Foteini Paraskeva

Foteini Paraskeva is a Professor in the Department of Digital Systems at the University of Piraeus, specializing in learning psychology with technology. Her research focuses on leveraging ICT in educational settings to enhance cognitive, emotional, and social learning aspects. She emphasizes developing practical teaching methodologies, including computer-based learning, digital tools, and authentic assessment.

Her academic contributions span over two decades, with a focus on e-learning frameworks, gamification, collaborative learning environments, and sustainable development in education. She teaches courses such as Instructional Methods, Educational Psychology, IT-Centric Professional Development, and Collaborative Learning Environments.

Paraskeva’s work integrates technologies like escape rooms, agile methodologies, and e-portfolios to address 21st-century skills and sustainable development challenges. She explores motivational frameworks (e.g., ARCS model) and self-regulated learning strategies, often applied in platforms like Moodle and 3D virtual environments.

Her research highlights the transfer of skills from virtual environments (e.g., MMOGs) to real-world contexts, and she advocates for bridging educational needs with workforce readiness through innovative pedagogical approaches.