Ivan Jorrin Abellan

Iván Jorrín-Abellán is a Professor at Kennesaw State University in the Department of Secondary and Middle Grades Education, Bagwell College of Education. Specializing in qualitative research methods and educational technology, he developed the Hopscotch Model, a webtool to aid novice researchers in creating rigorous research designs. His work spans institutions like the University of Valladolid (where he founded the Center for Transdisciplinary Research in Education in 2009) and collaborations with universities in Spain, Colombia, and beyond.

• Ph.D. in Educational Technology from University of Valladolid
• Fulbright Scholar at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2007-2009)

His research integrates computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL), ubiquitous learning environments, and methodological equity. He has published extensively on tools like GLUE!-PS AR and OntoolSearch, focusing on bridging abstract learning designs with practical ICT implementation.

Recent articles highlight his leadership in digital transformation frameworks (e.g., SELFIE evaluation) and transdisciplinary educational innovation. His work has been recognized with awards such as the 2020 KSU Outstanding Research and Creative Activity Award and finalist status for the 2023 SAGE Innovators Award.

He established the Interactive Research Methods Lab (IRML) at KSU, emphasizing reflective innovation and research design democratization. His global outreach includes workshops at Universidad del Rosario (Colombia) and Universidad de la Coruña (Spain), promoting rigorous qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches.