Athanassios Jimoyiannis

Professor of Science and ICT in Education

Department of Social and Educational Policy

University of Peloponnese

Address: Damaskinou & Kolokotroni, 20100 Korinthos, Greece

Tel.:  +30-27410-74350

Fax: +30-27410-75639

e-mail: ajimoyia@uop.gr

 

 

Curriculum Vitae 

 


EMPLOYMENT

Current position          

2012 - to date: Professor, University of Peloponnese

2009 - 2012: Associate Professor, University of Peloponnese

2005 - 2008: Assistant Professor, University of Peloponnese

 

Previous Positions

2003 - 2005: Assistant Professor, University of the Aegean

1999 - 2003: Lecturer, Teacher Vocational Training Institute, Ioannina

1995 – 2002: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Education, University of Ioannina, Greece

1993 - 2003: ICT teacher in secondary education schools

1993 - 1998: ICT Instructor, Vocational Training Institute, Ioannina

 

 


EDUCATION

1987 – 1991:    Ph.D., Department of Physics, University of Ioannina, Greece

1986 – 1987:    MSc, Department of Physics, University of Ioannina, Greece

1980 – 1984:    BSc, Department of Physics, University of Ioannina, Greece

 

Schools and Training Programs

1991:   Seminar SeriesUNIX Operating System”, Computer Center, University of Ioannina, Greece

1988:   Summer SchoolAtoms in strong fields”, NATO Advanced Study Institute, Kos, Greece

1987:   Seminar SeriesLab-Interfaces, Computer Center, University of Ioannina

1985:   Post graduate program “Introduction to Computer Science”, ELKEPA, Ioannina, Greece

 


RESEARCH INTERESTS

My current research interests include

·        e-learning

·        ICT in education

·        Teachers’ preparation to integrate ICT in education

·        Computer science education

·        Digital Literacy

·        Science education

 

 


TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2008–to date: MSc Program, «Educational Programs and Educational Material», Department of Social and Educational Policy, University of Peloponnese. Modules:

·        eLearning

·        ICT in Education

2003–to date: Various modules in BSc Program, Department of Social and Educational Policy, University of Peloponnese

·        Introduction to ICT

·        Internet and educational applications

·        e-Learning and Distance learning

·        ICT in Education

2004 – to date: Modules in MSc Program, Department of Physics, University of Ioannina

·        Distance learning

·        ICT in Education

2003 – 2006: Various modules in BSc and MSc Programs, Department of Preschool Education, University of the Aegean

·        Introduction to ICT

·        Distance learning

·        ICT in Education

1997 – 2003: Various modules in BSc, Department of Education, University of Ioannina

·        Introduction to ICT

·        Distance learning

·        ICT in Education

 

 

 


PUBLICATIONS (in English)

Original Articles

J33      Jimoyiannis A., & Roussinos D. (2016). Students’ collaborative patterns in a wiki project: Towards a theoretical and analysis framework. Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education (accepted)

J32      Jimoyiannis A., & Tsiotakis P. (2016). Beyond students’ perceptions: Investigating learning presence in a community of educational blogging. Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education (accepted)

J31      Tsiopela D., & Jimoyiannis A. (2016). Pre-Vocational Skills Laboratory: Designing interventions to improve employment skills for students with autism spectrum disorders. Universal Access Information Society Journal (accepted)

J30      Jimoyiannis, A., & Tsiotakis, P. (2016). Self-directed learning in e-portfolios: Analysing students’ performance and learning presence. EAI Εndorsed Τransactions on e-learning, 3(10), e7

J29      Tsiotakis P. & Jimoyiannis A. (2016). Critical factors towards analysing teachers’ presence in on-line learning communities. The Internet and Higher Education, 28, 45-58. DOI: 10.1016/j.iheduc.2015.09.002

J28      Vrachnos E. & Jimoyiannis A. (2014). Design and evaluation of a web-based dynamic algorithm visualization environment for novices. Procedia Computer Science, 27, 229-239

J27      Tsiopela D. & Jimoyiannis A. (2014). Pre-Vocational Skills Laboratory: Development and investigation of a Web-based environment for students with autism. Procedia Computer Science, 27, 207–217

J26      Roussinos D. & Jimoyiannis A. (2013). Analysis of students’ participation patterns and learning presence in a wiki-based project, Educational Media International, 50(4), 306-324.

J25      Jimoyiannis A., Tsiotakis P., Roussinos D. & Siorenta A. (2013). Preparing teachers to integrate Web 2.0 in school practice: Toward a framework for Pedagogy 2.0, Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 29(2), 248-267.

J24      Jimoyiannis A., Tsiotakis P. & Roussinos D. (2013). Social network analysis of students’ participation and presence in a community of educational blogging, Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 10(1), 15-30.

J23      Jimoyiannis A. (2012). Developing a pedagogical framework for the design and the implementation of e-portfolios in educational practice. Themes in Science & Technology Education, 5(1/2), 107-132.

J22      Angelaina S. & Jimoyiannis A. (2012). Analysing students’ engagement and learning presence in an educational blog community, Educational Media International, 49(3), 183-200.

J21      Atsoglou K. & Jimoyiannis A. (2012). Teachers’ decisions to use ICT in classroom practice: An investigation based on Decomposed Theory of Planned Behavior, International Journal of Digital Literacy and Digital Competence, 3(2), 20-37.

J20      Jimoyiannis A. & Angelaina S. (2012). Towards an analysis framework for investigating students’ engagement and learning in educational blogs, Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 28, 222-234

J19     Jimoyiannis A. (2011). Using SOLO taxonomy to explore students’ mental models of the programming variable and the assignment statement. Themes in Science and Technology Education, 4(2), 53-74.

J18      Roussinos D. & Jimoyiannis A. (2011). Blended collaborative learning through a wiki-based project: A case study on students’ perceptions, International Journal of Digital Literacy and Digital Competence, 2(3), 15-30

J17     Jimoyiannis A. & Gravani M. (2011). Exploring adult digital literacy using learners’ and educators’ perceptions and experiences: The case of the Second Chance Schools in Greece, Educational Technology & Society, 14(1), 217-227

J16      Jimoyiannis A. (2010). Designing and implementing an integrated Technological Pedagogical Science Knowledge framework for science teacher’s professional development, Computers & Education, 55(3), 1259-1269

J15      Jimoyiannis A. & Gravani M. (2010). Digital literacy in a lifelong learning programme for adults: Educators’ experiences and perceptions on teaching practices, International Journal of Digital Literacy and Digital Competence, 1(1), 40-60

J14      Stansfield M. H., Connolly T. M., Cartelli A., Jimoyiannis A., Magalhães H. & Maillet K. (2009). Developing a framework for best practices in sustainable virtual campuses, International Journal of Networking and Virtual Organisations, 6(5), 440-459

J13      Stansfield M., Connolly T., Cartelli A., Jimoyiannis A., Magalhães H. & Maillet K. (2009). The Identification of Key Issues in the Development of Sustainable e-Learning and Virtual Campus Initiatives, Electronic Journal of e-Learning, 7(2), 155-164

J12      Cartelli A., Stansfield M. H., Connolly T. M., Jimoyiannis A., Magalhães H. & Maillet K. (2008). Towards the development of a new model for best practice and knowledge construction in Virtual Campuses, Journal of Information Technology Education, 7, 121-134

J11      Siorenta A. & Jimoyiannis A. (2008). Physics instruction in secondary schools: an investigation of teachers’ beliefs towards physics laboratory and ICT, Research in Science & Technological Education, 26(2), 185-202

J10        Jimoyiannis A. & Komis V. (2007). Examining teachers’ beliefs about ICT in education: implications of a teacher preparation programme, Teacher Development, 11(2), 181-204

J9        Jimoyiannis A. & Komis V. (2006). Exploring secondary education teachers’ attitudes and beliefs towards ICT adoption in education, THEMES in Education, 7(2), 181-204

J8        Jimoyiannis A. & Komis V. (2003). Investigating Greek students’ ideas about forces and motion, Research in Science Education, 33, 375-392

J7        Jimoyiannis A. & Komis V. (2001). Computer simulations in teaching and learning physics: a case study concerning students’ understanding of trajectory motion, Computers & Education, 36, 183-204

J6        Jimoyiannis A., Mikropoulos T. A. & Ravanis Κ. (2000). Student’s performance towards computer simulations on kinematics, THEMES in Education, 1(4), 357-372

J5        Luc-Koenig Ε., Bolovinos A., Aymar M., Assimopoulos S., Jimoyiannis A. & Tsekeris P. (1994). 3dnl J=3e autoionizing states of Calcium: observation by laser optogalvanic spectroscopy and theoretical analysis. Zeitschrift fur Physik D, 32, 49-59

J4        Assimopoulos S., Bolovinos A., Jimoyiannis A., Tsekeris P., Luc-Koenig E. & Aymar M. (1994). 3dnl J=0e-2e autoionizing states of Calcium: observation by laser optogalvanic spectroscopy and theoretical analysis. Journal of Physics Β, 27, 2471-2496

J3        Jimoyiannis A., Bolovinos A., Tsekeris P. & Camus P. (1993). Two-step laser optogalvanic spectroscopy of high J momentum 4dnd and 4dng autoionizing states of Strontium. Zeitschrift fur Physik D, 25,135-144

J2        Bolovinos A., Jimoyiannis A., Assimopoulos S. & Tsekeris P. (1992). Laser optogalvanic spectroscopy of the even parity 3dnl J=0 and J=2 autoionizing Rydberg states of Calcium. Journal of Physics Β, 25, L533-L540

J1        Jimoyiannis A., Bolovinos A. & Tsekeris P. (1992). Detection of the even parity, J=0-3, autoionizing 4dnl Rydberg states of strontium by two-step laser optogalvanic spectroscopy. Zeitschrift fur Physik D, 22, 577-581

 

 

 

Books

B1        Jimoyiannis A. (editor), Research on e-Learning and ICT in Education. New York: Springer (2011)

 

 

 

Chapters in Books

C9        Jimoyiannis, A., & Tsiotakis, P. (2016). Investigating the Role of Structure in Online Teachers’ Communities of Learning. In P. Anastasiades, & N. Zaranis (Eds.). Research on e-Learning and ICT in Education: Technological, Pedagogical and Instructional Perspectives (pp. 161-174). New York: Springer.

C8        V. Bakouli, & Jimoyiannis, A. (2016). Concept mapping as cognitive tool in science education: An analysis of students’ learning using SOLO taxonomy. In Z. Smyrnaiou, M. Riopel & M. Sotiriou (Eds.), Recent Advances in Science and Technology Education, Ranging from Modern Pedagogies to Neuroeducation and Assessment (pp. 43-58). Cambridge Scholars Publishing.

C7      Jimoyiannis, A., & Tsiotakis, P. (2016). Self-directed learning in e-portfolios: Design issues and investigation of students’ performance. In G. Vincenti, A. Bucciero & C. Vaz de Carvalho (eds.). eLEOT2015, LNICST 160 (pp. 126-134). New York: Springer.

C6      Jimoyiannis A. (2015). TPACK 2.0: Towards a Framework Guiding Web 2.0 Integration in Educational Practice.  In Dr. M.S. Khine (Ed.). New Directions in Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge Research Multiple Perspectives (pp. 83-108). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.

C5      Jimoyiannis A. (2015). Digital Literacy and Adult Learners. In M. J. Spector (ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Educational Technology (pp. 213-216). Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE Publications, Inc.

C4      Angelaina S. & Jimoyiannis A. (2011). Educational blogging: Developing and investigating a students’ community of inquiry. In A. Jimoyiannis (ed.), Research on e-Learning and ICT in Education (pp. 167-180). New York: Springer

C3      Jimoyiannis A., Gravani M. & Karagiorgi Y. (2011). Teacher professional development through Virtual Campuses: Conceptions of a ‘new’ model, In H. Yang & S. Yuen (eds.), Handbook of Research on Practices and Outcomes in Virtual Worlds and Environment, 327-347, Hershey, PA: IGI Global

C2      Jimoyiannis A. (2008). Factors determining teachers’ beliefs and perceptions of ICT in education, in A. Cartelli & M. Palma (eds.), Encyclopedia of Information Communication Technology, 321-334, Hershey, PA: IGI Global 

C1      Jimoyiannis A. (2008). Computer simulations and scientific knowledge construction, in A. Cartelli & M. Palma (eds.), Encyclopedia of Information Communication Technology, 106-120, Hershey, PA: IGI Global 

 

 

 

Papers in Conference Proceedings (peer reviewed)

P21    Koutsodimou, K., & Jimoyiannis, A. (2015). MOOCs for teacher professional development: investigating views and perceptions of the participants. Proceedings of the 8th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation - ICERI2015 (pp. 6968-6977), 16–18 November 2015, Seville, Spain.

P20    Jimoyiannis, A., & Tsiotakis, P. (2015). Self-directed learning in e-portfolios: Design issues and investigation of students’ performance. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on e-Learning e-Education and Online Training – eLEOT  2015, 16–18 September 2015, Novedrate, Italy, http://eleot.org/2015

P19    Tsiotakis, P., & Jimoyiannis, A. (2014). Teachers’ performance within communities of learning: Investigating the role of community structure. Proceedings of the European Conference in the Applications of Enabling Technologies – ECAET 2014, 20–21 November 2014, Glasgow, UK, http://www.ed20work.eu/conference

P18    Tsiotakis, P., & Jimoyiannis, A. (2014). Collaboration and Community Building in an Online Teacher Community of Learning: A Social Network Analysis. In G. Ortiz, E. Troubitsyna & S. De Agostino (eds.), Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on Internet and Web Applications and Services - ICIW2014 (pp. 19-24), 20–24 July, 2014, Paris, France (Best paper award)

http://www.iaria.org/conferences2014/AwardsICIW14.html

P17    Bakouli V., & Jimoyiannis A. (2014). Concept mapping as cognitive tool in science education: An analysis of students’ learning using SOLO taxonomy. Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on “New Developments in Science and Technology Education”, 29-31May, 2014, Corfu, Greece. 

P16    Vrachnos E. & Jimoyiannis A. (2013). Design and evaluation of a web-based dynamic algorithm visualization environment for novices. In M. P. Cota, S.B. L. Ferreira, T. Mikropoulos, H. Paredes and J. Barroso (eds.), Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Software Development and Technologies for Enhancing Accessibility and Fighting Info-exclusion (DSAI 2013), 13-15 November 2013, Vigo, Spain

P15    Tsiopela D. & Jimoyiannis A. (2013). ’Pre-Vocational Skills Laboratory: Development and investigation of a Web-based environment for students with autism. In M. P. Cota, S.B. L. Ferreira, T. Mikropoulos, H. Paredes and J. Barroso (eds.), Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Software Development and Technologies for Enhancing Accessibility and Fighting Info-exclusion (DSAI 2013), 13-15 November 2013, Vigo, Spain

P14    Tsiotakis, P., & Jimoyiannis, A. (2013). Developing a Computer Science Teacher Community in Greece: Design framework and implications from the pilot. Proceedings of EDULEARN13 Conference (pp. 70-80), 1st-3rd July 2013, Barcelona, Spain

P13    imoyiannis, A., Christopoulou, E., Paliouras, A., Petsos, A., Saridaki, A., Toukiloglou, P., Tsakonas, P. (2013). Design and development of learning objects for lower secondary education in Greece: The case of computer science e-books. Proceedings of EDULEARN13 Conference (pp. 41-49), 1st-3rd July 2013, Barcelona, Spain

P12    Jimoyiannis A., Tsiotakis P. & Roussinos D. (2012). Blogs in higher education: Analysing students’ participation and presence in a community of blogging. Proceedings of the IADIS International Conference e-Learning 2012, pp. 228-235, Lisbon, Portugal (Best emergent technology paper award)

P11    Jimoyiannis A., Tsiotakis P. & Roussinos D. (2011). Pedagogical and instructional design issues towards the integration of Web 2.0 tools in instruction: Implications of teachers’ training pilot courses in Greece, In Abraham, E. Corchado, S.-Y. Han, W. Guo, J. Corchado, A. Vasilakos (eds.), Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Next Generation Web Services Practices, pp. 530-535, Salamanca, Spain, IEEE

P10    Jimoyiannis A. (2010). Developing a Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge framework for science education: Implications of a teacher trainers’ preparation program, Proceedings of the Informing Science & IT Education Conference (InSITE 2010), 597-607, Cassino, Italy

P9      Gravani, M. N. & Jimoyiannis, A. (2009). Factors shaping the profile of the ICT adult educator: implications from a social inclusion programme in Greece, in Papastamatis, A., Valkanos, E., Zarifis, G. K., Panitsidou, E. (Eds.), Educating the adult educator: Quality provision and assessment in Europe, ESREA Network on Adult Educators, Trainers and their Professional Development, E-book conference proceedings, pp. 837-844, Thessaloniki, ISBN: 978-960-243-668-4.

P8      Stansfield M. H., Connolly T., Cartelli A., Jimoyiannis A., Magalhães H. & Maillet K. (2008). The development of models for identifying and promoting best practice in e-learning and Virtual Campuses,  in D. Remenyi (Ed.), Proceedings of the 7th European Conference on e-Learning (ECEL), pp. 520-529, Agia Napa, Cyprus, 6-7 November 2008

P7      Jimoyiannis A., Stansfield M., Connolly T., Cartelli A., Magalhães H., Maillet K. & Koulaidis V. (2008). Virtual Campuses: A new paradigm in e-learning widening access to higher education, in C. Angeli & N. Valanides (eds.), Proceedings of the 6th Panhellenic Conference with International Participation 'Information and Communication Technologies in Education', Vol. II, pp. 419-426, Cyprus

P6      Jimoyiannis A. & Gravani M. (2008). Adult educators’ and learners’ perceptions and experiences of digital literacy: The case of the Second Chance Schools in Greece, ECER 2008: European Educational Research Association Conference: From Teaching to Learning?, 10-12 September, Göteborg: Sweden

P5      Vrachnos E. & Jimoyiannis A. (2008). DAVE: A Dynamic Algorithm Visualization Environment for novice learners, The 8th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, pp. 319-323, 1-5 July, Santander, Spain

P4      Cartelli, A., Maillet, K., Stansfield, M. H., Connolly, T. M., Jimoyiannis, A., Magalhães, H. & Toland, J. (2008). Identifying and promoting best practice in Virtual Campuses and e-Learning, ED-MEDIA 2008 Conference, pp. 897-902, Vienna, Austria, 30 June - 4 July (Outstanding paper award)

P3      Cartelli A., Stansfield M., Connolly T., Jimoyiannis A., Magalhães H. & Maillet K. (2008). Towards the development of a new model for best practice and knowledge construction in Virtual Campuses,  Proceedings of the Informing Science and IT Education Conference (InSITE 2008), 22-25 June, Varna, Bulgaria

P2      Connolly T., Stansfield M. H., Cartelli A., Jimoyiannis A., Magalhães H. & Maillet K. (2007). Towards the development of a framework for promoting best practice in Virtual Campuses, European Association of Distance Teaching Universities Conference (EADTU 2007), 8-9 November, Lisbon, Portugal, http://www.eadtu.nl/conference-2007/files/BM4.pdf

P1      Jimoyiannis A. & Komis V. (2006). Factors affecting teachers’ views and perceptions of ICT in education, in P. Isaias, M. McPherson & F. Banister (eds.), Proceedings of the IADIS International Conference e-Society 2006, Vol. I, 136-143, Dublin, Ireland

 

 


MAJOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

EU projects

2009 - 2011: Principal researcher, contact person for the University of Peloponnese, Project ‘’European Resource Centre for Web2.0 Education’’, Lifelong Learning Programme, action KA3 ICT Multilateral Projects, N. 504839-LLP-1-2009-1-UK-KA3-KA3MP, European Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency

2006 - 2008: Principal researcher, contact person for the University of Peloponnese, Project “Promoting Best Practice in Virtual Campuses (PBP-VC)”, eLearning Programme, European Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency

 

National R & D Projects

2012 - 2015: "Open Digital Courses”, Member of coordination board. The project is funded by EU and the Greek government, Greek National Strategic Reference Framework (MIS 375214). Greek Universities Network (GUNet)

2011 - 2015: "DIGITAL SCHOOL: Specifying a Digital Educational Platform, Building and Operating an Educational Knowledge Base, Adapting and Annotating Learning Objects with Educational Metadata, Building the Infrastructure to Support Exemplary Teaching Practices and the Use of the Participatory Web", Member of the Board-Coordinator of the Computer Science Group. The project is funded by EU and the Greek government, Greek National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF), Νο 296441 (2010-2015).

2011 - 2012: Coordinator of the project ‘’Education teachers’ trainers (mathematics and science) for the application of ICT in educational practice’’, Contact person for the University of Peloponnese. The project is funded by EU and the Greek government

2010 - 2015: Member of the National Curriculum Board, Coordinator of the ICT Curriculum Group (primary and secondary education).

2007 - 2008: “Teachers’ Training on using ICT in the Educational-Instructional Process”, Coordinator of science teacher trainers program, University of Patras, Greece

2002 - 2003: “Teachers’ Training on ICT in Education”, Member of the coordination board in the Prefecture of Ioannina (a total of 1620 teachers participated in)

1997 - 2000: Coordination of various national and EU projects concerning the development of educational software

 

Network of Contacts

·           Spain, Valladolid, University of University of Valladolid, School of Telecommunications Engineering, Prof. Yannis Dimitriadis

·           Scotland, Paisley, University of the West of Scotland, School of Computing, Prof. T. Connoly and Dr M. Stansfield

·        Italy, University of Cassino, Department of Human and Social Sciences, Prof. A. Cartelli

·        Scotland, Glasgow, University of Strathclyde, Department of Computer and Information Sciences, Dr G. Weir

·        Finland, University of Joensuu, Department of Computer Science, Prof. J. Sajaniemi

·        EU, Kaleidoscope, http://www.noe-kaleidoscope.org

 

 


MAJOR ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

2010 - 2014: Director, MSc Program, Department of Social and Educational Policy, University of Peloponnese

2010 - 2012: Depute President, Department of Social and Educational Policy, University of Peloponnese

2010 - 2015: Board member of the Educational Research Centre, which is supervised by the Greek Ministry of Education

2009 - 2014: Coordinator, Direction «Educational Programs and Educational Material», MSc Program, Department of Social and Educational Policy, University of Peloponnese

 

MAJOR COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

Editorial Boards

2009 - to date: International Journal of Digital Literacy and Digital Competence

2007 - to date: Themes in Science and Technology Education (Co-editor)

2000 - 2006: Themes in Education (Co-editor)

2009: "Institutional Transformation through Best Practices in Virtual Campus Development: Advancing E-Learning Policies" (2009), M. Stansfield & T. Connolly (Eds.), http://www.igi-global.com/reference/details.asp?ID=33409

2008: "Encyclopedia of Information Communication Technology" (2008), A. Cartelli & M. Palma (Eds.), http://www.igi-global.com/reference/details.asp?ID=6930

 

Paper Reviewer

·         Computers & Education

·         Computers in Human Behavior

·         British Journal of Educational Technology

·         Journal of Computer Assisted Learning

·         Educational Technology and Society

·         Australasian Journal of Educational Technology

·         International Journal of Digital Literacy and Digital Competence

·         Journal of Information Technology Education

·         Journal of Science Education and Technology

·         Themes in Science and Technology Education

·         THEMES in Education

·         Various International Conferences (ICALT, ASCILITE, IADIS, InSITE)

 

Professional Societies

·         Hellenic Association of ICT in Education, Elected Board Member (2000-2006)

·         Panhellenic Association of Computer Science Teachers

·         International Association for Development of the Information Society

·         American Physical Society