The Role of Smart Education in a Complex World (Paperback)

The role of smart education is vital as societies confront rapid technological, social, and economic transformations. Smart education, driven by digital technologies, data analytics, and adaptive learning systems, personalizes learning experiences, enhances accessibility, and fosters critical thinking skills essential for the 21st century. In a world characterized by uncertainty and interconnectivity, education systems must evolve to prepare learners for dynamic, multidisciplinary challenges. By integrating innovation with inclusivity, smart education enhances academic outcomes and equips individuals to navigate complexity, collaborate effectively, and contribute meaningfully to sustainable development goals. The Role of Smart Education in a Complex World explores how technology-driven, adaptive learning systems transform education to meet the demands of an interconnected world. It examines how smart education fosters critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning to prepare individuals for complex global challenges. This book covers topics such as special education, digital technology, and gamification, and is a useful resource for educators, sociologists, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

Dr. Prakasha G S is an Associate Professor at the School of Education, Christ University, Bangalore, India. He has completed his MEd from the Regional Institute of Education, India. PhD from Bangalore University. He also completed an MSc (Chemistry) and MPhil in Education. He cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) and was awarded a junior research fellowship (JRF). He holds IB Educator certificates in MYP and DP from DePaul University, Chicago, USA. He is a visiting research fellow, International University, Malaysia. He visited Germany, France, Switzerland, Canada, & USA. He led EdTech Project with Switzerland’s Teacher-Ed University (hep, Vaud). He visited Miami University, University of Cincinnati-Ohio, University of Mount Union, Johns Hopkins University-Washington DC, Syracuse University, Binghamton University, Campbellsville University- Kentucky, New York University, & the Catholic University of America. His research areas are EdTech, TeacherEdu, & HigherEdu. He has published 50+ research articles indexed in SCOPUS and WOS databases. He wrote several book chapters, articles, & conference papers. He has presented papers worldwide, to name a few: Bangkok, Switzerland, Russia, University of Oxford-UK, & Binghamton University, USA. He is an active editorial board member for SAGE, SPRINGER NATURE, and Taylor & Francis. He received a research grant from Sophia University, Tokyo, JAPAN. At the Centre for Advanced Research and Training (CART), he has conducted many national-level research data analysis workshops at Christ University. He has trained PhD scholars, students, and faculty members in quantitative data analysis using SPSS. He has delivered lectures nationwide, including ICSSR- New Delhi, XLRI, Mount Carmel, Jyothi Nivas, Christ Nagar, Thiagarajar College, & St. Joseph's University. He conducts research activities that have national and international emphasis. He completed a Major Research PROJECT on Teacher & Teacher Educator Competencies. His PROJECT with NGO-GRAMA contributed a sustainable & replicable “Informal-Education-Model” to uplift rural education in India. He authored 6 books 1) Teaching Internship Models Around the World- Routledge, 2) Educational Perspectives on Digital Technologies in Modeling & Management- IGI, 3) Digital Technologies- IGI: Insights in Education and Industry, 4) Diagnostic Testing, 5) Attention-deficit-behaviour, 6) Teacher-effectiveness by Lap Lambert, Germany.

Maria Lapina Deputy Director for International Affairs Institute of Digital Development North-Caucasus Federal University

Francisco D. Guillén-Gámez is Full Professor in the Department of Didactics and School Organization at the University of Málaga (UMA). He holds a PhD in Education from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) and another in Law and Society from the Universidad a Distancia de Madrid (UDIMA). His academic formation includes three master’s degrees in Educational Technology, Educational Research, and Methodology in Behavioral and Health Sciences. His research focuses on educational technology, teachers’ digital competences, psychometric assessment, and quantitative research methodologies. He has published extensively in high-impact international journals, particularly in the design and validation of psychometric instruments for measuring teachers’ digital competences.