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2 December 2022Blockchain, Technology-Enhanced Learning

The Future Use of Self Sovereign Identity and Verifiable Credentials

Alexander Mikroyannidis (The Open University, UK) gave an invited talk at the event “The Future Use of Self Sovereign Identity and Verifiable […]

11 October 202211 October 2022Blockchain, Technology-Enhanced Learning

The Role of Web 3.0 and Blockchain in the Future of Education

Alexander Mikroyannidis (The Open University, UK) gave a keynote talk at the 7th panhellenic scientific conference “Integration and Use of ICT in […]

21 March 2022Technology-Enhanced Learning, Technology/Internet

PT Anywhere used for remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic

PT Anywhere, led by Alexander Mikroyannidis (The Open University, UK), has played a vital role in remote teaching and learning during the […]

15 March 2022Blockchain, Technology-Enhanced Learning

A successful conclusion for QualiChain

Last week saw the final review of the QualiChain project. Starting in January 2019, QualiChain has targeted the creation, piloting and evaluation […]

16 February 202216 February 2022Blockchain, Technology-Enhanced Learning

Blockchain articles featured in OpenLearn

A series of articles authored by John Domingue and Alexander Mikroyannidis (The Open University, UK) have been published in OpenLearn. The articles […]

21 December 2021Technology-Enhanced Learning

Erasmus+ Multiplier Event: Open Educational Resources and Practices in Language Learning and Teaching

The Multiplier Event of the Erasmus+ project OPENLang Network [Open Languages & Cultures Network], entitled: “Open Educational Resources and Practices in Language […]

29 November 2021Technology-Enhanced Learning

MoodleMoot Greece 2021

MoodleMoot Greece 2021 took place online on November 26-27, 2021. The purpose of this annual event is to promote a fruitful and […]

18 November 202118 November 2021Blockchain, Technology-Enhanced Learning

The Innovate Learning Summit 2021

The Innovate Learning Summit took place online on November 9-11, 2021. The conference was organised by the Association for the Advancement of Computing […]

11 October 2021Blockchain, Technology-Enhanced Learning

New Badged Open Course: Decentralising Education Using Blockchain Technology

Alexander Mikroyannidis (The Open University, UK) has developed the new badged open course: Decentralising Education Using Blockchain Technology. The course introduces Blockchain […]

6 October 2021Blockchain, Technology-Enhanced Learning

Leveraging Blockchain for OpenSTEM Africa

A new project between the Open University and the BlueScreenIT company is leveraging Blockchain technology for OpenSTEM Africa. The project is developing a […]

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Professional biography

Dr. Alexander Mikroyannidis is a Senior Research Fellow (Associate Professor) in the Knowledge Media Institute of The Open University, UK. He holds a Ph.D. in Informatics from Manchester Business School, an M.Phil. in Computation from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), and a B.Eng. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Patras, Greece.

Research interests

Dr. Mikroyannidis has more than 10 years of research experience in the field of Technology-Enhanced Learning and specifically in personalised learning, self-regulated learning, lifelong learning, open educational resources and rich interactive learning materials, as well as applications of blockchain technology and decentralisation in education. He is the author of over 120 articles that have been published in peer-reviewed journals, conferences and books and have received over 1,500 citations according to Google Scholar.

Teaching interests

Dr. Mikroyannidis has extensive experience in developing Open Educational Resources (OERs), Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), Badged Open Courses (BOCs) for OpenLearn and OpenLearn Create, as well as rich interactive learning materials as eBooks published in the OU’s iTunes channel. Some highlights from this work are the following:

  • Decentralising Education Using Blockchain Technology
  • Exploring how to (re)use Language Open Educational Resources (OERs)
  • Discovering computer networks: hands on in the Open Networking Lab
  • Self Regulated Learning

Impact and engagement

The work of Dr. Mikroyannidis has led to strategic partnerships with key technological companies, most notably with Cisco and its global educational network, the Cisco Networking Academy, which has over 1 million students worldwide. Within this partnership, Dr. Mikroyannidis is in charge of the design, development and deployment of PT Anywhere, a novel educational tool for teaching computer networking skills by performing network simulations on any device. PT Anywhere has played a vital role in remote teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has been featured in the UK government’s Digital Skills Toolkit, which is offering essential digital skills to job seekers.

Dr. Mikroyannidis has recently led a succesful pilot for facilitating lifelong learning using blockchain technologies, in the context of the QualiChain Horizon 2020 project. In particular, he has been in charge of deploying and evaluating decentralised education and employment qualifications with learners and educators within various lifelong learning contexts. The results of this pilot have provided valuable insights into the different aspects of lifelong learning that require support, as well as into the guidance and training needs of the education community related to the use of decentralisation technologies.

External collaborations

Dr. Mikroyannidis has been driving significant educational technology initiatives at an international level, by establishing a network of collaborators inside and outside the Open University and acquiring external funding, in order to implement and evaluate novel educational solutions in real-life settings and with real users. He has been awarded and worked on a wide range of European and nationally funded research projects, including QualiChain, DEL4ALL, OpenLang Network, Open Networking Lab, Institute of Coding, SlideWiki, EDSA, HUB4NGI, FORGE, weSPOT, EUCLID, ROLE, OpenScout, CASPAR, and PARMENIDES.

 

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