Stamatis Papadakis

@uoc.gr

Department of Preschool Education - University of Crete, Greece
University of Crete

Stamatis Papadakis
Stamatis Papadakis has worked in several international and national computational thinking and pedagogy projects for Pre-K to 16 Education. His scientific and research interests include the study of mobile learning, especially on using smart mobile devices and their accompanying mobile applications (apps) in Preschool and Primary Education, focusing on developing Computational Thinking and students’ understanding of numbers. Furthermore, he currently investigates how a STEM learning approach influences learning achievement through a context-aware mobile learning environment in the preschool classroom and explains the effects on preschoolers' learning outcomes.
Languages: English (fluent), German.

EDUCATION

Dr Stamatios Papadakis has been an assistant professor of educational technology with an emphasis on mobile learning at the Department of Preschool Education at the University of Crete, Greece, since 2016. He graduated from the Department of Informatics, Athens University of Economics and Business, Athens, Greece. In 2006 he completed a master’s degree (M.Ed.) in Pre-school Education and Educational Design at the University of Aegean, Rhodes, Greece, at the School of Humanities, Department of Pre-school Education. In 2016, he completed a PhD at the University of Crete, Department of Education in Rethymnon, Greece.

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Computer Science, Education, Artificial Intelligence
162

Scopus Publications

16167

Scholar Citations

75

Scholar h-index

149

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Introduction: Navigating the Intelligence Age in Early Childhood and Primary Education
    S Papadakis
    AI Applications in Preschool and Primary Education: Teaching with Artificial … , 2026
    2026
  • From Gamification to Student Achievement: A Longitudinal Conceptual Structure Analysis of a Research Field
    S Papadakis, T Karaköse, R Yirci, T Tülübaş, I Demir
    Computers 15 (4), 242 , 2026
    2026
  • Language Development Problems Encountered During the Literacy Process in Primary School Students: A Systematic Review of Studies Conducted Between 2016 and 2025
    E Zengi̇n, S Papadakis
    Early Childhood Education Journal, 1-20 , 2026
    2026
  • Παιδαγωγικός Σχεδιασμός στην Προσχολική Εκπαίδευση με βάση το Learning by Design: Ανάλυση Σεναρίων με εφαρμογές Τεχνητής Νοημοσύνης υπό το Πρίσμα των Πολυγραμματισμών
    K Katsampoxaki-Hodgetts, P Anastasiades, S Papadakis, K Kotsidis
    Διεθνές Συνέδριο για την Ανοικτή & εξ Αποστάσεως Εκπαίδευση 13 (1), 275-297 , 2026
    2026
  • Transforming Teaching and Learning Through Generative Artificial Intelligence
    G Lampropoulos, S Papadakis
    Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Generative AI, Personalized … , 2026
    2026
  • Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Generative AI, Personalized Learning, Digital Transformation
    S Papadakis, G Lampropoulos
    Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG , 2026
    2026
  • Virtual Tutors and AI-Powered Instructional Tools in K-12 Settings
    S Papadakis
    IGI Global , 2026
    2026
  • Teacher Perspectives and Responsible Practice for Integrating AI in the Classroom
    S Papadakis
    IGI Global , 2026
    2026
  • Preparing Future Kindergarten Teachers for Humanistic and Values-Based Coding Education: A CAL ScratchJr Approach in Teacher Preparation
    S Papadakis
    IEEE Revista Iberoamericana de Tecnologias del Aprendizaje , 2026
    2026
  • Teacher Education Students’ Practices, Benefits, and Challenges in the Use of Generative AI Tools in Higher Education
    S Athanassopoulos, A Tzavara, S Aravantinos, K Lavidas, V Komis, ...
    Education Sciences 16 (2), 228 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Editorial “Transformative Approaches in Education: Harnessing AI, Augmented Reality, and Virtual Reality for Innovative Teaching and Learning”
    S Papadakis
    Computers 15 (2), 72 , 2026
    2026
  • Preschoolers’ errors in length measurement: a case study
    S KOLOVOU, K LAVIDAS, A MISIRLI, V KOMIS, S PAPADAKIS
    Mediterranean Journal of Education 6 (1), 200-209 , 2026
    2026
  • Artificial Intelligence in K-12 Education: A Systematic Review of Teachers’ Professional Development Needs for AI Integration
    S Aravantinos, K Lavidas, V Komis, T Karalis, S Papadakis
    Computers 15 (1), 49 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 23
  • Social Robots and Artificial Intelligence in Education: Integrating AI in K-12 and Higher Education. Digital Education and Learning.
    S Papadakis, G Lampropoulos
    Digital Education and Learning , 2026
    2026
  • The Emergence of Artificial Intelligence and Social Robots in Education
    S Papadakis, G Lampropoulos
    Social Robots and Artificial Intelligence in Education: Integrating AI in K … , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 2
  • Chatbots in schools: Opportunities and considerations
    D Maher
    Social robots and artificial intelligence in education: Integrating AI in K … , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 9
  • Artificial Intelligence in Preschool Education and Primary Education
    G Lampropoulos, S Papadakis
    AI Applications in Preschool and Primary Education, 317-329 , 2026
    2026
  • Computational Thinking, Basic Coding Skills, and STEM Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
    R Yusvana, S Papadakis
    International Journal of Educational Reform, 10567879261434027 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Teachers' Artificial Intelligence Practices, Benefits, and Challenges: A Systematic Literature Review of Scopus and Web of Science Papers
    S Aravantinos, K Lavidas, S Papadakis, T Karalis, V Komis
    Teacher Perspectives and Responsible Practice for Integrating AI in the … , 2026
    2026
  • The Ghostwriter Paradox: Why we must move from AI Literacy to AI Fluency
    S Papadakis
    e-Kafkas Journal of Educational Research 12 (3), 985-986 , 2025
    2025

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Gamification in science education. A systematic review of the literature
    M Kalogiannakis, S Papadakis, AI Zourmpakis
    Education sciences 11 (1), 22 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 1100
  • Examining teachers’ perspectives on school principals’ digital leadership roles and technology capabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic
    T Karakose, H Polat, S Papadakis
    Sustainability 13 (23), 13448 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 512
  • Mobile educational applications for children: what educators and parents need to know
    S Papadakis, M Kalogiannakis
    International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation 11 (3), 256-277 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 419
  • Developing fundamental programming concepts and computational thinking with ScratchJr in preschool education: a case study
    S Papadakis, M Kalogiannakis, N Zaranis
    Int. J. Mobile Learning and Organisation 10 (3), 187-202 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 347
  • Educational apps from the Android Google Play for Greek preschoolers: A systematic review
    S Papadakis, M Kalogiannakis, N Zaranis
    Computers & education 116, 139-160 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 346
  • Educational Applications of the ChatGPT AI System: A Systematic Review Research.
    ZH İpek, AIC Gözüm, S Papadakis, M Kallogiannakis
    Educational Process: International Journal 12 (3), 26-55 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 334
  • Teaching mathematics with mobile devices and the Realistic Mathematical Education (RME) approach in kindergarten
    S Papadakis, M Kalogiannakis, N Zaranis
    Advances in Mobile Learning Educational Research 1 (1), 5-18 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 276
  • Tablets and apps for promoting robotics, mathematics, STEM education and literacy in early childhood education
    P Dorouka, S Papadakis, M Kalogiannakis
    International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation 14 (2), 255-274 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 264
  • The effectiveness of computer and tablet assisted intervention in early childhood students’ understanding of numbers. An empirical study conducted in Greece
    S Papadakis, M Kalogiannakis, N Zaranis
    Education and Information Technologies 23 (5), 1849-1871 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 263
  • Using mobile devices for teaching realistic mathematics in kindergarten education
    N Zaranis, M Kalogiannakis, S Papadakis
    Creative Education 4 (7), 1-10 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 262
  • Evaluating pre-service kindergarten teachers' intention to adopt and use tablets into teaching practice for natural sciences
    M Kalogiannakis, S Papadakis
    International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation 13 (1), 113-127 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 253
  • Parental involvement and attitudes towards young Greek children’s mobile usage
    S Papadakis, N Zaranis, M Kalogiannakis
    International Journal of Child-Computer Interaction 22, 100144 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 252
  • Exploring the interrelationship between covid-19 phobia, work–family conflict, family–work conflict, and life satisfaction among school administrators for advancing sustainable …
    T Karakose, R Yirci, S Papadakis
    Sustainability 13 (15), 8654 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 231
  • Designing and creating an educational app rubric for preschool teachers
    S Papadakis, M Kalogiannakis, N Zaranis
    Education and Information Technologies 22 (6), 3147-3165 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 227
  • Adaptive gamification in science education: An analysis of the impact of implementation and adapted game elements on students’ motivation
    AI Zourmpakis, M Kalogiannakis, S Papadakis
    Computers 12 (7), 143 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 223
  • Improving Mathematics Teaching in Kindergarten with Realistic Mathematical Education
    S Papadakis, M Kalogiannakis, N Zaranis
    Early Childhood Education Journal, (), 1-10 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 218
  • The impact of coding apps to support young children in computational thinking and computational fluency. A literature review
    S Papadakis
    Frontiers in Education 6, 657895 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 212
  • The development and evolution of digital leadership: A bibliometric mapping approach-based study
    T Karakose, I Kocabas, R Yirci, S Papadakis, TY Ozdemir, M Demirkol
    Sustainability 14 (23), 16171 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 210
  • Attitudes towards the use of educational robotics: Exploring pre-service and in-service early childhood teacher profiles
    S Papadakis, J Vaiopoulou, E Sifaki, D Stamovlasis, M Kalogiannakis
    Education Sciences 11 (5), 204 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 198
  • Evaluating pre-service teachers' acceptance of mobile devices with regards to their age and gender: a case study in Greece
    S Papadakis
    International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation 12 (4), 336-352 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 195