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.
From Gamification to Student Achievement: A Longitudinal Conceptual Structure Analysis of a Research Field Stamatios Papadakis, Turgut Karaköse, Ramazan Yirci, Tijen Tülübaş, Irem Demir Computers, 2026 Gamification has become an innovative method used to enrich instructional designs, moving far beyond its initial motivational purposes. Given its promising impact on the contemporary educational context, gamification has attracted numerous studies seeking ways to enhance the quality of instruction and learning outcomes across diverse fields. Despite the growing volume of gamification research, longitudinal analyses tracing how the conceptual priorities of the field have shifted across historically distinct periods remain scarce. This study addresses that gap by mapping the thematic evolution of gamification research through science mapping analysis of articles published in peer-reviewed journals across three time periods: 2006–2019, 2020–2022, and 2023–2025. The findings indicate that early research focused primarily on gamification’s impact on student motivation and engagement, while subsequent research focused on course evaluation and digital learning environments. Recent research has focused more on blended and domain-specific methods, testing the adaptability of different applications to specific fields. These findings suggest that gamification research has evolved from more superficial practices, such as encouraging course participation or boosting motivation, to its integration into personalized learning environments, and in recent years, towards ethical data use and the development of context-specific applications.
Teacher Education Students’ Practices, Benefits, and Challenges in the Use of Generative AI Tools in Higher Education Stavros Athanassopoulos, Aggeliki Tzavara, Spyridon Aravantinos, Konstantinos Lavidas, Vassilis Komis, Stamatios Papadakis Education Sciences, 2026 Despite the growing adoption of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools in higher education, limited research has examined how future educators perceive and use these technologies in their academic practices. This study investigates the practices, perceived benefits, and challenges associated with the use of GenAI tools—such as ChatGPT—among undergraduate students enrolled in programs that confer teaching qualifications. Using a mixed-methods design, data were collected from 314 students from the Early Childhood Education, Philosophy, and Philology departments. The findings indicate that the majority of students use GenAI tools primarily for academic purposes, most commonly for information searching, data analysis, study advice, and exam preparation. Students reported several perceived benefits, including rapid access to information, time efficiency, improved comprehension of complex concepts, enhanced study organization, and support with assignments and research-related tasks such as summarizing or translating academic texts. At the same time, participants expressed notable concerns, particularly regarding over-reliance on AI, reduced personal effort, risks to academic integrity, diminished critical thinking, and weakened research skills. Additional challenges included misinformation, reduced creativity, improper use of AI-generated content, skill underdevelopment, and potential technological dependence. The study concludes that teacher education programs should systematically integrate AI literacy and responsible-use training to prepare future educators to address the pedagogical and ethical implications of GenAI in educational settings.
AI in Early Education: Integrating Artificial Intelligence for Inclusive and Effective Learning Arianna Marras, Fabrizio Fornara, Angela Pasqualotto AI in Early Education Integrating Artificial Intelligence for Inclusive and Effective Learning, 2026 An original and up-to-date examination of how to use AI to improve pre-school and early childhood education In AI in Early Education: Integrating Artificial Intelligence for Inclusive and Effective Learning, examines how to use artificial intelligence technology to enhance teaching and learning with personalized learning pathways, inclusive instructional practices, and increased student engagement. The book explores key themes, like AI literacy for young learners, ethical and pedagogical considerations, and the professional development that educators need to effectively integrate these tools into their classrooms. You'll also find: Ways to use AI to support diverse learners, including those with special educational needs Hands-on strategies that offer educators clear, practical ways to bring AI tools into the classroom A careful emphasis on inclusion strategies, demonstrating how AI can help tailor learning experiences to meet the needs of all students Perfect for educators, teacher trainers, researchers, regulators, and policymakers interested in how artificial intelligence might contribute to the improvement of early childhood and primary education, AI in Early Education is also a must-read for pre-service and in-service teachers and professionals involved in curriculum development and inclusive education.
Preface Virtual Tutors and AI Powered Instructional Tools in K 12 Settings, 2026
Preparing Future Kindergarten Teachers for Humanistic and Values-Based Coding Education: A CAL ScratchJr Approach in Teacher Preparation Stamatios Papadakis Revista Iberoamericana De Tecnologias Del Aprendizaje, 2026 Computational thinking (CT) and coding are increasingly recognized as foundational literacies that shape how children think, communicate, and participate in digital society. Yet in early childhood education, they are still too often taught as isolated technical skills rather than as expressive tools for creativity, ethical reflection, and civic engagement. This paper presents a university seminar for preservice kindergarten teachers built around the Coding as Another Language (CAL) framework and the ScratchJr environment. Grounded in constructionism, socio-emotional learning (SEL), and the Positive Technological Development (PTD) framework, CAL reframes coding as a language through which children can tell stories, explore values such as empathy and justice, and critically engage with technology. The seminar integrates unplugged and plugged activities, design-based learning principles, reflective practice, and culturally contextualized materials to help future educators design and facilitate values-oriented coding experiences. Analysis of student reflections, project work, and instructor observations shows how preservice teachers’ conceptions of coding evolve from procedural skills to a broader humanistic literacy. Their reflections reveal a marked shift in how they understand coding’s expressive, ethical, and pedagogical potential before and after the course. Situated within current research on CT, curriculum design, and multidimensional assessment, the paper argues for sustainable teacher preparation models that treat coding as both a cognitive tool and a medium for fostering human values, critical thinking, and inclusive participation from the earliest years.
Computational Thinking, Basic Coding Skills, and STEM Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence Rama Yusvana, Stamatios Papadakis International Journal of Educational Reform, 2026 This narrative review examines the integration of computational thinking and coding within early science, technology, engineering, and mathematics curricula in the context of the artificial intelligence (AI) era. While the importance of foundational skills—such as decomposition, pattern recognition, and algorithmic thinking—is well-established, effective pedagogical strategies for young learners remain fragmented. This article synthesizes current literature to outline effective instructional strategies, such as hands-on inquiry and game-based learning. It further discusses systemic challenges, including resource equity and teacher training, proposing a holistic framework for inclusive access. The review concludes that early exposure to these competencies is critical not only for future technical proficiency but also for nurturing the creative problem-solving skills required in an AI-driven workforce.
Artificial Intelligence in K-12 Education: A Systematic Review of Teachers’ Professional Development Needs for AI Integration Spyridon Aravantinos, Konstantinos Lavidas, Vassilis Komis, Thanassis Karalis, Stamatios Papadakis Computers, 2026 Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how learning environments are designed and experienced, offering new possibilities for personalization, creativity, and immersive engagement. This systematic review synthesizes 43 empirical studies (Scopus, Web of Science) to examine the training needs and practices of primary and secondary education teachers for effective AI integration and overall professional development (PD). Following PRISMA guidelines, the review gathers teachers’ needs and practices related to AI integration, identifying key themes including training practices, teachers’ perceptions and attitudes, ongoing PD programs, multi-level support, AI literacy, and ethical and responsible use. The findings show that technical training alone is not sufficient, and that successful integration of AI requires a combination of pedagogical knowledge, positive attitudes, organizational support, and continuous training. Based on empirical data, a four-level, process-oriented PD framework is proposed, which bridges research with educational practice and offers practical guidance for the design of AI training interventions. Limitations and future research are discussed.
Advancing lifelong learning and professional development through ICT: insights from the 3L-Person 2023 workshop Ceur Workshop Proceedings, 2023
Revolutionizing education: using computer simulation and cloud-based smart technology to facilitate successful open learning Ceur Workshop Proceedings, 2023
Unlocking the power of synergy: the joint force of cloud technologies and augmented reality in education Ceur Workshop Proceedings, 2023
Educating preservice teachers to introduce educational robotics into their future preschool classroom New Perspectives in Science Education International Conference, 2022
Factors That Hinder in-Service Teachers from Incorporating Educational Robotics into Their Daily or Future Teaching Practice International Conference on Computer Supported Education Csedu Proceedings, 2021
Evaluating the learning process: The “thimeledu” educational game case study Csedu 2020 Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Computer Supported Education, 2020
Acknowledgement to reviewers of social sciences in 2019 Abbas Azhar Abel, G. Abreu, A. Adam, Antonis Adamek, Margaret Adiletta, Giuseppina Adusei‐asante, Kwadwo Agudo Romeo, María Del Mar Alderson, Art Alfaro, Edna Aliverti, A. Almeida, Fernando Álvarez‐gonzález, Luis I. Amelina, Anna Anand, Chirjiv Anderson, Gary Andreasson, Jesper Ang, Ien Aragon, Janni Arcidiacono, Caterina Arcuri, Sabrina Assante, Dario Atukeren, Erdal Avery, Helen Ayeb‐karlsson, Sonja Azadi, H. Bachman, Ronet Bader, Michael Badulescu, Alina Bahmanteymouri, E. Baines, Sue Baker, Tom Baker‐beall, Christopher Bañón, Luis Bar‐am, Nimrod Barbier‐greenland, K. Barnett, Ronald Barragán‐escandón, Antonio Barreto, Annalisa Barrett, Emma Bartkowski, John Bartram, Robin Bartzas, Georgios Bates, David Baviera‐puig, Amparo Bayley, Annouchka Beazley, Harriot Beer, C. Behr, Hartmut Beier, Grischa Belford, Nish Bencivenga, Rita Benli, Ali Emre Benton‐short, Lisa Berbel‐pineda, Juan Manuel Berei, E. Beáta, Bernstein, Eve R. 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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
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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