Nikleia Eteokleous

Nikleia EteokleousNikleia Eteokleous holds a PhD in Educational Administration with emphasis in Educational Technology (confirmed 2004), M. Ed in Instructional Systems (2003), and M. Ed in Educational Administration (2002) from the Pennsylvania State University and BA in Public and Business Administration (Specialization: Finance) (2001) from the University of Cyprus. She works as an Assistant Professor in Educational Technology at the Department of Educational Sciences, at Frederick University. She is also the coordinator of the M.Ed in Curriculum Development and Instruction (Distance learning and Conventional) and she holds the position of Planning and Timetable Coordinator for the Department of Educational Sciences. Additionally, she is a member of Frederick’s University Distance Learning Committee being responsible for policy development, strategic planning, and professional development training. Her research interests focus on technology integration in the educational practice, such as computer applications, Internet tools (Web 2.0 tools, educational networking), educational software and mobile devices; teacher education and technology, designing learning environments enhanced with technology and online learning environments. She is also involved in research activities related to open and online distance learning, and the integration of robotics in the educational practice. She is the co-founder of Frederick’ University Robotics Academy (https://www.facebook.com/AkadimiaRompotikis/), a research and educational unit that promotes and conduct research in the area of robotics education. Additionally, the Robotics Academy developed an innovative educational robotics curriculum where numerous robotics packages, visual programming environments, hands-on, web-based and unplugged activities are employed. She has published articles in established and well-known international scientific journals, book chapters as well as conference proceedings. She has presented various scientific papers in international and national conferences. In addition, her academic activities include participation in numerous research projects having different roles and responsibilities. Finally, she is an elected member of Frederick’s University Senate, and an elected member of the Board of Directors of the Cyprus Scientific Association for the Integration of Computer Technology in Education Council and registered member of several scientific organizations such as AERA (American Educational Research Association), AACE (Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education).

Publications

Emerging Trends and Historical Perspectives Surrounding Digital Transformation in Education: Achieving Open and Blended Learning Environments
Emerging Trends and Historical Perspectives Surrounding Digital Transformation in Education: Achieving Open and Blended Learning Environments
Nikleia Eteokleous, Despo Ktoridou, Antonios Kafa. © 2023. 334 pages.
Open, distance, and blended learning environments have increased globally in recent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Stakeholders in the educational sector are facing new...
Designing, Constructing, and Programming Robots for Learning
Designing, Constructing, and Programming Robots for Learning
Nikleia Eteokleous, Efi Nisiforou. © 2022. 368 pages.
The field of robotics in a classroom context has seen an increase in global momentum recently because of its positive contributions in the teaching of science, technology...
The Impact of the Professional Development Training of Primary Education Teachers on Issues of Educational Robotics as a Learning Tool
The Impact of the Professional Development Training of Primary Education Teachers on Issues of Educational Robotics as a Learning Tool
Raphaela Neophytou, Nikleia Eteokleous. © 2022. 21 pages.
Studies reveal a number of factors which influence teachers' decisions to use educational robotics (ER)in the classroom. One of these factors is teachers' professional...
Fostering Meaningful Learning Experiences Through Student Engagement
Fostering Meaningful Learning Experiences Through Student Engagement
Despo Ktoridou, Elli Doukanari, Nikleia Eteokleous. © 2021. 317 pages.
Educators are continuously seeking ways to engage their students in active learning processes and are faced with challenges that include engaging students in learning activities...
Education Faculty Lived Experiences of Student Interaction and Engagement in Online Courses: A Collaborative Autoethnography
Education Faculty Lived Experiences of Student Interaction and Engagement in Online Courses: A Collaborative Autoethnography
Nikleia Eteokleous, Rita Panaoura. © 2021. 24 pages.
In this chapter, the two authors co-construct meaning of their individual lived experiences as education faculty engaging in online teaching and learning. It highlights each...
Developing Robots, Self-Esteem, and Self-Perception for Elementary Students Through Educational Robotics
Developing Robots, Self-Esteem, and Self-Perception for Elementary Students Through Educational Robotics
Nikleia Eteokleous. © 2021. 20 pages.
In this chapter, the impact of an educational robotics curriculum to enhance students' self-esteem and self-perception was examined. The intervention employed various...
Employing Educational Robotics for the Development of Problem-Based Learning Skills
Employing Educational Robotics for the Development of Problem-Based Learning Skills
Nikleia Eteokleous. © 2019. 12 pages.
Robotics activities are related to addressing a problem, and usually problems in authentic, real situations. The students are given a driving question and are requested to solve...
Robotics and Programming Integration as Cognitive-Learning Tools
Robotics and Programming Integration as Cognitive-Learning Tools
Nikleia Eteokleous. © 2019. 15 pages.
Robotics and programming integration as cognitive-learning tools in selected teaching cases exploits its full potential; therefore, it upgrades and enhances the teaching and...
Employing Educational Robotics for the Development of Problem-Based Learning Skills
Employing Educational Robotics for the Development of Problem-Based Learning Skills
Nikleia Eteokleous. © 2018. 11 pages.
Robotics activities are related to addressing a problem, and usually problems in authentic, real situations. The students are given a driving question and are requested to solve...
Robotics and Programming Integration as Cognitive-Learning Tools
Robotics and Programming Integration as Cognitive-Learning Tools
Nikleia Eteokleous. © 2018. 13 pages.
Robotics and programming integration as cognitive-learning tools, in selected teaching cases exploits its full potential; therefore, it upgrades and enhances the teaching and...
The Role of Blogging in a Changing Society: Theory, Practice, and Implications
The Role of Blogging in a Changing Society: Theory, Practice, and Implications
Efi A. Nisiforou, Nikleia Eteokleous. © 2015. 21 pages.
Educational blogs have remained a noteworthy component, even in an age of rapid technological development. The chapter makes an in-depth description of the blogging phenomenon as...
The Role of Blogging in a Changing Society: Theory, Practice, and Implications
The Role of Blogging in a Changing Society: Theory, Practice, and Implications
Efi A. Nisiforou, Nikleia Eteokleous. © 2014. 29 pages.
Educational blogs have remained a noteworthy component, even in an age of rapid technological development. The chapter makes an in-depth description of the blogging phenomenon as...
Google’s Applications for Undergraduate University Courses: Tools for Sharing, Communication, and Collaboration
Google’s Applications for Undergraduate University Courses: Tools for Sharing, Communication, and Collaboration
Despo Ktoridou, Nikleia Eteokleous, Ioanna Dionysiou. © 2013. 14 pages.
Following technology’s evolution and society’s needs and demands, the current study examines the integration of cloud computing with higher education. The study uses cloud...