Doctoral Thesis and Research Projects

PhD in progress

  • “Learning ecologies in the development of the ICT competence of VET teachers: a case study within the framework of
    the Valencian Community” by Paula Pardo Todolí. Advisors: Montse Guitert and Teresa Romeu
  • “Integrating arts-based learning in educational practice with digital technology. A methodology to engage primary school students in their learning process” by Nella Escala. Advisors: Montse Guitert i Teresa Romeu.
  • “Model educatiu per al foment del compromís social i la sostenibilitat a l’educació obligatòria” by Estel Paloma Cisa. Doctorado industrial desarrollado en la Escola Pia de Mataró. Advisors: Lourdes Guàrdia i Màrian Buil.
  • “Leadership and Digital Maturity at Schools. Evidence from the Croatian Public School System” by Dragana Kupres. Advisors: Albert Sangrà and Nati Cabrera.
  • “Let’s flip the game: Combining Gamification and Flipped Learning to foster student engagement and motivation in HEIs” by Giada Marinensi. Advisors: Dr. Stefania Capogna and Dr. Marc Romero.
  • “Development of a tool to assess open data literacy for professional learning” by Eugenia Loria. Advisors: Dr. Juliana Raffaghelli and Dr. Montse Guitert
  • “Construcciones sociales y concepciones de estudiantes, docentes y empleadores chilenos respecto de la calidad de las carreras de e-Learning” by Paola Espejo Aubá. Advisor: Albert Sangrà
  • “Learner interaction with three modalities of written corrective feedback: A study about feedback processing and self-regulation” by Pedro Fernández-Michels. Advisors: Albert Sangrà and Laia Canals
  • “The significance of Open Education and Emergent Learning in improving the visibility of employability skills among graduates in Nigeria” (provisional) by Olufunmilayo Adekunle. Advisors: Marcelona Maina and Lourdes Guàrdia
  • “Escape-rooms colaborativos como estrategia para fomentar y desarrollar las competencias del trabajo en equipo” by Alicia Onieva. Advisor: Marc Romero
  • “Best Practices in Iowa Special Education: A Qualitative Study of Effective Special Education Systems Based on the Results of the Iowa School Performance Profiles” by Benjamin LaConner. Advisors: Nati Cabrera and Marcelo Maina
  • “How Higher Education Leaders Shape Institutional Funding Strategies for AI-Impacted Labor Markets: A Comparative Study in Europe and North America” by Patricia Mangeol. Advisors: Josep M Duart and Àngels Fitó
  • “Transforming social sciences’ higher education through AI Literacy and techno-pedagogical innovation” by David dos Santos Villegas. Advisors: Lourdes Guàrdia and Marcelo Maina
  • “Learning ecologies for the promotion of professional development in digital competencies for in-service secondary teachers from a critical citizens” by Dèlia Español. Advisors: Teresa Romeu i Marc Romero
  • “School leaders support on ICT Integration at secondary schools during the COVID-19 Pandemic: a multiple case study in Colombia” by Diana Karina Rojas. Advisors: Josep M Duart and Alvaro H. Galvis
  • “Analysis of the competencies acquired by business executives during an online MBA program. Impact on the employability, career advancement and competitiveness of an e-learning program” by Ramon Gonzàlez Cambray. Advisors: Josep M. Duart and Enric Serradell
  • “From digitisation to digital transformation in continuing education: a strategic framework for Higher Education Institutions according to their third mission” by Gemma Mas. Advisor: Josep M Duart