017). Open educational resources and quality indicators for the design, development, and operation of repositories. In Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Open and Distance Education: “Learning Design” (pp. 85–96). Athens: Hellenic Network of Open and Distance Education. https://doi.org/10.12681/icodl.1108

92. Samaras, C., Panagiotakopoulos, C., Koustourakis, G., Stavropoulos, E., & Verykios, V. (2017). Transition from school to university: Learning resources and patterns of technology use among first-year university students preparing to become teachers. In Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Open and Distance Education: “Learning Design” (pp. 138–153). Athens: Hellenic Network of Open and Distance Education. https://doi.org/10.12681/icodl.1160

91. Koustourakis, G., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Liakopoulou, F. (2017). Perspectives of Hellenic Open University faculty members on the provision of distance education through MOOCs: Pedagogical roles and teacher–learner interaction. In Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Open and Distance Education: “Learning Design” (pp. 1–15). Athens: Hellenic Network of Open and Distance Education. https://doi.org/10.12681/icodl.930

90. Gakis, P., Panagiotakopoulos, C., Sgarbas, K., & Tsalidis, C. (2017). Design and implementation of the Greek grammar checker. In Book of Abstracts of the 13th International Conference on Greek Linguistics (pp. 88–89). London: University of Westminster, Faculty of Science and Technology and Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.

89. Karapiperis, D., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Verykios, V. (2017). Evaluation of scalable PRPL schemes with native LSH database engine. In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology (CCSEIT 2017) (pp. 125–132).

88. Lazarinis, F., Verykios, V., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2017). A mobile application for user-regulated self-assessments. In Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Mobile Learning (pp. 56–62). ISBN 978-989-8533-61-6. Best Paper Award.

87. Panagiotakopoulos, C., Sarris, M., & Karatrantou, A. (2017). Anagrams: A word anagram game for primary school students. In Proceedings of the 5th Panhellenic Conference “Integration and Use of ICTs in the Educational Process” (pp. 504–515).

86. Armakolas, S., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Magkaki, F. (2017). Digital repositories of open educational resources: Analysis, classification, and evaluation. In Proceedings of the 5th Panhellenic Conference “Integration and Use of ICTs in the Educational Process” (pp. 298–309).

85. Stergiopoulou, M., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2016). Educational robotics and STEM education in primary education: A pilot study using the H&S Electronic Systems Platform. In Educational Robotics in the Makers Era (pp. 88–103).

84. Michalopoulos, P., Mpania, S., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2016). Introducing STEM to primary education students with Arduino and S4A. Hellenic Conference on Innovating STEM Education, Athens, Greece, December 16–18, 2016.

83. Markantonatos, S., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Verykios, V. (2016). Design, development, and evaluation of educational software for teaching the concept of variables. In T. A. Mikropoulos, N. Papachristos, A. Tsiara, & P. Chalki (Eds.), Proceedings of the 10th Panhellenic and International Conference “ICT in Education” (pp. 523–531). ISSN 2529-0916, ISBN 978-960-88359-8-6.

82. Armakolas, S., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Vyris, D. (2016). Integrating free and open-source software into the classroom: A study of trainee teachers’ perceptions. In T. A. Mikropoulos, N. Papachristos, A. Tsiara, & P. Chalki (Eds.), Proceedings of the 10th Panhellenic and International Conference “ICT in Education” (pp. 647–654). ISSN 2529-0916, ISBN 978-960-88359-8-6.

81. Lazarinis, F., Alexandri, K., Verykios, V., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2015). Raising safer internet awareness through a mobile application based on contrasting visual stories. In Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Interactive Mobile Communication Technologies and Learning (IMCL 2015) (pp. 88–90).

80. Xouris, C., Pantazopoulos, S., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2015). Simple automatic control systems and Arduino in education: An application. In Proceedings of the Conference “Education in the Age of ICT” (pp. 1156–1164). Athens, November 7–8, 2015.

79. Boididis, G., Lazarinis, F., Verykios, V., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2015). Exploring cultural heritage landscapes in an interactive game-based learning application. In Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Interactive Mobile Communication Technologies and Learning (IMCL 2015) (pp. 59–62).

78. Armakolas, S., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Massara, C. (2015). Self-regulated learning and the learning environment in distance education. In Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Open and Distance Education: “Innovation and Research in Open and Distance Education and Information Technologies” (Vol. 2, Part A, pp. 102–113).

77. Koustourakis, G., Liakopoulou, F., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2015). The use of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) by the Hellenic Open University: A qualitative study of faculty members. In Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Open and Distance Education: “Innovation and Research in Open and Distance Education and Information Technologies” (Vol. 1, Part A, pp. 1–15).

76. Kokkali, A., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Kamarianos, I. (2015). The communicative role of primary school websites in Achaia, Greece. In Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Open and Distance Education: “Innovation and Research in Open and Distance Education and Information Technologies” (Vol. 3, Part A, pp. 214–224).

75. Antonelou, G., Verykios, V., Kalantzi, R., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Stavropoulos, E. (2015). Supporting group counselling sessions at the Hellenic Open University through blended learning and ICT. In Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Open and Distance Education: “Innovation and Research in Open and Distance Education and Information Technologies” (Vol. 1, Part A, pp. 72–81).

74. Lazarinis, F., Mazaraki, A., Verykios, V., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2015). E-comics in teaching: Evaluating and using comic strip creator tools for educational purposes. In Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Computer Science & Education (IEEE–ICCSE 2015) (pp. 305–309). Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge, UK.

73. Gakis, P., Panagiotakopoulos, C., Sgarbas, K., Tsalidis, X., & Verykios, V. (2015). The construction of a Greek grammar checker through Mnemosyne. In Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Speech and Computer (SPECOM 2015) (pp. 170–177). Springer International Publishing.

72. Lazarinis, F., Verykios, V., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2015). A tool for developing instructional digital comic strips with associated learning objectives. In V. Uskov, R. Howlett, & L. Jain (Eds.), Proceedings of the 2nd International KES Conference on Smart Education and Smart E-Learning (pp. 437–447). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-19875-0_39

71. Lazarinis, F., Verykios, V., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2015). An adaptive web tool for self-assessment using lightweight user profiles. In M. Helfert, M. T. Restivo, S. Zvacek, & J. Uhomoibhi (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer Supported Education (CSEDU 2015) (pp. 14–23). Lisbon, Portugal, May 23–25, 2015. ISBN 978-989-758-108-3.

70. Lotsari, E., Verykios, V., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Kalles, D. (2014). A learning analytics methodology for student profiling. In Artificial Intelligence: Methods and Applications – Proceedings of the 8th Hellenic Conference on Artificial Intelligence (SETN 2014) (pp. 300–312). Springer.

69. Armakolas, S., Michailidis, D., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2014). The use, potential, and application of digital comics in education: An empirical study. In Proceedings of the Conference “Education in the Age of ICT” (pp. 1534–1541). Athens, November 22–23, 2014.

68. Armakolas, S., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Vasilopoulou, G. (2014). The learning environment in a virtual videoconferencing classroom and transformative learning. In Proceedings of the 9th Panhellenic Conference “Greek Pedagogical and Educational Research”. Florina, November 28–30, 2014.

67. Panagiotakopoulos, C., Karatrantou, A., & Sarris, M. (2014). Using Problem-Based Learning (PBL) methodology in educational video production: An empirical study. In Proceedings of the 9th Panhellenic Conference with International Participation “Information and Communication Technologies in Education” (pp. 349–357). Rethymno, October 4–5, 2014.

66. Armakolas, S., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Frangoulis, I. (2014). Distance teaching between ASPETE branches using the FlashMeeting digital platform. In Proceedings of the 9th Panhellenic Conference with International Participation “Information and Communication Technologies in Education” (pp. 451–458). Rethymno, October 4–5, 2014.

65. Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2013). Interactions among ICT, educational effectiveness, and theories of knowledge construction: A case study. 3rd Panhellenic Conference “Integration and Use of ICTs in the Educational Process”. Department of Digital Systems, University of Piraeus, May 10–12, 2013.

64. Armakolas, S., Alimisis, D., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2013). The FlashMeeting digital platform in distance education: The case of the “I Am Not Scared” project. In A. Lionarakis (Ed.), Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Open and Distance Education (ICODL 2013) (pp. 192–200). Athens: Hellenic Network of Open and Distance Education.

63. Papadanellis, G., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2012). Using LEGO Mindstorms NXT in teaching programming: The concept of variables. In Proceedings of the 6th Panhellenic Conference on Informatics Education (pp. 237–246). Best Paper Award.

62. Kyriakidi, F., Taraperas, C., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2012). Educational robotics in the development of collaborative learning activities among primary school students. In Proceedings of the 6th Panhellenic Conference of Computer Science Teachers “Informatics and the New School” (pp. 1–11).

61. Apostolopoulou, D., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Karatrantou, A. (2012). Learning theories and their integration into educational software: An empirical study. In Proceedings of the 8th Panhellenic Conference with International Participation “ICT in Education” (pp. 53–60). University of Thessaly, Volos, September 28–30, 2012.

60. Markopoulos, C., Athanasopoulou, E., Petta, K., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2012). An instructional intervention for teaching the concept of axial symmetry in fourth-grade primary school using computers and GeoGebra software. In Proceedings of the 9th Panhellenic Conference of EEEP-DTPE (pp. 110–118).

59. Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Sarris, M. (2011). Using conceptual mini games for learning: The case of “The Numbers’ Race” (TNR) application. In K. Elleithy & T. Sobh (Eds.), Innovations and Advances in Computer, Information, Systems Sciences, and Engineering – Proceedings of the International Joint Conferences (CISSE) (pp. 415–430). University of Bridgeport & IEEE.

58. Panagiotakopoulos, C., Papatheodorou, T., & Styliaras, G. (2010). Istopolis: Design issues and evaluation results of an integrated web-based educational application. In K. Elleithy (Ed.), Technological Developments in Networking, Education and Automation (pp. 65–70).

57. Panagiotakopoulos, C., Sarris, M., & Koleza, E. (2010). Playing with numbers: Development issues and evaluation results of a computer game for primary school students. In T. Sobh & K. Elleithy (Eds.), Emerging Trends in Computing, Informatics, Systems Sciences, and Engineering – Proceedings of the International Joint Conferences (CISSE) (pp. 263–276). University of Bridgeport & IEEE.

56. Giannopoulou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2011). Computer games and children: Effects and prospects. In Proceedings of the 2nd Panhellenic Conference “Integration and Use of ICTs in the Educational Process” (pp. 161–171).

55. Koustourakis, G., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2011). Investigating first-year students’ familiarity with ICT at the Department of Educational Sciences and Early Childhood Education, University of Patras: A longitudinal study. In Proceedings of the 2nd Panhellenic Conference “Integration and Use of ICTs in the Educational Process” (pp. 373–382).

54. Papapanagiotou, G., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Koustourakis, G. (2011). Identifying technophobia and its effects among undergraduate students enrolled in cultural studies programmes at the Hellenic Open University. 6th International Conference on Open and Distance Education: Alternative Forms of Education. Loutraki, November 4–6, 2011.

53. Pierri, E., Zisimopoulos, G., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2010). Investigating the concept of viscosity using appropriate simulation software and a Microcomputer-Based Laboratory (MBL) system. In Proceedings of the 13th Panhellenic Conference of the Hellenic Physical Society. Patras, March 17–21, 2010.

52. Eleftherioti, E., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2010). Using LEGO Mindstorms NXT to teach programming in an interdisciplinary context: A pilot study. In A. Jimoyiannis (Ed.), Proceedings of the 7th Panhellenic Conference with International Participation “ICT in Education” (pp. 137–144).

51. Koustourakis, G., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2010). Towards the new ICT-enabled school: An interdisciplinary approach. In A. Jimoyiannis (Ed.), Proceedings of the 7th Panhellenic Conference with International Participation “ICT in Education” (pp. 581–592).

50. Giannopoulou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2009). Learning styles, cognitive styles, and educational technology: Contemporary research and trends. In P. Politis (Ed.), Proceedings of the 1st Educational Conference on the Integration and Use of ICTs in the Educational Process (pp. 63–68).

49. Panagiotakopoulos, C., Papaterpos, C., & Papatheodorou, T. (2009). Presentation of a hypermedia system supporting history teaching: Main features and content evaluation. In P. Politis (Ed.), Proceedings of the 1st Educational Conference on the Integration and Use of ICTs in the Educational Process (pp. 759–765).

48. Berdeklis, F., Giannopoulou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2009). Investigating primary school students’ relationship with computer games. In F. Gousias (Ed.), Proceedings of the 6th Panhellenic Conference EEEP-DTPE: “School 2.0” (pp. 141–153).

47. Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Sarris, M. (2008). Effects of computer skill on mouse move and drag-and-drop performance. In K. Elleithy (Ed.), Innovations and Advanced Systems, Computing Sciences and Software Engineering (pp. 137–142).

46. Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2008). Building teaching timetables using random variables: Algorithms and techniques. In K. Elleithy (Ed.), Innovations and Advanced Systems, Computing Sciences and Software Engineering (pp. 131–136).

45. Markopoulos, C., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Potari, D. (2008). Prospective primary teachers’ conceptions of axial symmetry. 11th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME-11), Monterrey, Mexico, July 6–13, 2008.

44. Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2008). Algorithm, pseudo-code and LEGO Mindstorms programming. International Conference on Simulation and Programming for Autonomous Robots / Teaching with Robotics: Didactic Approaches and Experiences. Venice, Italy, November 3–7, 2008. CD-ROM ISBN 978-88-95872-01-8.

43. Koustourakis, G., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2008). ICT in primary education: Effects and challenges associated with its integration into pedagogical practice. In V. Komis (Ed.), Proceedings of the 4th Panhellenic Conference on Informatics Education (pp. 425–434). ISBN 978-960-6759-07-9.

42. Nikolos, D., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2008). Using MicroWorlds EX Robotics to understand fundamental programming structures. In V. Komis (Ed.), Proceedings of the 4th Panhellenic Conference on Informatics Education (pp. 221–230). ISBN 978-960-6759-07-9.

41. Pierri, E., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2008). Simulations and Microcomputer-Based Laboratory (MBL) systems in the study of intermolecular interactions. In Proceedings of the 12th Panhellenic Conference of the Hellenic Physical Society. Kavala, March 28–30, 2008.

40. Hatzikakou, K., Lampropoulou, V., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2008). The use of new technologies in the education of Deaf and hard-of-hearing students: Assessing teachers’ needs. In C. Angeli & N. Valanides (Eds.), Proceedings of the 6th Panhellenic Conference with International Participation “Information and Communication Technologies in Education” (pp. 429–436).

39. Kloura, N., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2008). Problems associated with computer use: Users’ psychological responses and reactions to attacks by different types of malicious software. In F. Gousias (Ed.), Proceedings of the 5th Panhellenic Conference EEEP-DTPE “Information and Communication Technologies and Education” (pp. 389–406).

38. Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Kameas, A. (2007). Creation of a teaching timetable using random variables – The STB application. In M. Iskander (Ed.), Innovations in E-Learning, Instruction Technology, Assessment and Engineering Education (International Conference CIS2E 2006) (pp. 445–449). ISBN 978-4020-6261-2.

37. Kasola, S., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Pintelas, P. (2007). MicroWorlds-Pro: An environment that supports effectively the educational process. In I. Kalas (Ed.), Proceedings of EUROLOGO 2007. CD-ROM. ISBN 978-80-89186-20-4.

36. Pierri, E., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2007). The Microcomputer-Based Laboratory (MBL) system as a tool for scientific inquiry and discovery learning: Using a light sensor to investigate chemical kinetics. In Proceedings of the 10th Joint Panhellenic Conference of the Hellenic Physical Society and the Cyprus Physical Society “Physics: The Science of Research and Education” (Vol. 2, pp. 142–154).

35. Stravolaimou, K., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2007). The effects of a microworld on reading and writing among preschool children. In F. Gousias (Ed.), Proceedings of the 4th Panhellenic Conference EEEP-DTPE “ICT and Education” (pp. 229–238).

34. Koustourakis, G., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Vergidis, D. (2007). The contribution of ICT to the development of the Hellenic Open University as a second-chance education institution. In A. Lionarakis (Ed.), Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Open and Distance Education “Forms of Democracy in Education: Open Access and Distance Education” (Vol. 1, pp. 421–433). ISBN 978-960-7860-75-0.

33. Terezis, C., Panagiotakopoulos, C., Koustourakis, G., & Antonopoulos, A. (2007). Information and Communication Technologies, studies in Orthodox Theology, and open and distance education: A phenomenological approach. In A. Lionarakis (Ed.), Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Open and Distance Education “Forms of Democracy in Education: Open Access and Distance Education” (Vol. 2, pp. 628–637). ISBN 978-960-7860-76-7.

32. Frantzi, P., Tsanggaroulias, C., Filippatou, A., Fylladitakis, E., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2007). Comparing students’ and teachers’ attitudes and perceptions of ICT in all-day schools. In G. Kapsalis & A. Katsikis (Eds.), Proceedings of the Panhellenic Conference “Primary Education and the Challenges of Our Time” (pp. 1378–1387).

31. Pierri, E., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2006). Innovative educational activities using sensors: Employing a Microcomputer-Based Laboratory (MBL) system to investigate electrical conductivity. In Proceedings of the 11th Panhellenic Conference of the Hellenic Physical Society “New Horizons in Physics in the 21st Century: Research, Technology, Education, and Their Contributions to Human Activity”. CD-ROM. ISBN 960-87635-4-1.

30. Panagiotakopoulos, C., Pierri, E., & Karatrantou, A. (2006). Evaluating learning outcomes using educational software for third-year lower secondary school chemistry: A case study. In E. Stavridou & C. Solomonidou (Eds.), Proceedings of the University of Thessaly Panhellenic Conference “Digital Educational Material: Development, Educational Use, and Evaluation Issues” (pp. 238–247).

29. Kasola, S., Stergiopoulos, C., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2006). Perpendicularity and parallelism: Understanding mathematical concepts through educational software among primary school students. In F. Gousias (Ed.), Proceedings of the 3rd Panhellenic Conference EEEP-DTPE “Education and New Technologies” (pp. 244–254). ISBN 950-88368-3-2.

28. Frantzi, P., Tsanggaroulias, C., Filippatou, A., Fylladitakis, E., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2006). Computer science teachers in all-day schools: Professional profiles, expectations, pedagogical training, and teaching practices. In F. Gousias (Ed.), Proceedings of the 3rd Panhellenic Conference EEEP-DTPE “Education and New Technologies” (pp. 198–210). ISBN 950-88368-3-2.

27. Panagiotakopoulos, C., Pierri, E., & Karatrantou, A. (2006). Students’ evaluation of educational software for third-year lower secondary school chemistry: A case study. In D. Psillos & V. Dagdilelis (Eds.), Proceedings of the 5th Panhellenic Conference with International Participation “Information and Communication Technologies in Education” (pp. 654–662). ISBN 960-88359-3-3.

26. Karatrantou, A., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Pierri, E. (2006). Using LEGO Mindstorms robotic constructions to understand physics concepts in primary education: A case study. In D. Psillos & V. Dagdilelis (Eds.), Proceedings of the 5th Panhellenic Conference with International Participation “Information and Communication Technologies in Education” (pp. 310–317). ISBN 960-88359-3-3.

25. Pierri, E., Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2006). Investigating the phenomenon of phase change using a Microcomputer-Based Laboratory (MBL) system. In D. Psillos & V. Dagdilelis (Eds.), Proceedings of the 5th Panhellenic Conference with International Participation “Information and Communication Technologies in Education” (pp. 640–647). ISBN 960-88359-3-3.

24. Lampropoulou, V., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2005). The use of communication technology by Deaf and hard-of-hearing people. Paper presented at the 20th International Congress on the Education of the Deaf, Maastricht, The Netherlands, July 17–20, 2005 (conference abstract).

23. Lampropoulou, V., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Hatzikakou, K. (2005). A needs assessment study for the use of instructional technology in the education of Deaf students. Paper presented at Instructional Technology and Education of the Deaf: An International Symposium, National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester, NY, June 27–30, 2005 (conference abstract).

22. Kasola, S., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Pintelas, P. (2005). Understanding physical phenomena through discovery learning using a microworld. In Proceedings of the 3rd Panhellenic Conference of Teachers on ICT “Integrating Information and Communication Technologies into Teaching Practice” (pp. 451–460).

21. Vergidis, D., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2005). Hellenic Open University students’ views on distance learning. In A. Lionarakis (Ed.), Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference “Pedagogical and Technological Applications” (Vol. 3, pp. 221–234).

20. Pierri, E., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2005). Evaluation of educational software for teaching chemistry in lower secondary education: A case study. In Proceedings of the 3rd Panhellenic Conference of Teachers on ICT “Integration of Information and Communication Technologies into Teaching Practice” (pp. 269–279).

19. Koustourakis, G., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2005). A sociological approach to teaching practices and the use of ICT in the provision of distance education at the Hellenic Open University. In A. Lionarakis (Ed.), Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference “Pedagogical and Technological Applications” (Vol. 3, pp. 188–208).

18. Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2004). Multimedia educational software for learning Greek Sign Language: A case study. In M. Grigoriadou, A. Raptis, S. Vosniadou, & C. Kynigos (Eds.), Proceedings of the 4th Panhellenic Conference with International Participation “Information and Communication Technologies in Education” (Vol. 1, pp. 257–266).

17. Panagiotakopoulos, C., Lionarakis, A., & Xenos, M. (2003). Open and distance learning: Tools of Information and Communication Technologies for effective learning. In A. Lipitakis (Ed.), Proceedings of the Sixth Hellenic-European Conference on Computer Mathematics and Its Applications (HERCMA 2003) (Vol. 1, pp. 361–367).

16. Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2003). The development of multimedia and e-learning opportunities in the education of Deaf students. In V. Lampropoulou (Ed.), Proceedings of the International Conference “Participation of Deaf People in Education and Society: International Perspectives” (pp. 285–297).

15. Vergidis, D., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2003). Investigating the reasons for student dropout in the postgraduate programme “Studies in Education” at the Hellenic Open University. In A. Lionarakis (Ed.), Proceedings of the 2nd Panhellenic Conference on Open and Distance Education (pp. 81–90).

14. Panagiotakopoulos, C., Koustourakis, G., & Lionarakis, A. (2003). Investigating Hellenic Open University students’ perceptions of open and distance education. In A. Lionarakis (Ed.), Proceedings of the 2nd Panhellenic Conference on Open and Distance Education (pp. 393–402).

13. Koustourakis, G., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Lionarakis, A. (2003). Investigating barriers to the implementation of distance education and proposing ways to overcome them. In A. Lionarakis (Ed.), Proceedings of the 2nd Panhellenic Conference on Open and Distance Education (pp. 307–317).

12. Koustourakis, G., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2003). The Greek diaspora and the Hellenic Open University. In P. Georgogiannis (Ed.), Proceedings of the 6th International Conference “Intercultural Education – Greek as a Second or Foreign Language” (Vol. 3, pp. 130–145). Patras, June 22–23, 2003.

11. Ioannidis, G., Garyfallidou, D., Vavougios, D., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2002). Teachers’ and arts-students’ ideas on ICT: A comparison. In M. Auer & U. Auer (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Workshop ICL 2002 – Interactive Computer-Aided Learning: Blended Learning. Kassel University Press. CD-ROM. ISBN 3-933146-83-6.

10. Panagiotakopoulos, C., Koustourakis, G., & Katsillis, I. (2002). Investigating computer anxiety and fear among teachers. In P. Georgogiannis (Ed.), Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Intercultural Education “Greek as a Second or Foreign Language” (Vol. 3, pp. 184–197).

9. Ioannidis, G., Vavougios, D., Garyfallidou, D., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2002). A comparison between the ideas about computers, as held by acting teachers and by students training to become teachers, after some initial IT training. In Proceedings of the 3rd Panhellenic Conference “Teaching Science and the Application of New Technologies in Education” (pp. 642–651). ISBN 960-286-859-7.

8. Ioannidis, G., Garyfallidou, D., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Vavougios, D. (2001). Ideas on computers as held by arts students, after a course on Information and Communication Technology (ICT). In M. Auer & U. Auer (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Workshop ICL 2001 – Interactive Computer-Aided Learning: Experiences and Visions. Kassel University Press. CD-ROM. ISBN 3-933146-67-4.

7. Ioannidis, G., Vavougios, D., Garyfallidou, D., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2001). Primary education students’ perceptions of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) after one semester of instruction. In K. Tsolakidis (Ed.), Proceedings of the Panhellenic Conference “Informatics in Education: Technologies, Applications, and Teacher Training” (pp. 159–179).

6. Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Lionarakis, A. (2001). The profile of prospective undergraduate students at the Hellenic Open University at the beginning of its full operation (academic year 1999–2000). In A. Lionarakis (Ed.), Proceedings of the 1st Panhellenic Conference on Open and Distance Education (Vol. 2, pp. 1193–1202).

5. Koustourakis, G., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2001). Promoting lifelong learning and engagement with Greek culture through the study programmes of the Hellenic Open University. In N. Zoukis & T. Mitakos (Eds.), Proceedings of the 10th International Conference of the Hellenic Educational Society “Greek Education and Globalization”. Nafplio, November 8–10, 2001.

4. Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Perivolaropoulos, L. (2001). The use of the Internet at the Hellenic Open University for information, communication, and education. In A. Lionarakis (Ed.), Proceedings of the 1st Panhellenic Conference on Open and Distance Education (Vol. 2, pp. 1085–1096).

3. Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Koustourakis, G. (2001). Assessment of written assignments in open and distance education: Assessors and grading criteria. In A. Lionarakis (Ed.), Proceedings of the 1st Panhellenic Conference on Open and Distance Education (Vol. 2, pp. 741–751).

2. Koustourakis, G., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2000). A comparative approach to assessment in higher education: The case of the Hellenic Open University and the University of Patras. In G. Bagakis (Ed.), Proceedings of the Panhellenic Conference with International Participation “Evaluation of Educational Programmes and Schools” (pp. 349–358).

1. Koustourakis, G., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (1999). Open universities and traditional higher education institutions: Common features, similarities, and differences. In K. P. Charis, N. V. Petroulakis, & S. Nikodimos (Eds.), Proceedings of the 9th Conference of the Hellenic Educational Society with International Participation “Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning: International Experience and the Greek Perspective” (pp. 649–658).

 

Editing of Collective Volumes

1. Kokkos, A., Lionarakis, A., Matralis, C., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (1998). Open and Distance Education – Educational Materials and New Technologies (Vol. 3). Patras: Hellenic Open University Press. ISBN 960-538-000-5.

2. Panagiotakopoulos, C. (Ed.). (2011). Proceedings of the 2nd Panhellenic Conference “Integration and Use of ICTs in the Educational Process”. Patras, Greece, April 28–30, 2011. ISBN 978-960-99782-0-0.

3. Papanikolaou, K., Gogoulou, A., Zympidis, D., Ladias, A., Tzortzakis, I., Bratitsis, T., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (Eds.). (2017). Proceedings of the 5th Panhellenic Conference “Integration and Use of ICTs in the Educational Process”. Athens, Greece, April 21–23, 2017. ISBN 978-618-83186-0-1.

4. Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Giossos, I. (Eds.). (2021). Innovation in Distance Education: Pedagogical and Technological Applications – Educational Materials for Module ETA51. Hellenic Open University, Postgraduate Programme “Education and Technologies in Distance Teaching and Learning Systems”. https://courses.eap.gr

5. Giossos, I., Koutsoumba, M., Manousou, E., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (Eds.). (2021). Research Methodology, Design and Writing of Scientific Papers – Educational Materials for Module ETA61. Hellenic Open University, Postgraduate Programme “Education and Technologies in Distance Teaching and Learning Systems”. https://courses.eap.gr

6. Panagiotakopoulos, C., Manousou, E., Armakolas, S., & Chartofylaka, A. (Eds.). (2021). Information and Communication Technologies in Education: Online Learning and E-Learning – Educational Materials for Module ETA60. Hellenic Open University, Postgraduate Programme “Education and Technologies in Distance Teaching and Learning Systems”. https://courses.eap.gr

7. Panagiotakopoulos, C., Karatrantou, A., & Armakolas, S. (Eds.). (2022). Proceedings of the 7th Panhellenic Conference “Integration and Use of ICTs in the Educational Process”. Patras, Greece, September 16–18, 2022. ISBN 978-618-83186-7-0.

8. Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Giossos, I. (Eds.). (2025). Innovation in Distance Education: Pedagogical and Technological Applications – Educational Materials for Module ETA51. Hellenic Open University, Postgraduate Programme “Education and Technologies in Distance Teaching and Learning Systems”. https://courses.eap.gr

 

Major Publications – Books

1. Panagiotakopoulos, C. (1990). BASIC. Patras: Achaikes Publications.

2. Ioannidis, G., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (1994). The Computer: A Journey into Its Depths. Athens: A. Kastaniotis Publishers. ISBN 960-03-1172-2.

3. Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2002). From Calculators to the Information Society: A Comprehensive Approach. Athens: Patakis Publishers. ISBN 960-16-0462-6.

The book was extensively revised and republished in an improved edition in 2009.

4. Panagiotakopoulos, C., Pierrakeas, C., & Pintelas, P. (2003). Educational Software and Its Evaluation. Athens: Metaichmio Publishers. ISBN 960-375-579-6.

5. Panagiotakopoulos, C., Pierrakeas, C., & Pintelas, P. (2005). Educational Software Design. Patras: Hellenic Open University Press. ISBN 960-538-562-7.

6. Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2014). Information and Communication Technologies: A Comprehensive Overview. Athens: ION Publishing Group. ISBN 978-960-508-088-4.

7. Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2014). Introduction to Computer Science: Exploring Computers Through Their Historical Development. Athens: ION Publishing Group. ISBN 978-960-508-124-9.

8. Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Sarris, M. (2015). Writing a Scientific Paper Using ICT: A Comprehensive Approach. Athens: ION Publishing Group. ISBN 978-960-508-179-9.

9. Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2018). Internet Ethics and Cybercrime. Athens: Papazisis Publishers. ISBN 976-960-02-3400-8.

10. Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2020). From the Abacus to the Internet Society: Evolution Step by Step. Patras: Gotsis Publishers. ISBN 978-960-9427-87-6.

11. Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2020). Introduction to Informatics. Patras: Gotsis Publishers. ISBN 978-960-9427-86-9 – 2025 2nd Edition

12. Panagiotakopoulos, C., Tsalidis, C., Gakis, P., & Kokkinos, T. (2022). Computational Linguistics: From Programming to Teaching Practice. Athens: Kallipos Open Academic Editions.

 

Book Chapters

28. Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Giossos, I. (2026). Information and Communication Technologies. In G. Manousou (Ed.), Open and Distance Education: Institutional and Research Perspectives in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Propobos Publishers.

27. Giossos, I., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Koutsoumba, M. (2026). A critical approach to educational technologies in open and distance education. In G. Manousou (Ed.), Open and Distance Education: Institutional and Research Perspectives in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Propobos Publishers.

26. Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Karatrantou, A. (2026). Blended learning and emerging technologies. In G. Manousou (Ed.), Open and Distance Education: Institutional and Research Perspectives in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Propobos Publishers.

25. Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2026). Privacy in the digital age. In G. Manousou (Ed.), Open and Distance Education: Institutional and Research Perspectives in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Propobos Publishers.

24. Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2026). Ethics and the Internet. In G. Manousou (Ed.), Open and Distance Education: Institutional and Research Perspectives in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Propobos Publishers.

23. Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2026). Artificial intelligence and large language models. In G. Manousou (Ed.), Open and Distance Education: Institutional and Research Perspectives in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Propobos Publishers.

22. Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2026). Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). In G. Manousou (Ed.), Open and Distance Education: Institutional and Research Perspectives in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Propobos Publishers.

21. Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2026). Social media and virtual communities. In G. Manousou (Ed.), Open and Distance Education: Institutional and Research Perspectives in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Propobos Publishers.

20. Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2026). Videoconferencing. In G. Manousou (Ed.), Open and Distance Education: Institutional and Research Perspectives in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Propobos Publishers.

19. Karatrantou, A., Panetas, G., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2025). AI literacy of primary education pre-service teachers: Self-assessment and performance-based measurements. In O. Noroozi (Ed.), Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education (pp. 14–49). ISTES.

18. Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2023). Digital divide issues in Greece: A systematic review. In L. Tomczyk, F. G. Guillén-Gámez, J. Ruiz-Palmero, & A. Habibi (Eds.), Digital Competences Development: Challenges, Perspectives and Trends (pp. 263–290). Lecture Notes in Educational Technology. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-7645-4

17. Verykios, V., Tsoni, R., Garani, G., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2022). Fleshing out learning analytics and educational data mining with data and ML pipelines. In I. K. Hatzilygeroudis, G. Tsihrintzis, & L. Jain (Eds.), Fusion of Machine Learning Paradigms: Theory and Applications. Springer Nature Switzerland AG.

16. Armakolas, S., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2021). Videoconferencing and pedagogical factors. In C. Panagiotakopoulos, E. Manousou, S. Armakolas, & A. Chartofylaka, Module ETA60: Information and Communication Technologies in Education: Online Learning and E-Learning – Educational Materials (pp. 54–67). Hellenic Open University, Postgraduate Programme ETA. https://courses.eap.gr

15. Armakolas, S., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2021). Videoconferencing: Psychological and social factors. In C. Panagiotakopoulos, E. Manousou, S. Armakolas, & A. Chartofylaka, Module ETA60: Information and Communication Technologies in Education: Online Learning and E-Learning – Educational Materials (pp. 41–53). Hellenic Open University, Postgraduate Programme ETA. https://courses.eap.gr

14. Armakolas, S., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2021). Videoconferencing and technological factors. In C. Panagiotakopoulos, E. Manousou, S. Armakolas, & A. Chartofylaka, Module ETA60: Information and Communication Technologies in Education: Online Learning and E-Learning – Educational Materials (pp. 22–40). Hellenic Open University, Postgraduate Programme ETA. https://courses.eap.gr

13. Armakolas, S., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2021). Online teaching, distance education, and the role of the instructor in a videoconferencing environment. In C. Panagiotakopoulos, E. Manousou, S. Armakolas, & A. Chartofylaka, Module ETA60: Information and Communication Technologies in Education: Online Learning and E-Learning – Educational Materials (pp. 1–21). Hellenic Open University, Postgraduate Programme ETA. https://courses.eap.gr

12. Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2021). E-learning and vulnerable populations: Refugees, correctional institutions, and conflict-affected areas. In C. Panagiotakopoulos, E. Manousou, S. Armakolas, & A. Chartofylaka, Module ETA60: Information and Communication Technologies in Education: Online Learning and E-Learning – Educational Materials (pp. 167–197). Patras: Hellenic Open University. https://courses.eap.gr

11. Verykios, V., Paxinou, E., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Kalles, D. (2021). Latent space models for assessing dynamic student behaviour. In B. Nijsten & S. Meuleman (Eds.), 2021 Envisioning Report for Empowering Universities (pp. 26–28). Maastricht, Netherlands: EADTU. https://empower.eadtu.eu/images/report/Envisioning_Report_for_Empowering_Universities_2021_5th_edition.pdf

10. Tsoni, R., Paxinou, E., Stavropoulos, E., Verykios, V., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2020). Looking under the hood of students’ collaboration networks in distance learning. In G. Ubachs (Ed.), The Envisioning Report for Empowering Universities (pp. 315–322). Maastricht, Netherlands: EADTU. https://tinyurl.com/empower-report-2020

9. Markantonatos, S., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Verykios, V. (2018). Design, implementation, and evaluation of an educational software for the teaching of the programming variable concept. In A. Mikropoulos (Ed.), Research on e-Learning and ICT in Education: Technological, Pedagogical and Instructional Perspectives (pp. 315–322). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95059-4

8. Armakolas, S., Panagiotakopoulos, C., Karatrantou, A., & Viris, D. (2018). Integrating free and open-source software in the classroom: Imprinting trainee teachers’ attitudes. In A. Mikropoulos (Ed.), Research on e-Learning and ICT in Education: Technological, Pedagogical and Instructional Perspectives (pp. 123–134). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95059-4

7. Panagiotakopoulos, C., Karatrantou, A., & Sarris, M. (2016). Producing educational videos: A field-based implementation with PBL methodology. In P. Anastasiades & N. Zaranis (Eds.), Research on e-Learning and ICT in Education (pp. 91–103). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-34127-9_7

6. Apostolopoulou, D., Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Karatrantou, A. (2014). Teachers’ perceptions for the embedded theories of learning in math and science educational software. In C. Karagiannidis, P. Politis, & I. Karasavvidis (Eds.), Research on e-Learning and ICT in Education: Technological, Pedagogical and Instructional Perspectives (pp. 25–36). Springer Science+Business Media. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6501-0

5. Karatrantou, A., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2011). Educational robotics and teaching introductory programming within an interdisciplinary framework. In A. Jimoyiannis (Ed.), Research on e-Learning and ICT in Education (pp. 195–208). Springer Science+Business Media. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-1083-6_15

4. Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2001). On the educational software “My Language”. In V. Lampropoulou (Ed.), Cultural and Educational Needs of Deaf Children (pp. 75–79). Department of Primary Education, Unit of Special Education for the Deaf, University of Patras.

3. Panagiotakopoulos, C., & Lionarakis, A. (2001). The profile of prospective students at the Hellenic Open University during its first year of full operation. In A. Lionarakis (Ed.), Perspectives and Reflections on Open and Distance Education (pp. 79–102). Athens: Propobos Publishers. ISBN 960-7860-20-9.

2. Panagiotakopoulos, C. (1998). The Internet. In A. Kokkos, A. Lionarakis, C. Matralis, & C. Panagiotakopoulos, Open and Distance Education – Educational Materials and New Technologies (Vol. 3, pp. 327–364). Patras: Hellenic Open University Press. ISBN 960-538-000-5.

1. Panagiotakopoulos, C. (1998). Computers and educational software. In A. Kokkos, A. Lionarakis, C. Matralis, & C. Panagiotakopoulos, Open and Distance Education – Educational Materials and New Technologies (Vol. 3, pp. 187–318). Patras: Hellenic Open University Press. ISBN 960-538-000-5.

 

Lecture Notes and Laboratory Manuals

1. Panagiotakopoulos, C. (1998). File Management in the QBASIC Programming Language. University Lecture Notes. Patras: University of Patras Printing Centre. Revised and reissued in 1999, 2000, and 2001.

2. Ioannidis, G., & Panagiotakopoulos, C. (1999). Introduction to Computers and Data Processing I. University Lecture Notes. Patras: University of Patras Printing Centre.

3. Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2003). Working Efficiently with Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Paint, Internet Explorer, and Outlook Express. Laboratory Manual. Patras: University of Patras Printing Centre. Revised and reissued in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008.

4. Panagiotakopoulos, C. (2011). A Quick Learning Guide to Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office. Laboratory Manual. Patras: University of Patras Printing Centre. ISBN 978-960-93-2240-9. Revised and reissued in 2012, 2014, and 2018.

 

Translations

Member of the scientific team responsible for the Greek translation of Andy Field’s book Discovering Statistics Using SPSS (4th edition, SAGE Publications), on behalf of Propobos Publishers. Publisher’s website: http://www.propobos.gr/books/105

 

Selected Educational and Research Software Development Projects

Online Educational Scenarios Repository. Development of a web-based repository for educational and instructional scenarios.http://www.ocean.upatras.gr/scen/

Online Bibliographic Reference Metadata Repository. Development of a web-based repository for storing and managing bibliographic reference metadata.http://www.ocean.upatras.gr/mrr/

Online Idea Exchange Network (Social Networking Platform). Development of a web-based social networking platform for exchanging ideas.http://www.ocean.upatras.gr/ts10/index.html

Online Dictionary of Modern Greek Words of Ancient Greek Origin with Semantic Changes. Development of an electronic dictionary documenting Modern Greek words derived from Ancient Greek whose meanings have changed over time.http://www.ocean.upatras.gr/mag/

Online Anagram Application. Development of a web-based application for creating and solving word anagrams.http://www.ocean.upatras.gr/gw/

Online Greek Sign Language Application. Development of a web-based educational application for Greek Sign Language.  http://www.ocean.upatras.gr/gsl/

Educational and Research Software Applications. Development of a series of specialized educational and research software applications for Mathematics, Language, and other subject areas.