Conference New Media Pedagogy 2025

The aim of the conference is to contribute to the global discussion on the directions of media pedagogy. 

The intensity of the transformations taking place with regard to the implementation of ICTs in education requires us to consider the current research directions on the use of new media in education. 

The conference aims to introduce researchers from all over the world to the ways in which new media can be used effectively by stakeholders in K12 education and university education (with a particular focus on the training of future pedagogical staff). 

The following panels - thematic areas - are planned for the conference:

1. Teachers education in the information society

·               Teacher education programmes in an era of widespread digitisation

·               Digital competence of future and current teachers

·               The role of universities in training staff for the digital school

2. Digitally-enhanced didactics

·               Pedagogical innovation using ICT

·               E-learning, blended learning, crisis e-learning

·               Digital didactic means, methods, and forms

·               Open Educational Resources

3. Digital inclusion and exclusion

·               Minimisation of the digital divide

·               Strengthening digital competences in different age and social groups

·               Sustainable development of the information society

4. The identity of media pedagogy

·               Theoretical foundations of media pedagogy

·               Research methodology on the use of ICT in education

·               Research programmes focusing on the digitisation of education

5. Projects supporting digitisation of education

·               Examples of good practice

·               New directions in the digitalisation of education

·               Cooperation between schools and the IT business

6. Artificial intelligence in education 

·               Constructive use of AI in the teaching and learning process

·               AI and risks

7. Data Literacy and Ethics in Digital Education

·               Developing data literacy in schools and teacher training

·               Ethical use of data in education (privacy, surveillance, consent)

·               Digital footprints and student profiling

8. Mental Health and Well-being in a Digital Learning Environment

·               Digital tools and their impact on student/teacher well-being

·               Managing screen time and digital burnout

·               Designing humane digital learning environments

9. Gamification and Immersive Technologies

·               Game-based learning and motivation

·               Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) in the classroom

·               Designing immersive learning experiences

10. Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy

·               Teaching critical media analysis and misinformation detection

·               Building responsible online behavior and civic engagement

·               Cybersecurity and student safety online

11. Policy, Governance, and Infrastructure for Digital Education

·               National and international policies on EdTech integration

·               Public-private partnerships in digital education

·               Funding, infrastructure, and access equity

Contact: lukasz.tomczyk@uj.edu.pl